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OPINION
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OBITUARIES
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CLASSIFIED ADS
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LEGAL LISTINGS
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APRIL 8-14, 2025
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Fundraising and community building
What’s new in Fremont’s city plans
Winning photographers Arts Council awards prizes to photos entered in exhibit. 10
● City approves more funding for subsidized transportation and updates Capital Improvement Program
Examining the Mercedes-Benz SUV The GLC 350e 4Matic, four-wheel drive with luxury. 12 Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa Fremont’s April 1 city council meeting brought a flurry of updates—both on and off the agenda—as city leaders approved major infrastructure investments and addressed growing community concerns. Here are the key takeaways. Rides for older adults and people with disabilities
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Fremont’s new mural captures its heart ● Citizens for Better Community and Fremont Unified students collaborate to showcase city’s diversity By Panashe Matemba-Mutasa
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pril is Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Fremont, and residents are already engaging with some of the city’s newest works. On Sunday, March 30 more than two dozen community members gathered at Dusterberry Neighborhood Park for the unveiling of the Citizens for Better Com-
munity (CBC) Mural Project—a 38’ by 14’ tribute to Fremont’s “Happiest City in America” status. Created in collaboration between CBC and Fremont Unified students, the mural showcases the people and organizations that shape the city’s identity. “This mural aims to inspire viewers to embrace diversity, foster unity and contribute to
the happiness that defines Fremont,” said Dr. Herbert Chiu, a local dentist and CBC founding president. Fremont has now held its “Happiest Cit y” title from WalletHub for six consecutive years, starting in 2020. While WalletHub’s rankings consider factors such as income, divorce rates and physical well-being, residents at Dusterberry Park on Sunday pointed to the city’s rich diversity as a key rea— More on page 8
Enter Fremont Cultural Arts Council ‘s competition by April 14. 14
‘When the Music is Over’ by Tetiana Teganska
The Fremont City Council has approved additional funding for Ride-On Tri-City!, a program offering subsidized transportation for older adults and people w ith disabilities in Fremont, Newark and Union Cit y. The approved motion allows the city manager to amend the city’s agreement with Lyft, increasing the contract’s not-to-exceed amount from $270,000 to $380,000 for the 2024–25 fiscal year. It also allocates an extra $110,000 from the Measure BB Paratransit Fund to meet rising demand.
HAPPIEST CITY After six consecutive years as the ‘Happiest City in America,’ the new mural showcases the city’s diversity.
Flash Fiction competition
Tri-City Open Studios Take a tour of local artists’ studios in the area. 23