Fremont Advances 918 Affordable Homes as Union City Upgrades Roads

FREMONT, UNION CITY & SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Municipal agencies and community organizations across southern Alameda County announced major housing and transportation milestones this week, highlighted by 918 new affordable apartments advancing in Fremont, a multi-year Union City street and BART improvement schedule, Music with a Mission's 2026–27 season opener, and the CIF North Coast Section (NCS) women's flag football playoffs.

Fremont Fast-Tracks 918 Affordable Apartments Across Six Developments for 2027–2028

As reported by Tri-City Voice, the City of Fremont has 918 affordable apartments under construction across 6 separate developments in Centerville, Irvington, Warm Springs, and Downtown Fremont, all scheduled to open between fall 2027 and spring 2028 following 560 affordable units that opened across the city in 2025.

Fremont Housing Manager Lucia Hughes noted that the city's streamlined 35-day maximum permit review limit helped developers secure competitive state housing tax credits and bonds. The 918 apartments are reserved for households earning between 20% and 80% of the Alameda County Area Median Income (AMI)—up to $95,050 per year for a single person or $135,750 for a family of 4—and interest lists open 6 to 12 months prior to each building's completion.

Union City Public Works Details Quarry Lakes Parkway, BART Entrance, and Bus Lane Timelines

In neighboring Union City, Tri-City Voice reported that the Union City Public Works Department outlined timelines for 5 capital infrastructure projects:

• James Logan High School Part-Time Bus Lane (Early 2027): A dedicated bus-only lane along Alvarado-Niles Road near James Logan High School will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting in early 2027 to speed Union City Transit and AC Transit buses during school commute hours.
• Larry Orozco Teen Workshop & Shorty Garcia Park Upgrades (December 2027): Environmental abatement, roof replacement, and ADA accessibility upgrades at the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop are slated for completion by December 2027, alongside new field lighting at the Shorty Garcia soccer fields and a BART underpass mural project.
• Permanent I Street Closure for East BART Entrance & Quarry Lakes Parkway (2027–2028): Union City will permanently close I Street at the rail corridor between late 2027 and 2028 to construct a new east entrance and plaza for the Union City BART Station, while the first segment of Quarry Lakes Parkway is scheduled to open to traffic by the end of 2028.

Music with a Mission Opens Season Nov. 13–15; Moreau Catholic Reaches NCS Semifinals

Two cultural and high school playoff events also took center stage in the East Bay:

• Music with a Mission Opens 2026–27 Season with "Indigenous Voices" (Nov. 13–15): According to Tri-City Voice, classical chamber series Music with a Mission will open its 2026–27 season with 3 performances of "Indigenous Voices" from November 13 to 15—opening Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church (911 Dowling Blvd.) in San Leandro, continuing Saturday, November 14 at Niles Discovery Church in Fremont, and concluding Sunday, November 15 at Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church in Marina. Tickets range from $27 to $97, with proceeds benefiting local charities, and feature pianist Aileen Chanco, violinist Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, and cellist Robert Howard performing works by Maurice Ravel, Florence Price, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Bright Sheng, paired with pre-concert lectures by Dr. John Prescott.
• NCS Women's Flag Football Playoffs: As reported by Tri-City Voice, Union City's No. 6-seeded James Logan Colts concluded a 17–6 season after falling 21–6 in the NCS Division 1 quarterfinals to No. 11 Redwood Giants, who were led by quarterback Annaliese Pyle (168 passing yards, 136 rushing yards, and 2 touchdowns) while James Logan receiver Navlynn Thomas caught 4 passes for 92 yards and 1 touchdown. In Fremont, the American High School Eagles finished 3–18 behind dual-threat quarterback Rebecca Reyes (580 passing yards and 493 rushing yards), while Hayward's No. 5 Moreau Catholic Mariners defeated No. 12 Petaluma 13–6 and Hercules 31–25 to advance to Wednesday's November 4 semifinal against top-seeded Cardinal Newman.