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Bass tells LAPD to stop issuing criminal citations to street vendors
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Sandra McDonald , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Some individuals had received citations in error, but these are now being withdrawn. A recent development involves the treatment of street vendors.
A recent development involves the treatment of street vendors. Some individuals had received citations in error, but these are now being withdrawn. This move comes as a new plan has been unveiled to support street vendors. The plan was introduced by a council member and is seen as part of a larger discussion around the issue.
Further information is available on the details of the plan and the decision to rescind certain citations. The issue of street vendors has become a point of focus in a current mayoral race.
Details on the plan and the citation rescission can be found through additional sources.
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Category: government Published: August 27, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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