Emeryville Announcements
According to the City of Emeryville Website:
Join us for Water Safety Day - Saturday, May 3rd
Enjoy a free recreational swim, learn about Emeryville's Swim Lessons Program, and participate in fun activities for both youth and adults. Don’t miss out!
Where:1170 47th St, Emeryville
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!
10 Citations Issued For Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations
Emeryville, Calif. – Ten (10) drivers were cited for hands-free cell phone violations during a distracted driving enforcement operation on April 8, 2025 and April 9, 2025.
“Despite repeated efforts to warn drivers about the hands-free cell phone law, some drivers continue to use their phones while operating a vehicle,” Sergeant Andrew Cassianos said. “Our ultimate goal is to change behaviors that help make our roads safer.”
California has had distracted driving laws on the books since 2008. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking, texting, or using an app.
Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.
If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
ECCL Summer Swim Lessons — Register Now!
Dive into summer with swim lessons at ECCL!
Weekday AM/PM & Saturday spots still open — all levels welcome!
Register today and secure your spot before they fill up!
How to Register?
Register Online: www.rec.us/emeryville
Call to Enroll: (510) 596-4395
In Person: ECCL Pool, 1170 Steve Dain Dr. Emeryville, CA 94608
Call to Enroll: (510) 596-4395
In Person: ECCL Pool, 1170 Steve Dain Dr. Emeryville, CA 94608
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 26, 2025
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of medications. We encourage all families, friends, and neighbors to participate.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Emeryville Police Department
2449 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
2449 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
ECHO Housing Presents: Emeryville Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
ECHO Housing Presents: Emeryville Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
If you’re a tenant, owner, or property manager, this informative session is a must! Join us to gain a deeper understanding of your rights and responsibilities under the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, including:
Understand your Just Cause protections when you receive a termination notice;
What documentation must be included in the termination notice;
Understand if a termination notice must include relocation benefits.
Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: ECCL Community Room, 4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville
or Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/EM0525
What documentation must be included in the termination notice;
Understand if a termination notice must include relocation benefits.
Date: May 12, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: ECCL Community Room, 4727 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville
or Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/EM0525
Get Involved in Your Community – Join a City Advisory Committee!
Have you ever wanted to participate in your local government and community? Working on an Advisory Committee is a great way to get involved in your City! We are looking for community members that would like to serve on our various Community Advisory Committees.
Applications are now open!
Submit your application by Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Appointments will be made during a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Submit your application by Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Appointments will be made during a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Available Committee Vacancies:
ACTC Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Budget Advisory Committee
Commission on Aging
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Housing Committee
Parks and Recreation Committee
Planning Commission
Public Art Committee
To learn more and submit your application online, please visit: www.emeryville.org/advisorybodies
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Budget Advisory Committee
Commission on Aging
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Housing Committee
Parks and Recreation Committee
Planning Commission
Public Art Committee
To learn more and submit your application online, please visit: www.emeryville.org/advisorybodies
Registration for Summer Camp is Now Open!
Get ready for an exciting summer! Our weekly camps for kids ages 4 to middle school are packed with non-stop fun, field trips, swimming, and much more!
Dates: June 23rd - August 8th
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Price: $194R / $200NR
Location: ECCL, 4727 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Price: $194R / $200NR
Location: ECCL, 4727 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
Safe, fun, and engaging activities all summer long—field trips, swimming, and endless excitement!
To register, visit: rec.us/emeryville
Secure your spot today and make this summer unforgettable!
Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Emeryville, CA – The Emeryville Police Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused and keep their hands on the wheel. Distractions like phone use, eating, or adjusting the radio can lead to devastating consequences.
The Emeryville Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
To stay safe, drivers are encouraged to:
• Put your phone away and silence notifications
• Plan ahead and adjust controls before driving
• Keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road
• Be a role model and remind others to stay focused
• Pull over if urgent matters arise
• Put your phone away and silence notifications
• Plan ahead and adjust controls before driving
• Keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road
• Be a role model and remind others to stay focused
• Pull over if urgent matters arise
Funding for enforcement is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
Join us for a Fall Prevention Lecture!
Are you concerned about falling? Do you want to learn ways to prevent falls? Understanding the factors that can lead to falls can help you take steps to prevent them before they happen.
Learn how to safeguard yourself from falls as Sutter Health and Pamela Stoker, Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, discuss these important topics.
This is a free event held on the second Monday of every month.
Upcoming Event Details:
When: May 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Emeryville Senior Center 4
When: May 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Emeryville Senior Center 4
Join Us for Emeryville’s Annual Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup – April 27th!
Mark your calendars – the annual Earth Day shoreline cleanup is just about a month away! Come on out to Shorebird Park on Sunday, April 27th between 9 am – noon for a fun day outdoors with friends and neighbors! Celebrate Earth Day by helping to keep part of Emeryville’s shoreline clean. Be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee cup. Refreshments and some cleanup supplies will be provided. Head over to the Environmental Programs Events page for more details. All are welcome and we hope to see you out there!
Please send any questions over to Violet Rice at violet.rice@emeryville.org.
City News & Activity Guide for Summer 2025
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Stay active, get involved, and make the most of your summer with the City of Emeryville!
Emery Unified TK/K Enrollment - Open Now!
Emeryville Residents, it's time to register for TK and Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year!
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
For children born between September 2, 2020 - September 1, 2021
For children born between September 2, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Kindergarten
For children born between September 2, 2019 - September 1, 2020
For children born between September 2, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Visit the Anna Yates office located at:
1125 53rd St, Emeryville
1125 53rd St, Emeryville
Office hours: 9AM - 3PM, Monday - Friday
Call for an appointment: (510) 601-491
For more information, please visit: https://www.annayatesk8.com/enrollment.html
Emeryville Animal Prints Are Now (A)Live!
Are you tired of pushing the button to cross at the traffic signal? Emeryville now has passive pedestrian detection on key corridors in the City! Using existing detection cameras for vehicles, the green light is given to pedestrians simply by standing at the corner.
In keeping with Emeryville’s love for the whimsical, a variety of animal prints will be installed at intersections for this purpose. From local wildlife like raccoons and foxes, to more exotic creatures like elephants and humans, these prints will be placed within the general pedestrian detection zones. By gathering near the prints, pedestrians help the traffic signal recognize their presence more reliably, without the need to push the button. Our Public Works staff is hard at work installing these animal prints throughout the City, so keep an eye out for one near you!
For more information on the Emeryville Animal Prints and where you can find them, please visit www.emeryville.org/pedprints.
Emeryville Children and Nature Pop-up Series Returns!
The Nature Pop-up Series is an Emeryville community grant winning program exploring nature through creativity, curiosity, and play!
Join us for our next free event at Doyle-Hollis Park on Saturday, March 1, from 10am to 1pm.
Our first pop-up of the spring will feature Plantify for an investigation of the plant cycle, plant anatomy, and the benefits of native plants on our local ecosystem. We will also have free native plants for families to take home. Wild Wonder will also join us for an introduction to nature journaling.
At 12pm we will cross the street for a garden tour of the Emeryville Community Organic Garden. We will also have our Create-with-Nature kit and other natural materials that inspire the imagination, engage the senses, and encourage active time outside
Free Shuttle Service From The Emery to West Oakland BART Station
As part of the Sherwin Williams Redevelopment Project ("The Emery") community benefits, the developer has funded a shuttle from the project site to the West Oakland BART station. This free shuttle is available for everyone and is operated by the Emery Go-Round.
For the latest schedule information, visit Transportation | The Emery (liveattheemery.com)