Proposal to Ban Taco Trucks Stirs Animosity


	Proposal to Ban Taco Trucks Stirs Animosity

PatrisTimoris

6-22-2007 12:07 PM

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business, regulation, immigration, taco, dining, restaurants, california, food

PatrisTimoris says:

Curse you mobile taco vendors and your delicious, convenient food!

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