Author Archives: Phillip Dane

What happens when political leaders like our own City Councilmember ignore their own city’s laws?

At the LACC Swap Meet in Council District 13, the answer is: working people lose, students lose funding, and the city gets hit with a $30 million lawsuit. And none of this needed to happen. Legitimate swap meet vendors work hard to thrive every single day—paying their fees, following the rules, and serving our community. […]

LACC Swap Meet Sues LA for $30M Over Street Vending ‘Chaos’

LACC Swap Meet Sues Los Angeles for $30M Over Vending ‘Chaos’ LOS ANGELES, CA – January 02, 2026 – The long-running LACC Swap Meet has filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles seeking damages exceeding $30 million, alleging that the city’s failure to enforce its own sidewalk vending ordinances has created an environment of […]

🚨 Stay Safe: Join the Stop ICE Alerts Network

Recent ICE raids have left many in our community fearful and vulnerable. Knowledge is power, and now there’s a way to stay informed—instantly. The Stop ICE Alerts Network is a free, real-time alert system that allows you to send and receive notifications about ICE raids or activity near you. It works with the technology already […]

Exciting News: LACC Swap Meet’s Sunday Market Is Back, Starting This Sunday!

After years as a beloved weekend destination for Los Angeles, the LACC Swap Meet is thrilled to announce the return of our Sunday market! For over two decades, our swap meet has served the community every weekend, offering unique finds, local vendors, and a vibrant marketplace atmosphere. However, following the ICE Raids and their impact […]

Addressing Vendor Concerns & Setting the Record Straight

Hello, Yesterday’s interactions with most of our vendors at the Swap Meet were deeply disappointing and, frankly, unacceptable. It’s time to break down the reality behind our recent decisions and address the misinformation and hostility directly. Let’s remember where we started: Nearly four years ago, when the Swap Meet was on the brink of shutting […]

Swap Meet This Weekend: Community, Commerce, and New Legal Protections

Dear Vendors, Shoppers, and Friends, We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the LACC Swap Meet this weekend! As always, our vibrant community of local sellers, bargain hunters, and families makes this event one of the best places in Los Angeles to connect, shop, and support each other. Important Update: New Legal Protections for Vendors […]