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.
News Channel 3-12

City Flooded With More Than 400 Letters Opposing Housing Plans Near Old Mission Santa Barbara

Controversy is growing over two proposed housing projects near one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished landmarks — the Old ...
KEYT

Fence Goes Up Around Old Mission in Santa Barbara for Six-Month Project

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Old Mission in Santa Barbara will have a big green fence around the entrance for about the next six months. The fence marks off an area for an access project for those who ...
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 ...
Noozhawk

Santa Barbara Mission Breaks Ground on Ramp for Easier Church Access

Demolition and construction work is underway for an entrance ramp at the Santa Barbara Mission. Credit: Nick Forselles / Noozhawk photo The Santa Barbara Mission has begun a long-planned project to ...