Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Terry Ortega & Olivia Ison | Wed Oct 28, 2026 | 10:00pm

S.B.’s Most Comprehensive Guide to this Year’s Spirited Season

Get the most out of the season using S.B.’s most comprehensive guide to this year’s spooky season.

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

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.