Free State Street!
In May 2020, eight blocks of State Street — from Sola Street to Gutierrez Street in the area known as Lower State — were closed off to car traffic to enable restaurants and merchants to spill out into the street and meet the ever-changing state and national guidelines due to the pandemic.
Our local government and the Santa Barbara Police appear unable to address the variety of issues recently brought forth by the Natural Cafe owner which has chosen to close its doors after 30 years on State Street.
Ever since the closure of State Street the once iconic “Main Street” of Santa Barbara no longer seems the same.
Should State Street be reopened?
For more on the closure of the Natural Cafe and the myriad of problems that plague State Street click “Read More” below.