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🌱 Patch AM: A Fiery Sunset: Fremont Photo Of The Day

And check out Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event on the Fremont Patch calendar

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Hello Fremont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See a stunning Fremont sunset and learn how to share yours
  • How Fremont's new EV center could supercharge local clean-tech jobs
  • Could Fremont teens soon help choose school board members?

Also on today's calendar: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Fiery Sunset: Fremont Photo Of The Day (patch.com) — Fremont readers are treated to a striking fiery sunset captured at Vargas Plateau Regional Park by local photographer Praveen Thalla. The feature also invites residents to submit their own high-resolution photos showcasing Fremont, Lake Elizabeth, and the broader Northern California landscape for future Photo of the Day highlights.
   

• New EV center sparks excitement (tricityvoice.com) — A new 18,000-square-foot Autel Energy Experience Center has opened in South Fremont's Innovation area, adding to the city's growing EV ecosystem near the Tesla factory. Local leaders tout Fremont's manufacturing strength and talent pool as the facility showcases advanced chargers, offers hands-on training, and supports partners across California's booming electric vehicle market.
   

• Fremont Youth Vote Advocates for Lowering the School Board Voting Age to 16 — The Irvington Voice (ihsvoice.com) — Fremont teens behind the Fremont Youth Vote initiative are organizing to let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in Fremont Unified school board elections, despite setbacks with the city charter and some adult pushback. Working with local leaders and allies statewide, they're drafting a state bill and building coalitions to expand youth voting power in school governance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My house is on grimmer near mission blvd .
    Two times within two weeks I saw bob cat in my back yard fence and front yard jumping to back yard very early morning when still it is dark . Did… (Nextdoor Weibel)
  • Looking for nanny for 7 month baby in ardenwood area .
    timings - 8:30- 4 PM . Should have prior nanny experience. Work includes baby meal prep, baby laundry, light cooking etc. (Nextdoor Ardenwood)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Fremont. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Union City

  • What Happens During Personal Injury Settlement Negotiations? (epodcastnetwork.com)
  • Cupertino: Japanese market's first West Coast store will open Oct. 9 (mercurynews.com)

Hayward

  • IBM i Integration Gives Costco Shoppers Real-Time Inventory (itjungle.com)
  • California duo set Lego World Map record in under 5 hours (upi.com)
  • US Drone Motor Magnet Supply Chain 2027 DFARS Explained (rareearthexchanges.com)

Menlo Park

  • CHP To Target Drivers Speeding Along Winding Roads In La Honda: Report (patch.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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