Fremont Looking for Households to Participate in Local Solar Tour

This fall, the City of Fremont is partnering with the Northern California Solar Energy Association to participate in the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Homes Tour. The City is looking for households who would be interested in sho...

27th Annual Festival of India

The City of Fremont and the Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California (FIA) invite you to the 27th Annual Festival of India on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday August 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The event, also known as the Fes...

Cooling Centers in the Tri-Cities

Looking for a place to beat the heat? Drop by one of these air-conditioned facilities during the hours listed. 

The City of Fremont encourages community members to check on your neighbors, seniors, family members, and those who are most vulnerable...

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei Appointed to United States Conference of Mayors Advisory Board

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei was appointed to serve on the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board as a board member at its 87th Annual Meeting. The session took place from June 28 through July 1 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

The USCM Advisory ...

Third Date Added for Temporary Housing Navigation Center Community Workshops

The City of Fremont will host a third community workshop about the temporary Housing Navigation Center on Monday, August 26, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Fremont Teen Center, 39770 Paseo Padre Parkway. The workshop will provide the public an additional op...

City of Fremont Releases Correction to Open Letter to Fremont Community

City of Fremont Mayor Lily Mei today released a correction regarding the open letter to the Fremont community addressing homelessness dated July 29, 2019: 

August 9, 2019

It recently came to my attention that we communicated an inaccurate statistic...

New Open City Hall Topic for Fremont’s Temporary Housing Navigation Center

The City of Fremont has opened a new topic on its online forum, Fremont Open City Hall, regarding the proposed temporary Housing Navigation Center. The Fremont housing navigation center will provide a clean, safe, calm and flexible environment that allows...

Summer Movie in the Park

Visit Central Park’s Performance Pavilion just after sunset on Friday, August 16 to enjoy Summer Movies in the Park! The City of Fremont’s Recreation Services Division will be playing Dumbo on August 16. Admission is free, so grab some...

Annual Clear The Shelters™ Pet Adoption Drive

Tri-City Animal Shelter is teaming up with NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 to host the stations’ fifth annual Clear The Shelters™ pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On this day, Tri-City Animal Shelter will ...

Walnut Avenue Bikeway Improvements Project

Construction is underway to improve the bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, and signalized intersections on Walnut Avenue between Mission Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway. The project will create a complete street that balances the safety and needs of all ...

SunShares Program Offering Discounts on Solar Installations and Electric Vehicles

The City of Fremont is excited to announce that SunShares is back again this year and now open for registration! The City is proud to be one of nearly 40 local government agencies and major employers participating in the 2019 Bay Area SunShares program, a...

Fremont Seeking Community Input for Climate Action Plan Update

Since the adoption of the City of Fremont’s first Climate Action Plan in 2012, the City has implemented a number of municipal and public-facing projects, programs, and policies that have resulted in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emiss...

Fremont Partners with HOPR to Introduce Dockless Mobility

The City of Fremont is partnering with HOPR, a leading micro-mobility company operating in cities across North America, to introduce a dockless bike share system. Fremont’s new bike share system will offer a convenient option for short trips and...

CORRECTION: City of Fremont Releases Open Letter to Fremont Community

Letter Addresses Civility, Community Engagement and the Homeless Challenge

City of Fremont Mayor Lily Mei released the following letter addressing the importance of a continued dialogue around homelessness in Fremont:

July 29, 2019 (corrected August 9, 2019...

Tri-City Animal Shelter Adoption Fees Waived through August 30

The Tri-City Animal Shelter is full, bursting at the seams with some of the most adorable animals you have ever seen! Have you put off adopting an animal? If so, now's the time to visit the shelter and adopt! Adoption fees for qualified adopters are waive...

No-Cost Green House Calls Now Available for Fremont Residents

The City of Fremont is partnering with nonprofit Rising Sun Center for Opportunity to offer Fremont residents no-cost energy and water conservation services to help them lower their utility bills.

Through August 8, Fremont residents can sign up for a Green...

Fremont’s 36th Festival of the Arts

The Fremont Festival of the Arts is back for its 36^th year in action. Join the Fremont Chamber of Commerce on August 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enjoy California’s premiere art, wine, and music festival in Downtown Fremont. The City of Fre...

City of Fremont Plans Summer Street Improvements

The City of Fremont will repave or seal over 200 street segments, a total of 31 miles of roadway, this summer. With significant funding received through a federal grant and State Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the street maintenance work will involve the repair of ...

New Location Announced for Navigation Center Workshops

Due to the large attendance expected at the community workshops for Fremont’s temporary Housing Navigation Center, the City has relocated both workshops to Harbor Light Church, 4760 Thornton Ave., one of Fremont’s largest venues. The w...

Summer Movies in the Park

Visit Central Park’s Performance Pavilion just after sunset on July 26 and August 16 to enjoy Summer Movies in the Park! The City of Fremont’s Recreation Services Division will be playing How to Train Your Dragon on July 26 and Dumbo o...

Community Meeting for Mission San Jose Commercial Strategy Study

In June 2018, the Fremont City Council directed City of Fremont 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, an...

Two Community Workshops about Proposed Housing Navigation Center

New location announced for Navigation Center workshops 

Due to the large attendance expected at the community workshops for Fremont’s temporary Housing Navigation Center, the City has relocated both workshops to Harbor Light Church, 4760...

Fremont Transitions to New Janitorial Service Company

As of July 1, a new contractor is providing professional janitorial services for 70 public City of Fremont facilities including community centers, libraries, park and recreation buildings, fire stations, and City administration buildings. The firm of SWA ...

7/9 Council Work Session Identified 2 Potential Locations for Temporary Homeless Navigation Center

The Fremont City Council held a Work Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, to review 11 potential City-owned and privately-owned sites analyzed by City staff for locating a temporary housing navigation center in Fremont. The sites were based on previously rec...

Fremont’s Central Park Summer Concert Series Returns

The summer heat marks the return of Fremont’s Central Park Summer Concert Series. The City will be hosting free concerts every Thursday evening between July 11 and August 15, featuring a variety of musical genres and performers, from billboard h...

City Council Work Session on July 9 to Discuss Potential Sites to Locate a Housing Navigation Center

The City of Fremont is holding a Special Meeting – City Council Work Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. for City staff to review the evaluation results of potential sites to locate a housing navigation center in Fremont. A housing nav...

Tri-City Animal Shelter is Seeking Kitten Fosters

Want to serve your community during the busy summer season? Foster a litter of kittens! The amount of time that kittens are in your care varies from two to seven weeks, depending on how young they are when you start fostering. Kittens mu...

Tickets Now on Sale for FRC’s 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Dinner

This year marks the Fremont Family Resource Center's (FRC) 20th anniversary! The event, With a Little Help From My Friends, will be held on September 13 at 6 p.m. at Campo Di Bocce of Fremont. The Benefit Concert and Dinner will feature The Sun K...

Fremont National Night Out Registration Underway

Start organizing your neighborhood to participate in the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join Fremont Police staff along with community organizations, neighborhood groups, and City leaders in celebrating the 36th...

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 Closures/Bus Detours

Mark your calendar for the Fremont 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Downtown Fremont.

This year’s parade will feature approximately 70 parade entries, including colorful patriotic floats, marching bands, and&n...

Workforce Training Guide is Now Online

The Tri-City Workforce Training Resource is an informational website for adults who need to obtain their GED, as well as those beginning or already established in their career. Visit Fremont WorkForce Training to explore the many options for short-term, l...

Attend Community Meeting about Fremont Boulevard Safe and Smart Corridor Project

The City of Fremont is working to employ cutting-edge technology along Fremont Boulevard between Paseo Padre Parkway and Cushing Parkway that will alleviate congestion and improve safety for all modes of travelers. Improvements include traffic signal mode...

City of Fremont Considers Tobacco Retail License Program

On May 21, 2019, the Fremont City Council heard a proposal from the Human Relations Commission recommending the establishment of a Tobacco Retail License program. At that meeting, the Council directed City staff to conduct further outreach to stakeholders...

June 18 Council Work Session Discussed Update on Strategies and Priorities to Address Homelessness

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the Fremont City Council held a Work Session to discuss an update on strategies and priorities to address homelessness. City staff presented an overview of ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness since 2017, provide an update on ...

Fremont Launches a New Version of Fremont Open City Hall

The City of Fremont has launched a new and improved Fremont Open City Hall platform! This updated version allows subscribers to access a sleeker interface to learn more about each new topic the City posts and participate in online survey exercises to shar...

Calling All Older Adults in the Fremont Community

Are you 55 years or older and a member of the Fremont community? If so, the City of Fremont is looking for your input!

Fremont residents can help inform the City of Fremont and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) about the needs of older adults and the best way...

Attend the Education Workshop for Fremont Renters and Landlords

The City of Fremont Human Services Department and Housing Division are hosting a free education workshop that will cover The City of Fremont Rent Review Ordinance and New Source of Income Discrimination amendment. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Ju...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stay Updated on City News with the eNews Subscription Service

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...