Fremont Declares Emergency: Nightly Curfew In Effect

FREMONT, CA — Fremont City Manager Mark Danaj, who is also Director of Emergency Services, has proclaimed a local emergency and issued an Emergency Proclamation and Curfew Order Executive Order. A nightly curfew is now in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through June 8.

The curfew requires that people be indoors and not in the streets, parks, or other public places within the city of Fremont.

The following road closures are in effect during the hours of the curfew order:

Road Closures - Pacific Commons:

• Christy Street, south of Auto Mall
• Pacific Commons Blvd, from Auto Mall to Bunche Drive
• Boscell Rd, from Auto Mall to Bunche Drive
• Cushing Parkway, from Auto Mall to Bunche Drive (both directions)
• Nobel Drive, from Auto Mall to Bunche Drive

Violating the curfew is a misdemeanor. It could be terminated earlier or extended by the Fremont City Council or order of the Director of Emergency Services.

Law enforcement personnel, firefighters, first responders, emergency health care providers, civilians engaged in responding to the emergency, people traveling to and from work, news reporters and the homeless are exempt from the curfew.

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei issued a statement. Here it is in its entirety:

“By now, we have all seen or read about the protests that have occurred across the country and in our local region due to the death of George Floyd. Like many of you, I have seen that terrible video and can come to no other conclusion but that a man was unjustly killed by someone who was supposed to protect and serve the public. Seeing this happen elsewhere in America makes me so thankful that Fremont has some of the most well-trained officers and finest public safety leadership in the country.

"However, our community has not been completely shielded from the events unfolding over the last few days. Indeed, an alert was issued on Sunday for residents of Alameda County to stay sheltered at home due to vandalism and looting activities occurring both in Fremont and in the neighboring Tri-City area. On Sunday evening, the Fremont Police Department proactively closed off access to several shopping centers in Fremont to prevent additional criminal activities in the City.

"We have now been informed that various additional protest activities may occur over the next few days in Fremont, including one or more protests scheduled for Tuesday.

"Make no mistake—I completely support the right of people to peacefully gather and make their voices heard. Our democracy was founded on the basic principle that anyone is entitled to speak their mind, especially when protesting social injustices.

"However, while supporting peaceful protest activities, the City will do everything in our power to stop other forces from altering a peaceful situation and rendering it dangerous by engaging in criminal activities such as vandalism and looting. To this end, the Fremont Police Department has ramped up its on-duty staffing and will continue to proactively protect and monitor our entire city, and especially the likely targets of potential looting activity.

"During this curfew, stay home if you can, and please help watch out for your family and your neighbors. We will get through this together by staying vigilant and being willing to help each other out. Please join me in thanking the Fremont Police Department and the Fremont Fire Department who are working tirelessly to protect us.”

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