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Vendors Demand Fair Support from City | Oakland News
Oakland street vendors are fighting back after city sweeps destroyed their livelihoods, demanding real support—not just empty promises. With decades of service on the line, vendors like Anita Miralle and Raven Lee say they’re being targeted, not helped, as permits are confiscated and goods tossed into trash compactors. While the city touts outreach events and a new permit program, many feel ignored and afraid to sell. Nate Day calls recent raids a betrayal of progress, urging officials to educate instead of erase. These essential entrepreneurs are pushing for designated spots, financial aid…
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