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 July 26, 2024
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 Letter from City Manager re: Ensuring Public Safety in Fremont Amidst Recent Tragedies
On July 22, City Manager Karena Shackelford penned a letter to community members addressing two tragic homicides that happened on the same day in Fremont. She extended her deepest condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones during this difficult time. Despite these events, Fremont remains one of the safest cities in the country. The City Manager is extremely proud of and grateful to the men and women in our Police and Fire Departments who serve under challenging conditions daily. Public safety remains the City’s paramount concern, a priority shared by the city council.
 Fremont’s Default Electricity Service Plan to Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
On June 18, the Fremont City Council voted unanimously to request that Ava Community Energy (Ava) change Fremont's default electricity service plan to their Renewable 100 plan. Ava is Fremont's electricity provider, and their Renewable 100 plan includes 100 percent solar and wind energy from California. This decision aligns with the City Council’s priority of environmental sustainability. By establishing Renewable 100 as the default service plan for Fremont, the City aims to provide cleaner energy to residents and businesses and achieve the goals outlined in Fremont’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). This action is identified in the CAP as a high priority action for helping to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
On July 17, the Ava Board of Directors unanimously approved Fremont’s request to change the default service plan. Fremont will become the ninth city in Alameda County to transition to Renewable 100. Fremont customers will have the same service plan options as they do now—Renewable 100, Bright Choice, or PG&E—but they will be enrolled in Renewable 100 unless they select another plan. CARE, FERA, Medical Baseline, Direct Access, and customers who have opted out of Ava service to PG&E will not be transitioned to Renewable 100.
Fremont’s transition to the Renewable 100 service plan is anticipated to take place in 2025 for residential customers and 2026 for business customers. Ava and City staff will conduct extensive outreach campaigns in advance of the transitions to help customers make informed choices. At that time, customers who wish to select a plan other than Renewable 100 will be able to do so by visiting the Ava website or by calling Ava directly.
Stay tuned for additional updates.
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Join us at this year’s annual Fremont Festival of the Arts on August 3-4, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Downtown Fremont! The Festival is produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy activities and entertainment for the entire family including artist and food booths; food trucks offering a variety of delicious street eats; artisanal prepackaged food sales at the Gourmet Marketplace; live performances; Kid City filled with rides and, games, and street performers, including face painters, henna tattoos, and more! Admission is free.
Be sure to visit the City of Fremont booths to chat with our staff about current projects and job opportunities.
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Road Closures Planned for Major Special Events in August
The City of Fremont is pleased to announce several upcoming community events in the Downtown Area and in the Niles District. Please review the upcoming road closures for each of these events and plan accordingly:
Festival of the Arts
Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Hot August Niles Car Show
Sunday, August 11, 2024
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Festival of India Mela and Parade
Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 2024
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Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Public Safety Event Info from Fremont Police Department
As with all special events, Fremont Police Department asks attendees to please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags into the area. All bags are subject to search. In addition, UAVs (drones) will not be permitted to fly over the event.
During all events, always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities. We ask: If You See Something, Say Something. If you see suspicious behavior or situations, do not confront the individuals involved.
In a non-emergency, call Fremont Police Department at 510-790-6800 option 3 or TEXT-A-TIP: Text “TIP FREMONTPD” followed by your message to 888-777. In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please dial 9-1-1.
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You are invited to an outdoor movie night this fall! Movies Under the Stars takes place at the Central Park Performance Pavilion on August 23, September 27, and October 25. Movies featured include: Kung Fu Panda 4, Migration, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Bring your friends and family to watch these fun flicks on the big screen. The movies will start in the evening after sunset. These events are free, so grab some blankets, low beach chairs, and a picnic dinner. Closed captions available.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment and games while supporting a meaningful cause. Join us on Friday, September 13, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Age Well Center at South Fremont, 47111 Mission Falls Ct. Your presence provides older adults in the community with affordable nutritious meals, expands their social connections, and promotes an active lifestyle. Tickets are $75 per person, and include $200 in non-monetary play chips, two beverages, appetizers, entertainment, and the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy cause.
Discover exciting programs and activities in the new Fall Recreation Guide! Explore offerings for tots, youth, teens, adults, and more, with details on fall camps, events, and beyond. Get a sneak peek of the digital version today and keep an eye on your mailbox next week for the print version. For more details, call 510-494-4300 or send us an email. Don't miss out on the fun this fall!
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Through October 18: Fremont Street Eats, every Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
May 25 – September 2: Aqua Adventure Waterpark is open.
Friday, July 26: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Friday, July 26: Pacific Commons Summer Concert Series at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, August 1: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Thursday, August 1: Historical Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Niles Conference Room, 39550 Liberty St.
Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4: Fremont Festival of the Arts, in Downtown Fremont from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, August 6: Fremont Police Department’s National Night Out, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm throughout Fremont.
Thursday, August 8: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, August 9: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Saturday, August 10: Fremont Nature Learning Center Open House at 10:00 am.
Saturday, August 10: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2024.
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Sunday, August 11: Hot August Niles Car Show, along Niles Boulevard and J. St. Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association.
Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18: Festival of India Mela and Parade, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Produced by Federation of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo Americans (FIA) of Northern California.
Friday, August 23: Movies Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 4, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
Friday, August 23: Pacific Commons Summer Concert Series at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, August 25: Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market.
Friday, September 13: A Casino Night Fundraiser for Age Well Center South Fremont, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, September 14: Fremont Nature Learning Center Open House at 10:00 am.
Saturday, September 14: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2024.
Friday, September 27: Movies Under the Stars: Migration, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
Friday, September 27: Pacific Commons Summer Concert Series at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 12: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2024.
Thursday, October 24: Fremont Family Resource Center 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, October 25: Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
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