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Posted on: May 17, 2013

South Fremont Construction and Community Update Meeting on Thursday

Join five public agencies partnering to share information about simultaneous construction projects occurring in the Warm Springs/South Fremont area.

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Posted on: May 10, 2013

Warm Springs/South Fremont Community Plan Open House and Meeting

Warm Springs future vision

Join us on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Warm Springs Community Center.

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Posted on: May 6, 2013

Warm Springs Development Priorities

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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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Posted on: May 2, 2013

Fremont Hosts Second Annual Legislative Event

On May 2, 2013, the City of Fremont hosted Federal, state and local elected officials and regional partners at its second annual Legislative Event, which took place at the local Tesla Motors manufacturing facility. The event... Read on...

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Posted on: April 26, 2013

Employment Opportunities

Working in City government is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Currently, the City is hiring for several positions.

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  • Posted on: April 22, 2013

    Fremont Recognized in National Make a Difference Day Competition

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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...

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    Posted on: April 8, 2013

    Fremont Appoints New Police Chief

    Richard Lucero, Police Chief

    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...

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    Posted on: March 12, 2013

    City News, Spring 2013

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    Read the latest issue of City News, the City of Fremont's community newsletter.

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    Posted on: March 29, 2013

    Kato Road Opens to Traffic

    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...

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    Posted on: March 28, 2013

    State of the City Address

    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...

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    Posted on: January 29, 2013

    Fremont Receives National Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

    Budget award

    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...

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    Posted on: January 11, 2013

    Fremont City Council Amends Smoking Ordinance

    No smoking sign

    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...

    Posted on: January 15, 2013

    City Council Appoints Raj Salwan as New Councilmember

    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...

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    Posted on: January 15, 2013

    Fremont Ranks No. 5 on “Best Run Cities in America” List

    Aerial of Fremont

    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...

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    Posted on: December 21, 2012

    Online Donations to Human Services' Programs, Services

    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.

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    Posted on: December 7, 2012

    City Provides New Tool to Reduce Unwanted Mail in Fremont

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    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...

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    Posted on: November 28, 2012

    City Launches ‘Fremont Open City Hall'

    Fremont Open City Hall icon

    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...

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    Posted on: November 16, 2012

    City Installs Energy Efficient LED Streetlights

    Installation of LED streetlights

    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...

    Posted on: June 21, 2012

    Fremont Appoints New Fire Chief

    Interim Fire Chief Geoff LaTendresse

    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...

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    Posted on: October 17, 2012

    Fremont Fire Department Seeks Volunteers

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    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...

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    Posted on: October 10, 2012

    Fremont Ranks No. 1 in U.S. for Technology Start-up Businesses per Capita

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    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...

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    Posted on: October 10, 2012

    Fremont Ranked No. 3 in "America's 10 Sharpest, Smartest Cities"

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    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.

    Posted on: September 20, 2012

    Council Approves Downtown Community Plan and Design Guidelines

    Downtown artist rendering

    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...

    Posted on: September 11, 2012

    Fremont Fire Department Partners with PulsePoint

    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.

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    Posted on: September 11, 2012

    City Hires Downtown Project Manager

    Jessica von Borck, Downtown Project Manager

    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...

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    Posted on: August 14, 2012

    Fremont Restaurant & Hotel Guide

    The Fremont Restaurant and Hotel Guide has over 350 listings of restaurants and... Read on...

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    Posted on: July 9, 2012

    Strengthening the City's Budget

    fiscal sustainability brochure

    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...

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    Posted on: June 29, 2012

    City Manager Appointed to Joint Venture Silicon Valley Board of Directors

    City Manager Fred Diaz

    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...

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    Posted on: June 20, 2012

    Fire Chief Bruce Martin has Retired

    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...

    Posted on: June 11, 2012

    Urban Land Institute to Focus on Warm Springs/South Fremont

    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...

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    Posted on: May 24, 2012

    BART's Next Station Named: Warm Springs/South Fremont

    Construction of the second BART Station in Fremont is currently under way. The extension is expected to be open in late 2015.

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    Posted on: December 16, 2011

    New Interactive Map for Art in Fremont’s Public Places

    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...

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