A judge has ruled that the recalled councilmembers in the city of Avenal cannot continue to hold office.
The future of four sitting Avenal City Council members remains uncertain after a state appeals court cleared the way for a recall election, while the city and Kings County continue to clash over the vote's legality.
The legal dispute between Kings County and Avenal continues after an appeals court ordered that ballots in the city's recall election be sealed.
A recall election is underway in the City of Avenal amid an ongoing dispute between the city and Kings County, after a judge denied the city's attempt to halt the election.
Just one week after the city of Avenal introduced a six-month transition plan to ensure residents maintain access to emergency services, a Kings County court denied the request.
Late Wednesday afternoon, Kings County leaders said Kings County Fire Station 12, located in the city, is now closed, and personnel have been reassigned to support regional coverage.