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July 2, 2022

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 “phishing.” Scammers may set up an illegitimate email address that looks similar to an official City email address and contact permit applicants to ask for payment.

The City is asking permit applicants and all community members to please be aware of this “phishing” scam. When in doubt, do not engage with a suspicious email. Instead, contact the City by visiting the Department Directory on the City’s website. Some City departments/divisions have a staff contact list available on their main department/division webpage as well. Also, remember that all City email addresses end in “@fremont.gov.”

For questions or concerns, please contact the City’s Planning Division by email.

All Fireworks are Banned in the City of 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. Fire and Police resources will be on patrol in Fremont during the peak times of concern this extended holiday weekend to maintain an active vigilance against wildland fires along our hillside and fireworks use. From 4:00 pm on July 4 to 2:00 am on July 5, community members are encouraged to report illegal firework activities via the Fremont App. Additional police resources will be monitoring and relaying information to field personnel. Complaints with specific details such as an address, and description of those involved will receive higher priority. 

Fremont 4^th of July Parade

The Fremont 4th of July Parade and Flyover is back this year and we’re pleased to share that our very own Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) has been named Community Grand Marshal! The FRC will join local journalist Sal Castaneda, this year’s parade Grand Marshal.  

The parade begins at 10:00 am on Paseo Padre Parkway at Stevenson Boulevard, turns onto Capitol Avenue, and ends at the new Fremont Downtown Event Center, where an Independence Day Celebration will take place from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm with food trucks and more!  The parade is organized and funded by the Fremont 4th of July Parade, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization. 

The Fremont Police Department asks attendees to please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags into the parade area. All bags are subject to search. In addition, UAVs (drones) will not be permitted to fly over the parade route or within the event venue. Only official parade participants with credentials will be allowed to enter the staging area and parade route. Please plan ahead—several major roadways will be closed during the parade. All road closures will begin on July 4 from approximately 7:00 am and roads are expected to reopen by 2:00 pm. Please expect heavy traffic and delays in the area for the duration of the event.  

Help Keep Your Pets Safe this Fireworks Season

Check out our helpful tips for keeping your pets safe during the 4th of July weekend:

• Isolate pets indoors at home; they will be happier and not tempted to try to get away during loud sounds.
• If your dog is crate trained, put the animal in a crate covered with a blanket to make them feel more secure.
• Create a peaceful environment in your home, play soothing music and lower the blinds to block outside sights and sounds. If your pet seems anxious, spend some time providing a soothing calm voice.
• A sudden change in your pet’s diet can cause stomach upset; avoid feeding your pet scraps from the grill and other human food. Some foods like onion, avocado, grapes, and raisins can be toxic. Pets should never be given bones, especially from chicken.
• Keep pets away from flames, matches, and lighter fluid.
• Do not spray pets with insect repellant or sunscreen that is intended for humans; such items can be extremely irritating to the stomach, lungs, and central nervous system if ingested.
• Even if your pet is indoors with you, double check yard gates and doors to make sure pets cannot escape.
• Make certain pets are wearing identification, including the name and current telephone number of the owner. Confirm your pet’s microchip registration information is registered or updated.

Keep Fremont Housed Portals to Close

Since launching on April 1, 2021, the City of Fremont’s Keep Fremont Housed rental assistance program has assisted 1,209 Fremont households with $14,481,027.67 in rent and utility assistance. At this time, the program funds are nearly exhausted. While the program will continue to process qualifying first-time applications, both the landlord and tenant application portals will close on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

Subscribe to our New Events Guide

The City of Fremont has published our inaugural edition of the 'Events Guide' highlighting local events taking place throughout summer 2022. This guide will serve as a resource for Fremont community members as they look for local events in our city throughout the summer. The Summer Concert Series, 4^th of July Parade, Festival of the Arts, and Festival of India Mela and Parade are just some of the events highlighted in this issue of the Events Guide.

For our inaugural newsletter issue, all subscribers of The Fremont Connection weekly newsletter automatically received a copy of the Events Guide either by email or SMS. In order to receive future Events Guide newsletters, please subscribe via the buttons below to stay up to date with Fremont events. 

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COVID-19 Corner

The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency believes the recent mask order contributed to the improvements we are now observing with COVID-19 in Alameda County.

• Conditions are more stable now than at the time the Order was put in place.
• Alameda County continues experiencing high case rates and residents should exercise caution.
• While overall death rates are lower, the County is mindful that the most vulnerable residents remain at risk of poor outcomes.
• Alameda County is the seventh most diverse county in the country, and it will continue guarding against any communities being left behind.
• Published evidence shows that high levels of community masking lowers transmission rates and survey data displayed an increase in masking during the recent Order timeframe.
• In fact, Alameda County observed higher masking rates than anywhere else in the Country at the time. The County will continue to act with caution when it comes to the health of our communities.

On June 25, Alameda County re-aligned with California’s Face Masking Guidance and lifted its local masking Health Officer Order.

• Daily reported COVID-19 cases have peaked and continue to decline, and case rates are improving across each of the County’s largest racial and ethnic groups, including Hispanic/Latino residents. Local wastewater data supports these trends.
• The pandemic is not over, and the State and Alameda County continue to strongly recommend masking in indoor public settings.
• COVID-19 spreads through the air and wearing a high-quality, well-fitting mask reduces the risk of getting and spreading infection.

On June 29, Alameda County aligned with the State’s quarantine guidance and definition of close contact.

• People who are close contact but don’t have symptoms should test within 3-5 days after last exposure and wear a well-fitting mask around others for a total of 10 days.
• Alignment will provide clarity for workplaces, which can now look to Cal/OSHA for guidance without also considering differing local rules and won’t present a public health risk.
• Anyone who develops symptoms should test immediately and stay home. Anyone who tests positive must follow isolation requirements.
• Work exclusion or quarantine continues to be required for some exposed workers and residents in high-risk settings and recommended for others.

COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended and available for everyone ages 6 months and older.

• Vaccinating children 6 months and older against COVID-19 is recommended by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, CDC, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
• The best place to get your child vaccinated is at their pediatrician’s office, and appointments may be available through myturn.ca.gov or by calling 1-833-422-4255.
• Talk to a health care provider or visit Vaccinate All 58 to learn more about safe and effective vaccines available for all Californians aged 6 months and older.

COVID is still with us. Make the best choices for you and those around you:

• Get vaccinated and boosted.
• Gatherings that are small and outdoors are safer.
• If gathering indoors, wearing a high-quality mask and improving ventilation can add layers of safety.
• Get tested if exposed or sick.
• Stay home if ill, whether you can get tested or not.
• If positive, contact your health care provider right away to get treatment and don’t wait until symptoms get worse.