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Open now · California · AB 1679

Empty storefronts shouldn’t mean empty opportunity.

Ask Governor Newsom to sign AB 1679 and give small businesses a practical, safe path into California’s vacant storefronts.

Write the Governor

Personalize and record your letter in about 3 minutes.

01 / Why now

California has entrepreneurs. It needs access.

The cost and red tape of opening a permanent location can stop a good idea before it starts. AB 1679 creates a temporary pathway to activate eligible vacant spaces while keeping sensible safeguards in place.

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02 / Learn more

See what pop-ups could unlock.

Los Angeles Magazine · July 16, 2026

If Passed, a California Assembly Bill Would Incentivize More Pop-Up Businesses

Read how AB 1679 could give small businesses more time to test a market, build a customer base, and make the leap to a permanent storefront.

Read the article

03 / Coalition

Supported across Los Angeles.

Community organizations, neighborhood advocates, and independent hospitality businesses have registered their support for AB 1679.

Bill sponsorIndependent Hospitality Coalition logoIndependent Hospitality CoalitionBetsy Restaurant logoBetsy RestaurantCalifornia Community Foundation logoCalifornia Community FoundationCentral City Association of Los Angeles logoCentral City Association of Los AngelesCivil Coffee logoCivil CoffeeInclusive Action for the City logoInclusive Action for the CityLittle Tokyo Service Center logoLittle Tokyo Service CenterLos Angeles Historic Core Business Improvement District logoLos Angeles Historic Core Business Improvement DistrictTea at Shiloh logoTea at Shiloh

04 / Take action

Make the case in your own words.

Your choices create a personal message for Governor Newsom. WERDTLA will record your action and prepare a downloadable PDF letter for delivery if needed.

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