Category Archives: Community

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Difficult Change for the LACC Swap Meet Community

Dear LACC Swap Meet family, It is with heavy hearts that we share: after almost thirty years as LA’s weekend market, the LACC Swap Meet is now exclusively on Saturdays, effective immediately. This decision was not made lightly. We have tried everything possible to keep the market open both days, but the reality is that […]

Urgent: The Future of the LACC Swap Meet Depends on Us All

Dear Valued LACC Swap Community, We’re reaching out today with an important and heartfelt message about the future of the LACC Swap Meet. As you know, LACC Swap Meet leases from the LACC Foundation. While we are not the Foundation ourselves, we are the primary source of revenue supporting the Foundation’s mission—providing vital funds for […]

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 […]