Emeryville, California

Emeryville, California
Name	Emeryville, California
Settlement type	City

Emeryville, California. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Emeryville is situated near Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont, with University of California, Berkeley and California Institute of Integral Studies nearby. The city is also close to San Francisco, Albany, and Kensington, with Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge providing access to other parts of the Bay Area. Emeryville is home to companies like Pixar Animation Studios, Peet's Coffee, and Jamba Juice, as well as institutions such as Ex'pression College for Digital Arts and National Holistic Institute.

Geography

Emeryville is bordered by Oakland to the south, Berkeley to the north, and the San Francisco Bay to the west, with Albany and Kensington nearby. The city's terrain is characterized by flat coastal plains, with the Berkeley Hills and San Francisco Bay shoreline nearby, and is close to Point Isabel Regional Shoreline and César Chávez Park. Emeryville is also near University of California, Berkeley's College of Engineering and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as Children's Hospital Oakland and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The city's location allows for easy access to San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport, and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, with transportation options including Bay Area Rapid Transit and Amtrak.

History

The area now known as Emeryville was originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, with nearby settlements including Mission San Francisco de Asís and Presidio of San Francisco. The city was named after Joseph Stickney Emery, a San Francisco and Oakland Railroad official, and was incorporated in 1896, with nearby cities including Albany and Berkeley. Emeryville has a rich history, with notable events including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which was held in nearby San Francisco. The city is also close to historic sites such as Alcatraz Island and Angel Island, as well as institutions like University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco State University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, Emeryville had a population of 10,080, with a diverse range of residents, including students from nearby University of California, Berkeley and Mills College. The city is also home to a number of biotechnology and software companies, including Amyris and LeapFrog Enterprises, as well as institutions like Ex'pression College for Digital Arts and National Holistic Institute. Emeryville is near Oakland's Chinatown and Jack London Square, as well as Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck Avenue, with transportation options including Bay Area Rapid Transit and Amtrak.

Economy

Emeryville's economy is driven by a mix of technology, biotechnology, and retail industries, with major employers including Pixar Animation Studios, Peet's Coffee, and Jamba Juice. The city is also home to a number of startup companies, including Groupon and LivingSocial, as well as institutions like University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business and University of San Francisco's School of Management. Emeryville is near San Francisco's Financial District and Silicon Valley, with access to San Francisco International Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Government

Emeryville is governed by a city council with five members, who are elected by the city's residents, including those from nearby University of California, Berkeley and Mills College. The city is also part of Alameda County, with nearby cities including Oakland and Berkeley. Emeryville is represented in the California State Legislature by California's 15th State Assembly district and California's 9th State Senate district, with nearby institutions including University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy and University of San Francisco's School of Law.

Education

Emeryville is served by the Emery Unified School District, which includes Emery Secondary School and Anna Yates Elementary School. The city is also close to a number of higher education institutions, including University of California, Berkeley, Mills College, and Ex'pression College for Digital Arts, as well as National Holistic Institute and Academy of Art University. Emeryville is near San Francisco State University and University of San Francisco, with access to University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University.

Category:Cities in Alameda County, California