Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Wedding By Terry Ortega | Wed Feb 15, 2023 | 8:03pm

The How-Tos of Marriage Licenses and Weddings at the Courthouse

What you need to know about getting a marriage license and getting married at the S.B. County Courthouse.

Wedding By Terry Ortega | Wed Feb 15, 2023 | 8:01pm

Photography, caterer, venue, and more listings.

Year in Review By Terry Ortega | Sat Dec 24, 2022 | 11:11am

Our calendar queen shares some of her favorite articles of last year.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Nov 30, 2022 | 9:10pm

Find the perfect seasonal experiences using Santa Barbara’s most complete guide to holiday happenings.

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden, Matt Kettmann & Terry Ortega | Wed Oct 05, 2022 | 8:13pm

A look at the past and present of one of California’s last working wooden piers.

Special Stories By Terry Ortega | Wed Oct 05, 2022 | 8:11pm

This lifelong Santa Barbara resident recalls halcyon days of driving and walking the wooden planks.

Special Stories By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 03, 2022 | 2:00pm

Plan the perfect experience for this year’s Fiesta celebration using Santa Barbara’s complete guide to Old Spanish Days.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 03, 2022 | 1:59pm

Plan the perfect experience for this year’s Fiesta celebration using Santa Barbara’s complete guide to Old Spanish Days.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Jul 27, 2022 | 8:30pm

Find just the right activity from arts, sports, STEM, building community, collaboration, and more in Santa Barbara’s After-School Activities Guide.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Mar 30, 2022 | 8:10pm

Let the our complete guide to summer camp help you choose the ideal experience for your kids from over 150 camps.