Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Maria Gardner Named County’s New Social Services Director

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Santa Barbara County has selected Maria Gardner as the next director of the Department of Social Services. Gardner is expected to begin her new role on Nov. 10, pending formal approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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Santa Barbara News-Press
County of Santa Barbara announces selection of next Social Services director (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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With over 30 years in County Social Services, Maria Gardner poised to guide the Department’s next chapter
Nooz Hawk
Maria Gardner Named County’s New Social Services Director (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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Santa Barbara County has selected Maria Gardner as the next director of the Department of Social Services. Gardner is expected to begin her new role on Nov. 10, pending formal approval by the Board of Supervisors.