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Mission Street Vending Ban Sparks Protests

San Francisco vendors voice concerns over earnings impact, city opens new locations for displaced sellers.

  • San Francisco's Mission Street sees the start of a 90-day ban on street vending, leading to protests from vendors.
  • The ban, proposed by Supervisor Hillary Ronen, aims to curb violence associated with illicit vending.
  • Two new vending locations have been opened by the city to accommodate displaced vendors.
  • Despite the ban, some vendors continue to sell near the BART station.
  • Vendors express concern that the ban will affect their earnings during the holiday season, typically their most profitable period.
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