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flag The Hot Dog Dude was barred from his usual spot near Santa Clara’s VTA station ahead of Super Bowl LX due to NFL security 'clean zone' rules, cutting his business in half.

flag Howard Gibbons, known as "The Hot Dog Dude," has been barred from his 12-year-old vending spot near Santa Clara’s Great America VTA station ahead of Super Bowl LX due to NFL "clean zone" security restrictions. flag The closure, part of broader safety measures including the shutdown of the VTA parking lot, has cut his business in half. flag Though he was hired for a private event and receives partial support from the Bay Area Host Committee, he criticizes the exclusion of small vendors despite prior city encouragement. flag He notes he was allowed to operate during the 2016 Super Bowl but not in 2026. flag NFL and local officials say the closures are necessary for security and logistics, with details on Santa Clara’s website.

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