The small Kings County town of Avenal is dealing with a BIG problem... and now the State is getting involved. 4 out of 5 city council members were voted out of office in a recall election in April. BUT they're refusing to leave... and a majority of the council voted to NOT certify the election results.

The small Kings County town of Avenal is dealing with a BIG problem... and now the State is getting involved. 4 out of 5 city council members were voted out of office in a recall election in April. BUT they're refusing to leave... and a majority of the council voted to NOT certify the election results.

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CA Attorney General Takes Action Against Avenal Recall Election Denial

KQED newscast for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Americans are drinking less wine... but growers say there’s another reason demand is down for California grapes. It’s a law that allows U.S. wineries to include cheaper imported wines in products labeled as American. Today, the California State Senate will vote on a bill sponsored by California grape growers that aims to close that international blending loophole. Reporter Tina Caputo has the story.

Americans are drinking less wine... but growers say there&rsquo;s another reason demand is down for California grapes. It&rsquo;s a law that allows U.S. wineries to include cheaper imported wines in products labeled as American. Today, the California State Senate will vote on a bill sponsored by California grape growers that aims to close that international blending loophole. Reporter Tina Caputo has the story.

CA Attorney General Takes Action Against Avenal Recall Election Denial

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