Effective May 20, 2013, the two inspections needed on a residential re-roof permit is a Roof sheathing inspection and a Final inspection.
This training is geared towards those who are planning to become a Certifed Access Specialist, as well as persons involved with building codes, such as building officials, plans reviewers, inspectors, contractors, architects... Read on...
Fremont ranks No. 1 in U.S. for technology start-up businesses per capita. There are 21 for every 100,000 residents. The report was completed by San Francisco-based SizeUp.com.
Learn more about how the City welcomes... Read on...
The City of Fremont is pleased to announce that Jessica von Borck has joined the City team as the Downtown Project Manager. Jessica comes to the City from the Town of Los Gatos where she served as the Economic Vitality... Read on...
The Fremont Restaurant and Hotel Guide has over 350 listings of restaurants and... Read on...
"On Earth Day, goats arrived in Fremont! The City of Fremont, Environmental Services Department unveiled it's newest way of attacking tall, dry, weeds (aka Fire Fuel) in Sabercat Historical Park.
The goats have... Read on...
This free online service, powered by Catalog Choice, allows Fremont residents and businesses a convenient way to prevent waste by opting out of telephone directories, catalogs, credit card and insurance offers, coupons, and... Read on...
Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz announced the appointment of Geoff LaTendresse as fire chief for City of Fremont. LaTendresse has been serving as interim fire chief since June 21, 2012, when Fremont Fire Chief Bruce Martin... Read on...
The Fremont Fire Department Smoke Detector Program is seeking adult volunteers to install smoke detectors in the homes of the elderly, disabled, and low income families. The ideal volunteer will be available during normal... Read on...
The Fremont Fire Department is pleased to announce that a new state of the art Smartphone Application called Pulse Point is now available to everyone in our Community.
View the video from the event or watch it on Channel 27,... Read on...
Join five public agencies partnering to share information about simultaneous construction projects occurring in the Warm Springs/South Fremont area.
The City of Fremont has just launched a new topic for discussion on the Fremont Open City Hall forum. Read on...
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The City of Fremont was one of three cities, as well as many individual winners, recognized nationally by USA WEEKEND, which hosts a national Make A Difference Day Competition.
Make A Difference Day, which is always the... Read on...
Fremont City Manager Fred Diaz announced the appointment of Richard Lucero as police chief for the City of Fremont. Lucero has been serving as interim police chief since Dec. 31, 2012, when Fremont Police Chief Craig... Read on...
Read the latest issue of City News, the City of Fremont's community newsletter.
On Monday, April 1 the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and City of Fremont opened Kato Road between Warm Springs Boulevard and Milmont Drive in southern Fremont to automobile and pedestrian traffic. This... Read on...
Mayor Harrison presented the annual State of the City Address on March 28 at a luncheon hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
The speech and slides are available to Read on...
The City of Fremont has received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual operating budget for fiscal year 2012/13.
The award represents a significant... Read on...
The City of Fremont strengthens its leadership as a forward-thinking Silicon Valley city by amending its Smoking Ordinance to better protect the public’s health and welfare. The City’s prior Smoking Ordinance was adopted in... Read on...
At the January 14 Special City Council meeting, the Fremont City Council appointed Raj Salwan as Fremont’s new councilmember to fill the vacancy after Bill Harrison was elected to serve as Mayor. Councilmember Salwan was... Read on...
24/7 Wall St. has completed its second annual ranking of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., based on local economies, fiscal management, and quality of life measures. Fremont ranked No. 5!
To evaluate how well a city is... Read on...
With a click of your mouse, you can donate to many of the City's Human Services' programs and services, as well as annual events.
With access to a computer or a mobile device, sharing one’s opinion just got easier for Fremont residents. The City continues to strengthen its leadership as a distinctive Silicon Valley city by introducing, Read on...
As part of Fremont’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the City is installing more than 500 energy efficient LED streetlights on Paseo Padre Parkway between Ardenwood and Washington boulevards. The lights will... Read on...
Fremont ranked No. 3 in "America's 10 Sharpest, Smartest Cities" according to Reader’s Digest. The magazine looked at education level, eating and exercise habits, health conditions, and sociability.
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved the City's Downtown Community Plan and Design Guidelines and rezoned 110 acres in the heart of our city. Downtown is bounded by Fremont Boulevard, Mowry... Read on...
PulsePoint is a new state-of-the-art smartphone application that notifies a user of a CPR emergency and the nearest AED to the incident.
Achieving financial sustainability is a concerted effort the City Council and City staff are addressing through a multi-pronged approach. View our fiscal sustainability brochure to learn more about the City's efforts to... Read on...
City Manager Fred Diaz was recently elected to the Joint Venture Silicon Valley board of directors. He is the first board member from any Alameda County city! Fred’s appointment to this board reflects the strategic role that... Read on...
Fire Chief Bruce Martin, a 34-year veteran of the fire service as well as Fremont’s former fire chief since 2005, has retired.
Chief Martin’s long and distinguished career spans over three decades and six fire departments... Read on...
An advisory panel of national experts from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit education and research institute, is in Fremont this week to analyze the Warm Springs/South Fremont area as a 21st Century Workplace.... Read on...
Construction of the second BART Station in Fremont is currently under way. The extension is expected to be open in late 2015.
Are you familiar with the wealth of art in public places in Fremont? The City and the Fremont Cultural Arts Council have teamed up to develop an interactive online map, providing a virtual tour of more than 40 pieces of art... Read on...
The secret of living a long and flourishing life is good health, exercising both your body and mind, and living in a community that cares. Learn what you can do to enhance your life and become aware of the resources which... Read on...
On Thursday, May 23 join five public agencies partnering to share information about simultaneous construction projects occurring in the Warm Springs/South Fremont area.