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🌱 Why Emeryville’s bumpy construction may be saving your car and taxes
Also, don't miss Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab on the Emeryville Patch calendar

Hello Emeryville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Emeryville’s bumpy construction may be saving your car and taxes
Also on today's calendar: Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Emeryvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Emeryvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Areas of morning fog, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: An a.m. sprinkle, then rain, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
- Saturday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Emeryville's Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report (evilleeye.com subscription) — Emeryville’s roads now rank among the best in Alameda County, with a 2024 pavement score of 78 that tops most neighboring cities and reflects years of steady investment. While construction disruptions are frustrating, the latest MTC report shows Emeryville’s relatively small 47 lane miles are being maintained far better than Oakland and Berkeley, helping protect drivers’ cars and city finances over the long term.
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📸 Around Emeryville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emeryville
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab
Zenti Bistro, 500 Davis St, San Leandro
11:00 am - A Community Christmas Eve Service!
The Church On the Corner, 1319 Solano Ave, Albany
6:00 pm - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Pet Pictures with Santa
400 Colusa Ave , Kensington
4:00 pm - English Conversation Club
Oakland Public Library , 125 14th Street , Oakland
6:00 pm - Yoga for the Queer Community — Banana Yoga
Banana Yoga , 5827 San Pablo Ave , Emeryville
7:30 pm - Winter Clothing Giveaway!
Oakland Public Library , 125 14th Street , Oakland
12:00 pm - OPEN GYM @ The JUMP!
Jumpin' Gymsters! LLC. , 1255 Park Avenue Suite A , Emeryville
3:00 pm - Winter Lights For The Solstice
Temescal Branch Library , 5205 Telegraph Avenue , Oakland
11:00 am - Let it Move You Zumba Jam!
Oakland Public Library , 125 14th Street , Oakland
5:30 pm - Baby Bounce & Playtime
Golden Gate Branch Library , 5606 San Pablo Avenue , Oakland
10:15 am - (Dec 29 - Jan 2) Winter Math Camp for Kids ages 6-16
Kehilla Community Synagogue , 1300 Grand Ave , Piedmont
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Monday December 29
📣 Emeryville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Im looking for an artist that is very professional that can paint or just draw bape print on one of my walls that is 8ft by 6.
5 ft. Just comment and I can send you a picture of the bape print I want. Still have to confirm with my landlord if it’s okay but want to find… (Nextdoor Emeryville)
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Powell Street Plaza in Emeryville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Emeryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emeryville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Thursday In Berkeley (patch.com)
Alameda
- Uber Engaged In 'Deceptive' Practices Over Subscription Services, Lawsuit Says (patch.com)
Ok Emeryville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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