After a year of challenges, Avenal elects new permanent city council

After a grueling campaign season for Francisco Lopez, the father and community leader is now one of four new city-council members. We are all connected," said Council member-elect Lopez.

"We have a great city of people who are super neighborly, who say hi to you. Following Tuesday's victory, Lopez posted a video message to social media to thank his supporters as he looks ahead to the changes he will bring.