A coalition of homeless activists is suing the city of Fremont over its recently enacted anti-camping ordinance, which ...

Like many Bay Area cities, Fremont has invested generously in support services for homeless people. Last month, local leaders ...

Fremont's recently elected Mayor Raj Salwan is blazing a new trail as the first Indian-American to lead the East Bay city. He was sworn in on December 10, and so he is working to get adjusted into ...

While Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan told CalMatters that police won’t target outreach workers handing out food and clothing, the ordinance doesn’t specify what qualifies as “aiding, abetting or ...

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 ...

Mayor Raj Salwan echoed the same sentiment, saying police wouldn’t target workers for handing out these items, providing legal resources, or even handing out tents. Instead, Salwan said the “a ...

Proponents of Fremont’s policy, including Mayor Raj Salwan, say it’s meant to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all residents. He wrote in an email that the ordinance balances ...

Mayor Raj Salwan, in a recent interview, said the ban could come before the council as early as Feb. 4. The exact language of the new legislation is still under review, though a draft of the ...