Santa Barbara Independent

Old Mission Santa Barbara and St. Barbara Parish Announce Campaign to Build ADA-Compliant Ramp to Historic Mission Church

SANTA BARBARA, CA — July 16 th, 2025 — Old Mission Santa Barbara and St. Barbara Parish at Old Mission Santa Barbara are collaborating on a major effort to increase accessibility to the Mission church ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Eight-Story Development Behind Santa Barbara Mission to Undergo Environmental Review

The environmental housing bill was signed into law on Saturday, creating a new hurdle for the controversial project.
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Old Mission Santa Barbara makes Progress Towards New ADA Ramp Project

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Every day, Old Mission Santa Barbara attracts visitors from all walks of life. “I love the history of it and just visiting and getting to see through it," said visitor Karen ...
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How the Old Mission Was Impacted by the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake

Onlookers view the Old Mission Santa Barbara after it was damaged in the 1925 earthquake. Credit: Contributed by Gledhill Library, Santa Barbara Historical Museum On the morning of June 29, 1925, the ...
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Risen from Rubble: How the 1925 Earthquake Changed Santa Barbara Forever

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Old Mission Santa Barbara is a world class destination. "Throughout the world we are known as the Queen of the missions because of the setting... the rather grand architecture.