Kern County sues City of Bakersfield over sewer rate increases, says price hike violates California code

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Just weeks after the City of Bakersfield wrapped up its conversations around whether to impose a sewer rate increase for residents, Kern County has filed a lawsuit challenging the price hike. Calling the sewer rate increase "unprecedented," the county announced the lawsuit on Monday saying the approved rate increase is in [...]