5+ day, 16+ hour ago (916+ words) FREMONT " The families of two women who plummeted to their deaths in a Fremont apartment fire this year have filed lawsuits against the complex's management, claiming they had no way to escape and their deaths could have been prevented. Two separate lawsuits filed in Alameda County Superior Court accuse the firm that manages the Waterstone Apartments of negligence and failing to keep the 530-unit apartment complex safe. Two women " 62-year-old Lori Long and 54-year-old Charlotte Holguin " died after falling four stories from'Long's balcony during an April 6 fire that fire officials say erupted sometime around 2:50 a.m. Meanwhile, newly obtained Fremont Fire Department records show the blaze originated in Long's apartment and likely started after someone either left a cigarette burning on a combustible surface, or tampered with a butane lighter that caught something ablaze in the living room. Fire inspection records released…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago (233+ words) The 1,491-square-foot unit, built in 1954, was sold on July 31, 2025 for $1,960,000, or $1,315 per square foot. A house in the 41400 block of Beatrice Street in Fremont has new owners. The 1,491-square-foot unit, built in 1954, was sold on July 31, 2025 for $1,960,000, or $1,315 per square foot. This single-story house offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house is equipped with two parking spots, providing ample room for multiple vehicles. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,825 square feet. Other houses that have recently changed hands close by include: - In November 2023, a 2,107-square-foot home on the 41400 block of Denise Street in Fremont sold for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,092. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - A 1,772-square-foot home on the 41500 block of Denise Street in Fremont sold in August 2023 for $2,128,500, a price per square foot of…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (40+ words) That has nothing to do with biological health. None whatsoever," one environmental scientist said. "It's a waste of money." ... "That has nothing to do with biological health. None whatsoever," one environmental scientist said. "It's a waste of money."...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago (752+ words) FREMONT " The Fremont City Council on Tuesday walked back a controversial provision in its new'citywide camping ban, which many were concerned could criminalize residents for "aiding and abetting" homeless encampments. The clause removed from the ordinance said anyone caught helping to build or construct homeless encampments could face a fine of up to $1,000 and six months in jail. In a 6-1 vote, the council eliminated that and another clause which prohibited residential homeowners from allowing camping on their land for more than three days. Several homeless service providers and advocates have protested the camping ban, which is one of the strictest in the state, since it was approved on Feb. 11. Fremont also passed a ban on RV parking in residential and commercial areas throughout the city in November, limiting parking on city streets to just 72 hours. "I think it's great that…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago (236+ words) These nearby houses have also recently changed hands: On Blackfoot Drive, Fremont, in October 2024, a 2,864-square-foot home was sold for $3,201,000, a price per square foot of $1,118. The home has 3 ... A 2,815-square-foot house built in 1979 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1700 block of Blackfoot Drive in Fremont was sold on Dec. 12, 2024. The $3,080,000 purchase price works out to $1,094 per square foot. This home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three baths. The home's exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the house features a three-car garage. The property occupies a sizable 0.5-acre lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool. These nearby houses have also recently changed hands: - On Blackfoot Drive, Fremont, in October 2024, a 2,864-square-foot home was sold for $3,201,000, a price per square foot of…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago (206+ words) A 1,928-square-foot house built in 1979 has changed hands. The property located in the 1000 block of Scorpion Place in Fremont was sold on Dec. 16, 2024. The $2,200,000 purchase price works out to ... A 1,928-square-foot house built in 1979 has changed hands. The property located in the 1000 block of Scorpion Place in Fremont was sold on Dec. 16, 2024. The $2,200,000 purchase price works out to $1,141 per square foot. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 9,826 square feet. Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: - In January 2023, a 2,792-square-foot home on Sentinel Drive in Fremont sold for $2,320,000, a price per square foot of $831. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - On Geronimo Court, Fremont, in September 2022, a 2,961-square-foot home was sold for $2,900,000, a price per square foot of $979. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - A 2,274-square-foot home on the 46500 block of Chaparral Drive…...

9+ mon, 2+ day ago (229+ words) A 2,365-square-foot home on the 39500 block of Benavente Place in Fremont sold in December 2023, for $2,910,000, a price per square foot of $1,230. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A spacious house located in the 39400 block of Benavente Avenue in Fremont has new owners. The 2,515-square-foot property, built in 1974, was sold on Dec. 18, 2024, for $3,000,000, or $1,193 per square foot. This single-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the home features a garage. The property occupies a sizable 7,500-square-foot lot. These nearby houses have also recently been purchased: - A 2,365-square-foot home on the 39500 block of Benavente Place in Fremont sold in December 2023, for $2,910,000, a price per square foot of $1,230. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - On Fisalia Court, Fremont, in September 2023, a 2,607-square-foot home was sold for $2,965,000, a price per square foot of $1,137. The home has…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago (216+ words) The spacious property located in the 47100 block of Palo Amarillo Drive in Fremont was sold on Nov. 25, 2024 for $3,530,000, or $1,090 per square foot. Bay Area Home Report The spacious property located in the 47100 block of Palo Amarillo Drive in Fremont was sold on Nov. 25, 2024 for $3,530,000, or $1,090 per square foot. The house, built in 1978, has an interior space of 3,239 square feet. This home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 0.6-acre. These nearby houses have also recently been sold: - In June 2024, a 4,512-square-foot home on Zapotec Drive in Fremont sold for $3,393,000, a price per square foot of $752. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - A 5,130-square-foot home on the 46900 block of Zapotec Drive in Fremont sold in September 2023, for $2,840,000, a price per square foot of $554. The home has 6 bedrooms and…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) The fatal traffic collision happened around 5:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Decoto Road and Brookmill Drive, the Fremont Police Department said in a news release. The pedestrian, ... FREMONT " A driver hit and killed a pedestrian over the weekend in Fremont, according to authorities. The fatal traffic collision happened around 5:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Decoto Road and Brookmill Drive, the Fremont Police Department said in a news release. The pedestrian, identified only as a 31-year-old Hayward man, was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation indicated a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Decoto Road, approaching Brookmill Drive, when it hit the pedestrian, police said, adding that the pedestrian was crossing Decoto Road outside a marked crosswalk at the time. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. The cause of the crash is…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) A spacious house located in the 41900 block of Via San Gabriel in Fremont has new owners. Bay Area Home Report A spacious house located in the 41900 block of Via San Gabriel in Fremont has new owners. The 2,931-square-foot property, built in 1963, was sold on Sept. 16, 2024. The $3,050,000 purchase price works out to $1,041 per square foot. This single-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the home provides a garage. The property encompasses a generous 8,400 square feet of land. These nearby houses have also recently changed hands: - A 2,082-square-foot home on the 41900 block of Via San Carlos in Fremont sold in September 2022, for $2,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,201. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - In January 2023, a 3,499-square-foot home on Vinha Way in Fremont sold for $2,875,000, a…...