SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The bells of Old Mission Santa Barbara rang out Sunday morning to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake that devastated the city and killed at least 11 people.
A multi-faith ceremony brought together religious leaders, city officials and community members to honor the lives lost and reflect on the disaster that reshaped Santa Barbara’s architecture and identity.
“On behalf of Mayor Randy Rouse, by virtue of the authority vested in me, I do hereby proclaim June 29, 2025, as the Great Quake Remembrance Day in Santa Barbara,” said City Councilmember Kristen Sneddon during the ceremony…