New Santa Barbara Library Plaza one week away from opening after years of planning and construction
The Michael Towbes Library Plaza opens November 3 in Santa Barbara. A preview look is being shown to Newschannel 3-12 prior to the…
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Downtown businesses launch their own ‘locals night’ block party to reinvigorate the area
The 500 block of State Street is having a locals block party to reinvigorate the scene. There will be food discounts, games and a pie eating…
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Brew Fest brings a refreshing late summer event to downtown Santa Barbara
With 16 vendors, food, and music, the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization has the nearly end-of-the-summer Brew Fest set to go this…
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Days of cleanup efforts underway after Old Spanish Days Fiesta wraps up in Santa Barbara
A major effort is underway to clean up Santa Barbara after the historic Old Spanish Days. Crews are going block by block over the…
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Mercado construction underway for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days
El Mercado De La Guerra is under construction to be ready for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. Thousand of people are…
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State Street downtown changes could feature different designs on different blocks
Some State Street plans in downtown Santa Barbara include a possible flat scape and small transit shuttles. The city is looking at suggestions for…
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Santa Barbara opens new UCLA Health facility to help community
UCLA Health opened up a location in downtown Santa Barbara to help the community with its growing needs for health care.…
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Power knocks out businesses in parts of downtown Santa Barbara for the second week in a row
The second power outage in two weeks has impacted several businesses in downtown Santa Barbara. Businesses impacted include Joe’s Cafe and Yona…
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Annual honors handed out and Santa Barbara’s future downtown plans may include new funds for improvements
Ron Robertson, the Vice President of the Balboa Building, was named the Volunteer of the Year at the Downtown Santa Barbara Annual Awards Breakfast.…
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City offers discount downtown parking permit for entire Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The City of Santa Barbara is offering a new, discounted parking permit just in time for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) which…
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Santa Barbara residents encouraged to fill out survey about downtown parking operations
A survey will be available through Thursday, November 9th to Santa Barbra residents who want to provide feedback on Santa Barbra’s downtown parking…
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Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project construction set to begin in October
The City of Santa Barbara announced the commencement of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project on September 18, which will connect the…
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Weekender parking permit for locals only available starting Monday, August 21
The Santa Barbara Public Works Downtown Team announced a new “Locals’ Weekender Parking Permit” that aims to make access to Downtown Santa Barbara…
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Shuttle schedule released for Friday Fiesta Parade
As the Santa Barbara Fiesta Historical Parade approaches, both Santa Barbara Trolley and Rockstar Trolley offer free shuttle services for the event.…
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Trolley service now rolling through the Funk Zone and downtown Santa Barbara
A new visitors trolley is rolling in Santa Barbara in the Funk Zone and downtown. The cost is $1.00 a…
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Parklet crash comes as fees are being charged for outside dining structures in Santa Barbara
The parklet in front of the Press Room bar in Santa Barbara was destroyed Saturday morning by an out of control driver. Beginning May 1, the…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes in favor of $2 per square foot parklet fees per month
For months the council considered a tiered fee in the $3-10 range, but on Tuesday the council voted for a more affordable $2 option for…
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Fees for parklets and long range plans still unresolved in Santa Barbara’s downtown promenade
Some Santa Barbara parklets have gone away or shrunk because of future fee plans. City leaders are unresolved on charging…
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