San Rafael cracks down on illegal food vendors

San Rafael is ramping up enforcement of illegal food vendors in the Canal neighborhood after complaints about noise, health and safety.

City Manager Cristine Alilovich announced Monday that the San Rafael Police Department will staff evening patrols with Spanish-speaking officers in the primarily Latino neighborhood. The enforcement patrols will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays starting this week, Alilovich said.

“Officers will distribute materials on how to obtain vending...