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SANTA BARBARA, CA — In a notable investment in Downtown Santa Barbara and the future of State Street, local business owner Jorge Salgado has purchased the commercial property located at 429 State Street, where he will relocate and expand The Barber Shop, his longtime Santa Barbara business.
Salgado, a Santa Barbara native, has operated The Barber Shop for the past 10 years, including the last nine years at its current location at 1233 State Street. The new location at 429 State Street will host a soft opening on Saturday, June 6 from 5–8 p.m., with an official grand opening expected in early July.
The sale represents more than a business relocation. At a time when Downtown Santa Barbara continues to navigate retail vacancies, economic shifts, and ongoing debate surrounding the closure of State Street to vehicles, the purchase stands as a meaningful vote of confidence from a local entrepreneur choosing to invest long-term in the community where he was raised…