A fixture on Olvera Street for decades, Jorge the stuffed burro is facing eviction as well as his owner, Richard Hernandez.
Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, packs away his burro for the day in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease.
“This burro has seen more ass than Hugh Hefner,” said Hernandez. A fixture on Olvera Street for decades, Jorge the stuffed burro is facing eviction as well as his owner, Richard Hernandez. A judge ruled on March 13 that Hernandez would have to vacate his family-run photo stand known as LaCarreta in the historical Mexican marketplace. A sign at Hernandez’s photo stand reads, “Good Bye Los Angeles it’s been great! Since 1968 the Hernandez family has brought you timeless memories. Generations have been photographed here. We lost our case with the City of Los Angeles. we want to stay, but Mayor Bass won’t negotiate.” Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, reflects on his years taking traditional Mexican portraits of children and families on his stuffed burro in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, takes pictures of Adela Zamora, 8, with her parents Jerry and Senida, of Riverside, in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. The Zamoras said they have a picture of their daughter on the burro when she was a toddler. Carmen Zambrano, Marco Perez and Emelly Villa have their portrait taken on the burro of Olvera Street in what could be the last days of The Burroman of Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after the stand’s eviction. Richard Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, prepares Zaida Rodriguez for a traditional Mexican portrait in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. Many are coming by for portraits including Zaida who says the picture is for her grand kids to laugh. Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, reflects on his years taking traditional Mexican portraits of children and families on his stuffed burro in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. Richard Hernandez, The Burroman of Olvera Street, reflects on his years taking traditional Mexican portraits of children and families on his stuffed burro in what could be his last days at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 after being evicted. Hernandez, 61, who has been working at the stand since he was 13, says his parents gave him the business in 1987 and in 2011 he signed a 20 year lease. Mayor Karen Bass’ office says, “The Burro has been an iconic feature for so many Angelenos, which is why the city has been open to working with Mr. Hernandez and his family to honor its history. But the lease for that space ended on its own terms with the passing of Maria Hernandez on April 16, 2024, and city contracting requirements necessitate a bidding process. Mr. Hernandez has been informed that the bidding process is open to the public.” The statement referenced Richard Hernandez’s mother, Maria Trancito Hernandez, who died in April 2024 without legal documentation that handed over her business to her son. Hernandez was given a 30-day eviction notice by the Board of Commissioners for the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority, which manages Olvera Street. Hernandez said he tried to pay what he owes but to no avail. He told KTLA, “I offered to pay whatever is owed, penalties, whatever, and they returned my check.”Altadena mural on wall of rebuilt home connects residents back to era of rails and trailsTime capsules share photos, letters and history, giving those who open them a chance to time travelPhilippe the Original ends a tradition while another century-old restaurant closesIn the California governor’s race, two Republicans land at top of the state Democratic Party’s pollShirtless intruder found sleeping in Valley Village homeNo more Cesar Chavez day, but some offices, services will still be closed in LA County
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George found guilty in money laundering case tied to campaign financesA jury on Friday found KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering in his felony trial.
Read more »
Judge says it looks like the Pentagon tried to 'cripple Anthropic'Business Insider tells the global tech, finance, stock market, media, economy, lifestyle, real estate, AI and innovative stories you want to know.
Read more »
Trump admin must restore $2B in CTA funding for Red Line, other projects, judge rulesThe Trump admin must release funding for the CTA's Red Line extension and modernization projects, a federal judge ruled.
Read more »
Judge rules Judson ISD did not break Open Meetings Act in superintendent removal voteJudson ISD winning big in court today. A judge sided with the school district, saying they did not violate the Texas Open Meetings Act when they voted to remove
Read more »
Judge rules in favor of Harvest Church in property dispute with United Methodist ChurchThe ruling concludes a legal battle between Harvest and the United Methodist Church that started in 2022 after Harvest disaffiliated from the denomination over conflicting views.
Read more »
Preservationist group asks judge to block San Diego’s new historic home rulesIt’s challenging a package approved last month that lets the City Council overrule the city’s Historical Resources Board.
Read more »