Unearthing Our Past: Archival Documents
Delve into some foundational records of California Water Service Group. Our "Trust on Tap" documents collection offers a fascinating look at historical press clippings, technical schematics, and other rare materials that shaped our company's century of service.
In 1986, the San Francisco Examiner called Cal Water “profitable but not attention-grabbing.” While Silicon…
Internal publications like these kept Cal Water employees informed and inspired—celebrating retirements, welcoming new hires,…
In 1984, Cal Water stood out as a model of reliability—posting record profits and paying…
Built in 1913, Chico’s towering steel water tanks rose 80 feet above the city, storing…
In 1980, the San Francisco Examiner spotlighted Cal Water as a little-known but highly successful…
From wooden mains to computerized monitoring, Cal Water’s Stockton District grew with the city—delivering reliable…
From rugged hills to elegant homes, Palos Verdes grew on a foundation of reliable water…
From stagecoach days to modern industry, Visalia flourished as an agricultural powerhouse and gateway to…
Post-war South San Francisco earned its title as “The Industrial City,” with booming factories, stockyards,…
By the mid-1950s, Hermosa and Redondo Beach were booming—new homes, harbor development, and thriving industry…
In just 25 years, East Los Angeles transformed from open grazing land into a thriving…
By the mid-1940s, Bakersfield’s rapid growth and semi-arid climate demanded bold investment in water infrastructure.…