Join us as we celebrate the City of Fremont’s 70th anniversary, honoring seven decades of community, innovation, and progress. Since its incorporation in 1956, Fremont has grown into the fourth largest city in the Bay Area and one of its most vibrant and diverse communities, making this milestone the perfect time to reflect on our journey and look ahead to the future.
Celebrate with live music featuring the Idea Band, family-friendly activities, and food trucks as we honor Fremont’s history and the people who make it such a great place to live.
Date: Friday, January 23, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Location: Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Beginning January 1, 2026, rates for garbage, recycling, and compost service with Republic Services will be increased slightly.
Per the City’s solid waste contracts, Fremont’s rates are reviewed and adjusted every two years based on indexes in order to ensure cost recovery. Rate changes for 2026 through 2027 were approved by the Fremont City Council on December 9, 2025. Rates will increase for this next two-year period but remain below the Bay Area average. For more information, refer to the City Council Staff Report.
If your bill includes service for the month of December, the new rates will only be charged for January and February.
For more information about your bill, contact Republic Services at 510-657-3500 or visit their website.
For other inquiries, contact the City’s Environmental Services Division at 510-494-4570 or by email.
Make your first resolution of 2026 count! Volunteer for the EveryOne Counts Point-in-Time Homeless Count on Thursday, January 22 from 5:00 am to 10:00 am in Fremont. In partnership with Alameda County, this count helps Fremont secure essential funding to support our unhoused residents and provide services. The more accurate our count, the better we can serve our community.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Remember to select “FREMONT” as your service location.
For questions, please send us an email.
We have some affordable housing news to share! Cottonwood Place, an affordable housing property for seniors, has opened its waitlist for 1-bedroom rental units. The property is located at 3701 Peralta Boulevard in Fremont and managed by Eden Housing. The units are reserved for households that include at least one senior adult, defined as age 62 or older. The waitlist is open until Friday, January 30 at 5:00 pm.
January 13 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
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Purchase of Police Special Rifle Threat (SRT) Tactical Body Armor
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Purchase of License Plate Reader (LPR) Radar Speed and Messaging Trailers
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Acceptance of State of California Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.
Catch up on January 6 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council Meeting? Catch up on the webcast for updates or view the agenda.
Meet Fremont’s new City Clerk, Alberto Quintanilla, recently appointed in December. Alberto previously served as Assistant City Clerk and Management Analyst II for the City of Fremont and brings extensive public agency experience, including roles as Board Clerk for the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and Communications and Social Media Manager for the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area.
Alberto returns to the City Clerk’s Office at a critical time, as he will guide the City through an upcoming election cycle and implement substantial software upgrades, among supporting other projects and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Please join us in welcoming Alberto to his new role with the City of Fremont!
On January 6, 2026, Fremont’s City Council approved the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Sullivan Underpass/Nichols Avenue. The traffic signal will improve safety for all travel modes and enhance access for the Niles community and business district. Project construction is anticipated to begin in February 2026 with completion scheduled by the end of 2026. Read more about this project.
For more information on recently completed and planned traffic signal projects visit our website.
The City of Fremont’s “50–50” Programs help property owners save money while maintaining the street trees and sidewalks adjacent to their property.
- Through the 50-50 Street Tree Program, the City will reimburse property owners for 50% of the cost of pruning, removing and replacing, or planting a street tree. Property owners can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per tree (with a maximum of two trees per property.
- The 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program provides financial assistance for sidewalk, curb, or gutter repairs. Property owners can be reimbursed up to $7,500 per property. This program helps improve safety for pedestrians.
Although property owners are responsible for the care of street trees and the repair of nearby sidewalks, these programs offer financial assistance to help reduce costs. By taking part in these programs, you’ll be limiting your liability, investing in your property, and making your neighborhood safer and more livable. Assistance is available but limited while funds last. Together, we can create greener streets and safer sidewalks for everyone.
50-50 Street Tree Program
50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program
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