California Assemblymember Matt Haney and San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio announce AB 441, which seeks to revitalize cities by streamlining their ability to host new night markets, flea markets, farmers markets and regular community events.
Leimert Park's longtime street vendors have organized to do business with a permit, and that's helped revitalize the African Marketplace street market.
New permit requirements in the city of Los Angeles have made it difficult for street vendors to sell goods in Leimert Park Village. Local organizers are working to obtain a long-term permit.