County Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vendors

Kern County Public Health just shut down 18 unlicensed food vendors, impounded gear from one defiant operator, and reminded everyone: if you spot an illegal food stall, report it via the Safe Diner portal. This crackdown follows a March sweep that sparked a grand jury report — and while officials aim to educate vendors, they’re ready to escalate with equipment seizures when compliance fails. For food truck owners, the licensing maze can take weeks — but the county’s calling on the public to help keep the streets safe and the rules fair. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9ac75d6c473c0a1