LUCERNE – The residents of Lucerne will have an opportunity to speak directly to state utility officials this week at a special meeting on water rates.

The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Lucerne Senior Center, located at 10^th and Country Club.

All residents and water ratepayers in Lucerne are invited to come to the meeting, which will specifically discuss proposed rate hikes requested by California Water Service Co., the town's water provider.

Lucerne Community Water Organization President Craig Bach led an effort – which included a petition drive to gather hundreds of signatures – in order to get the commission to come to Lucerne, as Lake County News has reported.

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