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Fixing Fairfax begins with public safety

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CA Post Editorial Board. (2026, September 20). Fixing Fairfax begins with public safety. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/opinion/fixing-las-fairfax-district-begins-with-public-safety/

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Fairfax, a diverse and once-prosperous LA neighborhood known for its vintage shops and trendy restaurants, now faces decline with high vacancy rates and struggling businesses. The district's 20% storefront vacancy rate is exacerbating economic hardships, making it difficult to attract new establishments and residents. Economic challenges were compounded by the COVID-19 lockdowns and rising sales taxes, while social unrest in May 2020 further impacted local commerce.

Written by AI on 2026-09-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Fairfax, a once-thriving neighborhood in Los Angeles known for its diverse retail scene, has seen significant decline due to COVID-19 lockdowns. These measures, imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom and enforced under then-Mayor Eric Garcetti, exacerbated the challenges facing local businesses that were already struggling with a shift towards online shopping. As a result, 20% of storefronts in Fairfax now stand vacant, leading to concerns about attracting new businesses and residents. Iconic establishments like The Dime comedy club are also at risk of closure, mirroring broader issues affecting the entire city.

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An upbeat, diverse neighborhood that once represented the California dream — and which is now in a state of steady decline. asserted

which → represent → decline

Drive north from the 10 Freeway along Fairfax and you can still see flashes of its the neighborhood’s past glory. asserted

you → drive → glory

Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! asserted

Sign → sign → California

The California Post reports how the Fairfax District has become a “ghost town,” with mom-and-pop businesses going under. asserted

businesses → report → ?

Even The Dime, one of the most recognizable comedy clubs in the city, is facing closure. asserted

Dime → face → closure

Local leaders understand that the 20% vacancy rate is a real problem. asserted

rate → understand → ?

Once there are enough shuttered storefronts, it’s hard to attract new businesses and residents to the area. asserted

it → be → area

The COVID-19 lockdowns — imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom, and enforced under then-Mayor Eric Garcetti — came at the worst possible time for retail, when consumers were already turning to online shopping and delivery. asserted

consumers → impose → shopping

LA is still struggling to recover. asserted

LA → struggle → ?

Rising sales taxes — including a 0.5% hike on the county passed by voters in June — are just some of the new costs facing the small businesses that are the heart of the Fairfax District. asserted

that → rise → District

And the neighborhood is still haunted by what happened on the last weekend of May in 2020. uncertain

what → haunt → 2020

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