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‘We Need Help:’ MacArthur Park Street Vendors Fear For Their Livelihood As ICE Raids Continue
“I don't know if Karen Bass can do anything about these masked men that are hunting us down like animals, but we need help,” said a 59-year-old street vendor who preferred not to disclose his name. L.A. street vendors contribute an estimated $500 million annually to the local economy and while they are resilient, they are worried for the future.
Daily Memo: I.C.E. Returns to Home Depots After Raiding Street Vendors All Weekend and More
ICE continues its raid of taco stands into the weekend leaving a number of them abandoned, but returned to the Home Depots on Monday. More kids of street vendors are seeing taking over their parents food operations. Is Border Patrol questioning itself? Plus, the DOJ has been busy.
4th of July Carne Asada: As American as Hot Dogs and Burgers
Hot dogs and hamburgers are American classics. But they were once immigrant foods too—German sausages and minced meat patties that got Americanized into something new. Carne asada is on that same trajectory.
Early Birdz’ ‘Coffee Raves’ Offer L.A. An Inclusive, Sober Morning Dance Party
Amid all the chaos and unrest going on in Los Angeles right now, this incredibly inclusive event celebrates all religions and people, said one two-time attendee.
What the Recent SCOTUS Decision Means For Birthright Citizenship
The conservative majority at SCOTUS dropped a bomb on Friday when it ruled in favor of ending birthright citizenship … or did it? We explain.
Daily Memo: I.C.E. Blows The Doors Off a Home in Huntington Park Because of A Car Accident and More
ICE raids in Los Angeles targeted street vendors today. Also what happened in Huntington Park? ICE and the FBI retaliating? And a U.S. Citizen is released.
Santa Ana Couple Steps Into A Street Vendors’ Shoes, Taking Over Their Shift And Buying Them Out
Marisol Magaña and Andrew Roa took over a raspado cart for the day to raise money for a vendor who was afraid to go out, but needs money to send to her young children in Mexico.
Daily Memo: I.C.E. Is Now Using Facial Recognition on Their Phones and More
ICE raids. first confirmed bounty hunter? Facial Recognition and detainee numbers for Southern California. Plus, another death in ICE custody.
Locked Doors, Warning Signs, and a Pivot to Delivery: How Eastside Businesses Are Adapting Amid ICE Raids
Taco trucks, bakeries and storefronts are making urgent changes to keep immigrant workers and customers safe.
Levitt LA Is Back! 10 Free Summer Concerts in MacArthur Park
18 years strong and still free as ever, all summer long. Upcoming shows include Dengue Fever, LA ska heroes La Resistencia, breakdancing battles, Eddie Chacon, and Redd Kross. 💥 Los Abandoned – reunited and ready to rock 🔥 Hip-Hop Family Reunion – breakdancing youth battles + headliner Medusa 🌍 Wazumbians – Ghanaian afro-fusion for the dancefloor 🤘🏽 Redd Kross – punk-pop legends close the season with Juanita & Juan
