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🌱 Patch AM: Stolen Car Suspect Falls Asleep Behind The Wheel At Turn Lane In Fremont: Police
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Greetings Fremont! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Fremont police find sleeping driver in stolen car with gun
- Do you recognize the man in Fremont police's new sketch?
- See the vibrant Lake Elizabeth moment one Fremont pet just created
Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Stolen Car Suspect Falls Asleep Behind The Wheel At Turn Lane In Fremont: Police (patch.com) — Fremont residents are learning more about a recent arrest where police say a driver was found asleep behind the wheel in a left-turn lane, only to discover the car was stolen and a gun was inside. The suspect, whose name was not released, was taken into custody by Fremont police and booked into Santa Rita Jail as investigators review potential charges.
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2. Police Release Sketch Of 'Person Of Interest' In Sexual Assault At Fremont Hotel (patch.com) — Fremont police are asking residents to help identify a man described as a person of interest in a recent sexual assault at a hotel on the 40000 block of Lakeview Boulevard. Investigators released a detailed sketch and description and urge anyone who recognizes him to call 510-790-6900 so they can question him about the case.
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3. Colors At Lake Elizabeth: Fremont Photo Of The Day (patch.com) — A Fremont resident shared a colorful snapshot of his macaw, Gunner, enjoying a sunny day at Lake Elizabeth, highlighting one of the city's favorite outdoor spots. Readers are invited to submit their own high‑resolution photos that showcase the beauty and everyday moments of Northern California life for possible feature in future newsletters.
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4. California Homeowner Disarms Home Invader (blogspot.com) — A recent home invasion in Fremont ended when a resident disarmed a teenage intruder and the teen was fatally shot with his own gun, according to the report. The writer uses the Fremont case to argue about self‑defense and gun laws in California, while noting prosecutors in Alameda County will ultimately decide how to treat the incident.
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📸 Around Fremont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fremont
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★ Featured events ★
- The Prediabetes Wake Up Call →
FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM,
10:00 am - Ready Set Homeschool With HSC →
Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland
10:00 am - Estate Block Party at Concannon Vineyard →
4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
11:30 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Cribbage Fun (Singles and Doubles) →
New Pizza Italia - Fremont, 34765 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont
10:00 am - American Legion Hot Dog Sale Fundraiser at Niles Antique Street Fair →
American Legion Post 837 2nd St. @ E St. Fremont CA
10:00 am - Fremont Tennis 2026: Building Confidence, One Swing at a Time 🎾 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
4:00 pm - Fremont Tennis 2026: Building Skills, Confidence, and Future Champions 🎾 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
5:00 pm - Fremont Teen Tennis 2026: Train Hard. Play with Purpose. 🎾 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
6:30 pm - Adult Novice Tennis 2026: Start Your Tennis Journey 🎾 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
8:00 pm - Fremont Tennis 2026: Power Up Your Game This September 🎾 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
5:00 pm - Fremont Junior Performance Tennis 2026: Train, Compete, Excel 🌟 →
38350 Alta Dr , Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536
6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Fremont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ELPAC Testers onsite (Learning Lab)
Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:00 am - Meditation with Sara
Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:15 am - Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
11:00 am - Mindfulness Meditation
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What's One Thing You'd Like to Improve in the Fremont and Tri-City Community? —Shalini Gopalkrishnan Read on Patch
- Trying to catch a morning train from Fremont Central BART and spending twenty minutes circling the lot like a hawk for a single open spot.
Who else finds themselves practically celebrating when they spot someone walking back to their car with keys in hand? (Nextdoor Sundale) - Good news
Walmart now accept Apple Pay or walmart pay Everyone been talking about it Good news ya (Nextdoor Cabrillo)
- In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Fremont. Apply here.
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Experienced Patrol Services in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.
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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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