Fremont council approves strict ordinance targeting homeless encampments
Officials in Fremont approved a strict new ordinance banning homeless encampments on all public property, which included a controversial provision that has raised concerns among workers who provide outreach to the unhoused.
Fremont’s homeless camp ban would be the strictest in the Bay Area. Will other cities follow?
Fremont’s plan to ban homeless camps anywhere in the city has the potential to be the most forceful response yet in the Bay Area to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer granting officials broad authority to police homelessness — and could have ripple effects across the region.
Fremont passes 1st-of-a-kind ordinance tackling homelessness
FREMONT, Calif. - The Fremont City Council on Tuesday passed a first-of-its kind ordinance tackling homelessness. Council members voted 6-1 to make it illegal to camp in public spaces and make it a misdemeanor to "aid and abet" the homeless – although it's not exactly clear what that means, according to the Washington Post.
One of the strictest homeless camp bans in the U.S. just passed in the Bay Area
The move follows a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling this past June allowing local officials to ban people from camping in public places. Fremont’s measure could be the Bay Area’s most aggressive response yet — potentially setting a precedent for other cities.
California city passes controversial homeless camping ban
The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of public comments.
Fremont passes controversial homeless camping ban
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Fremont’s new homeless camp ban is among the toughest in California
Over fierce objections from homeless advocates and service providers, Fremont, the Bay Area’s fourth-largest city, has ...
Fremont passes controversial homeless ban described by nonprofit CEO as 'most restrictive' in CA
After hours of debate and public comment, the Fremont City Council voted to approve a proposal that bans people from camping on public property with a clause prohibiting "aiding or abetting" homeless ...
Proposed Fremont camping ban on public property has outreach workers wary
An ordinance that would make it illegal for anyone to camp or maintain an encampment on public property in the city of ...
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Vehicle Crashes Into Fremont Barbershop, One Injured and Building Red-Tagged
A vehicle crashed into a Fremont barbershop, causing minor injuries and structural damage, prompting an ongoing police ...
Driver crashes into Fremont barbershop
A driver slammed into a barbershop in Fremont Tuesday afternoon, leaving at least one person injured. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. at Mission Barber, located in the area of Mission and ...
Three-bedroom home sells for $1.5 million in Fremont
A 1,451-square-foot home on the 5700 block of Antone Road in Fremont sold in October 2024, for $1,750,000, a price per square ...
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Fremont poised to punish those helping people in homeless encampments
In Fremont, leaders are set to vote on a new ordinance that could punish people for helping people stay in a homeless encampment.
Fremont officials explain decision to eliminate the city's director of DEI position
With grant funds running out and after a budget meeting last year, the city and partners decided to eliminate the position ...
JOANN closing 500 stores nationwide, including outlets in Findlay, Fremont and Defiance
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - After filing for bankruptcy for the second time in a year, fabric and craft brand JOANN is closing 500 ...