Minor charged in Fremont carjacking that ended in crash

A juvenile was arrested and charged for stealing a woman's vehicle and initiating a police chase, officials said.

Unleashed dog attacks, kills dog, bites person

Fremont police are investigating an incident regarding a loose dog that attacked four other dogs -- killing one of them -- and bit a person Tuesday afternoon in the city's Central Park.   

Candlelight vigil held in Fremont to remember people who died living on the streets

Abode Services helps unhoused people in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Alameda Counties. They also partner with community groups like those at St. James Episcopal Church to provide food and other necessities.

Truck fire shuts down westbound Dumbarton Bridge

A truck fire on Highway 84 on the Dumbarton Bridge Monday morning shut down westbound lanes of the span and led to massive backups crippling the morning commute in the area.

Fred Bobbitt's family files wrongful death lawsuit against city of Fremont

The family of the late Fremont Police Captain, Fred Bobbitt, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Fremont Tuesday. They claim retaliation and inaction by city officials caused emotional distress, and led Bobbitt to take his own life.

French bulldog snatched from owners in Fremont

Police in Fremont are looking for the person who snatched a French bulldog from its owners Sunday night. 

Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.

Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.

Fremont massage therapist charged with sexual assault of female clients

A Fremont massage therapist, who was arrested earlier this month, was charged for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in May 2022. 

Man charged with hate crime at Fremont Taco Bell: Video

Officials said a man has been charged with a hate crime after verbally attacking a customer at a Taco Bell in Fremont. The incident was caught on camera by the victim.

Man 'somehow blew himself up' in car in Fremont

An explosion in a car in Fremont left a man with life-threatening injuries on Monday evening, authorities said. 

Man found dead in water near Don Edwards Preserve in Fremont

A man was found dead Thursday after an apparent fall from a pier at Don Edwards Preserve, Fremont police said.

French bulldog stolen from Fremont 7-Eleven parking lot, $700 reward offered

Fremont police shared photos of Frankie, a French bulldog stolen August 3 from a 7-Eleven parking lot. Officials say the family is offering a $700 reward for the dog's return. 

CHP reports fatal hit-and-run on I-880

The California Highway Patrol reports a fatal hit and run early Thursday in Fremont on northbound Interstate Highway 880 just south of the off-ramp at Fremont Boulevard.   

Local Toyota dealer praises Fremont police catalytic converter raid

The Fremont police raid of a recycling center over stolen catalytic converters drew praise Tuesday from a local Toyota dealership.

Authorities bust recycling company that allegedly paid for stolen catalytic convertors

Police in Fremont announced on Monday that a year-long investigation into a local recycling center has allegedly yielded stolen catalytic converter material and pallets containing at least 300 suspected stolen converters, the department said.

Federal jury awards $21 million to family after pregnant teen killed by Fremont police

A jury late Friday returned a historically high verdict – $21 million – after Fremont police shot and killed Elena Mondragon, a pregnant teenager, nearly five years ago.

Fremont brush fire threatens home

A brush fire in Fremont is threatening at least one home Monday night. Firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire after it broke out around 9:30 p.m.