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Los Angeles Court Orders Eviction of Iconic Donkey Stand

3/24/2026

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A state court has ruled that the owners of Olvera Street’s iconic donkey stand in Los Angeles must be evicted.
The stand, featuring a stuffed burro named Jorge, has drawn tourists for more than 60 years.
Richard Hernandez, who has worked there since age 13, received an eviction notice after a legal battle with the city.

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A state court has ruled that the owners of Olvera Street’s iconic donkey stand in Los Angeles must be evicted.
The stand, featuring a stuffed burro named Jorge, has drawn tourists for more than 60 years.
Richard Hernandez, who has worked there since age 13, received an eviction notice after a legal battle with the city.