Over $1.5 Million to Local Organizations in 2023
Posted January 31, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) contributed $1.56 million in 2023 to charitable organizations and first responders in its communities, just one of the many ways it demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those it serves. Last year, Group allocated 22% of its community giving efforts to support […]
Group Opens 11th Annual College Scholarship Program
Posted January 16, 2024 California Water Service Group (Group) is now accepting applications for its 11th annual College Scholarship Program cycle, one of the ways that the utility demonstrates its commitment to improving the lives of those it serves. Residents living in areas served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries are encouraged […]
Water Systems in City of Willows Consolidated
Posted January 11, 2024 California Water Service (Cal Water), which has provided water utility service to the majority of Willows, Calif. since 1927, recently acquired the municipal water system assets of the City of Willows (Willows or City), which served the remainder of the city. The purchase, completed in late December 2023, was aided by […]
10th Annual Classroom Conservation Program Launched
Posted January 03, 2024 K-12 Teachers and Students Encouraged to Engage in Water Conservation Learning Cal Water, in partnership with DoGoodery, has launched its 10th annual youth water conservation education program. This year, the program returns under a new name, Tap Into Learning, with multiple opportunities for students, classrooms, and school-based clubs in Cal Water service […]
California Water Service makes huge donation to CHiPs for Kids
Posted December 15, 2023. Cal Water partnered with CHiPs for our eighth year and donated $10,000 to the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive in support of the East Los Angeles Community.
Presents and Meals for Monterey County Children
Posted December 14, 2023 Santa Claus returned to the Salinas Valley skies this year as he flew into the fairgrounds, bringing toys to 1,096 children and meals to 440 local families on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in King City. Participating families, many of whom serve as farmworkers and laborers feeding the nation, were pre-selected by […]
One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies”
Posted December 06, 2023 For the third year in a row, California Water Service Group (Group) has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world’s leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognized Group for the utility’s sustainability and corporate citizenship efforts. Group ranked No. 1 among investor-owned water […]
Over $186,000 Awarded in Grants to Fire Departments
Posted November 29, 2023 To support local fire departments and their efforts to provide rescue and emergency services, Cal Water today announced it will award $186,077 in grants to eight California fire departments as part of the utility’s fifth annual Firefighter Grant Program. “As a water provider, day in and day out we work together […]
Salinas and King City Give $19,000 in Food, Donations
Posted November 13, 2023 To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, Cal Water partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations Thursday, Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution. Cal Water donated $10,500 and an additional $8,500 in Butterball turkey gift certificates to organizations helping those in need in the Salinas […]
Cal Water Season of Service Kicks Off in Bay Area
Posted October 27, 2023. Cal Water employees volunteer with Second Harvest in San Jose as well as other locations throughout California to give back during the ‘Season of Service’.