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Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., Real Deals column.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

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By Maria Zate, Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Feb. 8--Mom & Pop holding their own against chains Retail businesses come and go in Santa Barbara, but lately residents have bemoaned that corporate chain stores are steadily replacing many home-grown enterprises, especially on State Street.

In the last year, however, there has been a flurry of local businesses expanding into second, third and even fourth locations in the area, all signs that the little guys can hold their own against the giants.

The most recent expansions include a wide gamut of retail operations ranging from food to games to hogs -- as in …

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