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Fremont Police Offer Sensory Kits
KTVU
04-29-26 “In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.” Read More
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell Hired to Lead Fremont Police Department
CBS News
03-03-26 “Mitchell began his law enforcement career in Kansas City, Missouri, where he served for 25 years, rising through the ranks and eventually becoming a major. He then served as police chief in Temple, Texas and Lubbock, Texas before being appointed to the job in Oakland in early 2024.” Read More
DoorDash Launches Delivery Robot in Fremont
NBC Bay Area
03-05-26 “Dot made its first delivery Thursday as part of Fremont restaurant week. As of now, the robots will only be delivering in the downtown, Centerville and Irvington neighborhoods, but DoorDash says it hopes to expand the service soon.” Read More
Fremont Restaurant Week Draws 70 Eateries as Sales Jump 15% for Some Participants
Silicon Valley Business Journal
03-16-26 “The event's economic impact projections for 2026 have not been released, but city data shows that 95% of participating restaurants last year reported increases in foot traffic, revenue and new customers.” Read More
This California Town Is the Happiest City in America—For the Seventh Year Running
Sunset
Sunset
03-20-26 “The city topped the list for emotional and physical well-being overall, scored highest for life satisfaction, and had the lowest separation and divorce rate.” Read More
America’s Happiest City: Over 1,000 Acres of Parks, Average Temperatures in the 60s, and a Bustling Economy
Fortune
03-19-25 “Fremont, Calif., topped the list because its residents have high rates of emotional and physical well-being, and life satisfaction, in addition to higher incomes than the national average.” Read More
Fremont Restaurant Week Offers 50-plus Meal Deals, New Dishes
The Mercury News
03-20-25 “Restaurants in Fremont are again enticing food lovers with the opportunity to save money while discovering new places and revisiting old favorites.” Read More
Fremont Police First to Adopt Emergency System for Autistic Residents
KRON4
04-08-25 “Code Joshua, authorities said, will help first responders in emergency situations ‘recognize, respond to, and safely approach individuals on the autism spectrum.’” Read More
Best Large Cities to Start a Business
Wallet Hub
04-21-25 WalletHub recognized Fremont as one of the best cities to start a business, underscoring our local entrepreneurs’ long-term prosperity. Read More
Fremont Opens 54-unit Affordable Housing Complex, a $52.9M Endeavor
Silicon Valley Business Journal
05-12-25 “Fremont officials said the $52.9 million project reflects the city’s growing reliance on multi-entity collaboration to address its housing shortage.” Read More
Fremont Expands Multilingual Services at Family Resource Center
Tri City Voice
07-01-25 East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) staff will provide in-person and phone assistance in 10 languages. The goal is to ensure that families seeking public benefits, housing support or other services can receive culturally and linguistically appropriate help. Read More
Blighted Fremont Motel Takes on New Life as 126-Unit Affordable Housing Complex
Silicon Valley Business Journal
07-23-25 “The project is one of five affordable housing developments slated to open in Fremont this year, as the City seeks to meet its commitment to lease more than 560 affordable units in 2025.” Read More
This Bay Area City Bet on Warehouses Over Tech Offices. Here’s Why it Paid Off
San Francisco Chronicle
08-18-25 Since 2018, manufacturing jobs in Fremont, have more than doubled from about 30,000 to 65,000. The city is now the biggest employment center for advanced manufacturing on the West Coast, home to 900 companies. Read More
Fremont Launches Free Public Wi-Fi in Part of the City
CBS News Bay Area
10-12-25 “The City launched a free public Wi-Fi network with 125 access points, all paid for by federal and state funding. To get online, you just open your phone and connect to the AccessFremont Network.” Read More
Fremont is No. 2 Best City for Women. Here's How Other Bay Area Cities Ranked
NBC Bay Area
09-25-24 "WalletHub ranked Fremont as the second-best city for women, with only 6% of women living in poverty — the third-lowest percentage in the nation." Read More
Fremont's Niles District Featured on KTVU's Zip Trip
KTVU
08-02-24 "KTVU's Zip Trips segment traveled to Fremont's Niles District to learn about Niles' history, Fremont's diversity, and what makes our city such a unique place in the Bay Area." View the Segment
Fremont’s Sustainability Journey: Cultivating Happiness and Affordable, Clean Energy
Impakter
Fremont Mayor Prioritizes Affordable Housing, Hiring More Cops and Firefighters in Final ‘State of the City’ Address
The Mercury News
06-27-2024 “Be part of a solution and make a difference,” Mayor Lily Mei said, closing this year’s address. “As I deliver my final state of the city address, I am filled with optimism.” Read More
This California City Is the Best Place to Raise a Family for the Third Year in a Row
Sunset Magazine
Alameda County’s Homeless Count Decreases for 1st Time in a Decade
KQED
Fremont Restaurant Week Starts Friday with 45-plus Meal Deals
The Mercury News
Bay Area City Named Happiest in America
KRON 4
Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments
DroneLife
The Bay Area Suburb of Fremont is Becoming an Indie Movie Darling
SF Gate
Data Corner: Electric Vehicles Take Off in the East Bay and Valley
Ava Community Energy
Green manufacturing boom brings new jobs to Fremont
KPIX
08-16-2023 Workforces are being developed to meet the growing need for green energy jobs. With over 900 manufacturers in the City of Fremont, Fremont is proud to have the most manufacturing jobs of any city in California. Read More
Fremont is the best place in the country to raise a family
KRON
05-31-2023 Using a methodology that considered the cost of housing, quality of local school and health care systems, and opportunities for fun and recreation, WalletHub determined that Fremont ranks as the best place to raise a family. Read More
How Fremont became a national hotspot for battery development and manufacturing
Western City Magazine
05-01-2023 “While there are many challenges ahead in building a sustainable future, Fremont is proud of the role it plays as a leader in the growth of American battery technology and stands ready to support future waves of energy innovation.” Read More
This California city is the No. 1 happiest place to live in the U.S.—and it’s not LA, San Diego or San Francisco
CNBC
03-28-2023 For the second year in a row, WalletHub recognized Fremont as the happiest city in the nation, based on a study that analyzed wellbeing, community, and more. Read More
Restaurant Weeks in Fremont, Oakland feature 270-plus dining deals, special menus
The Mercury News
03-14-2023 Fremont Restaurant Week, the inaugural event for a diverse city of more than 225,000 residents, featured prix fixe menus, specials, and freebies. Leading the 40-plus restaurants were three classics that have been in business for decades. Read More
Safest Cities in America – 2023 Edition
SmartAsset
02-10-2023 Fremont ranked No. 19 in SmartAsset’s roundup of the nation’s safest cities. Read More
Taking Charge: California City Invests in Battery, Storage Production
Government Technology
09-15-2022 "Fremont, Calif., with its large Tesla workforce and some 900 companies making physical products, has positioned itself as a hub for battery storage and green energy development."Read More
City Launches New Digital Platform For Residents To Communicate With Local Government
SF Gate
Yes, local governments need to consider several issues when buying technology
American City and County
Fremont offers unhoused population overnight security in church parking lots
CBS Bay Area
Fremont free manufacturing training graduate offered job at Tesla
KRON 4
Lights, camera, Fremont! Film about Afghan translator being filmed in East Bay city
East Bay Times
City Council Approves Permanent Outdoor Patio Program
SF Gate
05-12-2022 Fremont’s outdoor commercial patio pilot program is now permanent following the City Council's approval, allowing local restaurants the ability to cement their outdoor dining spaces. Read More
Fremont makes pandemic outdoor patio program permanent
The Mercury News
Fremont Vision Zero Program: 5 Years of Traffic Safety Progress and a Renewed Effort for Getting to Zero
ITE Journal05-01-2022 Through investment in safety infrastructure and programs, Fremont has achieved a remarkable 45% reduction in fatalities and severe injuries caused by traffic crashes over the past five-plus years. Read More
BART’s new pedestrian bridge boosts access for thousands of riders to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station
Mass Transit
How did Fremont’s homeless navigation center do in its first year?
The Mercury News02-01-2022 In its first year, Fremont’s Navigation Center had a 66% success rate in taking unhoused people and placing them in stable permanent housing. Read More
The Mayor of the Happiest City in America
WTMJ
03-11-2022 Mayor Lily Mei shares her thoughts on what contributes to happiness in Fremont. Read More
Fremont Named Happiest Place to Live in the US: Report
NBC Bay Area
03-02-2022 WalletHub recognizes Fremont as the happiest city in the nation. Read More
City of Fremont Selects LYT for ‘Green Wave’ Emergency Vehicle Priority
Traffic Technology Today
02-24-2022 The City contracted intelligent connected traffic technology solutions company LYT to integrate its LYT.emergency smart traffic solution into the Fremont Boulevard Safe and Smart Corridor project. Read More
Pedestrian Bridge, Plaza to Open Thursday at Warm Springs/South Fremont Bart Station
SF Gate
02-02-2022 BART officially opened the pedestrian and bicycle bridge and plaza at the Warm Springs/South Fremont station, making it easier for residents to get to the station. Read More
A Decade in the Making, Transit-Oriented Vision for Fremont Coming to Fruition
Urban Land
01-26-2022 The nearly completed Warm Springs Innovation District project boasts new affordable housing, an elementary school, safer streets, and a system of parks and greenways to connect the new construction. Read More
For Afghan Refugees, a Choice Between Community and Opportunity
The New York Times
11-24-2021 Over the decades, as more refugees settled in Fremont, Little Kabul became a place where refugees could secure blue-collar jobs, find an affordable place to live, and raise their children near mosques, halal restaurants, and thousands of other Afghans. Read More (article behind paywall)
Traffic Fatalities Across the US Rose in 2020 but not in Fremont. What Did the City Do Differently?
Western City Magazine
10-01-2021 Western Magazine highlights the success of Fremont's Vision Zero program. Read More
This Program in Fremont is Reskilling People Who Lost Their Jobs During the Pandemic
San Francisco Chronicle
05-28-2021 A little more than a year ago, Marta Kolar was working as a driver and dispatcher for a paratransit service, while also caring for her ailing 89-year-old mother. When the pandemic hit, Kolar had to quit her job, fearful she’d bring the deadly virus back home. Kolar found herself on unemployment for the better part of a year until she applied for a program through the City of Fremont that offered paid classes through Ohlone Community College and a chance at a job making COVID-19 test kits at Evolve Manufacturing Technologies’ factory in Fremont. Read More
Bay Area Pilot Program Helps People Find New Career
KRON4
03-19-2021 The Bay Area lost 20,900 jobs in hotels and restaurants in November and December of 2020 alone, according to the Employment Development Department. That’s why the City of Fremont partnered with Ohlone College to launch a pilot program called ‘Earn and Learn Fremont’ to help people jumpstart a new career in manufacturing. Read More
Fremont Police Dept. Releases Uplifting EV Pilot Program Results
CleanTechnica
11-20-2020 In March 2019, the Fremont Police Department began testing a Tesla Model S 85 that was customized for patrol operations. The Tesla Model S 85 had lower average annual maintenance downtime — just under 40 days compared with 66 days for the Ford Patrol Police Vehicle (PPV). Read More
City Opens Housing Navigation Center to Help Homeless
SF Gate
08-31-2020 The City of Fremont opened its Housing Navigation Center Monday, which city officials said will help address homelessness by offering shelter and a path to permanent housing. Read More
Gift Fremont Program Aims to Help Support Local Businesses
KTVU
06-25-2020 KTVU's Cristina Rendon spoke with Tina Kapoor, Economic Development Manager with the City of Fremont about this creative new initiative aimed at supporting Fremont businesses. Read More
To Fight Coronavirus, Fremont Companies Turn to Make Test Kits, Ventilators
San Francisco Chronicle
04-01-2020 Bay Area businesses are ramping up production of critical medical equipment to fight COVID-19, and in some cases converting factories for that purpose, to help address a nationwide shortage. Read More
City of Fremont Launches Autonomous Shuttle Service for Employees
Smart Cities World
02-28-2020 Fremont, California, has partnered with autonomous driving start-up Pony.ai to introduce a pilot commuter program offering rides for a group of city employees. Read More
Bringing the Library into the 21st Century
THE Journal
12-11-2019 Managing life and work or school requires a careful blend of determination and creativity, no matter what age you are. When you’re 15, your journey involves remembering which book to take for each class. That’s why Matthew Chandler invented his own book-reminder device at the makerspace within the Fremont Main Library. Read More
Fremont Builds a Downtown from the Ground Up
ABC7 News
11-18-2019 It is one of the largest cities in the Bay Area, but it has no downtown business district. Fremont is hoping to change that, taking steps to create a unique urban center, literally starting from the ground up. Read More
The Tesla Model S reports for police cruiser duty in California
Digital Trends
01-25-2019 Police officers in Fremont, California, will soon catch bad guys without burning a drop of gasoline. The city is preparing to add a Tesla Model S to its fleet of police cruisers as part of a pilot program. Read More
This East Bay Energy Startup is Building Microgrids for California’s Fire Stations
Greentech Media
01-15-2019 As California leaders scramble to address the fallout from devastating wildfires that have ripped across the state in recent years, the California Public Utilities Commission is reviewing rules that allow the state’s electric utilities to cut power to communities when there is a major risk of forest fire. Read More
Fremont, Calif., Leverages STiR, Waze Collaborations to Manage Congestion
Government Technology
10-10-2018 Its Silicon Valley location has long been a boon to the tech-forward city of Fremont, but that proximity has brought with it a significant rise in commuter traffic. Now, city officials hope that joining a well-known startup collaboration and leveraging a partnership with the makers of a popular travel app will help them manage gridlock by keeping drivers on the freeway. Read More
Bay Area cities turn to startups to solve housing, traffic, other woes
The Mercury News
10-09-2018 As the Bay Area struggles with a shortage of housing and congested freeways that are rapidly deteriorating many residents’ quality of life, a handful of local cities are asking tech startups for help. Read More
A Tale of Two Maker Cities: What One Silicon Valley City Learned from a Trip to Pittsburgh
THE Journal
08-13-2018 At first glance, steel town Pittsburgh, PA, and tech hub Fremont, CA, don't appear to have much in common. One boasts a respected manufacturing legacy, and the other is nestled among the tech giants of Silicon Valley. Read More
Net Zero Energy as Competitive Advantage to Produce More in US?
IndustryWeek
08-08-2018 Energy usage is under strict surveillance as many states push hard to lower their carbon footprint. Read More
Inside Overton Moore's $300 Million Industrial Bet in Fremont
San Francisco Business Times
04-26-2018 In May 2018, Overton Moore Properties will break ground on its $300 million Pacific Commons South development in Fremont that’s unlike any industrial project that’s come before it. Read More
Commentary: Focus on Advanced Manufacturing
U.S. News & World Report
03-27-2018 Every company grapples with the challenge of recruiting talent. But the need is especially dire in advanced manufacturing. Read More
Californian City Looks to Keep Its Factories Locally-Owned
Forbes
01-24-2018 While the tech companies of Silicon Valley tend to play an out-sized role in the national economy, it might be surprising to learn that manufacturing remains the backbone of many Californian communities. Read More
If You Build It And Warehouse It, Will They Come?
Material Handling & Logistics
2-12-2017 To ensure you have the talent to manage your supply chain, your site selection strategies need to target the needs of Millennials. Read More
Peace Reigns In The Streets Of Vigilant Fremont
San Francisco Chronicle
07-24-2017 Sgt. Eric Tang rolled down his patrol-car window and waved as a woman driving by him in Fremont’s upscale Scott Creek Terrace neighborhood asked, “Did you get my email?” Read More
Where Manufacturing Is Thriving In The U.S.
Forbes
06-12-2017 Throughout the dismal presidential campaign, the plight of America’s manufacturing sector played a central role. Read More
BART Opens New Warm Springs Station — And A New Era For South Bay Commuters
KQED
03-16-2017 The brand-new Warm Springs BART station is officially open to passengers — and is getting ready to welcome its first weekday commute crowd Monday. Read More
Tech Manufacturing Companies Flock To Fremont's Innovation District
San Francisco Business Times
02-02-2017 When PolySwitch was acquired by Littelfuse Inc. in March 2016, the company had to find a new space in a short amount of time. Read More
Bay Area Mayors Pushing New Manufacturing Initiative
The Mercury News
11-16-2016 The Bay Area’s four largest cities are at the forefront of a surge in manufacturing that could reshape the region’s employment picture, according to a report released Thursday. Read More
Cities Collaborate to Help Give Kids a Running Start for School
Western City
08-01-2016 The Fremont Youth Empowerment Academy provides continued education and work experience to at-risk youth during the summer to help them graduate and have viable educational and career opportunities. Read More
Fremont residents charged up about their cars
Mercury News
05-26-2016 Fremont accounts for 32% of electric vehicles purchased in Alameda County. This is nearly 4,000 electric cars. No other ZIP code in California can boast as many electric cars purchased through rebates than Fremont's 94539 Read More
Look for More Sun-Powered Cities in 2016
Next City
12-23-2015 An update on Fremont's solar efforts. Read More
Urbanizing Bay Area Town Wants to Elevate Public Transportation
Next City
08-05-2015 The Bay Area city of Fremont straddles two counties and, in some ways, two very different worlds. Read More
What Tesla is Doing in America’s Newest Smokestacks-Free Manufacturing City
Fortune
07-21-2015 Fremont is reinventing what it means to live in a factory town, and the electric car giant has joined in what could be a new era of U.S. manufacturing. Read More
As Suburbs Become More Urban, Smart Growth is Key
The Registry
06-01-2015 Fremont is becoming a strategically urban modern city and preserving the quality of life it has while accommodating this growth. Read More
Lennar Bets on Silicon Valley’s Spread
Wall Street Journal
05-05-2015 The Wall Street Journal discusses the deal signed by Lennar Corp. and Union Pacific on May 1, 2015, to develop an 111-acre parcel adjacent to BART in Fremont’s Warm Springs District. Read More
State of the City: Fremont 'pushes the envelope,' acts like Silicon Valley company
The Fremont Bulletin
4-3-15 Mayor Bill Harrison presented the annual State of the City address highlighting Fremont’s successes in 2014 and what’s in store moving forward. Read More
Fremont's Fortunes Rising
The Registry
01-30-2015 The Registry's 2015 Outlook Issue prominently highlights the Warm Springs Innovation District. Read More
Fremont ‘On the Rise’ As It Works to Create More Urban Downtown
The Registry
01-26-2015 Downtown Fremont is starting to create a buzz now that Capitol Avenue streetscape improvements are under way, and a new mixed-use development gets ready to break ground in June. Read More