Carbajal endorses Friedman - Santa Barbara News-Press

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Here’s what we have for you today:

In a surprise move, Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, endorses Eric Friedman over Kristen Sneddon for mayor.
It’s business as usual on Santa Barbara’s State Street.
Carlos Santana is honored at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors says no to guns near schools; Bob Nelson disagrees.
Thursday’s Santa Barbara Mayoral Forum is rapidly approaching! TV Santa Barbara will be on hand to record the event for viewing the following week. Our Aston Smith will be on hand to record for the News-Press’ popular social media pages.
The News-Press is planning to write a story with photos and video the night of the event, so if you did not get a ticket, check our website, newspress.com Friday morning for the comprehensive report.
We’re super-excited about being able to host the debate, along with the incomparable Jerry Roberts from Newsmakers with JR, at The New Vic Theatre. Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten and Kristen Sneddon will be on stage to answer questions related to the city budget, rent stabilization, housing and much more. As we head into Labor Day, election season has arrived. 😊

Joshua Molina

News-Press Editor

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Santa Barbara’s State Street has certainly endured years of ups and downs when it comes to vacancies. This story from June 23, 1991 shows the state of play. It’s also remarkable how much reporting went into this front page of the business section.

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