Chief Petersen Speaks

From FPD Nixle: 

“Our dedicated staff of first responders remain on-duty, day and night, ready to respond to the safety needs of this community.”  Police Chief Kimberly Petersen has a short message for our community as we enter the third week of the #COVID19 Shelter in Place Order.  She offers insight into FPD’s readiness to respond to calls for service, enforcing the Alameda County Health Order and above all else, how by working together, we can fight this disease. #FremontStrong

Watch Video: https://youtu.be/2ZxZEuvGScs

Idiot Surfer Fined $1,000

A surfer down in LA LA land would not listen to life guards and law enforcement, determined to stay in the water and surf on a closed beach.  From the LA Times:

A man received a $1,000 citation for surfing in Manhatthan Beach on Saturday after he ignored numerous warnings by police and lifeguards cautioning him not to go in the water because of the coronavirus beach closures.

Manhattan Beach Police Sgt. Mike Sistoni said it was the only citation for failing to follow the stay-at-home orders the department had issued.

“Everybody else was in compliance,” Sistoni said. “People have been pretty good about it.”

Plan Ahead When Driving to Hospital

A man in Niles was displaying covid-19 symptoms and Niles engine 52 responded.  The dispatcher advised to wear enhanced clothing.  E52 advised there would be a three minute delay to suit up.  Upon arrival they asked that the patient walk out into the street to meet them, if he could.  He could.  Apparently there was some discussion about getting to the hospital.  I don't know if there was a delay in an ambulance or he was encouraged to drive himself, but the engine company advised dispatch that he would drive himself to Kaiser-Fremont and wait in the parking lot for someone to come out. Sounded good.  This would keep the paramedics from possible exposure.  But the dispatcher called back.  Kaiser said the parking lot was closed.  He would have to park in the street and call the hospital on the phone.  Well, a good plan gone bad.  Apparently Kaiser does not have a tent in the parking lot like WTH has to screen patients.  Poor guy.  I think E52 will wait for an ambulance next time for Kaiser patients.
Note:  Not sure if there are parking restrictions at Washington in the ER parking area. 

City Council Passes Emergency Ordinances

From the City of Fremont:

Fremont City Council Passes Urgent Measures to Aid Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Fremont, Calif. – March 27, 2020 – The Fremont City Council held a Special Meeting today at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, to review and approve emergency ordinances and regulations designed to protect the well-being of Fremont residents and ease the economic impacts to both individuals and businesses related to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

The following measures were passed today and will be in effect until the local emergency is declared over (unless otherwise stated):

• Eviction Moratorium on Residential and Small Business Evictions: Imposes regulations related to evictions from all residential rental units and small-scale commercial tenants where the failure to pay rent is due to income loss resulting from the declared COVID-19 public health crisis. (Referral of this item brought by Councilmember Salwan and Mayor Mei.)
• Anti-Gouging Ordinance: Establishes an extension of the anti-price gouging statutory prohibitions that make it unlawful for a person, contractor, business, or other entity to impose a greater than 10% price increase for designated goods and services.
• Anti-Hoarding and Anti-Grouping/Social Distancing Ordinance: Condemns the act of hoarding essential goods and requires social distancing practices as directed by Shelter in Place Order and other applicable public health directives related to COVID-19.
• Emergency Zoning Administrator Permit Process: Establishes an expedited process for the consideration and approval of an Emergency Zoning Administrator Permit, which includes reduced public notice and appeal period requirements where a proposed use is reasonably related to the protection of life or property as affected by COVID-19.
• Resolution Designating Agents to Enter into Agreements Related to Disaster Assistance: Designates and authorizes City personnel to apply for emergency financial assistance at the state and local levels from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in response to declared emergencies. This resolution is in effect for all open and future disasters up to three years from today’s date.

In addition, the City of Fremont will waive penalties and interest on late payments for business tax certificates in response to COVID-19. This applies to any business tax certificate that expired on December 31, 2019 and was due for renewal by February 29, 2020, and will continue for business tax certificates expiring on March 31, 2020 and up for renewal on April 30, 2020. For complete details visit www.Fremont.gov/covidbizresources< /a>.

Fremont Bank Donates $400K

From Fremont Bank:

Direct support for the communities we serve

The Fremont Bank Foundation has already donated $400,000 as part of an ongoing coronavirus community support campaign. All of these funds will remain in the Bay Area and will support those affected by the pandemic, including healthcare workers, residents without health insurance, and the most vulnerable in our community. We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation to identify more local opportunities to make an impact.

Finally, The Mayor Speaks

Here is a link to her 3:30 You Tube pep talk.

City of Fremont, CA  @Fremont_CA

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“Fremont is resilient and we will get through this.” Watch Mayor Lily Mei’s address to the #Fremont community, which includes advice for staying safe and resources for verified information on #COVID19, here: youtu.be/ca7i4V23LKU

Special City Council Meeting Friday at 1 P.M.

City of Fremont, CA  @Fremont_CA

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Fremont City Council will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow, March 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. For more information about tomorrow's meeting including agenda items and how to watch from home visit

Fremont City Council Special Meeting 3/27/2020 1:00 PM City Council Chambers 3300 Capitol Avenue   Building A   Fremont, CA 94538

Link to agenda: http://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1773

There are many covid-19 related ordinances up for discussion.

Union City Mayor Gives Video Update

This is embarrassing.  The mayor of our much smaller neighboring community has found the time to create an eight minute video to update her citizens on the coronavirus in their community.  The mayors of the three major cities here in the Bay Area are on TV daily.  Our mayor is no where to be seen or heard.

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Union City, CA  @UnionCityCA_Gov

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Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci Gives Video Update on Coronavirus Outbreak youtu.be/5nDvISn8A44

WTH Ready For Birth Spike

Nine months from now....

Washington Hospital Healthcare System 

@WashingtonHosp

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The publication Fatherly recently stated, “It’s almost like clockwork––9 mos after folks are forced to hunker down and ride out a natural disaster, the birth rate suddenly spikes." Will COVID-19 have the same effect? Our L&D team is ready! #flattenthecurve #beatcovid19 #WHcares

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Mayor Mei Retweet Storm

Mayor Lily Mei started her Thursday morning by firing off nine "retweets" from her Twitter account.  The original tweets varied from the huge corporation American Express to federal agencies down to county schools.  Much if not all of these tweets should not be of any news to Fremont citizens that are paying attention to the news.  What is missing is an original tweet from our Mayor saying something like "Hang in there.  I know what is going on.  We are on it".  Or maybe mores specifics, like "we have XX number of cases in Fremont.  We expect many more.  Our hospitals are in good shape with XX number of ICU beds available." Or how about some encouragement "Keep your social distancing.  This will work.  We'll get through this."  She is a bright, successful woman, but her political skills are surely lacking at the moment.

Fremont Schools To Close Through May 1st

Seven Bay Area county schools, including FUSD, will close until at least Friday May 1st.  The seven county superintendents of schools have all agreed upon a common start date in order to help stem the spread of covid-19.  From FUSD:

Schools are closed through May 1st - Click HERE - Coronavirus Updates and Resources

Posted 3/25/20

posted 3/25/20 at 12:26 pm

FUSD schools are closed through May 1st, announced in coordination with Alameda County Offices of Education (pdf). Schools are tentatively scheduled to re-open on Monday, May 4th, but the closure could be extended depending on conditions. FUSD will announce any changes by posting on the District website and utilizing Parent Notification systems.
“This is an unfortunate but understandable step to take as we work together to slow the spread of COVID-19,” added FUSD Acting Superintendent, Dr. Raúl Zamora. “As anxious as we are to open schools and get things back to normal, safety comes first. We are confident with the wide array of on-line opportunities created and used by our teachers and staff, learning will continue for our students as long as necessary.”
Please note: All FUSD playgrounds, tracks, and fields are closed to the public.
Thank you and stay safe.

From the EBT:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/25/bay-area-counties-extend-school-closures-through-may-1/

Washington Hospital Launches Rapid Screening Unit

Per radio traffic, a 35 year old male was taken in to WTH this afternoon with a confirmed case of covid-19.

Washington Hospital Healthcare System 

@WashingtonHosp

We've launched a Rapid Screening & Treatment Unit adjacent to the Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion behind the Hospital. It provides a way to screen symptomatic patients for respiratory illness in order to separate them from other pts. #beatcovid19 #flattenthecurve #WHcares

4:27pm · 24 Mar 2020 · Twitter Web App

Fremont Leaders Absent During Crisis

Has anyone heard from Mayor Mei lately?  Anyone hear any updates from Chief Petersen?  Has the fire chief commented on covid-19 cases they have responded to?  Any word from Washington Hospital or Kaiser about covid-19 patients?  This is going to be a tough week, according to the Surgeon General, yet our local leaders are absent.  No words of encouragement to the citizens.  No update on how the county edict is working or not working.  Nothing, like business as usual.  Sad.

How I Scored A Dozen Rolls of Angel Soft

While our supply of TP was not at a critical stage, with the lack of supply in local stores I was afraid it could get there in coming weeks.  I was determined to find a few rolls.   Anywhere.  Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro.  It would be a game.  The new scavenger hunt.  Monday afternoon was gloomy as I set out (in more ways than one).  I was determined not to get up early and wait in line for a store to open that may or may not have TP.  I knew that stores stocked shelves in the afternoon.  It was just a matter of timing.  First stop was CVS on Driscoll.  No TP, the manager said, but (or should it be butt), they would have an order in on Friday.  Friday!  They were also out of Tylenol and thermometers.  Next was Bargain Market on Stevenson.  No TP, but I found some hard to find liquid soap.  While they did not have the big refill type bottle,  they did have individual bottles for 99 cents.  I grabbed two.  I then proceeded north on Blacow to the Luckys on Mowry.  In past trips through here I have noticed that the parking lot was half full.  Same this afternoon.  I found a parking spot near the entrance.  I scurried over the the TP isle on the left hand side of the store.  DING DING DING!  An employee was opening up huge boxes of tissue paper and handing them out to the few of us that were there.  Timing is everything.
12 rolls for $7.29.  There is a 2 package limit.  I bought just one.
Note:  A week ago I found a package of  four rolls of TP at the 7-Eleven on Mowry at Cherry.  They wanted $5.99! 

Surgeon General: IT'S GOING TO GET BAD

As reported here on February 25, a CDC spokesperson said "This might be bad".  Today the Surgeon General has warned Americans it will get bad.

“I want America to understand this week it's going to get bad,” Adams said Monday in an appearance on NBC’s “Today.”

19 Year Old With Possible Covid-19

Yes indeed, it can hit the young.  An ambulance is on the way to Kaiser-Fremont with a 19 year old male with a cough, fever and shortness of breath.  According to the ambulance crew, this is a possible covid case.  Kaiser said to wait in the parking lot and they will come out and get the patient.

COVID-19 Update for Fremont (Updated)

There have been two more presumed COVID-19 patients taken to Kaiser-Fremont in the last 24 hours or so.  Maybe more.  FFD seems to be operating under a new protocol.  Twice today when dispatched for medical calls, one of which was a difficulty in breathing call, the crew on scene canceled the ambulance.  In days past it seemed like it was an automatic trip to the hospital for anyone calling for paramedics.  Now they seem to be encouraging people to stay at home unless it is a life threatening emergency.  This is probably for two reasons 1) keep hospital beds and staff available, and 2) keep the patient free of any coronavirus exposure.

This from Alameda County Fire...FFD probably doing the same:

Alameda County Fire  @AlamedaCoFire

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#ALCOFIRE wants our community to know that we are taking every precaution with regards to the #coronavirus When you call for help because you or a family member are sick with a cough, cold, or flu-we will be showing up looking a little bit different. Don’t be alarmed.

FUSD Superintendent Resigns

From Joey Geha, EBT:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/20/fremont-schools-superintendent-announces-resignation-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

Crazy Man in Tree Throwing Pine Cones

Numerous officers are rolling code 3 to the Warm Springs area for a man acting crazy in a tree.  He is throwing pine cones and talking crazy stuff.  Officers are trying to talk him down from the tree and have less than lethal weapons available to keep him from running down Mission Blvd.  The exact location is unknown at this time, but appears to be in Zone 3 (south end of Fremont).  Engine 54 is standing by on Mission at South Grimmer.  Subject threatening to fight officers now.  He is off the tree and running!  OK, they have him detained and in cuffs.

It Has Arrived

Listening in on the ambulance to hospital channels,  there are at least two suspected COVID-19 patients that have arrived at Kaiser-Fremont in recent days.  Frequently ER nurses are inquiring of ambulance crews if the patient has a fever, cough or shortness of breath.  One such patient last night had such symptoms and the ambulance crew was instructed to mask the patient and wait in the parking lot.  "We'll come out and get the patient".  Again, these are suspected cases as further testing would have to be done to confirm.  But...I think it is reasonable to assume that COVID-19 is here in Fremont.

Twitter Community Slams Police Chief For Caving to Elon

Responding to FPD's Chief's announcement of Tesla being allowed to take their sweet time in closing, more than a dozen people have lit into the Chief with negative comments.  Not one tweet supporting the delay and apparent favoritism to Sir Elon.  Here is an example:

Peter A. Roselle  @PhenomenalPoto

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Replying to @FremontPD 

You just did a disservice to the whole state of California, and the nation as a whole. Your bending to a billionaire trying to protect his cash hoard have endangered all of us. I hope you can live with yourselves.

Read the comments here:

https://twitter.com/FremontPD/status/1240763250746093568

ELON SWEET TALKS CITY INTO CLOSING DELAY

If it was me or you, we would have had to be in compliance last Tuesday.  But when you employ 10K workers and produce a car that the police department goes gaga over, you can have your way.  Elon says he will close production operations at the end of business on Monday afternoon, and this is apparently OK with city leaders.  I hope this wasn't too inconvenient for him.

LA. Times story:   https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-19/tesla-will-suspend-car-production-to-comply-with-coronavirus-lockdown

Now that Elon has set precedent, we can now use that excuse.

Officer "Your music is too loud.  You need to turn it down". 
You:  "Yes officer.  No problem.  I'll do it by Monday afternoon".

Officer "You are driving too fast.  You need to slow down".
You:  "Yes officer.  Starting Monday afternoon I'll drive slower".

Officer "You can't sleep in front of this store.  You need to move".
You:  "Yes officer.  I'll be gone by Monday afternoon".

You get the idea.  Stay safe out there.   FremontStreets out.

Police Chief to Meet With Tesla to Zap Them Into Compliance

From FPD Twitter:

Fremont Police Department 

@FremontPD

Police Chief Kimberly Petersen and members of our City Management team will meet with Tesla Factory management today to discuss cooperation for compliance with the County Health Officer’s Order.

Hayward Has 5th Homicide Last Night

From the EBT:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/19/family-member-arrested-after-man-killed-woman-injured-in-hayward-assault/

Dog Park and Skate Park Closing

Fremont city park rangers are in the process of closing both the skate park and the dog park, apparently to comply with the county edict.

Senior Shopping Hours at Safeway

Starting tomorrow (Thursday), shoppers at Safeway on Tuesdays and Thursdays before 9 a.m. will be for seniors 65 years of age and older.   Woohoo!

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-safeway-launches-seniors-hours-combat-hoarding-supply-woes-retail-grocery-supermarket-economy-jobs/

FREMONT POLICE TASKED WITH TESLA CLOSING

Good updated story from the L.A. Times.  Alameda County Sheriff's Office, when asked who would close down Tesla if they keep operating, said "Fremont Police".  Tesla says they have reduced their staff 75% to 2,500 workers.

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-18/coronavirus-tesla-fremont-plant-shutdown

TESLA STAYS OPEN; SHERIFF SAYS "NON ESSENTIAL" !

Tesla is taking some heat for continuing to build cars with a business as usual attitude while the rest of the Bay Area businesses are under severe restrictions.  The L.A. Times has been on the story for a few days, and here is an updated story from Car and Driver magazine:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31701559/tesla-bay-area-fremont-factory-open-quarantine/

San Jose Mercury News story here:

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-tesla-says-production-other-essential-employees-should-come-to-work/

Do Not Call Dispatch to Report Shelter in Place Violators

From FPD Nixle:

Over the last 24 hours, the Fremont Police Department has received several questions, calls and concerns regarding the Alameda County Health Officer’s Order (County Order) issued on March 16, 2020.
 
This situation is unprecedented and unlike anything we’ve experienced before.  The City of Fremont’s highest priority is the health and safety of our community.  Maintaining law and order is the Police Department’s focus and we are currently staffed to provide essential public safety services. 
 
We are currently communicating with legal counsel and coordinating with the County of Alameda, the Alameda County Public Health Department and Federal Government to better understand and interpret their guidelines in the face of a variety of other state and federal regulations.  Per the County Order (Page 2, Section 3) businesses are allowed to maintain minimum basic operations. Above all, businesses are being asked to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the safety of their workers as well as the public. 

We ask that the public please not call the Fremont Police Dispatch Center to report potential County Order violations.  Instead, please email FremontPolice@fremont.gov so that our Dispatchers may continue to handle emergency calls. 

The Alameda County Public Health Department has also created a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the County Order that may be viewed here: http://www.acphd.org/media/559828/faqs-order-shelter-in-place-20200316.pdf.

For more information and updates on how the City of Fremont is monitoring the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) please visit our website at www.fremont.gov/coronavirus to stay informed. General updates will be made to the City of Fremont, Fremont Fire and Fremont Police social media accounts on Facebook, Nextdoor, Nixle and Twitter, learn more at www.fremont.gov/socialmedia.
 

Police On 12 Hour Shifts

From monitoring radio traffic, it appears that FPD has gone to a tactical 12 hour on/ 12 hour off shift schedule.  Day shift officers were working until at least 6 pm, with midnight officers hitting the streets by 7 p.m.  This must have something to do with the county shelter in place edict.
From FPD Twitter in response to my question about the 12 hour shifts:

Yes we are. In order to maintain essential operations, effective today we are working 12-hours shifts. Our traffic unit has also been reassigned to patrol. It will continue for at least the next month.

Gun Call at Walmart

There is a report of a man stealing items at the Walmart on Albrae and he has a gun holstered on his belt.  Officers are on the way.  At 7:00 officers made contact with the subject inside the store.  Not sure if any crime occurred at this point.

SNOW ON MISSION PEAK!

Looks like it's down to about 2000 feet or so.  Send us your pics or observations here:
bluebag@yahoo.com

Supporting Local Business

It was quite a sacrifice, but in an effort to help local businesses, I purchased a dozen donuts from Lloyd's on Mowry this morning.  Someone had to do it.

Photo of the Day

I have never been in here, but a cool name that public safety people can appreciate.

Feds to Construction Companies: Donate Your N95 Masks

The federal government this morning urged construction companies across America to donate their N95 masks to their local hospitals.  And, they added, do not order any more.  Apparently the shortage of those masks for health workers is serious with no relief in sight.  These next two weeks are critical and government agencies at all levels are preparing for a huge spike in COVID-19 cases.  Another issue emphasized at this morning's press conference was for young people to stay home and not frequent bars and restaurants where the virus can be passed on to the elderly.  In the Bay Area, of course, those places are closed, and for good reason.

Mentally Ill Transients and COVID-19

At a McDonald's in Union City there is a report of a transient male spitting inside the restaurant.  Obviously this is bad considering the COVID-19 virus, but bad during any time.  Will the man simply be told to "move along", cited to return to court another day, or taken to jail?  Seems like this type of behavior is a public health issue that needs to be removed from the streets.  Adding to this is the homeless population that frequent 7-Eleven stores and other minimarts.  There is no place for them to "shelter in place" so we have this roving group of possibly contagious people floating around Fremont.

School Closure Extended Into April

Due to the shelter in place order county wide, FUSD has extended the school closures so as to be in compliance with that order.  Schools are now scheduled to reopen on Wednesday April 8th.

Alameda County, along with five other Bay Area Counties, has issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve critical health care capacity across the region. The order is effective Tuesday, March 17th, at 12:01am, through Tuesday, April 7th. During this time, all FUSD schools and facilities will be completely closed to all employees and the public. More information at Alameda County Public Health Department website PLEASE NOTE the website is experiencing huge traffic and may not load - you can look to other news sources for details.

San Jose Market Restricts Opening Hour to Seniors

Sounds like a good idea.  Lets provide our seniors with a clean, well stocked store to shop.  They are the most vulnerable in this crisis.  Keep them away from the millennials! 

Azenith Smith

@AzenithKTVU

Starting tomorrow- Zanotto’s Family Markets in #SanJose will dedicate 8-9am hour only for seniors ages 60+ to shop. Owners tell me they can sterilize, clean everything at night and have store stocked as much as possible before they enter. #ktvu #coronavirus

SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER STARTS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT !!

According to the Los Angeles Times, 6 Bay Area counties, including Alameda County, will order residents to shelter in place for at least two weeks in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.  There are some exceptions as to when you can leave your home, such as going to the grocery store.  Here is a link:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-16/nine-san-francisco-bay-area-counties-ordered-to-shelter-in-place

EBT:

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-six-bay-area-counties-to-shelter-in-place/

From the Alameda County Public Health web site:

Situation Update

March 16, 2020

The Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Erica Pan joined six other Bay Area public health jurisdictions to issue an order for all Alameda County residents to shelter in place to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preserve critical health care capacity across the region.

Alameda County joined Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties with the City of Berkeley on a legal order directing their respective residents to shelter at home for three weeks beginning March 17.  The order limits activity, travel and business functions to only the most essential needs. The guidance comes after substantial input from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and best practices from other health officials around the world.
Scientific evidence shows social distancing is one of the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable disease.  The shelter-at-home order follows new data of increasing local transmission of COVID-19, including 258 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 4 deaths shared by the seven jurisdictions, as of March 15.  The Bay Area’s collected confirmed cases is more than half of California’s case count. This does not account for the rapidly increasing number of assumed cases of community transmission. As testing capacity increases, the number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases is expected to increase markedly.
The order defines essential activities as necessary for the health and safety for individuals and their families. Essential businesses allowed to operate during the recommended action include health care operations; businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals; fresh and non-perishable food retailers (including convenience stores); pharmacies; child care facilities; gas stations; banks; laundry businesses and services necessary for maintaining the safety, sanitation and essential operation of a residence.  In addition, health care, law and safety, and essential government functions will continue under the recommended action. For the full list, please see section 10 of the Order.
The CDC continues to provide and update guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in communities. For additional information visit CDC'S website.

For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101

Locals Eating in Sympathy With the Italians

Italy has been hit hard and the country is mostly on lockdown.  In sympathy with the Italians, locals have cleared the shelves of pasta and sauce at the Luckys on Mission.  Buon appetito! (Of course this could be just random hoarding too....).

Toilet Paper Update

Shelves are still pretty bare at Luckys on Mission Blvd.  However, employees were restocking the shelves at around 1:30 this afternoon. 

Corona Update

Plenty of Corona available at Luckys at Mission Valley Shopping Center.

Indecent Exposure Call at Safeway

Officers are on the way to Safeway at The Hub on a report of a transient older male walking around inside the store "with his privates hanging out".  He has already urinated on a check stand.  He is reported to be over by the Starbucks area now.  A rookie and his/her training officer volunteered to take the call for training purposes.  Welcome to the Fremont,  rookie!

Washington Hospital Visitor Restrictions

WHHS COVID-19 Update #2

Washington Hospital Healthcare System has implemented a number of new screening and preventive measures while the coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a high risk in the community.

One change that you will notice when you come to the main Hospital is restrictions on visitors. For the health and safety of the entire Hospital community, all visitors coming into the main Hospital will be screened and have their temperature checked prior to entry. Visitors will not be allowed to visit if they do not pass any of the screening or temperature check. We are also not allowing those under the age of 18 to visit at this time. Thank you for your understanding. This is for the safety of all patients, as well as our staff, physicians and volunteers.

Thank you for trusting Washington Hospital Healthcare System for all of your health care needs.

Toilet Paper Hoarding

Thought this was interesting as to why people are hoarding TP:
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/03/12/theres-plenty-of-toilet-paper-so-why-are-people-hoarding-it/

FREMONT SCHOOLS TO CLOSE (Updated)

FUSD students were advised today that school will be closed until March 31st with a possible extension beyond Spring break.

Scanner Issues

There have been some issues with the wifi connection to the online scanner here at FremontStreets.  The router is being rebooted and hopefully that will solve the problem of the feed stopping on your app.