Voters Recall Top Officials in California Town

Published January 30, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Residents in South Gate, Calif., vote to oust the mayor, treasurer and two council members, amid allegations that they conducted city business through backroom deals and gave city contracts to friends. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez of member station KPCC reports.

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