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Hey there, Fremont! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tesla's Fremont factory is pivoting to a humanoid robot future
  • Will California's new EV rebate still be there when you're ready?
  • How looming SNAP cuts are already straining Fremont's main food bank

Also on today's calendar: A Stroll In Sunol: Pours, Picnics, & Paws and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The rise of the humanoid workforce (meer.com) — Tesla's Fremont factory is being retooled to mass-produce Optimus humanoid robots, signaling a major shift toward "physical AI" in real-world workplaces. The piece explores how managers will need to redesign workspaces, workflows, and team culture as humanoid robots increasingly operate alongside human employees worldwide.
   

• California EV Rebate Is Live: Which Dealers Have It and When Others Join (techtimes.com) — California's new MyFirstEV rebate is now live, offering instant discounts on qualifying electric vehicles while a fresh $95.2 million investment expands charging infrastructure statewide. Tesla's Fremont factory is central to supplying eligible lower-priced models, but funds are limited, so potential buyers should pay attention to participating automakers and timing before the rebate pool runs dry.
   

• California Food Banks Brace for Slow-Moving Avalanche of SNAP Cuts (kqed.org) — Fremont's Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank is scrambling to meet sharply rising demand as federal SNAP cuts and CalFresh rule changes push more local families to its central Fremont hub. Leaders and clients describe longer lines, added distribution days, and residents who never expected to need help now relying on the food bank as a near-sole food source.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • U.S. Postal Service Job Fair - PALO ALTO →
    United States Postal Service, 2085 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto
    10:00 am
  • VIRTUAL ADVISING: CSU East Bay
    Performing Arts Center ONLINE
    10:00 am
  • World Food Movement Lunch
    Performing Arts Center Building 700 Breeze Way
    11:30 am
  • Atherton Library Yoga at Holbrook-Palmer Park
    East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling All Superheroes! —HERS Breast Cancer Foundation Read on Patch
  • I found a friendly kitten and I'm looking for someone who can give it a safe and loving home.
    The kitten is free. If you're interested, please message me. Located in Newark, CA (Nextdoor Nimitz)
  • Anyone missing these babies.
    Not sure they got out of the house or got abandoned by their owners. They been running around all day since morning, they are hungry and dehydrated… (Nextdoor Central Park Terraces)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Fremont. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • Aztron Medtech Receives Presidential Award, Accelerates U.S. Commercial Expansion (lasvegassun.com)
  • 4 Labor Disputes Reshaping Supply Chain Operations Right Now (inboundlogistics.com)

Union City

  • Claim Specialist - Property Field Inspection in Union City, California (statefarm.com)
  • Wahab narrowly ahead of Hernandez in California Congressional District 14 race (nbcbayarea.com)
  • Election results: California special congressional election for Eric Swalwell's seat (kcra.com)

Redwood City

  • Offshore Drilling Plans Spark New Fight Over SMC Coast (patch.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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