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 March 6, 2026
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The day has arrived! Fremont Restaurant Week begins today. From March 6–15, 70 Fremont restaurants are participating with exclusive specials, prix fixe menus, new menu items, and limited-time offers throughout the city. It’s the perfect opportunity to try somewhere new or revisit one of your local favorites. View the full lineup of participating restaurants by clicking the button below. Let’s support our local restaurants and enjoy 10 days of amazing food across Fremont.
Happy Women’s History Month! We’re honored to display the Women’s History Month flag outside City Hall from March 2-31.
On February 17, 2026, the Fremont City Council initiated the process for proposing a new City Charter to be completed in time to be placed on the ballot for consideration by Fremont voters in November 2026. To achieve this outcome, City Council is moving forward with a City Council-proposed Charter, with structured input provided by a 7‑member, Mayor-appointed Charter Advisory Committee.
On March 4, 2026, Fremont’s Mayor began accepting applications from individuals wishing to participate on the Charter Advisory Committee. During a Special City Council meeting on March 20, 2026, seven committee members will be appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Committee will meet during noticed public meetings to complete its work and provide recommendations to the City Council.
Prior to making recommendations for a proposed Charter, the Committee will review the Charter formation process, the City’s existing government structure and operations and research best practices on key issues and potential topics that may be addressed by a Charter. The City Council has identified several priorities including:
- Governance models
- Hiring authority
- Meeting structures
- Principles of accountability, transparency, and non-interference
- Term limits options
- Council compensation considerations
- City Council staffing options
It is anticipated that some or all of the recommendations by the Committee may require legal and fiscal analysis. Upon finalizing its recommendations, the City Attorney will oversee the drafting of the proposed Charter document, which will be presented to City Council for consideration at a minimum of two public hearings and a third meeting for a final vote of the Council prior to it being placed on the ballot by August 7, 2026.
If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please apply by March 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Fremont Appoints Floyd Mitchell as Next Police Chief
The City of Fremont is excited to announce Floyd Mitchell as Fremont Police Department’s next Chief of Police. An Air Force veteran with over 30 years of experience in policing, Chief Mitchell has been continually recognized for his commitment to evidence-based, community-centered policing.
As we say goodbye and thank you to outgoing Interim Police Chief Sean Washington, we look forward to Chief Mitchell’s guidance as we continue to enhance Fremont’s public safety and make our City a safe place for all to call home. Learn more about Chief Mitchell.
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March 10 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
- 2025 City of Fremont Community Survey Results
- Declare a Shelter Crisis
- 2025 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation on the General Plan and Housing Element
- LS Power Franchise Agreement
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.
March 10 City Council Closed Session Meeting at 5:45 pm
A City Council Closed Session Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:45 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. View the agenda.
Catch up on March 3 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council Meeting? Catch up on the webcast for updates or view the agenda.
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Attend the Town Hall meeting for District 6 residents. Scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, the event will take place at the Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This town hall presents a valuable opportunity for community members to receive information and updates about the following:
- City Council Priorities
- My City, My Voice – Local Service Priorities
- City Governance Changes
Please arrive on time to secure your seat. Seats are limited.
Attend the Town Hall meeting for District 2 residents. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the event will take place at the Fremont Veterans' Memorial Building, located at 37154 2nd St., from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This town hall presents a valuable opportunity for community members to receive information and updates about the following:
- City Council Priorities
- My City, My Voice – Local Service Priorities
- City Governance Changes
Please arrive on time to secure your seat. Seats are limited.
The front lobby of the Fremont Police Department (2000 Stevenson Blvd.) will have modified hours during the week of Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, due to staff training.
On Monday, March 23, 2026, the front lobby of the Police Department will be closed, and the Records Unit will not be reachable via phone on this day.
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, through Friday, March 27, 2026, the front lobby of the Police Department will open at 7:00 am and close at 4:30 pm. The Records Unit will only be reachable via phone during these hours.
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Heads up, Fremont! This year, the City of Fremont, City of Newark, and Republic Services are trying a new concept for our annual Compost Giveaway. We have shifted the single-day pickup event to a scheduled delivery process, where compost is delivered directly to participating households. This high-quality compost is perfect for enriching soil and enhancing gardens and landscaping.
Online Registration Starts Monday, March 16
- Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9 a.m., single-family households can visit our website to register for two free bags of compost delivered directly to their home.
- Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registration will remain open until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, or until registration spots are filled.
- Please note that this opportunity is only available for single-family homes.
For the first 4,000 households who successfully register, Republic Services will deliver two free bags of compost to their home between April 27 and May 8, 2026.
Keep Composting!
Remember to regularly compost yard trimmings, food scraps, and food-soiled paper items, like paper plates, cups, napkins, and paper towels. Placing these materials in the green cart greatly reduces the amount of waste sent to the landfill and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Composting is a simple way to make a big difference for the environment!
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The Fremont Police Department hosts a series of Coffee with a Cop events throughout the year. These events also include our Lemonade with a Cop, Pizza with a Cop, Ice Cream with a Cop, and other similar events. The event offers an informal and friendly setting for community members to meet and greet with members of the department. Community members in attendance can discuss public safety concerns, share neighborhood concerns or just get acquainted with our staff and each other. Participating staff include Community Engagement Staff, Command Staff, Patrol, and Investigations.
Join our first Coffee with a Cop:
Date/Time: Thursday, March 12, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Suju's Coffee (3602 Thornton Ave.)
This year, the Fremont Fire Department will make a special appearance at some of the events. Check out the schedule and come Chat with our Super Heroes.
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The City of Fremont’s 2026 Summer Camps Guide is now available in digital format! Camps are offered weekly for ages 5 to 17. Whether your child enjoys staying active, getting creative, or learning something new, there’s a camp to match their interests. Camp themes include: Academic Enrichment, Art & Cooking, Aquatics, Dance & Theater, Sports, and Traditional Camps.
With flexible options available, families can choose from half-day or full-day camps, with extended care offered at select locations. Some camps also provide convenient lunch add-ons.
Explore the guide today and start planning a summer full of learning and fun!
For more information, contact City of Fremont Recreation Services at 510-494-4300 or email.
Right here in Fremont, the storm drains you see on our streets connect directly to local creeks, ponds, lakes, wetlands, and the Bay, without going to a treatment plant first. Many people don’t realize that whatever goes down the storm drain—or gutter as many say—can end up in our waterways. When rainfall flows into our drains, it carries pollution from our streets and sidewalks with it. Common waste like litter, car wash water, and pet waste can spoil Fremont’s natural beauty if we don’t keep it off streets and out of storm drains.
The wildlife living in our waterways depends on clean water to thrive. Since our storm drains lead directly to their habitats, keeping our streets and sidewalks clean is essential for their survival. Local species—including the steelhead and Chinook Salmon spotted in Alameda Creek in recent years, as well as egrets, ducks, red-legged frogs, and freshwater turtles—rely on us.
This is why the City of Fremont is partnering with the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program and artist Joanna Sokua to encourage everyone to reduce pollution on our streets to protect our water. Learn more and pledge to take action. The first 200 pledges will receive a limited-edition tote bag!
Learn More & Pledge
Thursday, January 22 through Saturday, March 14: Olive Hyde Art Gallery Exhibition ‘Traces of Light and Stillness’, Thursday through Sunday each week, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd.
Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 15: 4th Annual Fremont Restaurant Week.
Tuesday, March 10: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, March 10: City Council Closed Session Meeting, at 5:45 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Thursday, March 12: District 6 Town Hall, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, March 24: District 2 Town Hall, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fremont Veterans' Memorial Building, 37154 2nd St.
Thursday, March 26: FUSD Student Job & Internship Fair, in partnership with Fremont Unified School District and City of Fremont, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, March 28: Tacos & Taxes event for free tax assistance by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteers, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Fremont Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty St., Building ABCD. Hosted by a State Senator in partnership with Fremont Family Resource Center, City of Fremont, and Golden State Opportunity. Eligibility requirements apply and registration required.
Thursday, April 2: Town Hall with a State Senator and Fremont Mayor, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, April 18: Earth Day Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, April 22: Spring into STEAM, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into actions!
my.fremont.gov
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