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Good morning to you Fremont! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will new rules finally clear that rotten smell drifting into Fremont?
  • How Fremont's $100,000 cop bonus pressures Oakland's new police deal
  • Humanoid robots are training in Fremont—what Agility's new facility means

Also on today's calendar: Ready Set Homeschool With HSC and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newby Island landfill in Milpitas ordered to reduce foul odors, pollution after years of complaints (cbsnews.com) — If you've noticed that rotten egg smell in parts of Fremont, regulators are finally forcing the Newby Island Landfill in Milpitas to crack down on odors and emissions. The Bay Area Air District has ordered automated gas controls, drone monitoring, and new air sensors, giving the landfill two years to comply or face potential fines.
   

• Oakland police officers to get 14% raises and retention bonuses under tentative deal (sfchronicle.com) — Oakland is moving toward a new police contract that would give officers 14% raises over five years while requiring them to pay more toward pensions and health care. For Fremont residents, the story underscores how nearby cities like Fremont are offering six-figure hiring bonuses that intensify regional competition for experienced officers and could influence future policing resources across the East Bay.
   

• Enterprise IT & Communications Technology Industry News Agile Network Operations (pipelinepub.com) — Fremont is on the global AI map with Agility opening a new Physical AI facility here to advance its Digit humanoid robots. The broader industry roundup highlights massive investments in AI data centers, security tools, and telecom infrastructure worldwide, but for local readers the standout is this cutting-edge robotics hub setting up shop in our own backyard.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Theater: Acting/Vocal Auditions
    Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
    4:30 pm
  • Meet & Greet Special Education Director
    Newark Unified School District , 5715 Musick Ave, Newark, CA 94560, USA, DO-Board Training Room
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Theater: Dance Auditions
    Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Coffee with the Principal
    Birch Grove Primary Newark, CA 94560
    8:30 am

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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
  • This was my first year growing tomatoes and it's been so much fun…lots of harvests !!
    Has anyone had tomatoes keep producing well into the fall months?? (Nextdoor Cabrillo)
  • Hi, many people noticed the stunning sky yesterday evening 😊.
    Sharing some of my favorite clicks from yestarday! (Nextdoor Mission - Ohlone College)
  • Fremont Unified School District posted a job opening for 2026/2027 - Art Teacher & Intern in Fremont. Apply here.
  • The Save Mart Companies posted a job opening for Assistant Center Store Manager - Food Maxx - 39441 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • Feds ask judge to send 'ham-fisted' software engineer who stole Google trade secrets to prison for five years (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Local Roundup: American Canyon, Bethel volleyball remain undefeated (mercedsunstar.com)
  • Lucid Stock (LCID) Revs Higher Despite Biggest Ever Recall Over Sedan Fire Risk (businessinsider.com)

Union City

  • Vivmark Residential Buys $742M Bay Area Apartment Portfolio After AvalonBay–Equity Merger (cremarketbeat.com)

Hayward

  • DUI Suspect Crashes With Toddler In The Car In Hayward: CHP (patch.com)
  • Hub Lane, Hayward, CA 94544 Property for sale (corcoran.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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