Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By Tiana Molony, Terry Ortega & Maggie Yates | Wed Feb 25, 2026 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2026

Your wedding stories, musings on flowers and the search for the dress, and our comprehensive wedding guide.

Uncategorized By Terry Ortega | Wed Feb 25, 2026 | 8:00pm

Let our 2026 wedding resource guide inspire you to plan your perfect day.

Year in Review By Terry Ortega | Sat Dec 27, 2025 | 12:28pm

Keeper of the calendar shares her 2025 picks.

'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega | Wed Dec 03, 2025 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.

Community By Terry Ortega | Wed Oct 29, 2025 | 4:15pm

Make plans for the last days of the season using S.B’s Complete Guide to Halloween Happenings, Haunts, and Día de los Muertos.

Indy Parenting By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 27, 2025 | 6:38pm

Choose activities in arts, education/STEM, sports, and general from the After-School Online Activities Guide.

Fiesta By Terry Ortega | Wed Jul 30, 2025 | 8:00pm

Santa Barbara’s most comprehensive guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2025.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Mar 19, 2025 | 8:00pm

Find the perfect way to spend the summer from water and outdoor adventures to learning, creating, performing, and more!

Wedding By Terry Ortega | Wed Jan 29, 2025 | 9:54pm

Santa Barbara Wedding Resource Guide 2025 Listings for Officiants, Planners, Photographers, Venues, and More By Terry Ortega | January 30,

Year in Review By Terry Ortega | Tue Dec 24, 2024 | 3:47pm

Our Events Editor shares some of her favorite stories of the year.