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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:

  • What Fremont police are revealing about the deadly San Pedro Drive shooting
  • Who is Anurag Mishra, now running for Fremont's District 4 seat?
  • See how Fremont's Mission San Jose High stacks up statewide and nationally

Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man killed in shooting at Fremont home (eastbaytimes.com) — A man was fatally shot early Friday afternoon at a home on San Pedro Drive in Fremont, marking the city's third homicide of the year. Police say several people were detained as they tried to leave, and investigators do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public. Residents with information are urged to contact Fremont police at 510-790-6900.
   

2. Anurag Mishra (ballotpedia.org) — Fremont voters in District 4 will see Anurag Mishra on the November 3, 2026 City Council ballot, giving residents another choice in a key local race. The brief profile notes Mishra's candidacy and invites endorsements and survey responses to help voters learn more. It's an early heads-up so you can start tracking who wants to represent your part of Fremont.
   

3. These are the 10 best high schools in California, according to a new national ranking (secretlosangeles.com) — Fremont's Mission San Jose High School earns a spot among California's top ten high schools and ranks No. 98 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's new 2026–27 list. The ranking highlights strong graduation and college-readiness outcomes across the state, putting Mission San Jose in the same elite company as specialized STEM magnets and competitive AP-heavy campuses statewide.
   

4. These 7 massive factories are powering America's EV manufacturing boom (interestingengineering.com) — Tesla's Fremont factory is highlighted as one of the country's largest and most important EV plants, with capacity for about 515,000 vehicles a year. The story compares Fremont's output and role to other mega-factories in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, and beyond, underscoring how central the local plant remains to America's fast-growing electric vehicle industry.
   

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    Monday August 24
  • Theater Acting/Vocal Auditions
    Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Bulldog Assembly
    Birch Grove Primary Newark, CA 94560
    8:30 am
  • Theater Dance Auditions
    Newark Memorial High Newark, CA 94560
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • BGI -Back To School Night
    Newark Unified School District Newark, CA 94560
    5:30 pm

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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

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