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Starting in 2019, Street Vending Will Be Legal in Los Angeles

Yara Simón — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:14:01 +0000

For years, street vendors – led largely by women – have fought for a fair system that protects them. This week – after countless vendors faced arrest and harassment for just trying to make a living – Los Angeles has legalized street vending and regulated the often-maligned industry. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council

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Street Vending Is Now Decriminalized in All of California

Adriana Cataño — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:53:04 +0000

For street vendors in California, just trying to do their job has come with physical harassment and punishment. But as activists and vendors push have fought for their rights, the state has started to make some improvements. On Monday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that will make street vendors’ life easier and will

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LA Is Legalizing Street Vending, But Vendors Are Still Fighting for Their Rights

Yara Simón — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:54:53 +0000

For street vendors in Los Angeles pushing for the legalization of the industry, the last few years has been a long, hard-fought battle. And while they have reason to celebrate this week, they know the fight is not yet over. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11-4 to set up a permitting system

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