Olvera Street Donkey Stand Fights Eviction in Downtown LA

Historic Olvera Street Donkey Stand Faces Eviction

• 💔 The Hernandez family is fighting a legal battle to keep their iconic Olvera Street donkey photo stand, featuring a stuffed donkey named Jorge, open.
• ⏳ The family's contract with the city expired last year after the death of the matriarch, leading to eviction proceedings.

Cultural Landmark and Legal Battle

• 📍 The donkey stand, known as the Mexican Donkey Cart, has been a cultural and historic fixture on Olvera Street for over 60 years, considered the unofficial mascot of LA.
• 📸 It's a beloved spot where people from all walks of life, including politicians and celebrities, come to take photos with Jorge, creating lasting memories.
• 💰 Richard Hernandez, who was supposed to be added to the vendor list per his mother's request in 2019, claims he was never given a reason for his name not being added and is now facing eviction.

Plea for Justice and Preservation

• ⚖️ Hernandez believes someone else might want the prime spot and is preparing for a jury trial, stating, "It's not like I want to stay here for free. I want to pay my rent."
• 🥺 The family hopes to continue making memories with Jorge and preserve this important historical place for future generations.
• 📢 Richard Hernandez is appealing to Mayor Karen Bass to intervene and stop the eviction from this significant cultural site.