🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake for Fremont in the East Bay parks board race?

Coffee in hand, Fremont? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What's at stake for Fremont in the East Bay parks board race?
• Why WalletHub just crowned Fremont the happiest city in America.

Also on today's calendar: BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Director Sanwong faces challenge from committee chair Henry for East Bay Parks Ward 5 (pleasantonweekly.com) — Fremont voters will help decide this November whether incumbent Olivia Sanwong or challenger Bruce Henry represents them on the East Bay Regional Park District's Ward 5 board, which oversees key parks and wildfire, trail, and spending priorities. The race will shape decisions on Lake Del Valle's long-term lease, wildfire resilience, trail access, and how local tax dollars are used for parks across Fremont and neighboring Tri-Valley communities.
   

• Happiest cities in America ranked by WalletHub (cleveland.com) — Fremont has been named the happiest city in America by WalletHub, thanks to strong emotional and physical well-being scores, high incomes, and solid community engagement. The study highlights Fremont's high life satisfaction, long life expectancy, and robust economic stability, putting it ahead of cities across the country and underscoring quality-of-life strengths residents experience every day.
   

📸 Around Fremont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fremont

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon →
  San Ramon Citycenter, 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! →
  Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Fun After-School Tennis Program at Duveneck Elementary School →
  705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
  2:15 pm
• Step Into the Flow: After-School Yoga at Addison School →
  650 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2:25 pm
• Game on: After-School Pickleball at Palo Verde Elementary School →
  3450 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, United States
  2:25 pm
• Step into the Spotlight: After-School Dance Lessons at Juana Briones School →
  Juana Briones Elementary School, 4100 Orme Street ​, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  2:25 pm
• Step into the Spotlight: After-School Dance Lesson at Ellis Elementary →
  550 E Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, United States
  2:30 pm
• Fun After-School Volleyball Program at Azevada Elementary →
  39450 Royal Palm Dr, Fremont
  2:30 pm
• Fun After-School Tennis Program at El Carmelo Elementary School →
  El Carmelo Elementary School, 3024 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  2:30 pm
• Step Into the Flow: After-School Yoga at Almond Elementary →
  550 Almond Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022
  2:40 pm
Tuesday September 15
• City Speech Toastmasters Open House: Unlock Your Speaking Potential →
  3755 Washington Boulevard, Fremont
• Alpha Launch Party - Fremont →
  Echo.Church - Fremont, 41386 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey everyone looking for a nanny/helper.
  Currently I'm on maternity but will be going back to work in Oct and could use help with cooking and baby. I'm trying to be completely remote and… (Nextdoor Parkmont)
• Two kittens up for adoption.
  Both fixed and vaccinated. Adoption fee is negotiable. Send a direct message for more information. (Nextdoor Ardenwood)

• Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping/RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) Coordinator in Fremont. Apply here.
• Washington Hospital Healthcare System posted a job opening for Patient Accounting Representative F/T in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Lucid's Site Still Lists 2026 Gravity SUVs Five Months After 2027 Launch (eletric-vehicles.com)

Union City

• 'A very devastating impact': Union City community honors Flight 93 victims (nbcbayarea.com)
• Teen boy suffers life-threatening injuries in Union City crash (eastbaytimes.com)
• Major BART delays due to fire, power outage near Coliseum station (cbsnews.com)

Hayward

• Beyond Bookkeeping: Why Dedicated QuickBooks Payroll Support Matters for Small Business Owners (issuewire.com)
• Bay Area prep football Week 3, 2026: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared (mercurynews.com)

Ok Fremont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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