Fremont to Activate City’s First Pedestrian Signal at Mowry Avenue/Waterside Circle

Fremont’s first pedestrian signal will be activated the week of June 17th at the intersection of Mowry Avenue/Waterside Circle. The pedestrian signal will offer pedestrians a protected crossing for this busy arterial intersection, enhancing acce...

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 to Hold Special Meeting-Work Session on June 18 at 5:30 pm to Discuss Homelessness Efforts

The City of Fremont is holding a Special Meeting-Work Session on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. for City staff to go before the City Council and provide an overall update on the City’s homeless efforts and present and establish criteria to...

Cooling Centers

Looking for a place to beat the heat? This list includes the 2019 Alameda County Hot Weather and Homelessness Cooling Centers locations. Drop by one of these air-conditioned facilities during the hours listed. Cooling Centers are where people may go to ge...

Unveiling of The Solacii, Downtown Fremont’s Newest Temporary Public Art Installation

The community is invited to attend the unveiling of The Solacii, Downtown Fremont’s newest temporary public art installation, on Friday, June 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Fremont Boulevard. The event will feature speeches...

Affordable Housing Ordinance Work Session on June 11 at 5:00pm

This past April, the Fremont City Council held a Council Work Session on housing/growth management and directed City staff to organize a separate Council Work Session on the Affordable Housing Ordinance. This Work Session is now scheduled for Tuesday, Jun...

Fremont Celebrates Opening of Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments

On Friday, May 17, the City of Fremont proudly celebrated the opening of Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments, 89 new affordable rental units for seniors! This new complex, built in partnership with Eden Housing, is located at 47003 Mission Falls Court in Fre...

Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Master Plan

On May 15, 2019, the Fremont Recreation Commission voted to recommend that the Fremont City Council approve the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Master Plan. This Master Plan is the result of six months of community input gathered through four public meeting...

Warm Springs Age-Friendly Center Groundbreaking: June 7

In partnership with The Mission Peak Company, the City of Fremont is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 7, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the start of construction on an 11,000-square-foot Age-Friendly Center in Fremont’s Warm Springs District.

Thi...

City of Fremont Budget Hearings to Be Held in June

The City’s proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year, running from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, was presented to the City Council at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 21 at 7 p.m. The first public hearing to comment ...

Fremont Family Resource Center to Host IIBA (Immigration Institute of the Bay Area)Citizenship Event

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) is holding a Free Citizenship Workshop at the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This applica­tion assistance event is free of charge and will provid...

Attend SBDC’s Entrepreneurship and Startup Roundtable in Fremont

Entrepreneurs are invited to attend a free business workshop to take advantage of 1:1 counseling, startup round table discussion, networking, and more! Join us on Thursday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohlone College Newark campus, located at 39399...

City of Fremont Annual Rent Review Program Fee Invoices Mailed to Landlords

On May 7, 2019, the Fremont City Council approved the FY 2018/19 Annual Rent Review Program Fee of $14 per unit. The invoices have been mailed to all landlords who own residential rental units in Fremont on May 13, 2019, and are due by June 27, 2019.

The s...

Mission San Jose Commercial Strategy Study Completed

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...

Event Cancelled: Kids ‘n’ Kites Festival and the Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open House

The Kids ‘n’ Kites Festival and the Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open House scheduled for this Saturday, May 18 have been cancelled due to inclement weather.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you at our next...

Fremont Scores an A Grade in Climate Change Ranking

CDP, the non-profit environmental disclosure platform, released its first ever cities ranking featuring cities from across the globe that are taking bold action to curb climate change.

Of the 625 cities that reported worldwide through CDP’s envir...

Fremont named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Fremont with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 475 communities across the country in building better places for people to bike. With today’s announcement of 39 new and renewing BFC...

Indiaworld: Images of the Global Indian Diaspora by Preston Merchant at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery

Exhibition Dates: May 17 through June 15, 2019

Opening Reception: Friday, May 17, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Olive Hyde Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibit, Indiaworld: Images of the Global Indian Diaspora, presents photographer Preston Merchant&am...

Event Cancellation: Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open House

The Kids ‘n’ Kites Festival and the Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open House scheduled for this Saturday, May 18 have been cancelled due to inclement weather.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you at our next...

Fremont Street Eats is Back

Head over to Downtown Fremont this summer for another season of Fremont Street Eats!

In partnership with the Food Truck Mafia, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will be hosting new food trucks every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting May 3 through October...

Recognition Granted for Fremont’s School Transportation Safety Initiatives

The City of Fremont’s work to improve school transportation safety was recently recognized in the category of Transportation Planning by the Northern California Section of the American Planning Association, the nation’s largest profess...

City of Fremont to Receive Urban & Community Forestry Proposition 68 Grant Funds

The City of Fremont is pleased to announce that it’s one of the recipients of this year’s Urban & Community Forestry Proposition 68 grants in the amount of $860,000 from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FI...

New Garbage, Recycling, and Organics Carts Coming Soon

Fremont will be getting a fresh look starting in Spring 2019, when new garbage, recycling, and organics carts arrive throughout the city.  New carts will replace older carts that are faded and worn out.  The new carts also meet the updat...

Fremont’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Homelessness; City Explores Housing Navigation Center

Homelessness is a growing societal issue for Fremont and a regional concern for the Bay Area and beyond. Since a City Council Study Session held on April 17, 2018, where staff presented extensive background defining the scope and urgency of the homeless i...

Fremont Recreation Services’ 2019 Summer Camps

Explore the possibilities this summer! Recreation Services offers hundreds of camps with a variety of activities at multiple locations. Whether your child is a hacker in training, the next top chef, an arts enthusiast, or an athlete, we’ve got s...

Fremont Minimum Wage Ordinance to Become Effective July 2019

On February 5, the City Council approved a minimum wage ordinance that increases Fremont’s local minimum wage to $15/hour two years earlier than mandated under State law.

Large employers with 26 or more employees will be subject to a $13.50/hour ...

Are You Ready for Bike to Work Day?

Thursday, May 9, 2019, marks the Bay Area’s 25th Bike to Work Day, an annual celebration to encourage bicycling as a healthy and enjoyable form of transportation to work. The event is part of National Bike Month.

Many Bay Area residents live clos...

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Community members can stay informed on City of Fremont happenings with the eNews subscription service that sends digital updates via email or text. To sign up, visit our subscription page and subscribe with an email address and/or mobile phone number. Use...

City of Fremont to host Cleantech Open Business Briefing

On Wednesday, April 24, the City of Fremont will be partnering with the Cleantech Open to hold a Business Briefing, which aims at attracting new cleantech startups into their 2019 accelerator program. The program will include networking opportunities, ove...

Centerville Paid Parking Program to Begin Summer 2019

In early 2018, the City of Fremont announced a paid parking program at the Centerville Train Depot that aims to correct the unauthorized use of its parking lots through enhanced security and maintenance.

Given the resources required for ongoing maintenance...

Fremont to Host Free Workshops for Landlords and Tenants

The City of Fremont is offering workshops for landlords and tenants in April. The workshops are free, and all are welcome to attend. Landlords will learn about Fair Housing Law, and tenants will learn about tenant rights and responsibilities.

Landlord Educ...

City of Fremont to host Biocom’s Bay Area Life Science Meet Up Mixer at PrinterPrezz

On April 17, the City of Fremont will be partnering with Biocom to host their Bay Area Life Science Meet Up event at PrinterPrezz, a new biotechnology company in Fremont. This informal mixer will provide an informal platform for the life science community...

Earth Day Celebration 2019

Go green with the City of Fremont and Washington Hospital and celebrate Earth Day 2019! Bring your family, friends, and bicycles to take part in the festivities on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington West Building located at 2500 M...

Annual Compost Giveaway

Participants in the City’s curbside organics program can pick up two free bags of compost on Sunday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station located at 41149 Boyce Rd., while supplies last. The event will be he...

New Mixed-Use Development Coming to Fremont’s Centerville Area

At the Fremont City Council meeting held on March 19, 2019, a new mixed-use development proposed by developer SiliconSage Builders was approved. The project will be located on Fremont Boulevard between Parish Avenue and Peralta Boulevard. It will feature ...

Upcoming Fremont City Council Work Session for Irvington BART Station Area Plan

The Draft Irvington BART Station Area Plan is ready for review. The draft document is available online on the Irvington BART webpage at www.Fremont.gov/IrvingtonBART. A work session has been scheduled for the Fremont City Council to receive a presentation...

Fremont Holds 2019 State of the City Address on March 22

This year’s State of the City Address took place last week at the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley at an event hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. At the annual luncheon, Mayor Lily Mei offered remarks to recognize colleagues and City staf...

City of Fremont to Dedicate Solar Renewable Microgrid Demonstration Project

On April 2, the City of Fremont will celebrate the successful deployment of its Solar Renewable Microgrid System demonstration project through an official dedication ceremony.

“Merging Fremont’s continued bold climate leadership and dedication to supportin...

Retired Fremont Fire Chief and Planning Commissioner Daniel T. Lydon Passes Away at 77

It is with deep sadness and respect that the City of Fremont and the Fremont Fire Department announce the death of Retired Fire Chief and Planning Commissioner Daniel T. Lydon, who passed away on March 18, 2019 at his home in Fremont, California.

Chief Lyd...

Fremont Launches Online Express Building Permits

The City of Fremont is pleased to announce that starting March 4, 2019, Fremont residents planning simple upgrades to their home can obtain the necessary building permits online.

As the City streamlines the permitting process for these types of express per...

Fremont Adopts New Carbon Neutral Goal and Post-Carbon Community Framework

On Tuesday, February 19, the Fremont City Council voted to adopt a resolution to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2045. This new carbon neutrality target positions Fremont to achieve deep and rapid decarbonization, which significantly enhances the go...

Fremont City Council Retreat Report 2019 Now Available

The City of Fremont held a City Council retreat for the newly seated councilmembers on January 10 and 11 to discuss how the Council and staff can best work together to serve the Fremont community. This workshop provided an opportunity for councilmembers a...

Find a Housemate with Covia’s Home Match Program

Covia, a nonprofit organization, has partnered with City of Fremont to provide a free Home Match program to connect individuals (age 18 or older) who live or work or attend school in Fremont with someone who has a room to rent in Fremont, Union City, or N...

City of Fremont Rent Review Ordinance

The City of Fremont 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 is no...

Success Starts with Homework Help

There’s nothing like tough homework assignments to create stress and frustration for a parent and their child. Afterschool programs can help kids develop good homework habits.

The City of Fremont Warm Springs After School Care and Homework progra...

Fremont Businesses Have an Ally on Their Side

Businesses are an integral part of the Fremont fabric. As the community grows and attracts new businesses, the City of Fremont continues to look for ways to help business owners and entrepreneurs succeed.

The City understands that starting or expanding a b...

Fremont Wants to Help Residents Understand Their New Electricity Bill

East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is the new electricity provider for Fremont. Through this local Community Choice Energy program, Fremont residents are receiving cleaner electricity at an affordable rate. Fremont is not the first city to adopt a program l...

Fremont Releases Draft Mobility Action Plan

In May 2017, Fremont’s Mayor and City Council initiated the process to develop a Mobility Action Plan and appoint a Mobility Task Force to guide staff and consultants on Fremont’s transportation issues and needs. From its inception, th...

Recreation Services to Host Part-Time Job Fair in Spring 2019

The Fremont Recreation Services Division will be hosting its annual part-time job fair on Thursday, March 14 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Centerville Community Center. The fair provides employment opportunities for community members seeking a seasonal ...

New Garbage, Recycling, and Compost Carts Coming to Fremont Neighborhoods

The Fremont community will be receiving new garbage, recycling, and compost carts in Spring 2019. These new carts will replace older carts that are worn out and will meet the updated standard color theme: black for garbage, blue for recycling, and green f...

Construction Underway for BART Warm Springs Access Bridge and Plaza

BART and the City of Fremont have started construction on a public plaza and pedestrian bridge on the west side of the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station. The bridge will span the width of the Union Pacific tracks to increase accessibility to the War...

Fremont Continues Bikeway and Pedestrian Improvements

The City of Fremont is carrying out a number of projects to enhance bikeways and create safe pedestrian crossings. Recently, more than 7 miles of buffered bike lanes were added through the City’s pavement maintenance program.

In early 2019, the C...

Fremont Police Dept. to Deploy Its First U.S. Zero-emission Tesla Patrol Vehicle in Pilot Program

Sign Up for Nixle and AC Alerts to Aid in Natural Disaster Preparedness

With the recent earthquakes that shook the Bay Area, Fremont Police and Fire Departments are encouraging community members to sign up for two notification systems, Nixle and AC Alert. AC Alert is a mass alert notification system that is beyond just Fremon...

We Want Your Feedback! New Park at the Corner of Dusterberry and Peralta

Dusterberry Park is a future 4-acre park in the planning stages in Fremont and it will be located at the corner of Dusterberry Way and Peralta Blvd. The current building will eventually be demolished and the concrete and asphalt removed to make way for a ...

Fremont City Council Holds Goal Setting Retreat and Focuses on Impacts of Residential Development

The newly seated Fremont City Council held a Council retreat on January 10 and 11, 2019, to develop a framework and protocols under which the Council will operate as a whole and with City staff and to establish Council priorities for the coming year. This...

Community Meeting on Transportation Plans for Fremont

The City of Fremont and Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) will hold a community meeting on Thursday, January 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, located at 2400 Stevenson Blvd. The purpose of the mee...

Tri City Animal Shelter Now has a New Website

Did you know there are limits to the number of pets you can own in Fremont? Do you know what to do if you find a litter of kittens? Visit us our new Animal Shelter website (www.TriCityAnimalShelter.org) to find out!

The Tri-City Animal Sh...

Fremont Fire to Offer Community Disaster Preparedness Training Programs in 2019

The City of Fremont’s Fire Department has released the 2019 schedule for its Disaster Preparedness Training Program, including free Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes. PEP classes are speci...

Fremont Taps Two Startups to Develop Traffic Management Solutions

As part of the City’s ongoing proactive traffic management effort, Fremont has selected two partners for the 2019 Startup in Residence (STIR) program: IPgallery Urban Mobility and ClearRoad, Inc. Each startup will leverage its technology to deve...

A New Park at the Corner of Dusterberry and Peralta

Dusterberry Park is a future 4-acre park in the planning stages in Fremont. It will be located at the corner of Dusterberry Way and Peralta Blvd. The current building will eventually be demolished and the concrete and asphalt removed to make way for a par...

Recycled Material Standards

Recycling provides the raw materials needed to manufacture new products that are consumed every day. The paper, plastic bottles, jars, and metal cans placed in recycling bins are sorted and shipped to manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world. But th...

Mayor Mei Appointed to National League of Cities’ Transportation/Infrastructure Services Committee

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Transportation Infrastructure Services (TIS) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issu...

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 in 2019 that 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 will ...

Fremont Appoints New Community Development Director

Fremont City Manager Mark Danaj announced the appointment of Dan Schoenholz as Community Development Director for the City of Fremont. Schoenholz has been serving as Fremont’s Interim Community Development Director since May 2018, when Community...

Swearing-in Ceremony for Four New Fremont City Councilmembers on December 11, 2018

At the December 11, 2018, City Council Meeting, the City of Fremont will hold a formal swearing-in ceremony of four new councilmembers, all of whom were elected during Fremont’s first district-based election on November 6.  Residents in...

Fremont City Council Selects Raj Salwan as Vice Mayor

At its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on November 20, 2018, the Fremont City Council selected Councilmember Raj Salwan to serve as its Vice Mayor for a one-year term.

Vice Mayor Salwan grew up in Fremont and attended Fremont public schools. He ha...

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 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...

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 ...