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California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office

24 août 2026 à 22:15
The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

The Kings County Superior Court in Hanford, Calif.

Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge

18 août 2026 à 06:14
In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.

© James Hill for The New York Times

The closure of a main road under a bridge in Ansouis, France, has pitted the mayor against the owners of a castle who rely on the bridge to reach their home.
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