City of Fremont offices are closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except for the Fremont Police Department’s front desk will also be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, May 26 for regular business hours.
Planning a Memorial Day picnic this weekend? If your plans include a day at Niles Creek, think again! Swimming or gathering in the Niles Creek area is both illegal and unsafe, and officers will be on patrol in the area this weekend, keeping an eye out for trespassers.
The Niles Creek and surrounding lands are off limits and trespassing into the creek area can be punishable by arrest per California Penal Code 602(O)(1). The Fremont Police Department is working in conjunction with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Alameda County, and Caltrans, to enforce trespassing laws in the Niles Creek and surrounding lands. Violators will be cited and/or arrested. Additionally, vehicles found to be illegally parked will be cited and/or towed.
We understand the desire to cool off during hot weather, but the Niles Creek has many hidden dangers, and people have lost their lives while swimming in this area. Please use an alternate location to have your outdoor gatherings or to cool off in the water. Public options are listed below:
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area | East Bay Regional Park District (2100 Isherwood Way).
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area | East Bay Regional Park District (2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton).
Contact the Fremont Police Department for additional information: (510) 790-6800.
Meet Fremont’s new Public Works Director, Matt Cano, who will officially step into the role on June 8. Matt brings valuable experience from his previous position as Assistant City Manager in Milpitas, where he led citywide operations which included infrastructure projects and capital improvement programs. Matt’s leadership and expertise promise to make a positive impact on Fremont’s community and public works initiatives.
Matt brings more than 25 years of public sector experience, including 24 years with the City of San José in senior leadership roles such as Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
During his time in San Jose, Matt held leadership roles on over $1 billion of infrastructure bond programs, oversaw a wide variety of capital improvement programs such as the City’s parks, community center, and trails programs, as well as expanded local and small business procurement programs.
Matt holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Stanford University, as well as a Master of Public Administration from San José State University. He is a licensed professional civil engineer in California.
As a resident of Fremont for more than 20 years, Matt now represents the place he calls home with a strong commitment to collaboration, infrastructure excellence, and public service. Please join us in welcoming Matt to the City of Fremont!
The 2026 Alameda County Point-in-Time Homeless Count identified 852 unhoused individuals in Fremont, a modest increase from 807 in 2024, while remaining below 2022 levels of 1,026.
The City continues to invest in key programs outlined in Fremont’s Homelessness Response Plan, including the Housing Navigation Center, Winter Relief Program, Keep Fremont Housed Program, local shelters, and the Mobile Evaluation Team, all helping maintain stability despite ongoing budget challenges.
Countywide, Alameda County saw an 18% decrease in unsheltered homelessness and a 13% overall reduction, reflecting the importance of regional collaboration across Fremont, Newark, and Union City.
Looking ahead, continued regional investment and projects like Natalie’s Place interim housing program will be critical to expanding shelter, healthcare, and support services throughout the Tri-Cities region.
Upcoming Council Budget Meetings
At the May 12, 2026, City Council Meeting, City staff presented the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget to the Council. Watch the budget presentation.
Public hearings and budget adoption by the Council will take place on June 2 and June 9. Both 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.
Learn more about the City’s Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget at one of the upcoming in-person meetings:
- June 2, 2026, 7:00 pm – City Council Meeting, First Budget Hearing
- June 9, 2026, 7:00 pm – City Council Meeting, Second Budget Hearing and Adoption
Catch up on May 19 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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