Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
San Francisco named 2021's best U.S. city for summer 'vaxcation'
A new survey lists San Francisco as the top when it comes to the best city in the U.S. for those looking for a safe and fun place to visit this summer.
Fremont police make arrests, recover 22 catalytic converters
During the investigation, detectives recovered a total of 22 catalytic converters and multiple power tools used during the thefts.
Buddhist temple files federal discrimination lawsuit against City of Fremont
At the Temple of 1001 Buddhas, located on a hillside in Fremont, a legal fight is playing out over religious freedom.
Fremont ranked worst in the country for "staycations"
According to a new study, Fremont, the Bay Area's fourth largest city, was just ranked as the worst city in the country for "staycations."
84-year-old recovering after thieves snatch gold jewelry in Fremont
Padmanabha Kotareddy, 84, is among four victims who had their jewelry snatched in the past two weeks in Fremont. Police said most of the victims are elderly with the oldest being 96 years old.
Garbage truck overturns in Fremont, driver nowhere to be found at smelly scene
Officers said they tried calling hospitals to see if there were any walk-ins, but so far, the CHP said there is no sign of the driver.
Safety ratings yanked after Tesla pulls radar from Model S and Model Y vehicles
Consumer Reports pulled its “Top Pick” status for Tesla’s Model 3 and Y vehicles built after April 27, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans to remove the vehicles’ “Top Safety Pick Plus” designation.
Businesses destroyed, damaged during fire at Fremont strip mall
At least one business was destroyed and several others damaged in a Tuesday morning fire at a Fremont strip mall.
Fremont sexual battery suspect now facing additional charges tied to 3rd victim
A 28-year-old suspect is facing additional charges after a third sexual battery case involving an elderly female was tied to the man, Fremont police say.
Man tased, arrested after brandishing machete at Fremont BART station
A man was tased and arrested after police said he pulled out what looked like a machete at the Fremont BART station.
Homeless man accused of rape and assault of 2 victims in Fremont
The perpetrator was identified as 28-year-old Alexander Lomax, a homeless man out of Hayward.
A Buddhist temple sues Fremont for religious discrimination
A Buddhist temple has launched a double barreled legal attack on Fremont, a city that prides itself on diversity and has many Asian American residents. It's a fight over building codes that could end up in the highest court in the land.
Tesla settles $1M penalty for air quality violations at Fremont factory
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.
Store surveillance video shows machete attack inside Fremont liquor store
KTVU has obtained surveillance video of a brawl inside a liquor store where at least one of the suspects had a machete and the others had knives. It happened Sunday night at CJ’s Liquor and Wine in Fremont.
4 people arrested following stabbing in Fremont
At around 10:30 p.m. officers responded to the 4900 block of Stevenson on a report of a stabbing involving eight people.
Wildlife officials investigate possible drone crash into bald eagle nest in Fremont
Federal wildlife officials are examining evidence of a possible drone crash that might have hit a nest of two bald eagles in Fremont, possibly injuring the offspring.
California death row inmate Edward Crawford II dies of unknown causes
Charles Edward Crawford II, an inmate on California’s death row who killed a 16-year-old San Jose girl and a Fremont man, died of unknown causes at San Quentin State Prison, corrections officials said Thursday.
Fremont police release video, names of officers who killed armed man at Hyatt Hotel
Fremont police released video and the names of the two officers who killed an armed suspect at the Hyatt Place Hotel, acknowledging that they have been involved in three officer-involved shootings this year.
Fremont woman upset after man exposes himself a 2nd time
The victim, Shenai LaMar, told KTVU she sympathizes with the man's mental-health situation but is frustrated with the criminal justice system.