Tiana Molony

Los Angeles

Contributing Writer at Santa Barbara Independent

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Rebecca Anderson's Journey from SBCC to Lotusland

1 week ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

Branded Content Presented by Santa Barbara City College Office of CommunicationsWhen Rebecca Anderson, now Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ganna Walska Lotusland, began her studies at Santa Barbara City College in 1994, she had a vision of a life of service. “Early on I became passionate about volunteerism and community service,” she recalled from the conference room at Lotusland, which overlooks the blooming rose garden.
Brochu Walker Comes to The Post

1 week ago | montecitojournal.net | Tiana Molony

Brochu Walker Comes to The Post A rendering of the new Brochu Walker interior (courtesy photo) Known for its commitment to quality over quantity, it’s no surprise that women’s luxury clothing brand Brochu Walker should take the same thoughtful approach to its retail presence.
The Board of Supervisors Meet About TRUTH

2 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Tiana Molony

On Tuesday, May 6, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted a report from the Sheriff’s Office outlining its interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the TRUTH Act, short for the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds Act. The TRUTH Act is a California law aimed at safeguarding the rights of immigrants held in county jails.
BOS & Sable: Supervisors Decide the Fate of Oil and Gas in County

2 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Tiana Molony

It was three against one at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 13, as the board weighed the future of oil and gas in the county. In a 3-1 vote, the supervisors passed a motion to prohibit new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing operations in the county. Only four of the five supervisors were in attendance, as Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino was absent from the meeting.
Reignite Your Writing Spark at the Santa Barbara Summer Writers Fest

3 weeks ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

The Santa Barbara Summer Writers Fest takes place June 20-22 | Photo: CourtesyLet’s say you’re working on a piece of writing — maybe a memoir, an essay, or even a poem — but it’s just sitting on your computer, gathering dust, and you’re unsure what to do next. Or maybe it’s the opposite — you haven’t written a thing yet, even though you want to, and find yourself just staring at a blank screen. If either sounds like you, it might be time to seek guidance.
Marina Abramović Has No Plans to Stop

3 weeks ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

Marina Abramović on screen, with Pico Iyer at the Lobero, May 6. 2025 | Photo: David BazemoreI was scrolling through TikTok one night when I paused on a video of a woman in a red dress, sitting at a table with her eyes closed. A man stepped into the frame and took the seat across from her. She slowly opened her eyes, and tears filled them once she realized who it was. The two reached for each other, their arms stretching across the table in a moment of raw, emotional reunion.
Finding Joy in Color

3 weeks ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

Patrice Karst | Photo: Mariana SchulzeWhen Patrice Karst’s son Elijah was in kindergarten, he struggled with severe separation anxiety. School drop-offs were hard — Elijah would cry, begging his mom not to leave, often bringing her to tears as well. Amid the heartbreak of daily goodbyes, Karst searched for a way to ease her son’s pain.
Blue Origin and One805 Partner for a Truly Unique Experience

1 month ago | montecitojournal.net | Tiana Molony

“It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth,” said Neil Armstrong shortly after the Apollo 11 Mission on July 20, 1969. “I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn’t feel like a giant.
From Garage Brewers to State Street Tastemakers

1 month ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

When Mike Weyandt and Eric Drew, founders of Casa Agria, were roommates at the University of Oregon, they developed a penchant for beer. But not cheap, throw-it-down-the-hatch-as-fast-as-you-can-type beer like other college kids. No. They liked the good, high-quality beer, the kind you swish around in your mouth like wine. The outside patio at Casa Agria | Photo: CourtesyThat appreciation only deepened during their college years as they immersed themselves in Oregon’s craft beer scene.
Where Writing Isn’t So Lonely

1 month ago | independent.com | Tiana Molony

It was on one of their regular Monday-night walks when cofounders of Lowstate Writing Salon, Patricia Fancher and Dan Troon-Sazani, began talking about the quiet isolation that often shadows the writing life. “Writing can be so lonely, and it can be so isolating,” Fancher told me over the phone.