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| Dumbarton Bridge to Close for Memorial Day Weekend |
The Dumbarton Bridge is undergoing a seismic retrofit and will be closed to all motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycle traffic starting at 10 pm on Friday, May 25. The bridge will remain closed until 5 am on Tuesday, May 29. To get to and from the Peninsula on Memorial Day weekend, travelers are encouraged to use the Hayward/San Mateo Bridge or Route 237 in the South Bay as alternatives. |
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Learn More About Bridge Closure |
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| Sports Center Hosts May 19 Table Tennis Tournament |
The Union City Sports Center will be hosting a Table Tennis Tournament on Saturday, May 19, 2012 for ages 12 and up. Winners will receive a FREE 20 Visit Table Tennis Pass. For more information please call (510) 675-5805 or email maynarde@unioncity.org. Register today! Registration ends Friday, May 4th for the 5/12 tournament. |
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| Summer Day Camps 2012 |
Union City Leisure Services Summer Day Camps offer children ages 3-16 an opportunity to enjoy a traditional summer day camp experience which includes a variety of fun activities, arts-n-crafts, games, sports, drama, hiking and nature activities. Online registration now open. Walk-in registration begins June 4. |
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More information about upcoming summer day camps |
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| Youth Yoga |
Let your child experience the world of yoga! Children will work through yoga poses which can instill calmness, confidence and balance. Yoga also helps children develop better body awareness, self control, flexibility and coordination. |
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Learn More About Youth Yoga Program |
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| Energy Upgrade California |
Learn about Energy Upgrade California - a new statewide program that saves homeowners money, reduces energy use, and creates jobs by connecting property owners with trained contractors to complete energy efficiency upgrades. We will provide homeowners with information on how to obtain up to $4,000 in rebates on a home energy efficiency upgrade. |
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More about Energy Upgrade California |
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| Transient Occupancy Tax |
Per Chapter 3.18 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Union City Municipal Code, each hotel in Union City is required to collect from their guests a transient occupancy tax based on the guest’s daily room rate. Full program information, including quarterly reporting and remittance forms for Union City hotels, are now available online. |
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Go to Transient Occupancy tax web page |
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| Second Quarter Parking Permits Now on Sale |
Now available for purchase online is the latest Area S Permit, which is valid through June 31, 2012. An Area S Permit provides unlimited parking in four locations within a short walking distance of the BART station. A permit costs $120 for three months, or only about $2.00 per commute day. |
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Buy your new parking permit here |
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| FREE Green House Calls for Union City Homeowners |
In partnership with Union City and PG&E, the California Youth Energy Services Program will be serving Union City homeowners and renters this summer with FREE Green House Calls. Green House Calls are energy efficiency retrofits performed by professionally trained local youth Energy Specialists. |
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Request House Call Swap Old Floor Lamp |
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| Put Away Trash and Recycling Carts |
Remember, Union City's Municipal Code requires trash and recycling containers to be removed from the curb within 24 hours of service and stored in a location that is screened from public view, such as a fenced side yard, garage or other place not visible from the public right-of-way. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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More About Curbside Collection Carts |
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| Videos of Political Forums Now Online |
City Hall in Union City was the site of two political forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City. The first forum was on Measure H, the proposed New Haven Unified School District Parcel Tax. The second forum brought together candidates for the 20th Assembly District. The League recorded both events and are now available for viewing by clicking on the following links: |
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| City Smoking and Tobacco Regulations |
The City of Union City promotes a healthy living environment and protects non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke where they live, work, and play. In November 2010, the City Council restricted smoking in rental complex units, unenclosed common areas, and outdoor dining spaces. Also, Tobacco retailers need to obtain a local Tobacco Retailer License. |
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| Potential Summer Construction Delays on Decoto Road |
Between June 1st and August 30th, motorists traveling on Decoto Road near Kennedy Community Park may experience some delays due to work associated with the BART retrofit project. Updated project information to be posted on the City website as it becomes available. For additional details, please contact John Flood at 675-5388. |
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