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LA’s sex-slave strip is growing — and Sacramento let it happen: Gov candidate

Par : Jamie Paige

23 février 2026 à 20:17

A notorious stretch of South Los Angeles known as “the Blade” has become a focal point in California’s 2026 governor’s race, as Republican candidate Steve Hilton spotlights open-air prostitution, human trafficking and the exploitation of minors along South Figueroa Street.

Two women, sex workers, interacting with a car at night on South Figueroa St. in Los Angeles.

Sex workers on South Figueroa St. in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Hilton wearing a bulletproof vest and pointing, standing in a doorway.

Sex workers on South Figueroa St. in Los Angeles, California.

A sex worker in a leopard print jacket and clear heels stands on South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles at night.

A person standing next to a car at night on South Figueroa St. in Los Angeles.

A sex worker in a leopard-print swimsuit and jacket walks down South Figueroa St. at night.

A woman in a short pink outfit and black jacket stands on a street with cars parked along the side at night.

Calif. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton in a car on South Figueroa St.

A figure walks down a street at night, illuminated by car headlights.