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Oran โอม @oranv.com · 06/08/2026

The debate over the present and future State Street in downtown Santa Barbara continues in the News-Press with dueling op-eds being published over the past few weeks. Strong Towns Santa Barbara has been organizing support for the promenade. www.newspress.com/category/com...

Santa Barbara News-Press

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Opinion: State Street belongs to everyone
by Debbie Merlo August 4, 2026

Opinion: A main street should serve all, not a select few
by Craig Saling, Santa Barbara Cash Register August 4, 2026

Opinion: Why I believe in Strong Towns Santa Barbara
by Kevin Heim August 3, 2026

Opinion: Why Santa Barbara still needs Strong Towns
by Guthre Leonard August 3, 2026

Opinion: Who is Strong Towns? Is Santa Barbara a town to fix or a model to preserve?
by Cass Ensberg July 24, 2026

Randy Rowse: Reopening State Street is the right move to boost downtown revival
by Randy Rowse, Santa Barbara Mayor July 22, 2026

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Oran โอม @oranv.com · 06/08/2026

Now some promenade opponents are creating doubt on its broad support, alleging that support from businesses on the first promenade block is due to their unfair advantage, even calling out one specific business by address (501 State). I don’t really buy it. The adjacent 400 block is the counterpoint.

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