'It’s the right thing to do': Bakersfield City Council approves disputed 5-year sewer rate increase

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The majority of the Bakersfield City Council voted to approve the proposed five-year sewer rate increase plan during its regular meeting Wednesday. City staff presented the county's proposed scenarios, which included options ranging from the city borrowing $410 million up to $700 million in bonds to lower the sewer rate increase [...]