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State Controller Steve Westly has launched an audit of this working class community of 96,000 that has been plagued with allegations of voter fraud and political corruption in recent months.
"My aim in this process is to make certain that taxpayer funds have not been used improperly," Westly said in a release. "We endeavor to help the people of South Gate regain confidence in the financial stability of their city."

Xochilt, Xochilt, how did it all go so horribly wrong?

See also:

'Lame ducks drain municipal coffers'

'South Gate: Where City Hall's a Mix of Soap Opera and Bad Joke'

'Recalled Mayor Punches Councilman at Her Last Meeting'

In other news, comedian and regular Letterman guest George Miller has died.