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 September 1, 2023
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 City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day
City of Fremont offices will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except the Fremont Police Department’s front desk will be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, September 5, for regular business hours. Happy Labor Day and thank you to all who will be working to keep our city safe!
 Fremont’s New Homelessness Response Plan
The City has started developing a new Homelessness Response Plan to engage the community and help guide our comprehensive response to homelessness in Fremont. The plan will include long-term best practices to reduce homelessness; a framework to address the impacts of homelessness on the community; and a roadmap to help remove barriers to assistance, expand housing opportunities, and improve the quality of life for the entire community. Visit MyFremont to learn more about the plan and start providing feedback.
Mowry Avenue (at Fremont Boulevard) and Paseo Padre Parkway (south of Decoto) will have intermittent lane closures for pavement work through next Friday, September 8 (no work during the Labor Day holiday weekend). Please expect delays and avoid these streets between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, if possible. The City appreciates your patience as we work to improve our roadways.
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Starting Thursday, September 7, Precision Concrete Cutting will perform limited pathway trip hazard repair maintenance work around Central Park under contract with the City of Fremont. This project is designed to improve walkability and access of the sidewalks and spans approximately 2-3 weeks. Work will be completed on weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Coming soon! Starting November 1, 2023, the Fremont Tennis Center will have online reservations for tennis and pickleball court rentals. Please note that an account will be required to reserve tennis courts, pickleball courts, and ball machines. Visit our websites to create an account and view pricing to reserve a court or ball machine. For more details, call 510-790-5510 or send us an email.
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Join us Saturday, September 9, for Taste of Summer, a free community festival from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Ellsworth Street and Washington Boulevard in the historic Mission San Jose district. Stroll around the safe and vehicle-free zone to enjoy market vendors, entertainment, kids’ activities, “try-it” exercise classes, food trucks, and community. This event is produced by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
The City is partnering with Bay Area SunShares to offer Fremont residents discounts on solar + battery storage systems for their home. Whether you want to power your home with clean energy or keep the lights on during a power outage, SunShares can help. Discounts expire on November 15!
Fremont Hyundai and Kia owners: watch out for your vehicle! More than 200 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen this year, and reports of stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Fremont have increased more than 1000% from 2022 to 2023. The crime trend of stolen Hyundais and Kias in Fremont follows a nationwide trend, initially sparked by a TikTok challenge that went viral in 2021. To learn more about the crime trend and how to protect your vehicle, visit the Police Department’s website.
The three Labrador Retriever puppies pictured above were surrendered to the Tri City Animal Shelter when their owner could no longer care for them. To welcome one of them into your family, apply online. The customer service team will review your application and contact you to set up an appointment at a time that works for you on a first-come, first-served basis. All adoptions from the Tri City Animal Shelter include vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming, microchipping, and spay/neuter surgery.
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Every Friday May through October: Fremont Street Eats, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, September 9: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Saturday, September 9: Taste of Summer, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, a free street festival at Ellsworth Street and Washington Boulevard for a day of activities, food, and community. Organized by Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, September 16: Fremont Police Career Fair, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, September 19: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #3, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Wednesday, September 20: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Friday, September 22: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Super Mario. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
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Friday, September 22: Summer Concert Series at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at The Block plaza, 43806 Pacific Commons Blvd. Music performed by Cheeseballs.
Saturday, September 23: Coastal Cleanup Day throughout Fremont.
Saturday, September 23: Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, open to cyclists and pedestrians. (7:00 am to 8:00 am, cyclists only.) Walk and bike through Niles Canyon. Event is organized by Alameda County Board of Supervisors David Haubert of District 1 and Elisa Márquez of District 2.
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8: Olive Festival, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, behind Historic Old Mission San Jose in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Olive Grove. Presented by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, October 13: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Saturday, October 14: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Sunday, October 15: Chalk Festival at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at The Block, 43806 Pacific Commons Blvd.
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