Thanks to the dedication of our City Council, City staff, and community, 2025 was a year of progress and achievements in Fremont. From advancing economic development and financial sustainability to strengthening public safety, protecting our environment, and addressing homelessness, our City made meaningful strides across each of our designated priorities. Recently, we released our revamped Year-End City Council Priority Report, highlighting the key accomplishments from this year.
Key updates include:
In 2026, we are excited to keep building on this momentum and making Fremont an even better place to live, work, and play.
"We are delighted that Telsa has announced the Fremont Factory as its chosen location for the new Optimus manufacturing line. To be clear, Tesla is not ending vehicle production at its Fremont factory and reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. Tesla is sunsetting the Model S and Model X lines, which were produced exclusively in Fremont. However, the company will continue mass production of the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y in Fremont, in addition to the new Optimus robot and potential future vehicle programs. These vehicles represent the vast majority of the Fremont Factory’s manufacturing activity. Through production line improvements and operational efficiencies, Tesla expects to maintain current vehicle throughput at Fremont. As a result, Fremont will remain Tesla’s highest-output vehicle factory in North America.
Tesla is retooling a portion of the Fremont campus for Optimus robot production and they have stated that this retooling will not result in job losses, but that Fremont headcount may increase. Fremont was selected as Tesla’s Optimus hub due to the city’s proven ability to support large-scale, complex manufacturing operations, its highly skilled workforce, and a business-friendly and responsive city administration. The City of Fremont looks forward to supporting Tesla’s continued growth of both its physical footprint and employment base in Fremont for years to come.”
Celebrating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Art Competition, inviting youth (ages 5–21) and older adults (age 55+) to share their creativity and explore the theme: This is My Place – The Power of Belonging.
Participants can submit original work in the following categories:
- Youth: Fine & Graphic Arts, Digital Art, Creative Writing/Spoken Word
- Older Adults: Fine & Graphic Arts, Creative Writing/Spoken Word
- Intergenerational Collaborations: Accepted in all categories
Entries are open now through Friday, April 3, 2026.
Winners will be notified by email on May 1, 2026, and celebrated at a special reception on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth, 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway, in Fremont.
Beginning Tuesday, January 27, the playground at Northgate Trail Park will be temporarily closed to undergo resurfacing repairs. During this period, the playground will be fenced off and inaccessible to the public. The anticipated reopening date for the playground is February 13, 2026, allowing sufficient time for the completion of the repairs and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure and appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve the park facilities.
For project updates, please visit Fremont Parks Update. For more information, contact our Park Maintenance staff via email or by calling 510-979-5799.
February 3 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
- Authorize Lease Agreement with LS Power Grid California
- Parts and Service for Fire Apparatus
- Veterinary Care and Spay/Neuter Services
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.
Catch up on January 27 City Council/FUSD Liaison Committee Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council/FUSD Liaison Committee Meeting? Catch up on the webcast for updates or view the agenda.
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