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Oxnard says after‑hours operations have reduced unpermitted vendor setups but cites state law limits
Summary
Director Jeff Bengali described about 50 after‑hours HERO enforcement operations in 2025 to address unpermitted food vendors, said regular setups fell from about 35 to roughly 3, and noted state laws (cited in the transcript as SB 946 and SB 972) limit local enforcement options.
Jeff Bengali, director of community development for the City of Oxnard, told the council the city has undertaken after‑hours Hazard Elimination and Reduction Operations (HERO) with fire, police and city attorney support to address unpermitted food vending that poses fire and health risks.
Bengali said the operations addressed fire‑safety concerns where vendors often lack refrigeration, serve uncertified food and create…
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