From the Flea
News, vendor spotlights, behind-the-scenes stories, and event recaps.
August 28, 2026
LACC Swap Meet Is Being Left to Die — Last Chance and it's Up to You!
After 28 years, the LACC Swap Meet is in jeopardy of being shut down — 17,000 students and hundreds of vendors lose everything while Hugo Soto‑Martínez, City Hall, and Street Vendors claim victory.
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June 19, 2026
A New Chapter: LACC Swap Meet Is Becoming LACC Swap & Flea
Big changes are coming to the LACC Swap Meet. We’re transitioning into LACC Swap & Flea with new vendors, live music, and a renewed focus on community.
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June 6, 2026
City Hall, Judge, and Hugo Soto‑Martínez Just Tried to Bury Our Swap Meet – We’re Not Going Quietly
A judge tossed our multi‑million dollar swap meet lawsuit and slapped us with a $60,000 bill while City Hall and Hugo Soto‑Martínez ignore 17,000 students and hundreds of vendors.
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June 5, 2026
Saving the LACC Swap Meet: Why Our Community Can’t Afford to Lose It
Vendors are leaving, students are losing support, and our beloved LACC Swap Meet is at risk. Here’s why enforcement matters—and what our community can do right now.
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June 3, 2026
11.8% Voted. Hugo Soto‑Martínez Wins. Our Community Loses.
Only 11.8% of CD13 bothered to vote while Hugo Soto‑Martínez and City Hall choke out the LACC Swap Meet and the 17,000 students and families who depend on it.
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May 17, 2026
Setting the Record Straight: How the Marathon & Vermont Cleanup Really Happened
Recent claims about who cleaned up the raw chickens and debris at Marathon & Vermont are false. Here’s what actually happened and who’s truly behind the improvements.
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May 16, 2026