Friday night marked the grand opening of San Bernardino's first ever street vendor led and supervised night market, much to the enjoyment of the community. Eighteen vendors teamed up to create the market after changes in California laws and local enforcement forced them from their traditional spots in nearby Muscoy. In an effort to keep their businesses alive, and comply with the new laws, the vendors formed a sort of cooperative and create the first ever vendor operated market.
She says that the vendors came up with the idea and have been working to obtain the necessary permits for more than a year. They raised their own funds to license, set up and sell their products at the market, which is located at D Street and Fifth Street. Their move comes as Southern California cities continue to crack down on street vending by mandating expensive and complicated permits and seizing the equipment of those not in compliance. 'This is one alternative, one solution.