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Contractor starts swapping out all of the city's 22,000-plus water meters, a $12 million job running into 2027

Concord Utility Services will work zone by zone, starting in south Pleasanton, replacing every water meter in the city's system. Each swap shuts off water for about 30 minutes, and customers get a letter first.

Reese HardyNovember 12, 20263 min read

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City Hall12 days ago
Mayor Jack Balch faces termed-out Councilmember Julie Testa in Tuesday's race for mayor
The first-term mayor points to public safety, water and small-business help; Testa, leaving the council after two terms, says the city's structural deficit has not improved. Polls close at 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
City Hall13 days ago
Energy commission to help design the city's first sustainability awards, with winners honored during Earth Month
The Energy and Environment Commission takes up categories, criteria and limits for a new Sustainability Awards program on Wednesday. Staff aims to launch it in 2027 with certificates presented by the City Council.
City Hall13 days ago
Planners unanimously back limits on backyard sport courts and lit gas station canopies, sending both to the council
The Planning Commission's Oct. 28 recommendation would set 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. play hours, fence caps and setbacks for new private courts, and restrict lit cabinet signs and branding on canopies.
City Hall15 days ago
Free sandbags around the clock on Busch Road as the city opens a 'Storm Watch' push ahead of an El Niño winter
The city says crews are cleaning storm drains now and asks residents to clear gutters, downspouts and private drains. Sand and bags are self-serve 24/7 at 3333 Busch Road, up to 10 bags per household or business.
City Hall15 days ago
Pleasanton launches Storm Watch campaign ahead of El Niño season
The City of Pleasanton has initiated a citywide preparedness campaign to help residents mitigate flood risks and stay informed during the upcoming rainy season.
City Hall16 days ago
Alameda County registrar aims to repeat June's counting schedule, with new tallies starting the Friday after Election Day
Registrar Cynthia Cornejo says the county will repeat its June approach, processing ballots election night and the next day, and try to add an extra results update. The last 80 vote centers open Oct. 31.
City Hall18 days ago
Flags to fly at half-staff for former Pleasanton Mayor Tom Pico
The City of Pleasanton will lower flags at the Civic Center on November 13 to honor former Mayor and Councilmember Tom Pico, who died October 8 at age 82.
City Hall18 days ago
Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade set for Nov 8 in Pleasanton
The 29th Annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade and concert will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, honoring student veterans with more than 75 organizations expected to participate.

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Oracle's 63 layoffs at its Owens Drive campus take effect Friday, with Safeway and Kaiser cuts due later this month

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Pleasanton

Contractor starts swapping out all of the city's 22,000-plus water meters, a $12 million job running into 2027

More City Hall

Mayor Jack Balch faces termed-out Councilmember Julie Testa in Tuesday's race for mayor

Energy commission to help design the city's first sustainability awards, with winners honored during Earth Month

Planners unanimously back limits on backyard sport courts and lit gas station canopies, sending both to the council

Free sandbags around the clock on Busch Road as the city opens a 'Storm Watch' push ahead of an El Niño winter

Pleasanton launches Storm Watch campaign ahead of El Niño season

Alameda County registrar aims to repeat June's counting schedule, with new tallies starting the Friday after Election Day

Flags to fly at half-staff for former Pleasanton Mayor Tom Pico

Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade set for Nov 8 in Pleasanton

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Girard, Kindel Power Penguins Past Sharks in Shootout Thriller

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Oracle's 63 layoffs at its Owens Drive campus take effect Friday, with Safeway and Kaiser cuts due later this month

Weather

Pleasanton Weather: Clear Start, Cooler Rain Ahead - Nov 12, 11 AM

California

Voters reject Prop. 40 billionaire tax statewide while Alameda County backs it, unofficial count shows