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Residents urge city to drop charges and restore photographer Matt Hauser's pier vending spot

San Clemente City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Multiple San Clemente residents urged the council to drop charges against photographer Matt Hauser, who was cited for vending without a business license and spent nights in jail; speakers described Hauser as a fixture at the pier and asked the city to consider issuing a special permit or restoring his place at the foot of the stairs.

During oral communications the council heard several speakers asking the city to reconsider enforcement actions against photographer Matt Hauser, who for years sold photographs near the San Clemente Pier. Hauser told the council he faces court and possible jail time for tickets including vending without a…

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