The issue isn’t tacos or the street food culture. This is largely the unintended byproduct of Senate Bill 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act passed in 2018. Intended to decriminalize sidewalk vending and foster grassroots entrepreneurship, the law restricted how local governments could regulate street vendors. Indeed, street food adds cultural and culinary richness to many of California’s cities. Sidewalk vendors who obtain health permits, collect sales tax, abide by labor laws and maintain safe equipment should be welcomed as part of our vibrant food ecosystem.