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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

In Pasadena, a community comes together for a 14-year-old street vendor

Chris, a 14-year-old boy, took over his mother's street vending business after an immigration raid, where he experienced increased demand for tamales.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Is your favorite taco truck slower than usual? ICE raids are sending street vendors into hiding

Undocumented vendors in Los Angeles face a tough choice between economic necessity and the risk of arrest amid increased ICE sweeps.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 93 at the 16th St. Plaza: Barricades at the corner

The ongoing issues of open drug use and street vending on Mission Street reflect a community in need of support, not just policing.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

State bill that allows police to enforce street vending regulations advances in Senate

Sen. Scott Wiener's SB 276 aims to restore police enforcement on street vending regulations in San Francisco to combat retail theft.
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bill that would allow SFPD to crack down on illegal vending passes 1st committee meeting

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow police to cite individuals selling stolen goods.
Senate Bill 276 seeks to address issues of illegal street vending and stolen item sales in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Bill that would allow SFPD to crack down on illegal vending passes 1st committee meeting

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow police to cite individuals selling stolen goods.
Senate Bill 276 seeks to address issues of illegal street vending and stolen item sales in San Francisco.
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NYC food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The American dream is vanishing on the streets of New York

The crackdown on illegal immigration under the Trump administration has severely impacted New York City's food vendors, many of whom are undocumented.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Democrats must heed the shift to the right in 2026 elections

Democrats must adjust to the rightward shift in their constituencies for future elections.
Regulating street vending is essential for public safety and preserving cherished community events.
Community traditions like Christmas in the Park are vital for downtown revitalization.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

MacArthur Park, riddled by drugs and crime, is different now, mayor says

"Many of those vending stands provided an open air market for illegal activity," Bass said during a news conference outlining the city's efforts to address the problems around the park. "Now, after collaborative and comprehensive efforts, including actions by the council office and community groups, the results are beginning to show."
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