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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 ...
Noozhawk

Santa Barbara Church Bells Toll 11 Times for Quake Victims

The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake Centennial Interfaith Prayer Service brought together a diverse group on the steps of the Santa Barbara Mission to remember the 11 people who perished in the June 29, ...
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 ...
KEYT

Accessibility Ramp Construction Begins at Old Mission Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Work started Tuesday on a ramp to the Old Mission Santa Barbara. The long-awaited ramp is being built on the right side of the Mission steps. For the first time, people ...
KEYT

EXCLUSIVE: Old Mission Santa Barbara Revives Centuries-Old Quarry Stones in $1 Million Upgrade

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The famous steps of Old Mission Santa Barbara takes you to one of the most breathtaking views in the city. For most visitors, it’s a climb they hardly think about. “It’s ...