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Xavier Becerra, the likely California governor, faced criticism for suggesting people choose street vendors over brick-and-mortar restaurants for tacos. Critics called the comment tone deaf.

Pedestrians in Shivajinagar welcomed the clearance of footpaths despite an attack on officials. The Street Vendors’ Joint Action Committee condemned the attack, claiming it was a deliberate attempt by some individuals to link it with street vendors.

A new lawsuit seeks public records about Oakland Police Department (OPD) raids on street vendors, including the arrest of a woman accused of selling alcohol to an underage decoy. The case raises questions about potential harassment of vendors by police.

Gujarat has announced a rehabilitation package to provide lump-sum financial assistance to street vendors, handcart operators, and cabin owners in Surat affected by floods. The initiative aims to help these traders resume business operations in the impacted areas.

CPI(M) has called for an immediate halt to the forcible eviction of street vendors in Mysuru. The demand highlights concerns over the displacement of vendors through coercive measures.

GBA Minister Krishna Byre Gowda acknowledged that a prior survey undercounted street vendors, enumerating only 30,000 when the actual number exceeds 80,000. The government plans to re-enumerate vendors and implement an act using provisional TVCs.

Street vendors will be accommodated in notified vending zones, as stated by the Chief Minister. Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda clarified the initiative aims to relocate vendors rather than evict them.

Tension erupted in Vijayawada’s Besant Road as street vendors faced evictions, prompting protests by CPI(M) and CITU. The incident highlights conflicts over vendor livelihoods and urban governance.

San Diego has halted a crackdown on street vendors due to a state appeals court ruling, frustrating merchant groups. The crackdown was previously credited with restoring order in areas like Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar announced that street vendors in Bengaluru will be relocated to alternative spaces instead of being displaced. Registered vendors will receive pushcarts, and sufficient funds are guaranteed for the New Anubhava Mantapa project at Basavakalyan.

The Safe Footpath Campaign in Bengaluru has led to the eviction of hundreds of street vendors and the seizure of their goods over the past week. The conflict highlights tensions between the campaign and vendors over public space usage.

Advocates are demanding action following an internal report that alleges Riverside code officers mistreated street vendors. The report has caused controversy in Riverside after being detailed in a Times article.

Advocates are demanding action following an internal report that alleges Riverside code officers mistreated street vendors. The report, detailed in a Times article on June 5, has caused controversy in Riverside.

Karachi residents, particularly underprivileged groups like bike riders, laborers, and street vendors, face severe challenges due to extreme heat and humidity exceeding 45°C, linked to climate change. The lack of shade and infrastructure exacerbates the urban heat island effect, while workers report exhaustion and vehicle overheating.

A Legislature Committee is reviewing the condition of street vendors in Mysuru. The focus is on assessing their current status and potential support measures.

A group of street vendors near 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' church in eastside San Jose faces potential eviction after receiving city code violation notices from police, according to neighbors who claim the vendors cause a nuisance.