Arias wants to ban weekend sidewalk vendors in this Fresno area

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno City Councilman Miguel Arias is proposing to ban weekend vendors in the Tower District.

While he recognizes the vendors “contribute to our economy and neighborhood culture,” he says they are creating “safety concerns.”

Among the concerns: an increase in late-night calls for service (including gang-related calls), open alcohol consumption, and continued unpermitted vending…

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