The City of Santa Barbara wants to cut down 49 trees in De la Guerra Plaza. Although the fate of the overall plaza remains uncertain, the Parks & Recreation Commission has recommended taking down 49 ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Old Spanish Days will have some "surprises" for 2024 when the El Mercado De la Guerra opens and many traditional activities also take place as part of the 100th anniversary ...

Though he died more than 150 years ago, Jose de la Guerra is still highly visible in Santa Barbara — through the street, historic home and plaza that bear his name. Julia McHugh can be reached at ...

A rendering of the proposed De la Guerra Plaza, including a bubbler water feature. Credit: Courtesy rendering The fate of the century-old De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara could boil down to a ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce a new exhibit at Casa de la ...

Plaza de la Guerra, in the first block of East De la Guerra Street, has been a focal point of the city’s social life since the 1820s. During the Spanish and Mexican eras, the plaza was often the scene ...

Though he died more than 150 years ago, Jose de la Guerra is still highly visible in Santa Barbara — through the street, historic home and plaza that bear his name.