Our Old Spanish Days Cover Girl: Mary Dominguez Ortega
How this seventh generation Santa Barbara resident wound up dressed up and horseback.
Recent Stories
Become Acquainted with the Powerful Luminaries of This Year’s Fiesta
Get to know 2021’s La Presidenta, Spirits of Fiesta, and Saint Barbara.
Our 2021 After-School Activities Guide
Find the perfect activity, from arts and social awareness to STEM, sports, and more, using Santa Barbara’s top after-school activities guide.
2021 Summer Camp Guide
Find the perfect summer experience for your kids using Santa Barbara’s complete guide to fun — in person or virtually.
Our Wedding Guide for a Changed World
Read on for a bride and groom’s pandemic pivots, this year’s creative trends, a flashback to Kamala Harris’s Courthouse ceremony, and Santa Barbara vendor list.
Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Married at Santa Barbara Courthouse
A Santa Barbara landmark provided the perfect location for two lawyers in love.
Wedding Trends and Pivots in These Times
Micro-ceremonies, outdoor celebrations, and postponed parties.
2021 Santa Barbara Wedding Resource Guide
Photography, caterer, venue, and more listings.
Celebrate Safely in Santa Barbara with This Slate of Virtual Community Events
Celebrate safely in Santa Barbara with this slate of virtual community events.
Terry Ortega’s Favorite Stories and Reviews of 2020
Community in our communities.