Author Archives: Phillip Dane

LACC Swap Meet Forced to Close Temporarily Amid Unconstitutional ICE Raids; Announces Launch of LACC Flea Market to Continue Supporting LACC Foundation

Hello LACC Swap Community! In a deeply troubling turn of events, the LACC Swap Meet, a beloved institution serving Los Angeles for nearly 30 years, has been forced to temporarily close its doors due to the unconstitutional and aggressive ICE raids sweeping across Los Angeles. This unprecedented government overreach has created a climate of fear […]

A Message to Our Valued Vendors – Honesty and Integrity at the Core of the LACC Swap Meet 

At the LACC Swap Meet, we take immense pride in fostering a vibrant, supportive, and thriving community for our vendors, customers, and the LACC Foundation. For over 20 years, we have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this market, which directly supports over 17,000 students annually. Every admission fee, every booth rental, and every […]

Remembering Tomas Pintor Gonzalez: A Beloved Member of the LACC Swap Meet Community

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tomas Pintor Gonzalez, a beloved member of the LACC Swap Meet family. Tomas was a kind and wonderful person who brought joy to all who knew him. His presence and warm spirit will be sorely missed by all of us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the […]

LACC Swap Meet Vendors to Demand City Hall Enforce Vendor Regulations

The time for action is now! We are planning a visit to City Hall to demand that the City of Los Angeles enforce the recently signed settlement (July 16th 2024) with Street Vendor Advocacy Groups—an agreement supported by Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez—which explicitly states that NO street vendors will be permitted to sell within “The Immediate […]

Urgent: Stay Strong & Stay Calm – LACC Swap Meet Update

Dear LACC Swap Meet Vendors, I want to take a moment to address an important situation that may unfold tomorrow (Sunday February 16th). There are indications that street vendors who are selling illegally in the immediate vicinity of the Swap Meet may attempt to block the streets in an effort to disrupt our market, causing […]

📢 New Clean Up Policy for LACC Swap Meet Vendors

At LACC Swap Meet, we take pride in providing a well-organized and welcoming space for vendors and shoppers alike. However, we have noticed an increasing issue with vendors leaving behind trash, discarded merchandise, and general mess after load-out. This is not acceptable and will no longer be tolerated. To ensure our marketplace remains clean and […]