Terry Ortega, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Our Summer Camp Guide for Santa Barbara

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

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

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.