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Hello Fremont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Tesla’s Fremont plant using AI to catch defects?
  • See which stunning 2025 photos were captured right here in Fremont

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve with Matt Axton & Badmoon and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smart Factories Powered by Agentic AI: A New Era in Manufacturing (ien.com) — Tesla’s Fremont factory is showcased as a leading example of how “agentic” AI can catch defects faster and keep production running smoothly. The piece explains how similar AI systems are reshaping factories worldwide, from predictive maintenance to autonomous scheduling, promising fewer breakdowns and higher-quality products across many industries.
   

• 25 Incredible Reader Images From 2025: California In Photos (patch.com) — Several of this year’s standout reader photos spotlight Fremont’s natural beauty, from sunlight streaming over Vargas Plateau to bobcats roaming a local backyard and birds at Quarry Lakes. The statewide gallery also features Mission Peak and nearby Alameda and Bay shoreline scenes, offering Fremont residents a fresh look at familiar landscapes and quick inspiration for local outdoor exploring.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 26
  • Project Management Techniques Training Course in East Palo Alto, CA
    Regus - Palo Alto - Embarcadero Place , 2100 Geng Rd Suit 210 , Palo Alto
    9:00 am
  • Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
    East Palo Alto Library , 2415 University Avenue , East Palo Alto
    10:30 am
  • Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    1:00 pm
  • Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
    Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Severe flooding in San Jose, CA, has resulted in vehicles stuck on Highways 85 and 87, prompting authorities to issue warnings and close southbound lanes.
    8:31AM on Dec 25: Severe flooding in San Jose, CA, has led to the closure of southbound lanes on Highway 87 and reports of vehicles stuck in rising… (Nextdoor )
  • HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO OUR #MUSDFAMILY!
    This Christmas, let’s cherish the moments that bring us together and spread kindness and love to everyone around us. History of Christmas: https:/… (Nextdoor )
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Fremont. Apply here.
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Material Handler / Warehouse Associate in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • Bright orange, crunchy empanadas are sweeping the internet. Here's where to try them in the Bay Area (sfchronicle.com)

Union City

  • ‘Stranger Things' Series Finale Hits the Big Screen at 20+ Bay Area Theaters (funcheap.com)

Hayward

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