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The political meltdown gripping a historic California oil town took another dramatic turn Friday after county leaders ordered four disputed City Council seats back onto the ballot – just one day after the lone councilmember who survived a recall declared himself mayor. The Kings County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution placing four Avenal City Council seats up for election in November, saying the move would restore representation after months of turmoil stemming from the city’s explosive recall battle. The decision follows an unprecedented standoff in the Central California city of about 13,000 residents, roughly 60 miles southwest of…

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