Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Indy 40 By Terry Ortega | Tue Aug 25, 2026 | 3:22pm

Indy Origins: Terry Ortega’s Move from Travel Consultant to Calendar Queen

When our calendar editor settled down, the ‘Independent’ became her kingdom.

Essential By Terry Ortega & Indy Staff | Wed Aug 05, 2026 | 8:00pm

Get the most out of this year’s Fiesta using S.B. most complete guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Mar 25, 2026 | 8:00pm

Choose the perfect way to spend the summer with adventures, learning, performing, creating, and more!

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

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.