Teen Hot Dog Vendors Fight Over Retail Space

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Sunday, May 10 at approximately 12 a.m., a fist fight broke out between two female hot dog vendors vying over retail space on the corner of Santa Monica and San Vicente Boulevards. According to reports, the incident began with a verbal altercation that escalated quickly. The two women were beating one another over who got the optimal space at the corner. Bystanders captured the incident on cell phone video that was first published on Instagram by the WeHo Times. The hot dog venders fell to the ground during the brawl. They were close to the crosswalk and oncoming traffic. Multiple reports indicate the hot dog vendors in the region have gotten increasingly aggressive over time. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station were on the scene with the teen vendors reportedly recording every move they make. Security on site, tries to keep underaged youth from entering the night clubs and attempts to resolve problems before they escalate. The State of California Department of Industrial Relations website contains a booklet of information online that lists the conditions that must be met to hire a child under the age of 18. A work permit is required. School attendance and hours worked are also considered. According to the state guidelines, working at midnight on a school night is not permissible for teenagers under 18. Witnesses explained to reporters that this is the nightlife. Vendors are well versed in their rights. No one gets arrested and charged for the disturbances they cause. Reports indicate that some of the vendors are children themselves, some as young as 14. By Sharon