Locals who’ve kept a close eye on the company, however, say regulators failed to determine whether the tie-up serves the public interest.

San Jose city officials are joining the call for greater scrutiny of a merger between the local water company and a utility in Connecticut.

San Jose considers whether to support a state bill that would demand greater transparency from water companies about rate changes.

San Jose Water Co.’s latest pitch to raise rates comes before the CPUC Thursday, and irate customers are gearing up for a showdown.

San Jose Water Co. customers voice frustration over inexplicable water bill spikes, some of which went up by 500 percent in one billing cycle.

San Jose Water Company, the investor-owned utility that provides water for most of the South Bay, is angling for yet another rate hike.

San Jose’s largest privately held water utility is angling for yet another rate increase. This one is tied to the company’s shareholder profits.

The investor-owned water company that serves about half of Santa Clara County owes a fortune to ratepayers. The only question is: how much?

By inquiring about a subtle detail in her water bill, Rita Benton uncovered what may amount to a multimillion-dollar debt to the public.