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The early El Burrito y La Carreta was a live donkey. Trancito’s son, Richard Hernandez, remembers walking the animal from Eagle Rock to Olvera Street. But today, what stands in the small 10-foot space near the entrance of Olvera Street is a stuffed version.“When I see people walk in for the first time, they go, 'Oh wow, a little donkey,’” Hernandez said. “‘Is it real? Oh no, it's fake. How cool. Let's get a picture.' And they put on their hats. They hold a tequila bottle.
But the city council may take action sooner. Hernandez and his family have been in touch with Councilmember Kevin de León’s office, since the area is under his district. De León is now expected to put forth a motion Friday to extend Hernandez’s contract with the city.for Olvera Street will discuss the agreement on May 23 at 2 p.m. Public comment will be accepted in person.
“I sat down with Mr. Hernandez yesterday and went through all the data that was presented to me,” De León told reporters. “I just came to my conclusion that irrespective of what the city attorney's perspective may be, irrespective of what the general manager of El Pueblo may be, the donkey has been here for decades.”Caitlin Hernández explains what makes L.A. tick so that you can navigate our complicated city.
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