Incumbents See Challenger as Emeryville City Council Filing Period Opens
The race for two expiring Emeryville City Council seats officially began Monday, July 13, with the nomination period now open. With two of the council’s five seats on the ballot this November, voters will help shape the city’s direction on issues ranging from housing
July 7, 2026 City Council Recap: Powell St Redesign Vote Paused, SEIU Contract Anger & Council Seat Filing Deadlines
The July 7 Emeryville City Council meeting came in at a crisp 46 minutes with a relatively light agenda. With remote commenting enabled via zoom, Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur kicked off the meeting by reading a lengthy disclaimer warning
Emeryville Moves to Combat Growing Cluster Mailbox Theft
Emeryville officials and law enforcement are seeking new measures to combat a growing wave of cluster mailbox thefts at multi-family residential complexes. The crimes often involve stolen USPS “arrow” keys, which allow carriers to access multiple cluster mailboxes along a delivery route. While Emeryville
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
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
Ashby I-80 Overcrossing Project Inches Forward Under Phased Plan
After years of planning, environmental review and public outreach, the long-awaited Interstate 80/Ashby Avenue Interchange Improvements project has reached another milestone—but Emeryville and West Berkeley residents, along with the many cyclists, pedestrians and commuters who use the corridor, will still have a lengthy wait
City Council Study Session On Tap for Sutter Hospital Project
The Emeryville City Council will get its first detailed look tonight at Sutter Health’s proposed regional medical campus during a 6 p.m. study session that is expected to draw significant public interest. The study session marks the first
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
