"It's definitely a class war, where billionaires and these large corporations are able to set whatever they want to set up,"
"They have the golden road laid out for them."
"And then it's just dribbles for the rest of the folks. Or you have to put yourself, maybe in a compromising position, to even be able to try and make an extra buck,"
A four-mile NFL "clean zone" around Levi's Stadium during the game and the preceding week prevents many vendors from accessing areas near the stadium and displaces longtime sellers. Longstanding local vendors and informal sellers face exclusion while large corporations and sponsored setups gain prioritized access. Some vendors and immigrants may risk the restricted area to try to earn income despite potential consequences. San José secured roughly $5 million from companies and sponsors to host concerts and events around the city during the week of the game. City efforts include social media promotion and support for local business hubs like Calle Willow and Little Saigon.
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