Bass halts criminal citations for LA street vendors after error findings
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LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to stop giving criminal citations to street vendors and to remove any charges issued in error, as she seeks citywide safeguards for vendors. The move comes amid a competitive mayoral race with opponent Nithya Raman proposing a pro-vendor plan that includes permits, microloans, and designated vending zones to integrate vendors with brick‑and‑mortar businesses.
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