Northwest Bakersfield residents may soon see higher charges on their bills to keep their neighborhood streets illuminated.The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to set a public hearing on a proposed increase in stree tlight service charges for the area.The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m.Property owners in the area will be notified by mail about the proposed increase ahead of the hearing.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube ...read more read less