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🌱 Patch AM: How a new grant will speed Fremont firefighters’ life-saving rescues.
You won't want to miss Labor Day Wine Warehouse Sale: Up to 85% off! on the Fremont Patch calendar
Good morning Fremont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new grant will speed Fremont firefighters' life-saving rescues.
- How a Fremont factory could power the next generation of aircraft
- San Rafael heads to Kennedy of Fremont—how strong are the Bulldogs?
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Wine Warehouse Sale: Up to 85% off! and 7 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, C M.!
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 88, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. FFD receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (thebestmix1055.com) — Fremont residents will see faster, better-equipped emergency responses after the Fremont Fire Department received a $36,585 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to buy battery‑powered extrication tools. The funding will equip all three frontline ambulances for immediate rescue work at crash scenes, reducing delays, improving patient outcomes, and lessening reliance on backup units or mutual aid. 
2. Amprius Unveils 500 Wh/kg Battery Cell for Long-Endurance Aviation (evtolinsights.com) — A Fremont battery maker, Amprius Technologies, plans to begin producing ultra–high-density 500 Wh/kg silicon-anode cells at its local facility by late 2026, aimed at long-endurance aircraft and drones. Using conventional lithium-ion manufacturing tools, the company hopes to scale from Fremont into larger contract manufacturing, potentially anchoring more advanced clean-tech jobs and aviation innovation right in your backyard.
3. Prep football roundup: MC struggles in loss to SI (marinij.com) — A regional high school football roundup notes that San Rafael's Bulldogs, now 2–0, will travel to play Kennedy of Fremont this Friday night in non‑league action. The piece highlights recent wins and losses for several Marin County teams while flagging the upcoming matchup that will bring visiting fans into Fremont later this week.
4. Rigatoni's restaurant closes for good in Dublin after 27 years (danvillesanramon.com) — A longtime Rigatoni's location in Dublin has closed after 27 years, but the restaurant group is steering loyal diners to its remaining spots, including Strizzi's in downtown Fremont. If you've enjoyed their pasta or party pans, you'll now need to head to Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Livermore, or Fremont to get your fix while the owner weighs next steps.
📸 Around Fremont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fremont
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Wine Warehouse Sale: Up to 85% off! →
274 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore
11:00 am - Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93 →
3296 Courthouse Pl, Union City
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class →
Online via Zoom
2:00 pm - Fun After-School Tennis Program at Herbert Hoover Elementary School →
445 E Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306
2:10 pm - Hope, Swing, Triumph: Our Olympic Hopes Program Awaits at at Duveneck Elementary School →
Duveneck Elementary School, 705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
2:15 pm - Fun After-School Tennis Program at Escondido Elementary School →
Escondido Elementary School, 890 Escondido Rd, Stanford, CA, 94305
2:20 pm - Score Big with Our After School Soccer Program at Juana Briones Elementary →
Juana Briones Elementary School, 4100 Orme Street , Palo Alto, CA, 94306
2:25 pm - Game on: After-School Pickleball at Fairmeadow Elementary School →
500 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
2:45 pm - Fun After School Volleyball at Palo Verde Elementary School →
3450 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, United States
2:45 pm - Game on: After-School Pickleball at Springer Elementary →
Springer Elementary School, 1120 Rose Ave, Mountain View, CA, 94040
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
🗓 Events Nearby
- Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:00 am - Gatorbotics: Gear Up! Designing for a Purpose
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2:00 pm - Philosophy For Life
Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3:30 pm - No School - Labor Day
Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I had a minor bike accident this past Thursday near the intersection of Keiser Dr.
and Ardenwood Blvd. It was completely my own fault—my bike clipped the curb, and I lost control. Fortunately, I only ended up with a few scratches. … (Nextdoor Capriana) - Update: Pet Reunited
Genesis, a cat who went missing in Fremont, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 10 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our… (Nextdoor Baylands)
- Volt posted a job opening for Janitor in Fremont. Apply here.
- Fremont Unified School District posted a job opening for SEIU Transfer Opportunity - Cook - Mission San Jose High School (Internal only PC:2774) in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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