A Los Angeles commission on Thursday voted to evict the owners of La Carreta -- home to a beloved Olvera Street attraction known as 'El Burro.'
A Los Angeles commission on Thursday voted to evict the owners of La Carreta -- home to a beloved Olvera Street attraction known as"El Burro'' —The Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners gave the owners of the restaurant a 30-day eviction notice. Richard Hernandez, owner of La Carreta, told City News Service he was devastated and will be considering his next steps.
"This business means the world to my family and myself. I want to stick it out,'' Hernandez said."At my age I don't want to work for Walmart or flipping burgers. My son is starting university and I have to pay his tuition. I won't be able to in the long run.'' "They don't seem to grasp that idea. They think they're safe, but a lot of businesses have stepped down and closed down because of the same actions that management wants to take,'' Hernandez said.
De León's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the board's action Thursday evening.
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