New Police Chief Begins, EV Hub Opens, Women’s Day Rally Draws Crowd in Fremont

Fremont is stepping into the week with changes in public safety leadership, a major electric vehicle milestone, and a show of community activism over the weekend.

New Police Chief Starts Today

Floyd Mitchell officially begins his role as Fremont’s new police chief on Monday, March 9, following a nationwide search. City leaders say Mitchell brings more than three decades of experience and a track record of executive leadership.

He takes over after a brief interim period and is expected to outline his priorities for staffing, community engagement, and crime prevention in the coming weeks.

AFEELA Studio Grand Opening Set

Sony Honda Mobility of America announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its AFEELA Studio and Delivery Hub in Fremont on March 14. The site will serve as a Northern California destination for customers to explore and take delivery of the company’s new electric vehicle.

The event will include a ribbon cutting with city officials and guided demonstrations of the vehicle’s in-cabin technology. The opening underscores Fremont’s continued role as a hub for advanced automotive manufacturing and innovation.

International Women’s Day Rally Held in Niles

On Sunday, March 8, community members gathered in the Niles district to mark International Women’s Day. The rally focused on social justice themes and drew residents for speeches and sign-holding along a busy corridor.

Organizers described the event as a peaceful show of solidarity, with participants calling attention to national and local issues.

With new leadership at the Police Department, continued investment in clean transportation, and active civic engagement, Fremont enters the week with momentum across several fronts.

Sources

https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1682/
https://www.shm-afeela.com/en/assets/pdf/260305_Sony-Honda-Mobility-of-America-Announces-Grand-Opening-of-AFEELA-Studio-Delivery-Hub-Fremont.pdf
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/03/04/18884729.php
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAFREMONT/bulletins/40d0e64