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March 2023
- Installation of Downtown Christmas Tree Marks Start of ‘Season of Cheer’ in Santa Barbara - Noozhawk
Friday, March 10th, 2023
November 2022
- Installation of Downtown Christmas Tree Marks Start of ‘Season of Cheer’ in Santa Barbara - Noozhawk
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
October 2022
- Downtown Santa Barbara Announces Rock the Block Event Series - Independent
Monday, October 17th, 2022
July 2022
- Evolving look to downtown Santa Barbara brings fresh opportunities and events to business owners and visitors - KEYT
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
March 2022
- Jeff Shelton Vision for Santa Barbara’s State Street Undercrossing Showcases Whimsical Design - Noozhawk
Saturday, March 19th, 2022
- Santa Barbara Downtown Business Districts Continue into 2022 with No Major Changes - Independent
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
November 2021
- DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE REPLACED WITH SERIES OF EVENTS - EDHAT
Saturday, November 27th, 2021
- Magical Holiday Happenings to replace Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade - KEYT
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
- ASIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL AND FIRST THURSDAY - EDHAT
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
October 2021
- Halloween Events Haunt Santa Barbara County Residents Looking For Tricks or Treats - Noozhawk
Sunday, October 17th, 2021
- Neighborhood Festival Celebrates Local Asian American Community - Noozhawk
Friday, October 1st, 2021
September 2021
- FIRST THURSDAY IS BACK - Edhat
Monday, September 6th, 2021
August 2021
- New businesses open in downtown Santa Barbara as others change locations - KEYT
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021
- THE L.A. TACO TRAVEL GUIDE TO SANTA BARBARA’S BEST TAQUERÍAS, MAPPED - L.A.Taco
Thursday, August 12th, 2021
- 1st Thursday Art Walk returns this week - Santa Barbara News-Press
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
- Downtown Santa Barbara Restarting First Thursdays This Week - Noozhawk
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
- Santa Barbara’s 1st Thursdays return after a year and a half pause - KEYT
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
July 2021
- The 13 Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara - Purewow
Friday, July 30th, 2021
- State Street Advisory Committee Members Named - Independent
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
- Santa Barbara City Council Appoints State Street Committee Members - Noozhawk
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
June 2021
- Santa Barbara’s Parklet-Palooza Rocks On - Independent
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
- Santa Barbara Council Supports Keeping Most Outdoor Dining, Parklets Along State Street - Noozhawk
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
- Santa Barbara Talks Podcast: Robin Elander Opens Up About Outdoor Dining, Parklets, Restaurants - Noozhawk
Monday, June 21st, 2021
- Juneteenth celebration held on State Street in Santa Barbara - KEYT
Saturday, June 19th, 2021
- Bikes shaping the blueprint for State Street redesign - KEYT
Friday, June 18th, 2021
- Santa Barbara fully reopens - KEYT
Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
- SANTA BARBARA NAMED IN 30 MOST CHARMING SMALL US CITIES - EDHAT
Saturday, June 12th, 2021
- BizHawk: Crafter’s Library in Santa Barbara Creates Coworking, Retail Space - Noozhawk
Friday, June 11th, 2021
- Santa Barbara Rolling Along on Several Big Public Works Projects - Noozhawk
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
May 2021
- New committee to consider Santa Barbara State Street promenade’s future - KEYT
Friday, May 28th, 2021
- State Street promenade hits one-year mark bolstering local business - KEYT
Thursday, May 27th, 2021
- Iconic Hotel Santa Barbara On the Market for $49 Million - Noozhawk
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
- A New Safe Space for Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts - Independent
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
- Trapeze Program Coming to Plaza Vera Cruz in Downtown Santa Barbara - Noozhawk
Monday, May 10th, 2021
- Where to Travel Next: 2021 Hot List - Conde Nast Traveler
Friday, May 7th, 2021
April 2021
- State Street Property Owners Consider Bringing in Private Security to Address Homeless Challenges - Noozhawk
Saturday, April 24th, 2021
- Climbing Wall Business Coming to Former Staples Building in Santa Barbara - Noozhawk
Friday, April 23rd, 2021
March 2021
- Movie goers prepare for SBIFF hybrid March 31-April 10 - KEYT
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
- New businesses open in Downtown Santa Barbara, quickly filling vacancies - KEYT
Monday, March 22nd, 2021
February 2021
- Downtown Santa Barbara announces community awards - Santa Barbara Newspress
Sunday, February 28th, 2021
- Kiwanis Santa Barbara donates $5,000 for student internships - News Press
Sunday, February 21st, 2021
- Kiwanis Santa Barbara Donates $5,000 to Downtown Santa Barbara for Internships - Noozhawk
Friday, February 19th, 2021
- Plans for a business upswing in downtown Santa Barbara underway - KEYT
Friday, February 5th, 2021
January 2021
- Downtown Santa Barbara Lauds Community Members at Annual Awards Ceremony - Noozhawk
Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
- State Street Promenade Market - Santa Barbara News-Press
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
- Downtown Santa Barbara elects officers, directors - Santa Barbara News-Press
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
December 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara helping small businesses apply for new relief grant - KEYT
Wednesday, December 30th, 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara urging shoppers to support local businesses during second shutdown - KEYT
Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
- Stay-at-home order to take effect tonight - Santa Barbara News-Press
Sunday, December 6th, 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara: Stay at Home Order a Call for Unity - Noozhawk
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
- Business groups prepare for stay-at-home order - Santa Barbara News-Press
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
- Holiday Tree arrives on State Street - Santa Barbara News-Press
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
- Holiday traditions replaced with downsized happenings - KEYT
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
- Christmas Tree Takes Its Place to Light Up Downtown Santa Barbara for Holiday Season - Noozhawk
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
- Holiday tree arrives with joy in downtown Santa Barbara - KEYT
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara Raises 45-Foot Christmas Tree on State Street - Independent
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
November 2020
- Santa Barbara’s downtown promenade expected to remain into 2021 - KEYT
Monday, November 30th, 2020
- Holiday Tree Arrives in Downtown Santa Barbara December 1st - Independent
Wednesday, November 25th, 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara helping local retailers encourage online shopping - KEYT
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
- Spotlighting Downtown Santa Barbara Businesses - Independent
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020
- State Street promenade debuts downtown market - KEYT
Friday, November 6th, 2020
October 2020
- COVID-19 scares away some upcoming Halloween, winter holiday events - KEYT
Monday, October 26th, 2020
- New market for State Street promenade - Santa Barbara News-Press
Saturday, October 24th, 2020
- Colder weather presenting new challenges for restaurants offering outside dining - KEYT
Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
- Santa Barbara leaders approve upgrades for downtown promenade - KEYT
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
- Santa Barbara Council Approves Spending $250,000 for State Street Improvements - Noozhawk
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
September 2020
- Steve Epstein: A Proposal to Revitalize Santa Barbara’s Public Performances - Noozhawk
Monday, September 7th, 2020
August 2020
- Chamber of Commerce Distributes Free COVID-19 Protective Equipment to Businesses, Nonprofits - Noozhawk
Thursday, August 13th, 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara Leaders Inspired by State Street Changes - Noozhawk
Sunday, August 9th, 2020
- Free PPE available for small businesses in Santa Barbara - KEYT
Friday, August 7th, 2020
June 2020
- “No Vacancy” signs make a comeback in Santa Barbara - KEYT
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
- Helping the homeless - Santa Barbara News-Press
Monday, June 8th, 2020
May 2020
- Ideas pour in to create a quick fix and a renewed look for downtown Santa Barbara - KEYT
Friday, May 29th, 2020
- Council reopens State Street - Santa Barbara News-Press
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
- BizHawk: Santa Barbara to Open Pedestrian Promenade Along State Street on Friday - Noozhawk
Thursday, May 21st, 2020
- Santa Barbara City Council Allows Sidewalk, Curbside Dining, Closes Two Blocks of State Street - Noozhawk
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
- Robin Elander new Interim Executive Director of Downtown Santa Barbara - KEYT
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
- Santa Barbara considering creative responses to revive State Street business post-pandemic - KEYT
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
- Robin Elander Tapped As Interim Director at Downtown Santa Barbara - Noozhawk
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
- Robin Elander to Lead Downtown Santa Barbara - santabarbarabusinessnews.com
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020
April 2020
- EAT gift card program served up to restaurant workers during lean times - KEYT
Saturday, April 18th, 2020
March 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara Honors The Hutton Parker Foundation
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
February 2020
- Downtown Santa Barbara honors community members and local foundation - KEYT
Friday, February 28th, 2020
- Pascucci Italian Restaurant Finds New Home on State Street
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
- Paseo Nuevo Bustling with New Stores The Barn and Trendy Collections
Thursday, February 20th, 2020
- Black History Month Culture House
Thursday, February 6th, 2020
- How Restaurant, Retail Businesses Open Their Doors in Downtown Santa Barbara
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
- Amazon Plans First-Floor Restaurant in Downtown Santa Barbara Office Building
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
- City of Santa Barbara to Hire Economic Development Director Soon
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
- Pop-up events celebrate Black culture in Santa Barbara
Saturday, February 1st, 2020
January 2020
- $1 Million Restoration Complete of Centuries-Old Hill-Carrillo Adobe in Santa Barbara
Thursday, January 30th, 2020
- Turn That Downtown Frown Upside Down
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
- SANTA BARBARA'S PAST AND PRESENT
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
- Winning Films Announced at SBIFF
Sunday, January 26th, 2020
- Bong Joon Ho Celebrated as Outstanding Director at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
- Brad Pitt Gets Santa Barbara International Film Festival Maltin Modern Master Award
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
- Laura Dern Receives Cinema Vanguard Award from Santa Barbara Film Festival
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
- Local MLK Committee Celebrates Dr. King
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
- Martha Graham Dance Comes to the Granada
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
- Lupita Nyong’o Receives Montecito Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Monday, January 20th, 2020
- ‘State Street Serenade’ film tells the story of unique Santa Barbara parking garage guitarist
Sunday, January 19th, 2020
- Santa Barbara Film Festival Honors Eight Up-and-Coming Actors with Virtuosos Award
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
- Film Festival Honors Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson as Outstanding Performers of Year
Friday, January 17th, 2020
- Renée Zellweger Follows Yellow-Brick Road to Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
- El Jardin’s Birria Grilled Cheese @ The Garden
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
- Reel economic impacts expected from ever-popular Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
- Salmon-Parma on Black Ciabatta @ Oppi’z
Monday, January 13th, 2020
- Amazon Arrives in Downtown Santa Barbara
Monday, January 6th, 2020
- Four Pieces by Artist Tatsuo Miyajima
Monday, January 6th, 2020
December 2019
- Bike-Share Program Coming to Santa Barbara
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
- Miracle on State Street Holiday Store Is Open on State Street in Santa Barbara
Monday, December 16th, 2019
- Downtown Retailers Say Black Friday Weekend Sales Best in Years
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
November 2019
- Surreal Virtual Reality Studios Brings Fantasy, Fighting, Fun to Santa Barbara
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
- Fir Tree Installed in Downtown Santa Barbara Ahead of Holiday Parade
Monday, November 25th, 2019
- The Daisy Opens to Brighten State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
- After 37 Years, Change in Ownership on Menu at Santa Barbara’s Paradise Café
Sunday, November 17th, 2019
- Carrillo Street Barbers Opens in Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, November 14th, 2019
- New State Street Visitor Center Puts Out Official Welcome Mat
Friday, November 8th, 2019
- Onus Donuts Coming to State Street in Santa Barbara
Thursday, November 7th, 2019
October 2019
- Children of All Ages Flock to Downtown Santa Barbara for Halloween Fun
Thursday, October 31st, 2019
- Wabi Sabi Sushi Opens in Santa Barbara Public Market
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
- Norton’s Deli to Celebrate 15 Years in Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
- Kiva Cowork is New Name of Impact Hub of Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
September 2019
- Bask in A Tropical Holiday at 67th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Parade
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
- Nice Weather Greets Latest Lower State Street Picnic
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
- Workzones: Newly Reopened Downtown Co-working Space
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
August 2019
- Tiny Libraries Dot State Street
Monday, August 19th, 2019
- Santa Barbara Commission Sides with Institution Ale Over Controversial Neon Sign
Saturday, August 10th, 2019
- City Appoints ‘Business Liaison’ to Trim Lengthy Permit Process
Friday, August 9th, 2019
- Is Santa Barbara’s State Street Finally Turning the Corner?
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
- Oppi’z Italian Restaurant Opens on Santa Barbara’s State Street
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
- A Wine Tasting Room for Barden
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
- Fala Bar’s Filling, Fair-Priced Fare
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
- Breweries Giving Santa Barbara’s State Street a Buzz
Thursday, August 1st, 2019
July 2019
- Santa Barbara may hire economic development director
Friday, July 26th, 2019
- The Time for Bold Action Is Now
Friday, July 26th, 2019
- Who Owns This Place?
Friday, July 26th, 2019
- Report on Santa Barbara Downtown Leading to Economic Development Director
Thursday, July 25th, 2019
- Report Describes Santa Barbara as Unfriendly to Business, Suffocated by Red Tape
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
- Modern Times Are Upon Us
Monday, July 22nd, 2019
- Embermill Set to Open at Old Aldo’s Site on Santa Barbara’s State Street
Thursday, July 18th, 2019
- Taste Police Target Beer Room with Selective Enforcement
Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
- 2 days ago Workzones Marks Expansion with Free Fridays
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
- Mama Luma Launches Abu Dhabi Franchise
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
- Fala Bar Brings Vegan Fare to Santa Barbara Public Market
Friday, July 12th, 2019
- Apna Indian Cuisine Opens on State Street
Thursday, July 4th, 2019
- City Committee Says No to Institution Ale’s Downtown Santa Barbara Neon Sign
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
- MTD Spokesperson Talks $4 Million Transit Center Facelift
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
June 2019
- New Downtown Santa Barbara Restaurant: La Cocina
Thursday, June 27th, 2019
- Celebrated Winemaker Doug Margerum Opens Dazzling New Tasting Room in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone
Monday, June 24th, 2019
- Santa Barbara May Slash Fees Charged to Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
- Edison Lets State Street Keep the Lights On
Friday, June 7th, 2019
- Public Invited to Dig Into Downtown Housing Design
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
May 2019
- Film Festival Opens New Education Center in Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, May 30th, 2019
- Downtown Live Art & Wine Tour Showcases Santa Barbara's Finest
Saturday, May 25th, 2019
- Vintage Car Fans Come Face to Grill with Wheels of Their Dreams in Santa Barbara
Sunday, May 19th, 2019
- Santa Barbara’s Accelerated Permit Program Showing Signs of Success
Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
- Chandler Men’s Salon Opening Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
April 2019
- Santa Barbara Experiment Continues
Thursday, April 25th, 2019
- Compass Opens New Downtown Santa Barbara Office
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
- Tara Jones Haaf: Shaker Mill, Cubaneo Shake Things Up in Shared Space on Lower State Street
Monday, April 22nd, 2019
- Pascucci to Host Summer Solstice Fundraiser May 8
Sunday, April 21st, 2019
- Santa Barbara’s Experiment Weekend Draws a Crowd
Sunday, April 21st, 2019
- ANALYSIS: Experiment Weekend Lively, But Chilly
Sunday, April 21st, 2019
- Santa Barbara Makes a Statement with State Street ‘Experiment Weekend’
Saturday, April 20th, 2019
- Downtown Santa Barbara Emerges as Hub for Technology Companies
Friday, April 19th, 2019
- Downtown Santa Barbara Emerges as Hub for Technology Companies
Friday, April 19th, 2019
- Santa Barbara to Hold ‘Experiment’ Weekend on State Street Downtown
Monday, April 15th, 2019
- Honey Science Moving into Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
- Shaker Mill plans a grand opening on State Street
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
- New Hairstylist
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
- Alito’s to Offer ‘Upper-Scale Mexican Food’ in Santa Barbara
Thursday, April 4th, 2019
March 2019
- After 15 years India House store leaving Downtown Santa Barbara
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
- Saks Building in Santa Barbara Transitioning to Amazon
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
- Tara Jones Haaf: Glass House Cocktail Garden Cultivates Outdoor Oasis on State Street
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
- Asher Market Boutique Opens on State Street in Santa Barbara
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
- Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Remove 2 State Street Fountains
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
- De la Guerra Plaza Workshop Aims to Imagine the Future of Santa Barbara’s ‘Public Square’
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
February 2019
- Santa Barbara Council Renews Downtown and Old Town Business Assessments
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
- Institution Ale Opens on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara
Friday, February 22nd, 2019
- Invoca Leases State Street Offices
Thursday, February 21st, 2019
- Los Arroyos Marks 20 Years
Thursday, February 21st, 2019
- Downtown Santa Barbara Highlights Local Businesses at Annual Awards
Saturday, February 16th, 2019
January 2019
- Beauty and Relaxation at Majorelle
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
- Everything You Need All Day at Café Ana
Monday, January 7th, 2019
- ‘The West-Dressed Woman’: Women’s Garments Through Centuries
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
- The Cruisery Revamps Former BrewCo Space
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
December 2018
- Venerable Sportsman Bar Re-Opens on State Street in Santa Barbara
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
- Noozhawk Forum Focuses on Revitalizing Downtown Santa Barbara
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
November 2018
- Metro Entertainment in Santa Barbara Holding Stan Lee Candlelight Celebration of Life
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
- Paseo Nuevo Getting Into Holiday Shopping Spirit
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
- Holiday Parade Prince & Fairy Selection is Serious Business
Sunday, November 11th, 2018
- Police investigating vandalism on State Street
Saturday, November 10th, 2018
October 2018
- Carrie Kelly Named Executive Director for Downtown Santa Barbara Organization
Monday, October 29th, 2018
- Downtown Santa Barbara Hires New Director
Monday, October 29th, 2018
- Youth Interactive Steps Up, Out with High-Profile Space in Downtown Santa Barbara
Sunday, October 28th, 2018
- Search & Rescue dogs named 2018 Downtown Holiday Parade Grand Marshals
Friday, October 19th, 2018
- DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA 66TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE
Friday, October 19th, 2018
- Abash Mirvali Appointed Executive Director and Chief Curator of Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 18th, 2018
- State Street Goes Nuts for Donuts as Mosaic 4-Shop Space Opens Downtown
Thursday, October 18th, 2018
