The Brutal Impact of ICE Raids on Downtown LA Bars
"As reported by general manager Jason Valdez, the bar has seen noticeably reduced foot traffic and a sense that recent weeks felt reminiscent of the pandemic, leaving sidewalks quieter and contributing to sluggish sales. Valdez frames the venue as a sanctuary where guests can connect with neighbors about shared concerns, and he highlights a strengthened solidarity among local bars as they promote one another and pursue equitable recovery even while city-level support has felt limited." - Rich Manning
