News Releases

SALINAS, Calif. — During this season of giving, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, to help feed and provide services to families in need. Through the utility's annual Operation Gobble program, Cal Water

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in the Benton Park neighborhood of Bakersfield that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs and firefighters' emergency needs.

VISALIA, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in southeast Visalia that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. Additionally, the upgrade will provide enhanced fire protection to ensure

TORRANCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) will begin a water infrastructure upgrade in Redondo Beach that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. The upgrade will also enhance fire protection in the area to enable

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Nov. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington Water Service (Washington Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Rainier View Water Company (Rainier View Water) to acquire its water system assets

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), a premier global sourcing association, presented California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) and its partner ProcureAbility with an “Innovations in Governance and Compliance” award at the organization’s

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced net income of $42.4 million or $0.88 earnings per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2019, compared to net income of $36.2 million or $0.75 earnings per diluted common share

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 299 th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.1975 per common share.  It will be payable on November 22, 2019 to

Award Given for Efforts to Preserve Water Tanks in Chico CHICO, Calif.— The California Preservation Foundation awarded California Water Service's (Cal Water) Chico District a "President's Award" at its annual awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, for Cal Water's efforts to keep two longstanding

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in Boronda, Calif., that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. Additionally, the upgrade will provide enhanced fire protection to ensure

National Award Presented to Barber for Leadership During Camp Fire in November 2018 SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- George Barber , District Manager of California Water Service’s ( Cal Water) Chico and Oroville Districts, was given the National Association of Water Companies

TORRANCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) will begin a water infrastructure upgrade in northern Redondo Beach that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. The upgrade will also enhance fire protection in the area to enable

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that its third quarter 2019 earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its teleconference to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 31, 2019 .

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Oct. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, California Water Service ( Cal Water ), the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), jointly filed a formal settlement agreement in its 2018 General Rate Case (GRC) with the Public Advocates Office of the

K-12 students and teachers encouraged to engage in water conservation projects   SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE: CWT) -- California Water Service (Cal Water), in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and DoGoodery , today

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Great Place to Work® Institute has certified California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. This distinction was given to Group for its commitment to employees throughout its

LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water infrastructure upgrade in its Kernville system to enhance water quality for customers in the area. Crews are installing granular-activated carbon (GAC) treatment facilities at the utility's station on Sirretta Street

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) has renewed its certification of California Water Service’s (Cal Water) Water Quality Laboratory , enabling the utility to continue conducting in-house testing of water quality samples

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of devastating wildfires impacting California residents over recent years, California Water Service (Cal Water) has created an emergency disaster relief program to protect customers affected by wildfires and other natural disasters.

KING CITY, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure upgrade in King City that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. The upgrade will also enhance fire protection to ensure firefighters have

Local Fire Departments in California Water Service Areas Eligible for First Annual Program SAN JOSE, Calif, Sept. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today it has officially opened its new Firefighter Grant Program.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed two water infrastructure upgrades in Bakersfield that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs. Additionally, the upgrades will provide enhanced fire protection to

LOS ALTOS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed another water main installation project in the Rancho neighborhood of Los Altos. The upgrade will strengthen infrastructure reliability and resiliency for customers and improve fire protection capabilities in the area for first

LOS ALTOS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed the installation of more than 4,200 feet of a new transmission water main in the Los Altos’ Rancho neighborhood, which will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers’ everyday needs and

California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure upgrade in its Kern River Valley District’s Arden water system that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers’ everyday needs. Additionally, the upgrade will provide enhanced fire

$60,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Students from the Company’s Service Areas SAN JOSE, Calif. , Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced two students from Willows and Bakersfield, Calif. , were awarded grand-prize scholarships of $10,000

MENLO PARK, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water infrastructure upgrade in the Lloyden Park neighborhood of Atherton that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs, plus enhance fire protection in the area for

TORRANCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs, while also enhancing fire protection in the area for

TORRANCE, Calif. — As part of its commitment to being a responsible environmental steward, California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun providing recycled water to the Dominguez Technology Center (DTC) in Carson, Calif. The recycled water is being supplied pursuant to a new agreement with Cal

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water infrastructure upgrade in Oak Hills that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers’ everyday needs. Additionally, the upgrade will enhance fire protection to ensure firefighters

Early estimates suggest water savings of 125 million gallons STOCKTON, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun replacing 850 toilets around the University of the Pacific's campus with new, water-efficient commodes as part of the University's initiative to be more environmentally

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced net income of $17.0 million or $0.35 earnings per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2019, compared to net income of $14.8 million or $0.31 earnings per diluted common share

SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 298 th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.1975 per common share.  It will be payable on August 23, 2019 to stockholders

LOS ALTOS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) crews are at work in Los Altos' Rancho neighborhood and the surrounding areas, installing a new water pipeline that will strengthen infrastructure reliability and resiliency for customers and enhance fire protection in the area for first

OROVILLE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure upgrade in south Oroville that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for customers' everyday needs, while also enhancing fire protection in the area for firefighters to

SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that its second quarter 2019 earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its teleconference to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 1 , 2019.     All stockholders and

COMMERCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure improvement project to support the East Los Angeles community's every day and emergency water needs. The utility constructed two new groundwater wells, which supply up to 1,800 gallons per minute per well,

SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE: CWT) — California Water Service ( Cal Water ), the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group , took ownership of and began operating the Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) water system today.

KING CITY, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in the southern part of King City, near the hospital, that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, while also enhancing fire protection in the area.

KING CITY, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in the southern part of King City, near the hospital, that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, while also enhancing fire protection in the area.

SAN JOSE, Calif. , June 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bay Area News Group named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of the Top Workplaces in the Bay Area for the eighth year in a row during its 2019 annual recognition ceremony. This distinction was awarded based on input from

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure upgrade in the Laurel Park area of Salinas that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, as well as enhance fire protection in the area.

VISALIA, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water main replacement project in northern Visalia that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for local customers, and enhance fire protection in the area for first responders.

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) announced today that California Water Service Company (Cal Water), a wholly owned subsidiary of California Water Service Group , sold $400,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds in

DIXON, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water infrastructure upgrade in the "core area" of Dixon that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency while also enhancing local fire protection for city customers.

MENLO PARK, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) is beginning two water main replacement projects in Menlo Park that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for local residents and businesses, and enhance fire protection in the area.

LOS ALTOS, Calif.— California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water main replacement project in North Los Altos that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for local customers, and enhance fire protection in the area for first responders.

CHICO, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a water infrastructure upgrade in Chico that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency while also enhancing fire protection in the northwest area of Chico.

RIO COMMUNITIES, N.M.—New Mexico Water Service (New Mexico Water) announced today that Cynthia Apodaca has been selected to lead the New Mexico business unit as General Manager. She succeeds Jeremiah Mecham, who is now a District Manager at California Water Service, a sister company to New Mexico

GIG HARBOR, Wash. , May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE:CWT)—Washington Water Service’s (Washington Water) Paul Robischon was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) at a ceremony today, held in conjunction with Drinking Water Week.

GIG HARBOR, Wash.—(NYSE:CWT)—Washington Water Service's (Washington Water) Paul Robischon was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) at a ceremony today, held in conjunction with Drinking Water Week.

Students in California, Hawaii, and Washington Service Areas Eligible for Sixth Annual Program SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced it has officially opened its annual College Scholarship Program.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has started a water infrastructure upgrade in Bakersfield that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency while also enhancing fire protection in the central area. The project, which will take approximately four

SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced a net loss of $7.6 million or $0.16 net loss per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million or $0.02 loss per diluted common share for the

SAN JOSE , Calif. , April 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 297 th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.1975 per common share.  It will be payable on May 17, 2019 , to

TORRANCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) will begin a water main upgrade in the El Nido neighborhood of Redondo Beach that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency while also enhancing fire protection in the area.

SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that its first quarter 2019 earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its teleconference to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, 2019 .

STOCKTON, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today that it has selected Jeremiah Mecham to lead the utility's Stockton District as its new District Manager. Mecham succeeds John Freeman, who is now heading operations for Cal Water's Livermore District.

SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Region 9 awarded California Water Service (Cal Water) the “Outstanding Water Project” award for its 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) treatment and compliance project at the ASCE Region 9 banquet Friday

SAN JOSE, Calif , April 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced that it has entered into unsecured revolving credit facilities for the Group and its subsidiaries totaling $550 million for a term of five years.

From Ashes of Camp Fire, Resilient Sierra View Elementary Students Planted Seeds of Hope CHICO, Calif., March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emily Akimoto’s fourth-grade students from Sierra View Elementary School (Chico, Calif.) learned today that their project to restore their ecosystem and

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Thirty-three students from Rachel Lenix's sixth-grade class at Downtown Elementary in Bakersfield, Calif., brought their water conservation practices and solutions to three schools and their school district board to take second place in the 2019 California Water Service (Cal

SAN JOSE, Calif. , March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although California is no longer in a drought, customers of California Water Service ( Cal Water )—the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT)—have continued using water efficiently across the state, as shown in the

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Maggie's Mallard Garden at Murdock Elementary is 100-Percent Renewable WILLOWS, Calif.— Mike Buckley's fifth-grade students at Murdock Elementary (Willows, Calif.) learned today that they won third place in the 2019 California Water Service (Cal Water) H2O Challenge for

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) is beginning a water main replacement project in Bakersfield that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, and also enhance fire protection in the area. The project begins this week and will take approximately

Students' renovation of school garden and efforts to educate their peers on water conservation earns prize in fifth annual project competition. COMMERCE, Calif. —Thirty students from Keri Wohlford's fifth- and sixth-grade class at Robert Hill Lane Elementary in Monterey Park, Calif., used water

Is Your Creek Safe? Just Ask Your Local Macro-Invertebrates. CHICO, Calif. — Kristen Thomas' fourth- and fifth-grade class at Little Chico Creek Elementary School took home fifth-place in the 2019 Cal Water H20 Challenge today, after surveying the safety of their community's water after the

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, March 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), announced today that it will acquire the Kalaeloa Water Company , a water and wastewater utility located in the growing Kapolei area of Honolulu

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in West Salinas that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency while enhancing fire protection in the area. The project, which is expected to be completed at the middle of

RIO COMMUNITIES, New Mexico — New Mexico Water Service (New Mexico Water) has published its 2018 water quality reports for customers to learn about their local water supply. The annual report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report or CCR, for each system is available on the utility's web site

Application Seeks Recovery for Infrastructure Investments Made to Keep Kukio Systems Reliable WAIKOLOA, Hawaii , March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), announced today that it has filed a General Rate Case

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Company) (NYSE: CWT) today announced net income of $65.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.36 for 2018, compared to net income of $72.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.52 in 2017.  The 2017

Mike Mares, Former Bakersfield District Manager, Promoted to Vice President of Operations BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today that it has selected Geoff Fulks to lead the utility's Bakersfield District as its new District Manager.

MENLO PARK, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed an infrastructure improvement project to enhance system reliability and fire protection for Redwood City residents, businesses, and first responders. The project, which began in November, included the installation of 1,500 feet

MENLO PARK, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun two infrastructure improvement projects that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency and enhance fire protection for Menlo Park customers. Crews are installing 700 feet of new 6-inch PVC water main on

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade in Salinas that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, as well as enhance fire protection in northern Salinas. The project, which is expected to be completed in April,

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2018 earnings results will be released at 9:00 a.m. ET with its teleconference to follow at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 28 , 2019.         All

GIG HARBOR, Wash. —Washington Water Service (Washington Water) announced today that it has selected Matthew Brown to lead the utility as its General Manager. Brown, who has been with the utility for 20 years, has extensive hands-on knowledge of water infrastructure and distribution.

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Feb. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the water and wastewater system serving the Preserve at Millerton, a soon to be built 1,400-unit master-planned, mixed-use community in Madera County

COMMERCE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed an infrastructure improvement project in Montebello, Calif., that will enhance system reliability and minimize potential water main leaks for local residents and businesses. The upgrade included installation of 1,605 feet of new

New Rates Support Investments Made to Keep Infrastructure Reliable WAIKOLOA, Hawaii , Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (Commission) yesterday approved a Decision and Order for Hawaii Water Service’s (Hawaii Water) general rate case for its Waikoloa Resort

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company's 296 th consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing the annual dividend from $0.75 to $0.79 .

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) and its subsidiaries donated more than $1,000,000 to local non-profits, community organizations,

SAN MATEO, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun retrofitting and painting the interior of the water storage tank on 28 th Avenue in San Mateo, a project that will improve water supply reliability for area residents. The work will control corrosion of the tank, extend the life of

SALINAS, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) completed two water infrastructure upgrades in Salinas in late 2018 that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, and enhance fire protection in the area. The first project included the replacement of more than

Mary Jones, Twelve-Year Marysville District Employee, to Oversee Day-to-Day Operations MARYSVILLE, Calif. — California Water Service (Cal Water) has selected its Willows Manager Evan Markey to also lead the utility's Marysville and Redwood Valley Districts.

LOS ALTOS, Calif.— California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed a main replacement project in Los Altos that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency, and enhance fire protection in the area. The project, which began in October 2018 and was completed just before

New Rates Allow Recovery for Investments Made to Keep Infrastructure Reliable WAIKOLOA, Hawaii, Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT), received approval from the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission