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 […]

A Landmark Win for LACC Swap Meet: New Court Ruling Protects Our Community

We’re thrilled to announce a major victory for the LACC Swap Meet family and the greater Los Angeles community! The recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, celebrated by Mayor Karen Bass, now bars ICE from making arrests without probable cause. This decision is a game-changer for our swap meet, offering real protection to the […]

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 […]

Important Update: LACC Swap Meet Now Exclusively on Saturdays—Here’s Why

To our valued community, vendors, and supporters, For almost thirty years, the LACC Swap Meet has been a weekend tradition and a vital part of Los Angeles. Every Saturday and Sunday, our parking lot has been filled with energy, local vendors, and shoppers supporting both small businesses and the LACC Foundation’s mission to help over […]