Downtown Fremont’s Town Fair Plaza Spooktacular October Events

The new temporary plaza in Downtown Fremont, Town Fair Plaza, has a robust line-up of activities for all ages this month. Town Fair Plaza will host the second monthly Capitol Ave. Night + Market event on Saturday, October 20, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The mo...

Revenue Division Launches Updated Website with Online Services

The City of Fremont’s Revenue Division is unveiling a revamped business tax application webpage for Fremont business owners. The improved site includes a new layout with updated content and new online capabilities.

For example, first-time Fremont...

Fremont Adopts Resolution to Divest Fully from Fossil Fuel Sector

At the October 9, 2018, Fremont City Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution to divest fully from the fossil fuel sector and support the transition to clean, sustainable, renewable energy.

The resolution, as recommended by the City’s En...

City of Fremont Releases Challenge Statements to Startup Community

Since announcing the City’s participation in the 2019 Startup in Residence (STIR) cohort in August, the Fremont Public Works Department has identified and outlined two important traffic-related challenges that it will look to the startup communi...

City of Fremont Joins Nextdoor

The City of Fremont, along with the Fremont Police Department, Fremont Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Services (OES), will join Nextdoor, a free and private neighborhood social network, in a proactive effort to help strengthen citywide communica...

Important Information about the Upcoming Fremont City Council Elections

This November, four Fremont City Council seats will be up for election on the General Municipal Ballot. Under Fremont’s new district-based election system, voters may elect candidates only from the district that they live in. Voters residing in District 1...

Trick or Treat on Downtown Safety Street

The City of Fremont Recreation Services Division is holding its annual Halloween event called Trick-or-Treat on Downtown Safety Street on Friday, October 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with staggered event times every hour. This event will be located on Capi...

Volunteer Counseling Interns Provide Valuable Services Citywide (2018-2019)

Each year, Fremont Human Services Department’s Youth & Family Services (YFS) Division recruits dozens of clinical interns to support the provision of specialized mental health counseling to hundreds of local children and families. Close work...

Mission San Jose Commercial Strategy Study

In June 2018, the Fremont City Council directed City staff to study the Mission San Jose Town Center to determine the potential for commercial success in the area—with special emphasis on retail, restaurants, entertainment options, and mixed use...

Make A Difference Day is October 27

The annual Make A Difference Day is an opportunity for Fremont residents to serve their community in a variety of practical ways. Volunteers can help with activities such as sprucing up parks and community gardens, beautification projects at participating...

Landlord Education Workshop

The City of Fremont Human Services Department is hosting a free two-day landlord education workshop. All landlords and property managers who own or manage rental properties in Fremont are encouraged to attend.

Here’s the two-day workshop schedule:Day 1 - O...

City of Fremont to Host Local Business Outreach Meeting Regarding Fremont Minimum Wage Ordinance

The Fremont City Council is currently considering whether or not to establish a citywide ordinance that would increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour at a faster rate than the State mandates. The current statewide minimum wage is $10.50 per hour for sma...

Connect with City of Fremont on Nextdoor.com

The City of Fremont, along with Fremont Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Services (OES), are excited to join Nextdoor.com, the free neighborhood social network, to help strengthen citywide communications. Beginning mid-October, ...

Leveraging Technology for Public Safety

On Tuesday, September 25, the Fremont Police Department shared information on how the Department is successfully leveraging technology for public safety.  Staff provided an overview of several programs, both public and private, that are impacting...

Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild Upcoming Show at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery

The Olive Hyde Art Gallery will be highlighting the final exhibition of the year, This Is Us, a collaboration of the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild, from September 28 through October 27, 2018. The exhibition will feature a wide range of cerami...

Fremont Commemorates 150th Anniversary of “Great Quake” on Hayward Fault with Awareness Event

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the “Great Quake” on the Hayward Fault when a 6-foot offset was ripped from Milpitas to San Leandro. On Sunday, October 21, the City of Fremont will co-sponsor an earthquake awareness event with local nonprofit Mat...

Help Promote Clean Energy in Fremont

Fremont households are invited to participate in a smart home energy research project with Pecan Street Inc., a non-profit energy and water research organization partnering with the City of Fremont.

Participants will receive eGauge devices that collect and...

Fee Adjustment for Public Electric Vehicle Chargers in Fremont

The City of Fremont currently operates 17 publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at City facilities and along Capitol Avenue in Downtown. On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Fremont City Council approved to adjust the fee for these st...

New City of Fremont Video about Local Rent Review Ordinance

Attention all landlords, tenants, and property managers. The City of Fremont’s Rent Review Ordinance became effective on January 1, 2018 and provides a process for renters and landlords to come together and resolve disputes around rent increases...

Traffic Advisory: Water Conservation and Median Upgrades Project along Mowry Avenue

The City of Fremont’s Water Conservation and Median Upgrades Project is in full swing along Mowry Avenue. Expect single lane closures in each direction between Farwell and Logan drives through approximately December 7, 2018, on the following day...

The City of Fremont Requests Community Input on Prospective Minimum Wage Ordinance

The Fremont City Council is currently considering whether or not to establish a citywide ordinance that would increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour at a faster rate than the State mandates. The current statewide minimum wage is $10.50 per hour for sma...

New Recycling Processing Fee to Go in Effect September 2018

Beginning September 1, garbage bills will increase by $1.50 per month for each residential customer/unit to accommodate new quality standards required by the industries that accept recyclable materials. This requires additional sorting and processing of r...

City of Fremont Announces Participation in 2019 “Startup in Residence” Program

The City of Fremont announced today its participation in the 2019 Startup in Residence (STIR), a program that connects government agencies with startups to co-create new technology solutions that address civic challenges.

“The City of Fremont is proud to b...

Town Fair Plaza Opens in Downtown Fremont!

Town Fair Plaza, Downtown Fremont’s new temporary plaza, has opened at the corner of State Street and Capitol Avenue. The site of the former Town Fair shopping center has been cleared and transformed into a community space designed to enliven do...

Fremont’s New Senior Affordable Housing Project Opening Soon

Construction is almost complete on a new senior affordable housing project in Fremont, Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments. This new complex, formerly known as Mission Court, is located at 47003 Mission Falls Court in Fremont’s Warm Springs area. T...

New Interpretive Signs Installed at Sabercat Historical Park

New interpretive signs were recently installed at Sabercat Historical Park! Sabercat Historical Park is an extraordinary site that is rich with history including the discovery of fossils from the Irvingtonian period of geological time. These signs serve a...

Going Green is Easy and Affordable with SunShares

Program offers discounts on solar installations and zero-emission vehicles

The City of Fremont is pleased to announce that SunShares is back again this year. Fremont is one of nearly 40 local government agencies and major employers participating in the 201...

Pixie, the Human Services Therapy Dog, and Handler Julie Sakai Designated ‘Community Heroes’

Assemblymember Kansen Chu has recognized Senior Services Case Manager Julie Sakai and Human Services therapy dog Pixie with the Community Hero Award. Julie and Pixie have touched many lives in the Fremont community through their work providing stress redu...

The City of Fremont Promotes Christina Briggs to Economic Development Director

A core member of the City’s Economic Development team for over eight years, Christina Briggs has been promoted to Economic Development Director following the departure of former Chief Innovation Officer and Economic Development Director Kelly Kl...

Fremont Selects Next City Manager

Mayor Lily Mei and the Fremont City Council announced today that Mark Danaj, former Assistant City Manager/ Chief Operating Officer for the City of Fremont, has been selected as Fremont’s eighth City Manager.

The City of Fremont engaged an executive recrui...

Fred Diaz Honorably Retires as Fremont’s City Manager

The City of Fremont bids farewell to Fred Diaz, who honorably retires today as Fremont’s City Manager after nearly 14 years of service to the Fremont community and a distinguished City Management career of 35 years.

Diaz received a Bachelor of Arts and Mas...

Aqua Adventure Waterpark

Aqua Adventure Waterpark, Fremont’s family-friendly waterpark features 40-foot waterslides, a 700-foot lazy river, the Bucket Bay Play Area, and more, is open to the public for Summer 2018. Open daily until August 26, and weekends through Septem...

City Council Approved Phase 1 of Civic Center Development

On April 10, 2018, the City Council granted final approvals for Phase 1 of the Civic Center Project, which will include an approximately 13,400-square-foot community center and a one-acre civic plaza. This development will serve as the City’s pr...

Sign up for a Free Personal Emergency Preparedness Class

The City of Fremont’s Fire Department is offering a free Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) class, which will teach you how to take care of yourself and your family before, during, and after a disaster.

In just a single three-hour class, you w...

Fremont’s 50-50 Sidewalk Program Provides Funding for Sidewalk Repairs

Last year, the Fremont City Council authorized limited funding for its 50-50 Sidewalk Program, which helps local property owners repair sidewalks damaged by street trees. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, residents ca...

City of Fremont Rent Review Ordinance

The recently established Rent Review Ordinance provides a review process for rent increases. The ordinance covers all residential rental units in Fremont, including single family homes and condominiums with a few exceptions. While the rent review process ...

City of Fremont Designates July as Parks and Recreation Month

Last month, the Fremont City Council declared July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Fremont, to inform residents about the vital role that parks and recreation services play in establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our community....

Council Item 5.E – Niles Surplus Properties General Plan Amendment and Rezoning

Important information regarding Council Item 5.E – Niles Surplus Properties General Plan Amendment and Rezoning. The Fremont City Council will continue the item to a date to be determined.

Important Information about the Upcoming Fremont City Council Elections

This November, four Fremont City Council seats will be up for election on the General Municipal Ballot. Under Fremont’s new district-based election system, voters may elect candidates only from the district that they live in. Voters residing in ...

Construction Begins this Summer on Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza

Construction on the new Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza is starting this summer. The project includes a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will cross over the existing Union Pacific railroad tracks and connect the Warm Springs/South Fremont...

Three Large Construction Projects to start this summer in Fremont

The City of Fremont Public Works Engineering Division’s Construction section will begin three large construction projects this summer. These projects include the BART West Access Bridge in South Fremont, Central Park Large Group Picnic Area, and...

Announcing Summer High School Student Course on Energy and Sustainability

The City of Fremont is pleased to announce a summer course for local high school students on energy and sustainability. The course, titled “Electric Power and Its Impact on the Environment and Economy,” will be held on Fridays from 1 p...

Community Feedback to Inform Mobility Action Plan Extended to July 20

Since launching the Mobility Action Plan survey on April 20, the City of Fremont has received valuable community feedback on local transportation and mobility challenges. Due to popular demand, the survey window has been extended to July 20.

The City conti...

Fremont National Night Out Registration Underway

Help make 2018 the biggest National Night Out event in Fremont’s history!

Start organizing your neighborhood to participate in the 35th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join Fremont Police staff along wi...

Aqua Adventure Family Friday Nights

Are you ready for some quality family time? Don’t let fun-filled opportunities with your kids pass you by. Come enjoy Aqua Adventure Family Friday Nights this summer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates:

Friday, June 29

Friday, July 20

Frid...

City of Fremont Encourages Community to Report Abandoned Shopping Carts

The City of Fremont would like to remind our community that if you see a stray shopping cart, you can report it. Most large retailers in Fremont subscribe to a private retrieval service to periodically pick up their carts, but these services also accept c...

Reminder about City of Fremont Permit Center Cashier Hours

The City of Fremont would like to notify those who plan to visit the City’s Permit Center that starting July 1, 2018, the cashier in the Permit Center will close promptly at 4:00 pm on Monday through Thursday and at 12:00 pm on Friday. This is necessary t...

San Francisco 49ers Volunteer for Fremont’s Habitat for Humanity Project

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the San Francisco 49ers visited Fremont and participated in Community Day at Fremont’s newest affordable housing project, Central Commons. Volunteers including players, coaches, and staff rolled up their sleeves to help build ho...

Discovery Cove: Drop-in Childcare Center – a partnership between the Fremont Family Resource Center

Do you need time for yourself? Are you in need of emergency childcare and your day care is closed? Do you have errands or appointments you would rather do without your kids? If so, Discovery Cove is the drop-in childcare you need!

Discovery Cove offers dro...

Break up with Plastic this World Environment Day

Think globally, act locally. Tuesday, June 5 is World Environment Day, and it’s the perfect time to break up with plastic! Join your neighbors in the growing trend of reusing and refusing plastic to help create a healthier environment.

Plastic pr...

Fremont Appoints New Police Chief

Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz announced the appointment of Kimberly Petersen as the next Police Chief for the City of Fremont. Petersen will be Fremont’s seventh police chief, and first female chief. She is currently serving as a Fremont Police Captain, ...

Mark Your Calendar for Fremont Budget Hearings

The City of Fremont’s proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, was presented to the City Council at their regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 15. The first public hearing to comment will be ...

2018 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Art Competition

To celebrate the National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 10, 2018, the City of Fremont Human Services Department, Youth and Family Services Division in partnership with Fremont Unified School District, and with support from Kaiser...

Fremont Street Eats is Back

Fremont Street Eats is making its return to Downtown Fremont for the summer season!

Make sure to swing by this culinary caravan of food trucks every Friday evening from May 4 through October 26 from 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm on Capitol Avenue between Lib...

Childcare Available for Tri-City Parents at Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is a drop-in, hourly childcare center at the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) for well children aged 2 to 10 years.  It’s a great alternative when a regular provider is sick, school is closed for teacher prep days, or...

Guaranteed Parking at Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station for Scoop Users

BART and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have launched the Carpool to BART program at the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station. The Carpool to BART program is a partnership with Scoop, a carpool app, to guarantee parking at BART parkin...

Students Successfully Complete Fremont Green Challenge Competition

In the seven weeks leading up to Earth Day 2018, more than 50 youth across all five Fremont high schools competed in teams to sign up new households to the City’s Fremont Green Challenge platform. The platform provides information on reducing em...

Fremont to Host Open House at Senior Center with Focus on Transportation, Mobility Issues

Are you interested in the City of Fremont’s transportation and mobility issues? Due to the recent spike in residential through-traffic and increased usage of navigation apps, the City is calling for input from the community to help inform the de...

Celebrating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness with Student Art Contest

The City of Fremont Human Services’ Youth and Family Services (YFS) Division along with many communities across the country is celebrating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness during the month of May. The goal of this annual nat...

Civic Center Project to Break Ground in Summer 2019

Phase 1 of the Civic Center Master Plan Project, a new 13,400-square-foot downtown community center and 1-acre civic center plaza, is anticipated to break ground in Summer 2019. The project will facilitate the programming needs of Fremont’s dive...

Join Human Services and Greater Niles Village for an Educational Event

Greater Niles Village, a partnership with the City of Fremont Human Services Department, is hosting an educational event about home modifications on Saturday, April 28. The program, which will focus on affordable ways to modify your home for functional an...

Schedule a Free Bulky Goods Pickup

Fremont residents of single-family homes with individual curbside service are eligible for two free on-call bulky goods pickups annually. Items collected include large appliances, microwave ovens, furniture, and electronic waste such as computers and tele...

City of Fremont Rent Review Ordinance Now in Effect

The City’s Rent Review Ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2018. This Ordinance provides for a review and, if necessary, a formal hearing before the Rent Review Board for proposed rent increases in excess of 5 percent in any 12-month period...

New Interactive Map for Development Activity in Fremont

The City’s Community Development Department recently launched Civic Insight, an interactive map that plots major development (vertical construction) permit activity throughout Fremont over the past 10 years. It includes building, engineering, an...

Upcoming District- Based City Council Elections

In November 2018, City of Fremont voters will participate in the first district-based election when four City Council seats will be up for election. Fremont voters will select from City Council candidates who live in their districts only. Councilmembers w...

Statement from Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz

Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz issued the following statement: 

“A nationwide executive recruitment is currently underway for a new Fremont city manager. After further guidance from our recruitment firm, I am moving up my retirement date...

City of Fremont Police Chief to Retire After More Than 31 Years of Service

Fremont Police Chief Richard Lucero announced he will retire from the City of Fremont in July of 2018. Chief Lucero began his career with the City as a police officer in 1987 and rose through the ranks to become police chief in 2013. Over the course of th...

Fremont City Manager to Retire After 35 Years of Service

Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz announced his retirement effective September 21, 2018, marking nearly 14 years with the City. Diaz was hired in October 2004.Diaz is only Fremont’s sixth city manager in its 62-year history and is one of the longest-tenured ...

City of Fremont Transitions to New Emergency Alert System, AC Alert

On February 1, 2018, the City of Fremont transitioned to a new mass notification service, AC Alert, to replace the CodeRED® system. The AC Alert system, powered by Everbridge, is Alameda County’s Emergency Notification System that covers...

City of Fremont Transitions to New Emergency Alert System, AC Alert

The City of Fremont is transitioning to a new mass notification service, AC Alert, to replace the existing CodeRED® system. The AC Alert system, powered by Everbridge, is Alameda County’s Emergency Notification System that covers Alameda...

City Council to Consider Draft District Maps as Fremont Transitions to District-based Elections

On March 21, 2017, the City of Fremont adopted a resolution of intention to transition from an at-large to a district-based councilmember election system with six districts and a Mayor at-large for a seven member Council. The City has already held four of...

Council to Consider Draft District Maps as Fremont Transitions to District-based Election System

On March 21, 2017, the City of Fremont adopted a resolution of intention to transition from an at-large to a district-based councilmember election system with six districts and a Mayor at-large for a seven member Council.  The City has already he...

Fremont City Council Approves Resolution to Transition to District-based Election System

At the Fremont City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, the Council approved a resolution to transition from an at-large to a district-based election system.

As mentioned in the City’s press release, the City Council made the decision to take this ...

City of Fremont Transitions to District-based Election System

The City of Fremont will have six new Council districts for future City Council elections starting in November 2018 and the Mayor will continue to be elected at-large by all city voters. Under Fremont’s new district-based election system, voters...

Fremont is Asking Residents for Feedback on their Preferred Draft Council District Map

The City of Fremont is launching a new topic on Fremont Open City Hall, the City’s online forum for citizen engagement. Fremont is asking for public input on which draft Council district map community members prefer for the upcoming election in 2018 and b...

Council to Consider Draft District Maps as Fremont Transitions to District-based Election System

On March 21, 2017, the City of Fremont adopted a resolution of intention to transition from an at-large to a district-based councilmember election system with six districts. The City has already held two of the five required public hearings where the Frem...