Editorial: Communication key in addressing permits for pop-up food vendors

San Rafael’s initiative aimed at so-called “pop up” food vendors is not a matter of picking on struggling immigrants, but one of community public health.

The city’s police department and the county Environmental Health Services division will be launching special patrols to distribute handouts to vendors on how to obtain necessary permits.

The county division is responsible for food-related licensing and inspections of restaurants and food-serving stores.

The target is to bring...