Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By Terry Ortega, Maggie Yates, Shannon Brooks, & DJ Darla Bea | Wed Feb 16, 2022 | 10:06pm

Love Finds a Way in Santa Barbara

Start planning your big day from catering to venues and everything in between in the 2022 Wedding Resource Guide.

Year in Review By Terry Ortega | Thu Dec 23, 2021 | 11:11am

Our Calendar Queen shares some of her favorite articles of the year.

'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega | Wed Dec 01, 2021 | 8:36pm

Make plans for your holiday season using Santa Barbara’s most complete guide to all seasonal happenings.

About Us By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 11, 2021 | 11:03pm

Last week’s Fiesta star Mary Ortega got emotional over all of the love.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 04, 2021 | 8:57pm

Here’s your complete guide to this year’s Fiesta, with profiles, listings, and more.

Fiesta By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 04, 2021 | 8:42pm

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

Fiesta By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 04, 2021 | 8:40pm

How this seventh generation Santa Barbara resident wound up dressed up and horseback.

Fiesta By Terry Ortega | Wed Aug 04, 2021 | 8:38pm

Get to know 2021’s La Presidenta, Spirits of Fiesta, and Saint Barbara.

Special Stories By Terry Ortega | Wed Jul 28, 2021 | 9:05pm

Find the perfect activity, from arts and social awareness to STEM, sports, and more, using Santa Barbara’s top after-school activities guide.

Cover Story By Terry Ortega | Wed Apr 28, 2021 | 9:30pm

Find the perfect summer experience for your kids using Santa Barbara’s complete guide to fun — in person or virtually.