Fireworks are banned in Fremont

Fremont’s public safety departments would like to remind Fremont residents, businesses and visitors that the sale, possession, and use of all fireworks are banned within the City of Fremont. This ban includes the “safe and sane&rdq...

Fremont 4th of July Parade and Road Closure Information

Break out your red, white, and blue! The Fremont 4th of July Parade will take place on Tuesday, July 4 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Fremont and is anticipated to last approximately two hours. The parade—a family-friendly event—will feature more than 60 parade e...

Cooling Centers in the Tri-Cities

Cooling Centers in the Tri Cities

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the City of Fremont and across the Bay Area. Please stay cool and take the following precautions:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Wear a hat and light-colored clothing when ...

Summer Camps

Are you looking for fun and exciting activities for your child during the summer break?

We’ve got everything kids need to stay active, healthy, engaged, and having fun all summer long! From science, nature, and academic enrichment, to sports, drama, theate...

Free Green House Calls for Fremont Residents

This summer, the City of Fremont wants to help you save money and the environment by offering FREE Green House Calls! 

Sign up today, and local youth trained by California Youth Energy Services (CYES) will conduct an energy assessment of your home...

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 16

Friday, July 21

Frid...

Fight Local Crime with National Night Out

National Night Out is happening on Tuesday, August 1. This annual nationwide event is designed to increase awareness around crime and drug prevention and increase participation in local anticrime programs. The event also sends a message to criminals that ...

Fremont Permit Center will be Closed July 3–4

The City of Fremont would like to let our residents and building community know that the Permit Center located within the Development Services Center at 39550 Liberty St. will be closed on Monday, July 3. Staff will be using this time to prepare for the l...

Get Set to Get Wet!

Have fun in the sun this summer at Aqua Adventure Waterpark! Plan your family fun activities with us. The waterpark is open daily from June 16 through August 26 and weekends through September.

Aqua Adventure has something for everyone! From the Lil&rsq...

Alameda County Transportation Making Strides to Travel Easier, Faster, and Safer

The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is delivering on the promises of Measure BB to fund critical transportation projects in Alameda County that include public transit, pedestrian/bicycle pathways, and highway and local road improvem...

Attend Startup Grind Fremont and Learn How to Become an Influencer

Startup Grind Fremont is back for another fireside chat. This time, join us as we discuss how to market your startup. Hear from Murray Newlands, entrepreneur, investor, business advisor, and speaker. He’ll teach entrepreneurs how to use online m...

City of Fremont Releases Open Letter to Fremont Community

City of Fremont Mayor Lily Mei today released the following letter reaffirming the City’s continued leadership in environmental sustainability and commitment to fight against climate change.

Fremont Police Department Announces a New, Safe Exchange Zone

The Exchange Zone is a specific space in the Fremont Police Department’s public parking lot for community members to conduct private party transactions of goods from internet barter sites and safe custody exchanges. The Fremont Police Department...

City of Fremont and FUSD Establishing Safer Routes to School

The City of Fremont and Fremont Unified School District are working together to make walking and biking to school safer. As a first step, police, transportation, school officials, and PTA members are conducting traffic safety assessments during school pea...

Apply to be a Summer Intern in Fremont’s Public Works Engineering Division

Are you or someone you know in college attending school to become an engineer? Do you have an interest in learning how cities are built and operated? The City of Fremont’s Public Works Department is hiring nine summer interns to assist in hands-...

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 ...

Unveiling of Space Glow, Downtown Fremont’s Newest Temporary Public Art Installation

The community is invited to attend the unveiling of Space Glow, Downtown Fremont’s newest temporary public art installation on Friday, June 2, at 4:30 pm at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Fremont Boulevard.  The event will feature spe...

City of Fremont funds HIP Housing’s Home Sharing Program

Have a room for rent? Looking for a place to share? HIP Housing, a local nonprofit with over 40 years of experience can help people who live, work, or attend school in Fremont find an affordable room to rent in Fremont, Union City, or Newark.

All clients, ...

Apply to be a City of Fremont Commissioner or Advisory Board Member

Looking for a way to make a difference in the community? Consider serving as a commissioner or an advisory board member! The City of Fremont currently has vacancies on its Senior Citizens Commission and George W. Patterson House Advisory Board.

Current boa...

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...

Fremont Budget Hearings Coming Up

The City of Fremont’s proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, was presented to the City Council at their regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 16 at 7 p.m. The first public hea...

Spend an Afternoon with Us!

Discover the true lake experience by boat with Central Park’s boat rentals. Rental boats are available on weekends and holidays through September from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Starting in mid-June through Labor Day, boats will be available daily. The p...

Call to Artists and Sponsorship Opportunities: City of Fremont boxART! Utility Box Project - Phase

The City of Fremont boxART! program requests submissions to transform our traffic signal control boxes with compelling and creative imagery. We are looking for innovative artists to enhance the utility boxes in a dramatic and new way.

This is a tremendous ...

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...

City of Fremont Offers Red-Light Camera Traffic Ticket Rebates at Two Intersections on Mowry Avenue

The City of Fremont has offered partial rebates to 672 motorists who received a traffic citation associated with the red-light camera program at two intersections on Mowry Avenue at Farwell Drive and Blacow Road from February 1, 2016 to April 7, 2016. &am...

May is National Bicycle Safety Month – Be a Roll Model

The Fremont Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) call upon bicycle riders and motorists alike to be cautious during May’s National Bicycle Safety Month along with every other month during the year.

For riders and dr...

A Life-Transforming Experience for Dads coming to Fremont Family Resource Center

Calling all dads! Attend a one-hour information night about the upcoming R3 Academy, a fatherhood program aimed to improve your relationships with your children, co-parent, and at work. Find out what this life-changing, 24-hour program is all about. Learn...

Annual Kids ‘n’ Kites Festival, Aqua Adventure Pre-season Splash

The City of Fremont Community Services Department – Recreation Services is holding its annual Kids ‘n’ Kites Festival on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Fremont Bank, Washington Township Medical Foundatio...

Battle of the Badges Charity Basketball Game to benefit Special Olympics of Northern California

The Fremont Police and Fremont Fire Departments will face off at the Battle of the Badges charity basketball game to benefit Special Olympics Northern California on Saturday, May 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington High School, located at 38442 Fremon...

Draft Plan Bay Area 2040 Open Houses Scheduled for May in All Nine Counties

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are holding a series of open houses across the Bay Area and invite the community to share their ideas on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2040, the long-range regio...

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 beginning May 5 through October 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at its new location on ...

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...

Warm Springs BART Welcomes EV Drivers with Solar-Powered Charging Stations

The new Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station in Fremont has officially opened 22 ChargePoint Level 2 electric vehicle chargers that support 42 EV parking spaces as part of a new pilot program. The 42 new EV charging spaces at Warm Springs is BART&r...

Do You Know What’s Considered Illegal Dumping of Trash?

Illegal dumping is the unwanted disposal of non-hazardous materials on public or private property. Materials can include garbage, mattresses, car parts, appliances, electronic items, construction and yard debris, and various other types of waste.

 ...

Fremont’s Sabercat Historical Park Needs Volunteers

Join City staff with habitat restoration at Sabercat Historical Park, then explore this historically significant wildlife area in the Fremont community. In 2012, five sections of Sabercat Creek were enhanced with the planting of native plants, which resto...

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...

SmartAsset Names Fremont 6th Best City for Women in Tech in 2017

It’s an undeniable fact that women are often underrepresented in the tech industry and that gender pay inequality persists across the country, despite women’s key contributions to the economy. According to a recent report from the Nati...

Fremont’s New EV Requirements help Reduce Community GHG Emissions

The City of Fremont has recently adopted green building standards that require residential and non-residential new construction projects and additions to include parking spaces that are “Electric Vehicle Ready.” Fremont’s spe...

Fremont FRC Joins East Bay Gives 2017

The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Core team will participate in East Bay Gives 2017, a 24-hour online fundraiser that supports Bay Area nonprofits, on May 4, 2017. For the fourth annual day of giving, East Bay Gives aims to mobilize more than 40,00...

Book Launch and Discussion at Fremont City Hall

Join author Lee Hilling for the launching of his new book, A Place of Miracles: The Story of a Children’s Hospital in Kabul and the People Whose Lives Have Been Changed by it on Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at Fremont City Hall, Building A. The bo...

Did You Know? Fremont Offers Online Tools for Local Business Prospects

The City of Fremont wants to make it easy for businesses to get their start in Fremont. That’s why the City offers two online tools, OpenCounter and ZoningCheck, designed to help individuals with everything from City of Fremont permit fees to id...

Fremont’s 2017 State of the City Address Held on March 31

On March 31, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the City event at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley. Attendees enjoyed lunch as Chamber members presented volunteer recognitions, presented the Chairman's Award, and introd...

Tri-City Volunteers Introduce Mobile Food Pantry for Seniors

The Fremont Senior Center, in coordination with Tri-City Volunteers, has introduced TCV Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry. The Mobile Food Pantry was developed for those who can’t make it to the TCV Office and will provide adults 55 and o...

Fremont’s Central Commons Affordable Housing Project Gets Underway

Construction crews have started preparing the site of the new Central Commons affordable housing project in the Centerville District. This 30-home development is a partnership between the City of Fremont and Habitat for Humanity and gives low-income famil...

Celebrate Our Planet at Fremont’s Earth Day Fair 2017

Join the City of Fremont on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth! This year’s Earth Day Fair will be held at the Washington West Building at 2500 Mowry Ave. Stop by with friends and family (and don&am...

Attention Low-Income Homeowners: Fix Your Home with Fremont’s Affordable Repair Programs

Did you know that there are affordable and no-cost options to help you repair your home and maintain your property if you qualify?

The Housing Rehabilitation Program’s no-cost grants and loans cover home repairs such as emergency plumbing, electr...

WalletHub Names Fremont Happiest Place to Live in 2017

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is a phrase that we know all too well. For years, researchers have been studying the science of happiness and found that a positive mental state, healthy physique, strong social connections...

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 ...

New Stop Signs on Capitol Avenue

New stop signs were recently installed as part of the Capitol Avenue Phase 2 project in front of Fremont City Hall. The installation of the signs took place last month and the “STOP” pavement street markings (also called legends) were ...

Fremont City Council to Consider Transition to District-based Election System

The Fremont City Council will consider taking action  to transition to a district-based voting system to select its councilmembers, replacing its current at-large election system, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at its regularly scheduled City Council...

Join the Cause - Fremont’s Habitat Restoration Days for Sabercat Creek

Love nature and serving the community? Join the City of Fremont’s Environmental Services for a day of habitat restoration work on Sabercat Creek the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Heavy rain 12 hours prior to or during will...

Sponsorship Opportunities for City Events, Programs

The City of Fremont Recreation Services Division offers a variety of opportunities for corporations and small businesses who seek a unique marketing platform with access to thousands of consumers spanning multiple demographics. Sponsoring a Parks and Recr...

City of Fremont Proclaims Itself a Compassionate Sanctuary City

On March 7, 2017, the City of Fremont adopted the recommendation of its Human Relations Commission and proclaimed itself a Compassionate Sanctuary City at the Fremont City Council meeting.

This action intends to protect those who live, study, and work in t...

The Road to Zero: Vision Zero 2016 Accomplishments

Fremont Vision Zero 2020 has wrapped up Year 1 of its four-year initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and reduce severe injuries caused by traffic collisions to zero by 2020. In 2016, the rate of fatalities caused by traffic collisions was reduced by...

Fremont Recognizes Top Teams in “Kilowatt Smackdown” Energy Savings Competition

Last month, the City of Fremont was proud to recognize 17 high school students for their efforts in “Kilowatt Smackdown,” an energy savings program sponsored in partnership with the nonprofit organization Green Impact Campaign (GIC) an...

Fremont Police Department Seeking Dedicated Dispatchers

The most rewarding careers can often be found in public safety work. If you’re a team player, thrive in high-stress environments, can quickly process information, and are passionate about helping people through the worst or scariest moments of t...

Immediate Part Time, Temporary Positions Available in Recreation

Are you interested in working with youth and tots? Do you have experience in one-on-one or group tutoring? Or experience in the performing arts?

The City of Fremont Recreation Division has immediate openings in the following areas:

• Warm Springs After School...

Mail Theft

Over the last few weeks, the Fremont Police Department has received several reports of mail theft in different neighborhoods throughout Fremont. Most commonly, the incidents are occurring during the night; however, FPD has also received reports of the mai...

City Building Permits Allow for Safe Construction and Peace of Mind

If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, installing a new water heater, or replacing your backyard fence, don’t forget that City building permits are required before you build, alter, repair, or demolish any structure. This in...

Fremont Continues to ‘Go Green’ with City Infrastructure Projects

Over the past year, the City of Fremont has been busy approving and implementing climate action initiatives to reduce the City’s carbon footprint, conserve valuable resources, and reduce operational costs. New and continuing sustainability proje...

City of Fremont Keeps Residents Connected

It can be difficult to stay on top of everything that’s going on in the City of Fremont. From upcoming meetings to emergency alerts and advisories, there are so many outlets to keep up with.

The City of Fremont makes it easy for community members...

Fremont Launches OpenCounter to make it Easier to Start a New Business

The City of Fremont is proud to announce the launch of OpenCounter, a web-based tool designed to help emerging businesses and entrepreneurs start their business here in Fremont. This new tool will make it easier for new businesses to get up and running. T...

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 Senior Center to Host Upcoming Events

The Fremont Senior Center is offering a variety of programs and activities over the next couple of months.

The Fremont Senior Center is a welcoming community for local seniors to gather, learn, and simply enjoy life through a full range of social and healt...

City of Fremont is Seeking New Teammates

The City of Fremont’s recruitment efforts are underway! Whether you’re a seasoned professional ready to apply your expertise to the next challenge, or you’re new to the workforce, the City of Fremont might have the right posi...

The City’s Community Alert System

The recent winter storms to hit the Bay Area are a reminder to be prepared. One step you can take is to enroll in the City’s Community Alert system, CodeRED®, to receive voice calls, text messages, or emails for emergency and non-emergen...

Learn from Local Entrepreneurs at Startup Grind Fremont

Fremont is fertile ground for entrepreneurs with the highest number of startups in the country on a per capita basis. Yet even the most entrepreneurial among us can benefit from education and mentorship from influential voices in relevant industries.

The C...

City of Fremont Initiatives Underway

Projects in Fremont are starting to come to life in our initiative areas of Downtown and the Innovation District in Warm Springs/South Fremont. Capitol Avenue is now a new multimodal street that is transforming Downtown into a walkable and bike-friendly d...

Fremont’s Rotational Public Art Program to Launch in Spring 2017

The City of Fremont will officially launch its Rotational Public Art Program in spring 2017.

This program was made possible by an Art Fund that was established in the Downtown, Warm Springs, and City Center (area surrounding the Downtown) community plans. ...

Fremont’s Vision Zero 2020 Begins 20 Projects in 20 Months

The City of Fremont has begun implementation of its Vision Zero 2020 Action Plan with “20 Projects in 20 Months.” The “20 Projects in 20 Months” campaign began this past spring and will continue rolling out projects...

New 2016 Building Code Effective January 1, 2017

The State of California adopts a set of new construction codes every three years referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The 2016 California Building Standards Code (2016 CBC) was adopted by the Fremont City Council on November 1, 2016. The...

Ramp Metering to Start on Northbound I-680 in Fremont on December 6

Caltrans (District 4) will begin ramp metering operations on northbound Interstate 680 in Fremont from Auto Mall Parkway/Durham Road to Mission Boulevard (north) on Tuesday, December 6.

Fremont Shopping Guide

With the official holiday gift buying season in full swing, the first-ever Fremont Shopping Guide is ready to help with all your shopping needs. Community members might already be familiar with the “Enjoy Fremont” Restaurant and Hotel ...

City of Fremont Releases Open Letter to Fremont Community

The letter reaffirms the City’s values of being a compassionate city and addresses the importance of diversity and maintaining safety and civility within the Fremont community.

Fremont Implements New Turn Restrictions

The Interstate 680, Interstate 880, Dumbarton and Niles Canyon corridors serve the majority of Silicon Valley commuters, and also lie in the heart of Fremont. This results in overflow traffic moving through our Fremont streets and neighborhoods and creati...Read on...

Free Telephone Reassurance Program for Elderly, Disabled and Home Bound Residents

In the City of Fremont we want our elderly, disabled, and homebound citizens to know that they are never alone.

The You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.) program is a free telephone reassurance service provided by Fremont Police Volunteers for City of Fremont r...Read on...

Mission Peak Parking Permit Program

Changes are coming to parking around Mission Peak Regional Preserve. Beginning October 1, 2016, vehicles without a residential parking permit will be restricted from parking in the residential areas posted “No Parking without Permit” at the base of Missio...Read on...

Pet Licensing in Fremont

Did you know that many people have questions when it comes to licensing their pets? Here are some most common questions and their answers.

Why do I have to license my dog/cat?

It’s the law! Pet licensing is not only required by the City of Fremont...Read on...