Santa Barbara Flag Lowered in Honor of Former Mayor Sheila Lodge
KEYT News Channel 3-12
July 13, 2026
Santa Barbara is mourning the loss of a beloved leader this week. Former Mayor Sheila Lodge, who passed away at the age of 97, served our community with grace and dedication for decades. In her honor, the city flag now flies at half-staff — a quiet but powerful reminder of the mark she left on our coastal home.
Lodge was more than a civic figure; she was a neighbor who helped shape the Santa Barbara we know today. Her leadership touched everything from local planning to community values, and her legacy lives on in the streets and parks she helped protect. KEYT News Channel 3-12 first reported the news, and it’s a loss felt deeply across the 805. Rest easy, Mayor Lodge — you served us well.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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