June 16, 2026 Emeryville City Council Meeting Recap: Planning Commission Reappointments, Cultural Proclamations, Debate Over Advisory Committee Transparency
The Emeryville City Council convened on Tuesday, June 16 for its bi-weekly meeting. The evening’s proceedings were highlighted by the reappointment of two Planning Commissioners, two cultural proclamations honoring Juneteenth and Haitian Flag Day, and a tense discussion regarding transparency and equity in the
June 2, 2026 Emeryville City Council Meeting Recap: Wilchar Honored, Police Union Issues Staff Warning, Congestion Management Tool Pitched
On Tuesday, June 2, the Emeryville City Council opened its session by honoring local arts icon Sharon Wilchar for over 40 years of monumental community contributions, anchoring a lighter legislative evening that nevertheless shifted to stark municipal business
Missing Emeryville Man Identified as Body Found at San Leandro Waste Facility
A 30-year-old Emeryville man who was reported missing in early June has been identified as the person whose body was discovered at a San Leandro waste transfer facility, according to reporting by the East Bay Times and San Francisco Chronicle. Authorities identified the deceased
Reckless Vehicle ‘Donuts’ During Emeryville School Drop-Off Lead to Arrest
Emeryville police responded to multiple reports of a silver Honda sedan performing ‘donuts’ near 53rd Street and San Pablo Avenue around 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1. The concerning incident happened during peak ECCL school drop-off. Emeryville officers
Emeryville’s Century-Old Townhouse Restaurant Facing Final Days
An Emeryville institution in various forms for 100 years, The Townhouse Restaurant may sadly be facing its final days. “It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the closing of The Townhouse Restaurant,” owner Dan Seng shared in a recent press
May 2026 Food & Drink Updates: Sweetgreen Progress, Koja Kitchen Closure, New Public Market Tenant, Sideshow Express Opens
Quite a bit has changed since our last Food & Drink update back in April—closures, openings, and a few long-running projects that are finally starting to move again across Emeryville and the surrounding food scene. Slow Progress for
Emeryville Planning Commission to Hold First Study Session on Sutter Health Medical Center Project
The Emeryville Planning Commission will hold its first Study Session on the proposed Sutter Health Emeryville Medical Center tonight at 6:30 p.m., kicking off what is expected to be one of the city’s most consequential land use discussions in decades. Commissioners will ultimately be
Sutter Health Begins Pitch for 17-Story, 325-Bed Emeryville Hospital
Sutter Health held the first in a series of planned community and stakeholder meetings Monday evening regarding its proposed Emeryville hospital campus. About 60 community members attended the meeting at the former Chiron/Novartis campus at the corner of
June 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services Report: Boot Barn Arrives, Fitness Studios Contract, and Bay Street Momentum Continues
Since our last Retail & Services Report in February, Emeryville has seen a steady stream of openings, closures, and business changes across its major shopping districts. Here’s a look at some of the more notable developments, including a new retailer, the loss of two
Emeryville’s Century-Old Townhouse Restaurant Facing Final Days
An Emeryville institution in various forms for 100 years, The Townhouse Restaurant may sadly be facing its final days. “It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the closing of The Townhouse Restaurant,” owner Dan
Remembering Dan Fontes: Pioneering Emeryville Mudflats Artist and East Bay Muralist
Dan Fontes, the prolific Oakland-born artist whose creative roots trace back to the anarchic, driftwood galleries of the Emeryville Mudflats, recently passed away at the age of 68. Fontes leaves behind an indelible mark on the visual and cultural landscape of the Bay Area.
Emeryville Historical Society Launches New San Pablo Avenue/Emeryville Triangle Walking Tour
Following the continued success of its growing catalog of self-guided walking tours, the Emeryville Historical Society (EHS) is proud to announce the launch of its latest offering: the San Pablo Avenue / Emeryville Triangle Walking Tour. This new
