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 February 20, 2025
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The registration deadline for California’s Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant program has been extended through March 26, 2025, offering eligible homeowners up to $3,000 toward a residential seismic retrofit. This grant program aims to help homeowners lessen the potential for damage to their homes during an earthquake by "bracing" the crawl space, when necessary, and "bolting" the foundation to the frame. Only raised-foundation wood-framed homes built before 1980 qualify for the program. For income-eligible homeowners, a supplemental grant above the $3,000 may be available. For more info visit the program website at earthquakebracebolt.com.
Also, the Earthquake Soft Story retrofit program is open and accepting applications. An Earthquake Soft-Story retrofit reinforces houses with a living space over a garage and makes these houses more resistant to earthquake damage caused by ground shaking. In this type of seismic retrofit, the foundation is bolted to the frame of the house, perimeter walls of the lowest story are braced, and the walls at the garage door (or any other large opening) are strengthened with plywood, steel, or other proprietary elements.
See if you qualify for one of these programs and then register online.
For more information about earthquake preparedness, please visit the City’s website.
About the grant program: California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) was created as a joint-powers-authority entity formed by its members, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), a public instrumentality of the State of California, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). CRMP is a legally separate entity from its members.
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Catch Up on February 18 City Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the webcast for a variety of updates or view the agenda.
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Good for the planet, fun for the whole family! 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! Our free Earth Day Fair is your chance to celebrate. Explore indoor and outdoor exhibits. Chat with eco-friendly experts. Discover practical tips for a more sustainable lifestyle, including waste reduction, clean water, healthy eating, reducing energy use, and more.
Event Details
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Event Center & Plaza at 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
Activities include:
· Music, games, and art activities
· Residential document shredding
· Medication drop-off
· Prescription eyeglasses drop-off
· Needle/syringe drop-off (sharps must be in approved containers)
· Mercury thermometer exchange
Hosted in partnership with Washington Health and Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF).
Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful career in public service? Working in City government is exciting, challenging, and rewarding! Our organization affects the livelihood of our community in very real, positive ways. Now more than ever, our City government needs smart, dedicated, and proactive people working together to sustain and improve our community.
Applications are still being accepted for several positions such as:
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a CalPERS Retirement Pension plan, general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
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Saturday, February 22:Tacos & Taxes Event for Free Tax Assistance, at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 39155 Liberty St., Building ABCD. Hosted by the Office of State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab in partnership with Fremont Family Resource Center’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the City of Fremont Human Services Department, and Golden State Opportunity. Registration required.
February 24 - 25: Fremont Small Business Digital Marketing Bootcamp, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, February 25: Foster Family Support Townhall Foster Family Support Townhall hosted by Alameda County Supervisors of District 1, David Haubert and District 2, Elisa Marquez, from 5:00 pm to 7:15 pm at the Dublin Public Library in the Community Room, 200 Civic Plaza.
Tuesday, March 4: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. (Tentative agenda item: FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report)
Wednesday, March 19: Spring into STEAM, at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, March 26: Annual Military Equipment Display, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fremont Police Department parking lot, 2000 Stevenson Blvd.
Wednesday, March 26: The Office of Alameda County Supervisor of District 1, David Haubert is hosting a community discussion about Sunol Flood Prevention & Response at 5:30 pm in Downtown Sunol.
Saturday, April 19: Earth Day Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave
Fremont Small Business Digital Marketing Bootcamp Feb. 24-25
Fremont City Council Adopts New Citywide Camping Ordinance
New Historic Home Design Standards
Senior Peer Counseling Program Needs Volunteers
Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into actions!
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