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 March 17, 2023
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 Fremont Restaurant Week Kicks Off
Today marks the beginning of our inaugural Fremont Restaurant Week, a celebration of Fremont’s diverse culinary offerings and local small businesses. From March 17-26, enjoy 10 days of exclusive menu offerings from 40+ restaurants all over the city. Here’s a preview of the special offers you can enjoy in the coming week:
Pictured above from left to right: Prix Fixe Seafood Dinner (Market Broiler); Chaplee Burger and Afghan Potatoes (De Afghanan Kabob House); Mutton Momos (Momo & Kebab); Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (SOJO Ramen); Restaurant Week exclusive brew, Top of the World Brut Blonde Ale (Das Brew)
Visit the official webpage for the full list of participating restaurants and specials. Be sure to submit a photo of your receipt dated March 17-26 and upload a photo of your meal to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #FremontRW2023 for a chance to win a daily giveaway or grand prize! Fremont Restaurant Week is brought to you in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Yelp Bay Area, and Papé.
This week, Fremont City Manager Karena Shackelford announced the appointment and promotion of Deputy Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz as Fremont’s next Fire Chief. Chief Diaz will officially begin her new role as Fremont Fire’s ninth Fire Chief and serve as the highest-ranking woman in the fire department’s history, effective April 7, 2023.
“I am pleased to announce Zoraida Diaz as Fremont’s next Fire Chief,” stated City Manager Karena Shackelford. “Zoraida has a broad and accomplished career, bringing a wealth of knowledge and professional experience from more than two decades in the fire service and 15 years working in social services. Zoraida will be an integral part of our City’s executive management team and is committed to building upon a legacy of excellence and leadership and is aligned with the City’s highest priorities.”
 Weather-Related Incidents and Services
Earlier this week, the city of Fremont experienced unusually high winds, resulting in multiple downed trees, downed power lines, and other incidents. Our Police Department received numerous calls for service, including 78 storm-related calls. The Community Services Department’s Park Maintenance team, which handles tree-related calls in public areas, received over 110 tree-related calls for service. Our Fire Department and Public Works crews actively assisted with clearing trees from roadways into the night. We want to take this time to thank our officers, dispatchers, our Fire Department, and all first responders, including our streets and parks crews, and PG&E for their services during this critical time. Calls are prioritized based on emergency service needs, and we thank the public for being patient as we attend to all calls for service. Cleanup work will continue for several days to address all issues, including lower-priority calls.
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The Bay Area has experienced a steady amount of extreme weather this year, and with that, an influx of safety concerns. Our Maintenance Team is focused on cleanup efforts to prevent flooding and mudslides. The number of potholes on Fremont streets has increased due to the combination of heavy rain and freezing temperatures. With breaks in weather, crews are working to apply temporary patches to potholes to keep our streets safe and prevent car tire and wheel damage. These temporary patches are an interim measure until permanent repairs can be made through our annual street maintenance projects. The quickest way to report potholes and other issues is through the Fremont App.
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Catch up on March 14 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s March 14 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast to learn more about the City’s preparation of its Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2023/24 through 2027/28, as well as other agenda items covered during the meeting.
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Upcoming March 21 Council Meeting
At next week’s City Council meeting on March 21, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, the following item will be on the agenda: 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. Visit our website to view the complete meeting agenda, as well as how to attend the Council meeting online or in person.
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St. Patrick’s Day is today, so don’t push your luck by letting drunk drive. Fremont Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by not driving under the influence. Additional officers will be on patrol March 17 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Please remember, alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Marijuana, prescription medications, or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.
Northbound I-680 in Sunol/Pleasanton between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue will be closed starting tonight, March 17-20 for roadway reconstruction work that will make a smoother ride for motorists. The closure will take place starting at 10:00 pm Friday, March 17 and reopening at 5:00 am Monday, March 20 (three nights, two days). The work is part of a roadway reconstruction project on northbound I-680 stretching from Sunol to San Ramon.
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ACWD Hosts Special Board Meeting to Consider Rescinding Drought Surcharges
The Alameda County Water District’s Board of Directors will consider rescinding the imposition of drought surcharges during a special Board meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:00 pm. The surcharges have been in effect since March 1, 2022, and were imposed to cover operations and necessary capital improvements during the declared water shortage emergency and mandated 15% demand reduction.
With drought conditions easing following significant local and statewide precipitation, customers’ continued conservation, and the District’s financial situation, the Board will consider sunsetting the current surcharge of $0.82 per unit (about 748 gallons) of water. The water shortage emergency declaration remains in effect, with further evaluation in the coming months.
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ACWD Hosts Webinar Series to Help Its Customers Find and Fix Leaks
Join the Alameda County Water District in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense program’s annual ‘Fix a Leak Week,’ March 20 – 26, 2023. As a promotional partner of the EPA, ACWD will host two special webinar segments, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm that will focus on how to find and fix leaks. Join ACWD’s Water Use Efficiency staff to learn about common sources of leaks around the home and how to use the new ACWD My Smart Water Connect Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) customer portal to detect potential leaks. Staff will also provide information about ACWD’s water use efficiency programs and the EPA WaterSense program.
Residents who live in the ACWD service area cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City and attend the webinars will receive a free gift to help find and fix leaks at home.
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 2023 Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair
Ten Alameda County water and wastewater agencies, including Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Union Sanitary District (USD), have partnered to sponsor special Excellence in Water, Wastewater, or Recycled Water Research awards at the Fair to encourage student awareness of career opportunities in their industries. Cash prizes are given to students in middle and high school divisions for projects pertaining to those subjects, along with modest stipends to each award winner’s teacher. Tri-City students will be recognized for their award-winning projects during an Alameda County Water District’s Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 6:00 pm. The fair will be held in-person March 24-26 at the Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology, 39399 Cherry St. in Newark. For full details, including viewing the student projects and awards ceremony also taking place that weekend visit their website.
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In Case You Missed It:
Fremont in the News: Fremont Restaurant Week to Feature Dining Deals and Special Menus (Mercury News)
Fremont City Council Adopts Amendments to the Title 6 Animal Ordinance
Fremont Housing Navigation Center Shares Successful Second Year Update
Sixth Annual Virtual Student Art Contest entries due by 12:00 pm Friday, March 24, 2023
Parking Permit Required at Mission Peak
Take our GIS Survey and provide feedback on our (GIS) Strategic Plan
March 17-26: Fremont Restaurant Week!
Sunday, March 19: Youth Climate Action Summit
Monday, March 20: Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, March 20: Library Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 21: City Council Meeting
Thursday, March 23: Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 29: Spring into STEAM Event, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, March 29: Fremont Police Department’s Military Equipment Display, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Fremont Police Department parking lot, 2000 Stevenson Blvd.
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