Winter Storm Updates The National Weather Service recorded a 24-hour total of 1.69 inches of rain in Fremont over the past day! Expect lighter rains than previously forecasted, now through the weekend. A Flood Watch remains in effect. Fast moving…

COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders Expired February 28, 2023 On February 28, 2023, Governor Newsom ended California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, and the Board of Supervisors ended Alameda County COVID-19 Emergency. Similarly, City of Fremont…

Storm Updates Rain and Snow in Fremont The rain is back with cold overnight low temperatures into next week. Snow capped hills can be seen from various locations throughout the city. City staff is continuing to closely monitor the storms as they…

City Offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in Observance of Presidents Day City of Fremont offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except for the Fremont…

The Fremont Connection, February 10, 2023 Issue Get Your Taste Buds Ready for Fremont Restaurant Week: March 17-26, 2023 We are thrilled to announce Fremont’s inaugural Restaurant Week taking place March 17-26, 2023! We’re…

New Date for Flag-Raising for Black History Month As a result of unfortunate news and circumstances the City regrettably postponed a planned February 1 Black History month flag-raising. The new date for the flag-raising is Tuesday, February 14,…

Happy 67th Birthday, Fremont! On January 23, 1956, the City of Fremont was founded when five individual townships – Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs – came together to form the city. Watch our video…

Happy Lunar New Year Lunar New Year is this Sunday, January 22! The City of Fremont wishes our community happiness and prosperity in the coming Year of the Rabbit! Stay healthy and safe. Ring in Lunar New Year at New City Event on Jan. 28 Join us…

Fremont Activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during Recent Storms The City of Fremont’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated in response to the recent storms, providing organized coordination and information sharing among…

2022-23 Winter Storms The City of Fremont has a long history of flooding dating back to the 1950’s. With the current winter storms that have wreaked havoc across our region, please make sure you and your family are prepared. The City has…

Season’s Greetings from the City of Fremont Season's Greetings from the City of Fremont! We’re wrapping up 2022 with the last issue of our weekly newsletter, The Fremont Connection. We hope you’ve enjoyed keeping up on…

Council Transition and Installation at Dec. 13 Council Meeting At the December 13, 2022, City Council meeting, new councilmembers were sworn into the City Council following the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. The ceremonial oath of…

Installation of Elected/Re-elected Fremont City Councilmembers On December 8, 2022, the Registrar of Voters certified the results of the recently concluded Fremont City Council election. As a result, the installation of newly elected and…

Giving Hope Wishlist Sponsors Still Needed Giving Hope still has wish lists for seniors, families, and individuals in need of sponsors. By having wish lists fulfilled, the recipients can focus their resources on the things and traditions they find…

November 8, 2022 General Election Information Thank you for casting your vote during the November 8, 2022 General Election. The City of Fremont will provide further information as it becomes available from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.…

City Offices Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day In observance of Veterans Day, City of Fremont offices will be closed on Friday, November 11. The City thanks all those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Fremont…

Daylight Savings Time to End Sunday This weekend when you 'fall back,' remember to 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.' Be sure to check and change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide batteries to ensure they are working properly. By gaining…

Deployment of New Phone System at City Facilities The City of Fremont will begin deploying a new Citywide phone system at its City facilities on Friday, October 28 at 4:00 pm. Between the hours of 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, all call service to and from…

Giving Hope Giving Hope: An opportunity to increase choices for our neighbors this season through gift giving. This holiday season, after two years of economic fallout from COVID many households are struggling because of the growing pressures of…

Fremont Ranks as one of the Top 20 Safest Cities in the U.S. Fremont was recently ranked the 17th safest place to live in America, and the only California city in the Top 20 spot by WalletHub. The WalletHub study was based on data from more than 180…

Fremont Ranks as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Live Drum roll, please! The City of Fremont ranked one of the top best places to live in the United States, according to a recent study conducted by Money Magazine. With a prosperous economy,…

City Of Fremont Connection - September 30, 2022 Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza Project Receives Award The Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza Project has been selected to receive the 2022 Outstanding Transportation…

Fremont’s Thriving Battery Manufacturing Ecosystem Fremont is known for many landmarks and industries, such as Mission Peak, our historic Niles District, life science companies, Mission San Jose, and more, but did you know that Fremont is…

Queen Elizabeth II and Fremont Did you know that Lake Elizabeth was dedicated to Fremont's former sister city, Elizabeth, Australia, which received its namesake from the Queen? Incorporated within a year a part—Fremont in 1956 and Elizabeth,…

Fremont Launches New Community Engagement Platform, MyFremont The City of Fremont is excited to announce the launch of our new digital community engagement tool, MyFremont, which will serve as an online hub for community members to engage with one…

Better Block Mission San Jose - 9/9 & 9/10 In partnership with the Better Block Foundation, the City will test an exciting, temporary transformation of Ellsworth Street in the historic Mission San Jose district this September 9 & 10, 2022.…

Stay Cool and Beat the Heat On Wednesday, August 31, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in response to the Extreme Heat Event which will impact California over Labor Day Weekend. The Proclamation includes provisions to reduce impact…

City Council Meetings to Resume September 6, 2022 Following the annual August recess, City Council meetings will resume on September 6th. Community members may notice a change, as we begin a phased approach to resuming in-person City Council…

Mid-year City Council Priorities Update In February, the Fremont City Council held an in-person retreat where they discussed current challenges and issues facing the City of Fremont. At the end of their discussion, Council collectively established…

Back to School Safety Tips Public schools in Fremont are back in session on Wednesday, August 17th. We want to encourage drivers to be more aware and vigilant and for parents to take a proactive stance on traffic safety. Set aside some time to talk…

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City Council Approves Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan On Tuesday, July 19, the Fremont City Council adopted the Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan, which was created to guide the implementation of a City-owned fiber-optic network that will serve as…

Fremont and Ohlone College Launch Back to Work Program with Tesla We’re proud to have launched our redesigned Smart Manufacturing Technology Back to Work (SMTech B2W) program, formerly known as the Earn & Learn Fremont pilot program,…

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Beware of Email Scams Involving City Permit Payments The City of Fremont has recently learned of an email scam involving persons posing as City staff to receive fraudulent payments from permit applicants. This type of scam is called…

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Fremont Launches New and Improved City Website You asked, and we listened! Our updated City website, www.fremont.gov, is now live and offers a user-friendly experience combined with a modernized design and data-driven navigation. In addition…

The Fremont Connection, May 20, 2022 Issue Alameda County Point in Time Count After three years, a new Alameda County Point in Time Count (PIT) was conducted between February 22 – 23, 2022. The comprehensive count, which historically has…