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 April 18, 2025
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Our Fremont Earth Day Fair is coming up tomorrow, Saturday, April 19! Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day with fun for the whole family. Explore eco-friendly exhibits. Learn tips for sustainable living. Enjoy music, games, and art. Get a basic bike tune-up. Bring documents for shredding and more. Don't miss out!
Event Details:
Saturday, April 19
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Downtown Event Center and Plaza
3500 Capitol Avenue, Fremont
Activities:
✅ 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
✅ Condiment packet and disposable utensil take-back
✅ Basic bike tune-ups (first come, first serve)
Hosted in partnership with Washington Health and Local Ecology and Agriculture Fremont (LEAF).
On April 17, City Manager Karena Shackelford shared a message with community members about the City of Fremont’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget, which will be released Friday, May 9, and presented to the City Council on Tuesday, May 13. As Fremont navigates a period of continued economic uncertainty, the City Manager reaffirmed the City’s commitment to long-term financial sustainability and to advancing the priorities set forth by the Fremont City Council. Economic headwinds—nationally and regionally—remind us that we must remain vigilant and adaptable in our financial planning.
Join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont) for the 2nd Annual Engineering Expo—a celebration of innovation, creativity, and community in partnership with Fremont Unified School District and Mission Valley ROP. Explore impressive engineering projects from Fremont students and discover cutting-edge technologies from local advanced manufacturing companies. Enjoy complimentary food (while supplies last) while connecting with bright minds and industry leaders who are shaping the future.
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The City has some affordable housing news to share! Pickering Place Apartments, an affordable housing property located in Fremont, has opened its waitlist for rental units. The property is located at 20 W. Pickering Avenue and managed by MidPen Housing. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 20. For more information and to apply, view the resources below.
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The 3rd Annual Fremont Restaurant Week was a resounding success, with 62 local restaurants highlighting the diversity of Fremont’s dining scene. Each restaurant and their featured dishes were promoted across our website, social media, newsletters, printed materials, and more. The campaign generated impressive results: 8,000 Passports distributed, 1.7 million impressions on the I-880 billboard, nearly 450,000 social media impressions, over 133,000 website visits, and coverage from 15 local news outlets. Restaurants reported strong outcomes, with 95% seeing increased foot traffic and revenue, and 100% eager to participate again.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event. Whether you tried something new or revisited a favorite spot, your support helped boost local businesses during a typically slower season. We are already looking forward to next year!
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Catch Up on April 15 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.
Upcoming Council Budget Meetings
At the May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting, City staff will present the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget to the Council. This will be followed by public hearings and budget adoption by the Council on June 3 and June 10. All Council meetings are televised on the local cable access channel (Channel 27), streamed online, or available to attend in person at City Hall, located at 3300 Capitol Ave.
The City is pleased to announce that Fremont’s 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report has been accepted by the State. On March 18, 2025, the Fremont City Council accepted the report and directed staff to submit the report to the State.
Background
Fremont's General Plan establishes the City’s future goals for development and helps shape decisions. A key component is the 2023-2031 Housing Element, which is the City’s comprehensive plan for guiding housing development in Fremont. Under State law, local jurisdictions are required to provide an Annual Progress Report on the status of their General Plan and their progress towards implementing the Housing Element.
Report Information
The 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report includes information on Fremont’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is the city’s assigned share of the region’s housing need, for all income levels, for 2023–2031.
- Housing production across all income levels is needed to address California’s existing challenges regarding housing supply and affordability. While the City strives to meet its RHNA targets and has created a regulatory environment that aids housing production, external factors such as unfavorable market conditions and high construction costs are significantly impacting development activity in Fremont. As the City does not directly construct housing, it relies on private developers, whose ability to build housing is currently limited by these economic challenges.
The report also includes information on the status of Housing Element actions and programs, additional annual reporting requirements, and the status of General Plan activities.
More Information
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Arts Mosaic Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the heart of the Mission San Jose district at Ellsworth and Washington Blvd! Hosted by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce, this free, family-friendly event celebrates art, culture, and creativity with live entertainment, talented local artists, specialty craft vendors, delicious food trucks, and refreshing beer and wine. Come out and enjoy a vibrant day of community, culture, and fun!
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Now through April 30, adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood for the Adopt-a-Drain Earth Day challenge! This challenge is to see which community can adopt the most drains, and Fremont is participating. Help us win by adopting a drain and committing to keeping it clear of debris. This will help prevent flooding and protect our local waterways from pollution.
To participate in the challenge:
- Adopt a drain in your neighborhood at adopt-a-drain.org.
- Spread the word! Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to adopt a drain and help Fremont win.
If you adopt a drain during the challenge, you'll receive a free reusable Adopt-a-Drain string backpack. It's a win-win!
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Participate in a day of stewardship along Alameda Creek! This creek cleanup event will take place Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Niles Staging Area located at Old Canyon Road in Fremont.
Clean up trash, enjoy interactive activities, and discuss habitat restoration and barrier removal efforts benefiting fish and the community. The event is open to all ages.
All cleanup supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Hosted by California Trout, Alameda County Clean Water Program, and other local agencies.
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The Fremont Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fremont Class of 2025 named the City of Fremont’s Youth and Family Services division as the recipient of their annual project: “Youth Overcoming.”
This year’s cohort chose youth mental health as their focus. With a goal of $30,000, they are accepting donations to provide YFS with funds for youth to attend camps and classes that are unaffordable for their families. These activities will help with their overall care plan by supporting their well-being, help combat isolation and foster a sense of belonging.
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Starting this Monday, April 21, the City is expanding in-person service hours for the Development Services/Permit Center, located at 39550 Liberty Street in Fremont.
The Center will be open for weekday in-person services at the following times:
- Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (closed from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
- Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
As always, online permitting services are available 24/7, and customers can also contact permitting staff by phone or email on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Saturday, April 19: Earth Day Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25: Spring Break Camps offered by Recreation Services, various activities and locations for students aged 5 to 17.
Saturday, April 26: National Drug Take Back Day, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Fremont Elks Lodge, 38991 Farwell Dr.
Saturday, April 26: 3rd Annual Arts Mosaic Fair, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mission San Jose (Ellsworth Ave. between Washington Blvd. & Grove Ave.)
Sunday, April 27: Fremont Creates Grand Finale, from 11:00 am. to 3:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Hosted by Fremont Creates.
Thursday, May 1: 2nd Annual Engineering Expo, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Thursday, May 8: Annual Intergenerational Art Competition Reception, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Thursday, May 8: Lemonade with a Cop, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Chick-fil-A, 5245 Mowry Ave.
Saturday, May 10: Alameda Creek Cleanup 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Niles Staging Area located at Old Canyon Road in Fremont.
 Check Out Our Spring Issue of City News
Register for Spots Still Available! Spring Break Camps (April 21-25)
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