Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers: Recent Episodes
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Branching Out is a weekly podcast expanding on the stories published in the Acorn Newspapers. Reporters and editors will discuss the impact of the stories they report and delve deeper into the issues affecting their communities.The Acorn Newspapers cover the communities of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley and Moorpark.
In this week's episode of Branching Out, Lori Woodley-Langendorff joins host David Lopez to discuss the mental-health crisis that has increased in magnitude since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Woodley-Langendorff heads up All It Takes, which has produced a six-part series "A Trusted Space: Meeting the Moment." The series expands upon the urgent need for California's schools to create trusted, healthy spaces for all students. It brings together diverse voices from the frontlines of education to take a deeper look at the social, emotional, mental and academic challenges that persist in a pandemic recovery environment.
“Meeting the Moment” is produced by All It Takes and was made possible with funding through the California Department of Health Care Services, as part of the CalHOPE program.
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, Doug Wilson and Jay Fernandez chat with host David Lopez about ways the Woolsey Fire inspired a group of Oak Park community members to create the Oak Park Fire Safe Council. The pair stopped by the Acorn's studio ahead of the 3rd annual town hall this evening. The event helps community members learn how to protect their families and homes from wildfire danger.
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Kenny White, the owner and operator of St. Patrick's Rattlesnake and Rabbit Fencing Solutions joins Branching Out this week. Starting out his career with a fear of snakes, White and Branching Out producer David Lopez discusses how to manage life in Acorn country while we coexist with our slithery companions.
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In this week's episode, Acorn sports editor Eliav Appelbaum and Branching Out host David Lopez discuss the kick-off of CIF's newest sport, girls' flag football. Read Appelbaum's full preview in print and online.
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, producer David Lopez is joined by Mychael Margott. The president of Thousand Oaks' newest pizzeria, Slice House by Tony Gemignani, chats with Lopez about how the shop has found early success in a crowded pizza market.
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, Acorn Sports Editor Eliav Appelbaum and Branching Out producer David Lopez discuss the upcoming issue of the Pigskin Preview. Hear Appelbaum's take on some of the area's best teams as the pair discuss spots 10-6 in this year's preseason Power Poll. The Pigskin Preview is a special section produced by the Acorn Newspapers sports department. You'll find it inserted into your copy of the Acorn this Friday or Saturday.
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, Acorn reporter Eamon Murphy joins David Lopez to discuss a pair of recent stories he wrote. The City of Calabasas city council has been debating how to better protect its residents from smash and grabs and residential burglary, while PetSmart settled with eight counties, including Los Angeles County and Ventura County for issues related to overcharging.
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, host David Lopez is joined by Brian McMahon of the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks to discuss the upcoming Brewfest. In its 11th year running, the annual event benefits the Kiwanis' efforts in the community including Bikes for Youth and annual scholarship opportunities for high schoolers. The Brewfest is August 3.
Links
Kiwanis TO Brewfest website
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In this week's episode of Branching Out, David Lopez is joined by Kyle Jorrey, Sean Rendineo and Janyce Auchenbach. The trio are leading the charge to bring the Turkey Day Dash back to the Conejo Valley this year. Don't miss this Thanksgiving tradition.
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In this week's episode, we learn a little about Chad O'Melia, the victim in a 2018 homicide which has yet to make its way through the courts to a trial. Read Becca's story
BackgroundPolice: Accused killer told cops that bong hits led to violent episodeRoommate recalls Memorial Day Slaying
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Spooner Greenbird was a child, and her mother was a patient at what was then Camarillo State Mental Hospital. Visiting hours had ended, so her mom stood on a bathroom sink and said hello through the bars of a window while Greenbird was lifted into the air by her father. Now a graduate of California State University, Channel Islands, hear Greenbird's stories about her experiences at the university.
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Join producer David Lopez and Timmy Heague as they discuss the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, they'll share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and secrets to success. Get ready to be inspired, motivated and enlightened. Timmy and David also discuss Jack Kirby and what it means to operate a business in a place a comic book legend called home.
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In this week's episode, David Lopez sits down with Acorn newcomer Eamon Murphy. They'll share their insights on the importance of hyper-local journalism and the role of the journalist in a rapidly evolving world.
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Branching Out producer David Lopez sits down with Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Becca Whitnall to discuss this month's tragic crime spree that claimed the life of Wesley Welling.
Wesley Service Update (From GoFundMe)
There will be a public service held for Wesley on 5-13-2023 at Calvary Church in Westlake California at 10AM. We encourage everyone to join us and his family at this event.
Calvary Church
5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Links:Judge denies bail for Eis Community Comes Together
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Reporter Makena Huey and editor Becca Whitnall discuss VCSO arrests in what was, until recently, considered cold cases. The sheriff's office used the same technology they did when helping to solve the Golden State Killer case.
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Pat Montoya and Aliza Nichols of Not One More speak with Simi Acorn editor Sylvie Belmond about the fentanyl crisis and what their nonprofit does to raise awareness about drug addiction, prevent overdoses and assist people who struggle with substance abuse disorder.
Links:Not One More"Junkie" by Tommy ZeeFentanyl Awareness event coverage in SV Acorn
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Bill Klepper, a financial industry professional, is a longtime member of Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. He is also the past president of the group and is involved with the Simi Valley Police Foundation. Jose Martinez, owner of Mission Burrito in Simi Valley, also is a member of Rotary Sunrise in Simi who enjoys giving back to the community. The two stop by the Acorn Podcast Studio to discuss with Simi Valley Acorn editor Sylvie Belmond what volunteering means to them.
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Drought or no drought? With near-record rainfall this year, what's the real story? On Branching Out, the experts talk about water, and where the next few months are headed.
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Written by John Loesing
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Music by Ian Bradley
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For the last 13 years, Kyle Jorrey has been the editor of the Thousand Oaks Acorn. In this week's episode, Jorrey sits down with Branching Out producer David Lopez to discuss his time at the Acorn and some of the highlights from his editorial career.
Complimentary Links:Dawn Megli Borderline CoverageScott Mitnick Part I
Scott Mitnick Part IIThe Stranger Part IThe Stranger Part II Written By: David Lopez/Kyle Jorrey
Music By: Ian Bradley
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Dr. Asif Taqi, one of the country's leading experts in stroke neurology, sits down to talk about his path into medicine and his groundbreaking work in the field of stroke treatment. Medical director of neurosciences at Los Robles hospital in Thousand Oaks, Taqi helped the hospital become Ventura County’s first certified comprehensive stroke center and developed a system to train EMS first-responders to diagnose stroke patients and start treating them in the field.
Related Links:
https://www.vnsc.org/about-dr-taqi/
https://losrobleshospital.com/specialties/stroke/
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center Becomes the First Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Ventura County
Act F.A.S.T. to identify stroke
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Jeff Gorell joins Branching Out to discuss his road to becoming a Ventura County supervisor. Gorell was elected in November to represent District 2.
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Jeff Gorell joins Branching Out to discuss his road to becoming a Ventura County supervisor. Gorell was elected in November to represent District 2.
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Rustlers, hustlers, and cowboys: Ventura County historian Andy Ludlum discusses our community's colorful past.
Link:
Read Ludlum's Blog
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Thousand Oaks High School percussion instructor Bill Garcia joins David Lopez to discuss all things drumline. With the season kicking off in February, Garcia breaks down drum line culture and offers an education on the indoor marching event.
Links:
2023 TOHS Drum line rehearsal
Thousand Oaks High School Drum line 2006
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Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton joins host Kyle Jorrey over zoom to update listeners on his coverage of the Rebecca Grossman case.
PODCAST UPDATE:In our original recording of this episode, our hosts discussed a pending Iskander family lawsuit against the City of Westlake Village. The lawsuit was filed in court, but it was never served on the city and therefore no longer exists.
Supporting links:
Grossman trial delayed till May
‘This is a murder for money case’
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New Acorn reporter Victoria Talbot introduces herself to the Branching Out audience. Plus, what her recent reporting suggests about the new regimes in charge at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
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Moorpark Acorn editor Becca Whitnall and reporter Zia Zografos detail the ongoing student outcry at Moorpark College over a perceived lack of action around sexual harassment. Plus, the latest on progress to address the prevalence of suicide attempts on an overpass spanning the 23 Freeway.
Supporting links:
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/college-to-hire-title-ix-consultant/
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/protest-staged-as-more-victims-go-public/
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/students-allege-lack-of-action-regarding-harassment-reports/
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/state-funds-allow-bridge-project-to-begin/
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Acorn sports editor Eliav Appelbaum and Branching Out producer David Lopez break down the year's biggest headlines in sports.
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Written by Eliav Appelbaum
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Kyle J. and David L. look back on some of their favorite episodes, interviews and moments from the past year. Plus, some news on Branching Out sports and a look ahead to 2023.
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Cleanup Crisis: SSFL Revisited
Taking a Stand Against Hate
Local Ukrainians Speak Out
The Powers Report
Convo About Cannabis
School District Welcomes New Superintendent
Around the Table with ZEF BBQ (A Beyond the Acorn Collaboration)
The Adventures of Gerry Conway
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Written by Kyle Jorrey
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Music by Ian Bradley
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Adam Haverstock, director of operations for Visit Conejo Valley, discusses efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and hotels in Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks to encourage tourism and the impact out-of-town visitors have on the local economy.
Supporting links:
Visit Conejo Valley website
Visit Conejo on Twitter
Visit Conejo on Instagram
Visit Conejo on TikTok
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Editor Becca Whitnall and reporter Makena Huey dive into the stories making headlines in Camarillo, including the murder of Tomoko Hoetzlein, who was allegedly killed by her son, David, in the apartment they shared. Plus news of Camarillo’s first Costco.
Background:
Suspect found incompetent to stand trial
Court docs: Credit card bill led to homicide
Man arrested after mother’s body found in dumpster
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and his chief investigator, Scott Whitney, sit down for a far-ranging talk on criminal justice, the state of the courts and the crimes most impacting local residents in 2022. Episode originally recorded on Nov. 10.
Related information:
Murder charged in death of Rachel Castillo
Roommate recalls Memorial Day slaying
Fentanyl county’s top killer
First competitive DA race in years is interoffice battle
Recidivism: ‘Now is not the time to lower our guard’
Nasarenko named DA
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Written by Kyle Jorrey
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Music by Ian Bradley
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Acorn Newspapers Managing Editor John Loesing and Branching Out legal/political analyst James Bozajian break down the 2022 midterm election results, some of which are still undecided. But more on that in the episode...
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Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton (on Twitter @ScottSteepleton) joins the show to provide our listeners with the latest from inside the courtroom as pretrial hearings continue in the State vs. Rebecca Grossman ahead of a potential trial date in early 2023. Plus: an update on the battle for Richard Grossman's $18M estate and a strange encounter with Peter Grossman. All this and more!
Background information:
Actor James Darren testifies in Grossman case
Court of Appeal denies Grossman bid to dismiss murder charges
Grossman trial could start as early as February
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Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey is joined by Thousand Oaks Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy and Thousand Oaks Chief of Police Jeremy Paris to discuss plans for the East County's first homeless shelter as well as two other construction projects intended to address a lack of affordable housing in the city.
Support links:
City selects partner to develop housing at Hillcrest site
State delivers $27 million to city for supportive housing
City changes shelter strategy
Caltrans clears large encampment near 23, Janss
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Daeya Terrafranca and Santiago St. James of the Museum of Ventura County discuss the history behind spots rumored to be haunted in Ventura County. In this week's episode, we learn who some of the supposed ghosts of Ventura County's haunted hot spots might be.
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With Election Day just three weeks away, tune in as Acorn editors Kyle Jorrey and John Loesing recap and share audio highlights from the the recent contentious debate between Ventura County Board of Supervisors' candidates Claudia Bill-de la Peña and Jeff Gorell. Plus, a look back at the Acorn-Chamber of Commerce forums at Cal Lutheran University and a rundown of statewide ballot measures.
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Supervisor rivals pull no punches at forum
Gorell faced with questions about port job
Former colleagues not backing Bill-de la Peña
To view the forums in full:
Day 1 (Thousand Oaks City Council)
Day 2 (VC Community College District and Board of Supervisors)
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Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks president Paul Dryman stops by the Thousand Oaks Acorn booth at the 30th annual TO Rotary Street Fair. Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey and Dryman discuss how the Rotary Club has maintained its global fight against Polio while continuing to make an impact in the city of Thousand Oaks.
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Acorn editor John Loesing completes 20th annual Climb for Prostate Cancer Awareness in the French and Spanish Pyrenees Mountains. Tough assignment, great cause!
Watch this video to go behind the scenes.
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Candidates for Ventura County Supervisor District 4 Janice Parvin and Bernardo Perez take a break from the campaign trail to sit down for a ranging conversation with Acorn editors Sylvie Belmond and Becca Whitnall. Perez (D) and Parvin (R) are running against one another to represent Simi Valley and Moorpark on the Board of Supervisors.
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Residents have multiple opportunities to learn about, meet local office-seekers
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey chats with Thousand Oaks resident Gerry Conway. Conway is the co-creator of Marvel Comics “The Punisher.” Tune in and hear how Conway broke into the industry at 14, and how he found success working for Stan Lee.
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Host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey sits down with Rob Murphy of Capsida Biotherapuetics, a Thousand Oaks based startup, to discuss the biotech boom happening in the Conejo Valley.
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- New biotech kid on the block making news
- Former Amgen exec named COO of startup
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Last week, Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home, presumably for his reporting on elected official Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who was arrested several days later in connection with the murder. Simi Valley Acorn editor Sylvie Belmond and Camarillo/Moorpark Acorn editor Becca Whitnall sit down to discuss how the tragedy shed light on the importance of local watchdog journalism, the dangers journalists can face and the emotional toll reporting can take on mental health.
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- Sylvie Belmond
- Becca Whitnall
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Written by Becca Whitnall and Sylvie Belmond
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Happy Labor Day.
Moorpark Acorn editor Becca Whitnall and Moorpark Acorn reporter Zia Zografos host this episode, introducing themselves as the new editorial team behind the newspaper and discussing some of the latest news out of the city of Moorpark.
Accompanying Links:
- Whitnall named editor at Camarillo, Moorpark
- Zia Zografos
- Becca Whitnall
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Written by Becca Whitnall and Zia Zografos
Audio Engineering + Graphic Design by David Lopez
Produced by Allison Montroy
Music by Ian Bradley
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In the podcast's first ever collaboration episode with the Acorn Newspapers' digital lifestyle magazine Beyond the Acorn, hosts Kyle Jorrey and David Lopez take a trip to a tiny Simi Valley kitchen to chat with its chef, Logan Sandoval, who is doing big things with food. The ZEF BBQ creator and Royal High School alum serves up innovative creations at his regularly sold out weekly pop-up, which he launched in 2020. ZEF was named one of California's 'best new restaurants' by Eater LA in 2021.
Read more about Logan Sandoval and try his recipes in the September edition of Beyond the Acorn!
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- ZEF BBQ
- Beyond the Acorn
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The Acorn's managing editor John Loesing sits down with Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Captain Jennifer Seetoo, who was named captain May 11, 2022. Seetoo, a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, is the first female captain in Lost Hills' 30-year history. Loesing and Seetoo discuss crime prevention efforts and recent trends in law enforcement strategies.
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- Sheriff ready to serve
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In honor of legendary Dodgers announcer and Westlake Village resident Vin Scully, who passed away August 2 at the age of 94, we’re dedicating this episode to Dodgers baseball history. Sports host David Lopez visits the home of retired Dodger pitcher Ralph Mauriello, who spent eight years in the Dodgers organization, including three games for the big league club in 1958. Mauriello shares fond memories of his friends Vin and Tommy Lasorda and looks back on nearly 70 years of Los Angeles Dodgers history.
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- Former Dodger pitcher battled batters on both coasts
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(805) 482-6550
Save a Life Thrift Stores
315 Arneill Rd #103, Camarillo
(888) 876-0605
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(805) 499-6197
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Branching Out host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey sits down with Haider Alawami, Economic Development Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks, to discuss the state of the local economy. Jorrey and Alawami explore what new business in Thousand Oaks looks like and how the city’s approach to housing will be a key component of its future success.
Accompanying Links:
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/a-7000-apartment-boulevard-builder-may-break-record-books/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/cutting-through-the-red-tape/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/economist-predicts-pain-in-countys-future/
https://www.toaks.org/business/economic-development-6273
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/thousand-oaks-prepares-to-codify-controversial-housing-law/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/t-o-permitted-fewer-than-33-low-income-units-in-eight-years/
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Written by Kyle Jorrey
Audio Engineering + Graphic Design by David Lopez
Produced by Allison Montroy
Music by Ian Bradley
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Timios Title and Escrow Services
211 Village Commons Blvd. #13, Camarillo
(800) 377-8019
Maid in America HousecleaningCall for a free estimate!
(805) 499-7259
Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite D, Camarillo, CA
(805) 482-6550
Save a Life Thrift Stores
315 Arneill Rd #103, Camarillo
(888) 876-0605
Arsenal Comics & Games1610-1 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park
3431 Telegraph Rd, Ventura
(805) 499-6197
Sunburst Skylights
520 N Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park
(805) 499-8935
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Three months after the highly anticipated ribbon cutting for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing on the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon Road, yet another mountain lion met a tragic end attempting to cross the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley. In this episode, Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey meets via Zoom with Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation to get an update on the crossing, which will play an instrumental role in future mountain lion survival. Pratt, who is a project leader for the crossing, shares how the bridge became a possibility and what work has been done with Caltrans since the April 22 event.
Accompanying Links:
- 101 Freeway claims another mountain lion victim
- Agoura’s bridge bash draws a crowd
- Bridge for tomorrow
- New details emerge as wildlife bridge moves closer to reality
- Annenberg name given to Agoura wildlife crossing
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Written by Kyle Jorrey
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211 Village Commons Blvd. #13, Camarillo
(800) 377-8019
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey and Simi Valley Acorn Sylvie Belmond sit down with Simi Valley Unified School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Hani Youssef. The trio discuss Youssef’s background in education, goals for the district’s future and plans for keeping kids safe in the classroom.
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Simi Valley Acorn’s editor, Sylvie Belmond, and reporter, Michele Willer-Allred, stop by the studio to fill host Kyle Jorrey in on the latest news from Simi Valley. The trio talk about the Santa Susana Field Lab, the charges against Nicholas Roske for allegedly attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh and the latest on several political races happening in town.
Note: At the time of recording, a date had not yet been set for the SSFL water board hearing. It has since been scheduled and will take place at 10 a.m. on Aug. 11.
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Just weeks after a landmark bipartisan gun control bill was signed into law, Camarillo Acorn reporter Makena Huey sat down with Molly Salmon, the Thousand Oaks mom who organized June’s March for Our Lives rally for gun control held in response to the May 24 Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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The Branching Out team is taking a break this week to spend the holiday with friends and family. We'll be back next Monday, July 11.
Happy Fourth of July!
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Las Virgenes Municipal Water District general manager David Peterson and The Acorn’s managing editor John Loesing take a deep dive into the severe water drought impacting our local communities.
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Cal Lutheran University professor of political science Dr. Gregory Freeland speaks on the history and importance of Juneteenth. Freeland shares his own stories of growing up in the segregated South, noting that while much has changed, there’s still work to be done.
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Four years have now passed since the night Bryn Spejcher stabbed Chad O’Melia to death Memorial Day weekend of 2018. Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Becca Whitnall, who has been following this case from the beginning, joins the podcast to detail her most recent interviews, with O’Melia’s roommate and Spejcher’s mother.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli sits down with Dan Drugan of the Calleguas Municipal Water District to answer local residents’ most pressing questions about the new water use rules set into place in an effort to combat the state's worst drought conditions since 1972.
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Legal analyst James Bozajian and Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton join the podcast to discuss three recent trials out of LA County: the Jeffrey Cooper trial, Rebecca Grossman trial and Anthony Rauda trial.
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With Election Day quickly approaching, Camarillo Acorn reporter Makena Huey chats with Ventura County Clerk-Recorder Mark Lunn via Zoom. Lunn, who plans to retire after 12 years in his role, shared a behind-the-scenes look into the office of County Clerk-Recorder and how elections have changed in the past decade.
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Managing editor John Loesing and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey recap May 11th’s 2022 Candidates Forum for two local races—Ventura County Sheriff and Ventura County Supervisor—appearing on the June 7th ballot. The forum was a collaboration between the Conejo Chamber of Commerce and The Acorn and moderated by Loesing and Jorrey
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In light of the City of Thousand Oaks’ ongoing debate over changing its law to go from medical-only to adult-use cannabis stores, Westlake Village council member and Legendary Organics dispensary co-owner Ned Davis sits down to talk cannabis and the journey to legalizing local dispensaries with host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey.
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Host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey is joined by Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton. Scott has been covering the Rebecca Grossman preliminary hearing in Van Nuys the past week, which will determine whether Grossman will go to trial for murder charges in the 2020 deaths of two boys in a Westlake crosswalk.
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Host Kyle Jorrey sits down with Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli to discuss the February and March incidents where neo-nazis displayed white supremicist banners on the Borchard Rd. freeway overpass. Megli was on the overpass April 16 when a local retired scientist hung banners of love and positivity in response to the group’s hateful messaging.
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Host Kyle Jorrey sits down with Camarillo Acorn reporter Makena Huey and Acorn photographer Michael Coons, who were both at the destructive Camarillo blaze that burned down a Hilton that was being built across from the Camarillo Outlets. The trio discuss what happened, how reporters and photographers safely document fires and what’s next for the charred structure.
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Moorpark Acorn reporter Makena Huey and Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli are joined via Zoom by Salvador Tumamait Ambriz and
Alanna Cronk, two Ventureño Chumash who are part of a movement to revitalize the mitsqanaqan language of their ancestors.
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This episode contains a first-hand account of the war in Ukraine, parts of which may be graphic or upsetting to hear. Listener discretion advised.
Moorpark Acorn reporter Makena Huey connected with Ukrainian Oleksander Kostiuchenko via Zoom, who stayed back in Ukraine to fight for his country. Kostiuchenko’s brother, Eugene Kostiuchenko, was a sheriff’s deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver in 2014. The VCSO has been sending supplies and donations to Ukraine in his honor.
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Tyler King, an athletic trainer for Loyola Marymount University’s baseball, water polo and swim teams, joins the Acorn sports staff for an informative and enlightening episode. The Thousand Oaks High School graduate pitched for the Lancers’ baseball squad. King talks about how he pivoted from playing the game to chasing a career within sports, including a memorable stretch working with the Boston Red Sox.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey and Camarillo Acorn editor Dan Wolowicz break down the story behind Ventura County CEO Mike Powers’ abrupt resignation—and how the Acorn uncovered the truth behind his departure.
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The show hits the road. Co-hosts David Lopez and Eliav Appelbaum visit Royal High School’s baseball diamond to chat in the dugout with longtime head coach Dan Maye, who guided the Highlanders to the school’s first CIF-Southern Section baseball championship last season.
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Igor Yasno of Calabasas and Lyudmyla Smolyanyuk of Simi Valley, both originally from Ukraine, sit down with host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey to speak about the attacks on Ukraine, share stories of loved ones who continue to live there and provide resources for local residents looking for ways to help.
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In this episode of Branching Out Sports, sports editor Eliav Appelbaum sits down with Oaks Christian boys' basketball coach Mark Amaral to discuss the trends of basketball. Amaral has spent over 30 years coaching basketball, with most of his experience coming at the collegiate level.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter and Branching Out host Dawn Megli interviews Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist with the Environmental Working Group, about the EWG’s latest analysis of pesticide use in Ventura County, which found that more than 32 million pounds of toxic pesticides were used on farmland in the region between 2015 and 2020.
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Jenna Becerra, a Pac-12 broadcaster, joins Eliav and David this week. Becerra, a Camarillo native, played prep softball at Westlake High School and collegiately at Stanford University. The three discusses the state of women's sports and softball's leap in popularity in recent years.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor and Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey sits down with Carole Shelton and Lynda Karl of Adelante Comunidad Conejo, a group that advocates for elevating Latino voices in the Conejo Valley. Carole and Lynda recently penned a letter to the editor regarding the Thousand Oaks city council’s anti-hate resolution passed February 22 in response to a neo-nazi incident that occurred in Newbury Park.
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Eliav and David chat with NFL analyst and podcast host Ron Pitts. Pitts, an Agoura Hills resident, talks about Super Bowl XLI and the upcoming NFL draft.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter and host Dawn Megli sits down with Monica White, CEO and president of Food Share, to discuss food insecurity in Ventura County.
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Host and TO Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey sits down with Brad and Susan Cristea of Pedals and Pints Brewing in Thousand Oaks and Jeff Walker of Twisted Oak Tavern in Camarillo. Brad and Susan share what it was like to open a day before the shutdown in March 2020, and Jeff shares his experience navigating pandemic regulations as the owner of a restaurant with locations in Ventura and LA counties, as well as the ultimate decision to close his Agoura location.
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Host and Camarillo Acorn reporter Alex Wilson talks to Camarillo Mayor Shawn Mulchay about environmental issues including the city's new $66 million desalter, making brackish groundwater safe to drink, and the city's efforts to promote electric vehicles.
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Host Kyle Jorrey speaks with Matt Trouts of Athens Services via Zoom about the ongoing transition from Waste Management and Harrison trash providers to Athens, as well as proper ways to dispose of compost materials.
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Host Kyle Jorrey chats via Zoom with Ben Gallagher, a public information officer for Southern California Edison, to discuss the PSPS program and answer some of the community’s pressing energy and power questions.
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Acorn Newspapers managing editor John Loesing joins the podcast to help break down the impact of redistricting and discuss some of the races the staff will be watching closely.
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Branching Out’s David Lopez shares his COVID experience with Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton and host Kyle Jorrey. Steepleton and Jorrey also discuss surging cases, local testing chaos and how local journalists at the Acorn find balance while reporting on COVID.
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Melissa Bumstead of Parents vs Santa Susana Field Lab and Denise Duffield of Physicians for Social Responsibility join host Kyle Jorrey to discuss a new documentary they are featured in, "In the Dark of the Valley," that follows the controversial story of the Santa Susana Field Lab cleanup.
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Host David Lopez and Acorn sports editor Eliav Appelbaum revisit some of 2021’s best local sports moments, from prep to the Olympic Games.
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Thousand Oaks High baseball wins CIF title
Royal High baseball wins CIF title
Agoura High Basketball Advances to first CIF Title Game
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The Branching Out team revisits their favorite, most memorable and most surprising episodes and guests from the past year. Plus, an homage to some of the funniest moments provided by former Branching Out host/founder Ian Bradley and a special thank-you to our listeners, guests and sponsors.
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Branching Out legal analyst James Bozajian breaks down developments in two major local murder cases: Rebecca Grossman and Anthony Rauda. Plus, the former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney breaks down what can cause a trial to move slowly and what can be done to change that.
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- Murder charge filed
- Jury trial set for man arrested on 8 counts of child molestation
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor and Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey and The Acorn reporter Scott Steepleton discuss Southern California Edison's PSPS Thanksgiving Day blackout that left 15,000 homes in Ventura County and more in L.A. County without power for much of the day.
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- Dark meat: SCE shut-off leaves 15,000 without power on Thanksgiving
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Kyle is joined by Helen Cox, sustainability division manager for the City of Thousand Oaks, to discuss the upcoming changes to how recycling/trash pickup is done throughout the state. Plus, she offers details on T.O.'s headline-making transition to a new waste hauler and how that switchover will impact local customers starting Jan. 1.
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Acorn reporter Dawn Megli sits down with Beverly Salazar Folkes, a Chumash and Tataviam elder and chairperson on the board of the Chumash Indian Museum in Thousand Oaks, to learn about local indigenous cultures and her own personal story.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn editor and Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey gets to know Scott Steepleton, The Acorn’s newest reporter covering Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas. Scott shares how the journalism industry has evolved over the course of his career and break down the story behind several of his recent articles for The Acorn.
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- Boss disputes kill rate at Agoura shelter
- Agoura housing plan turns to Kanan Road
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On Nov. 7, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, killing 12 in the deadliest mass shooting in Ventura County history. Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli has spent the past three years sharing the stories of Borderline's survivors, victims and the families left behind. In this episode, she sits down with Michael Morisette, whose youngest daughter, Kristina, was among those killed. The Simi resident, who has since dedicated his life to helping others get mental health services they need, shares his thoughts on love, loss and turning pain into purpose.
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- Borderline dad dedicates himself to helping others in honor of his daughter
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Branching Out host and Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey is joined by Simi Valley reporter Melissa Simon to discuss a recently published independent study looking at how the Woolsey fire might have impacted the Santa Susana Field Lab site. The peer-reviewed research indicates that radioactive contamination migrated off the Santa Susana Field Lab site following the Woolsey fire in 2018, calling into question state officials’ reports that no hazardous materials were released into surrounding communities.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli sits down with Mark McLaughlin, superintendent of Conejo Valley Unified School District, to talk about what it’s like to helm one of the largest school districts in Ventura County, the challenges it faces and why we have reason to be excited about the future.
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Superintendent's nephew goes missing in Wyoming backcountry
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Amanda Longan, a goalie for the US women’s national water polo team, stops by to share her memories of winning gold in the 2020 Tokyo Games. A graduate of Oaks Christian High School and USC, the Moorpark resident discusses her drive to succeed and why she’s so interested in the mental health aspect of competitive sports, plus her love for God and helping others.
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Recorded in front of a live audience Oct. 7, 2021, at Oak & Iron, Branching Out host Kyle Jorrey speaks to four Thousand Oaks entrepreneurs about what can be done to improve nightlife in the city and boost efforts to make T.O. Boulevard a shopping/dining/drinking destination. Our guests: Drew Pletcher of Oak & Iron, Amber and Sean of of Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery and Brittany Brouhard of Naughty Pine Brewery.
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In the wake of an attention-grabbing new report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, atmosphere research scientist Benjamin Hatchett of the Desert Research Institute joins Branching Out to talk about a 2019 study he worked on detailing the warming climate in Ventura County.
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Moorpark Acorn editor Dan Wolowicz joins Branching Out to break down how the paper's big Kanye West scoop came together. Plus, Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Dawn Megli discusses her recent piece in Poynter about the mental health trauma that can come with reporting on local tragedies.
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Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Camarillo) joins Branching Out to talk on a range of subjects, including the failed recall of the governor and what comes next, her votes on housing bills SB 9 and 10, the pandemic failings of EDD and the state's approach to vaccines. Plus, Irwin, chair of the legislature's special committee on cybersecurity, discusses the latest high-profile hacks and what businesses large and small can do to shield themselves from digital thieves.
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Reporter Makena Huey makes her Branching Out debut to discuss her latest stories for the Moorpark Acorn, including one detailing how a pedestrian bridge came to be named for an 11-year-old drowning victim. Plus, a profile of a local interfaith group working to provide much-needed goods to refugees arriving from Afghanistan. To contribute, go here.
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Brooke Lafferty joins Branching Out to discuss the subject of her inspiring story in the latest edition of Beyond the Acorn, just released last week. Plus, Acorn sports editor Eliav Appelbaum drops by to share his experience reporting on a beloved local softball coach lost to complications from the coronavirus.
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Dancing with our future stars
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Branching Out hosts Kyle Jorrey and Ian Bradley discuss the latest development in the Rebecca Grossman saga: the Iskander family civil lawsuits. Filed by the parents of brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, who were killed in 2020 while in a crosswalk in Westlake Village, the complaints target both Grossman and the man she was allegedly racing with, as well as multiple government agencies the family feel are responsible for not fixing the crosswalk years earlier. Plus, we hear what's next for Ian, who is leaving the Acorn to pursue a career in Nashville.
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Iskander lawsuit: alcohol, racing fueled collision that killed young brothers
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With area students returning in droves, Victor Hayek, deputy superintendent for the Conejo Valley Unified School District, sits down with Branching Out to share his life story and talk a little bit about how school funding looks on the heels of Gov. Newsom's $123-billion budget for education.
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Camarillo Acorn reporter Alex Wilson joins Branching Out to break down some of the biggest stories coming from the other side of the Conejo Grade. Among them: how a rapidly expanding cannabis company plans to turn a Ventura County tomato operation into the largest marijuana greenhouse in the world. Plus, separating fact from fiction when it comes to rumors about online retail giant Amazon and the Camarillo Airport.
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Branching Out is joined by Timmy Heague, a local entrepreneur who owns and operates two comic book stores, to talk about how the collectibles industry took off during the pandemic and the ups and downs of being a small-business owner. Plus Ian and Kyle update the audience on two COVID-related stories we've been tracking.
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In the second of a two-part series, reporter Dawn Megli talks with former city council candidate Danny Chulack, a local clergy member who only recently came out as gay.
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In the first of a two-part series, Reporter Dawn Megli speaks with Lilly Berry about her journey to becoming a woman. Berry, an army veteran, talks about her youth in the community, her time serving in Iraq, and what life has been like since she began to transition, including how her relationships with her family and her wife have changed, and how those connections have, in some cases, grown stronger.
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Over the course of three hours at last week's Agoura Hills City Council meeting, members of the public shared a variety of opinions about why the city should drop it's recently filed criminal charges against Cronies Sports Grill.
The city alleges the establishment has created and maintained a public nuisance since the owners chose to disregard county and public health orders last December.
The charges are just the latest challenge facing the eatery--the county has pulled their health permit and they may yet lose their liquor license. The sports grill's owners took to social media to rally their supporters to show up at the most recent meeting and implore the council to drop the case.
An unexpected wrinkle in the story--the public comments may have exposed illegal activity by the city's mayor, whom fellow council members alleged shared sensitive city information with the owners of Cronies.
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On this week's episode Ian sits down with Ray Pearl, the executive director of the California Housing Consortium and a member of the Westlake Village City Council about the state's push to add more housing.
Pearl discusses how a city like Westlake Village, which has no more undeveloped land to build on, can meet their state-prescribed housing numbers, and how they maintain their small-town feel while doing so.
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In honor of Independence Day, Dawn Megli sat down with Thousand Oaks resident and World War Two veteran Len Zerlin. Zerlin, who served in the Air Force, was a tail gunner in a Martin Marauder B-26 on D-Day, one of 36 missions he flew during the war. He was the recipient of both the Bronze and Silver Stars.
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Dawn Megli sits down with Jennifer Van Laar, a Simi Valley resident and the managing editor of Red State, a conservative news outlet. Van Laar's reporting brought to light then-Congresswoman Katie Hill's relationship with a member of her staff, and explicit photos of the representative, after which she resigned.
Dawn spoke with Van Laar about how she started reporting and the relationship between her politics and her journalism.
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On June 22, 2018 Tristan Beaudette was shot and killed while camping with his daughters at Malibu Creek State Park. Ian and Kyle revisit the so-called "summer of fear" that followed his death--what information came to light after he was shot, as well as the progress in the case against Anthony Rauda, the man charged with his murder.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/reward-offered-in-malibu-creek-shooting/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/more-gunfire-reported-in-park-vicinity/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/summer-of-fear/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/community-center-burglar-linked-to-recent-canyon-crimes/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/murder-charge-filed/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/cop-claims-public-wasnt-warned/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/accused-malibu-creek-park-shooter-could-be-deemed-unfit-for-trial/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/judge-rules-against-campers-widow/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/malibu-state-park-shooter-case-continued/
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Students from Conejo Valley Unified's Equity Task Force--Mia of Thousand Oaks High School, Cynthia of Westlake High School and Ava of Newbury Park High School--talk about their efforts over the past year, the challenge of trying to change the status quo and why they feel their work is so important. Plus, an old Branching Out friend pops in to say hello and add some thoughts to the affordable housing debate.
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Westlake Village resident Matthew Pall knows the effects of the opioid epidemic firsthand. He lost his girlfriend and later his best friend to overdoses, and has spent years as a paramedic, resuscitating people in the back of an ambulance.
Pall has taken it upon himself to prevent others experiencing similar pain by founding Conejo Health, an organization that distributes Narcan--a drug that treats overdoses--and teaches people how to administer it, as well as how to spot the signs of an overdose.
He sat down with the hosts of Branching Out to share his story.
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Claudia Bill-de la Peña , current mayor of the City of Thousand Oaks, sits down with Branching Out co-host Kyle J. for a far-reaching interview about her 19 years on the City Council. Among the topics touched on: housing, homelessness, racism, and the council's recent controversial decision to update the city's land-use map for the first time in 50 years. Plus, a rundown of Memorial Day events.
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With summer around the corner and baseball in the air, Branching Out's in-house Dodger superfan David “DL” Lopez joins Kyle for a conversation with Kevin Klein, the founder of The Incline, a podcast dedicated to all things Los Angeles Dodgers. A Rio Mesa High School graduate, Klein started The Incline in a closet (no, seriously) in 2019, just a year before the Dodgers would win their first World Series in 32 years. Klein shares how he's elevated the show to now include interviews with Dodger players and coaches and his predictions for the current season. Say it with us folks... “IT'S TIME FOR DODGER BASEBALL!”
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As matters of race and racism continue to roil Ventura County, reporter Dawn Megli sits down with LaShaun Aaron and Johanna Jones, co-founders of 805 Resistance, a grassroots organization dedicated to fighting racial injustice. Plus, longtime Thousand Oaks residents and mother/son duo Patrissha Rose Booker and Chaise Rasheed share their insights into being Black in T.O., where African-Americans make up just 1% of the population.
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Newbury Park's Ben Kuo sits down with Branching Out to share the incredible story of how he led rescuers to a lost hiker in the Angeles National Forest using nothing more than a cellphone image, his computer skills and a knowledge of satellite imagery.
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The Branching Out team and Acorn reporter Becca Whitnall dive into the most significant findings of the long-awaited Borderline Report, which offered the public a glimpse into the sheriff's department response to the November 2018 mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill.
Radio issues, hesitancy hindered rescue attempt
Confusion reigned in minutes after shooting
Sheriff weighs in on report's findings
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Acorn Newspaper Managing Editor John Loesing leads this week's episode of Branching Out, which features an interview with California State Senator Henry Stern. The two discuss Stern's current legislative efforts, the state's pandemic response and recovery, wildfires and SCE, and the great housing debate.
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In honor of Earth Day this month, the Branching Out team is joined by Kat Selm, a member of the recently formed Conejo Climate Coalition, a group of environmentally-minded residents trying to provoke change at the local level.
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Ian and Kyle return just in time to check in with Acorn sports editor Eliav Appelbaum about one of most unusual high school sports seasons on record; plus, which former prep star just broke a 35-year-old collegiate record? Lastly, Kyle chats with leaders of the Ventura County Community College District—including Chancellor Greg Gillespie—about how the pandemic will impact VCCCD going forward and what are their plans for the fall.
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Reporter Dawn Megli spotlights the prevalence of human trafficking in Ventura County and efforts being made to rescue and support its victims. Interviews include Shannon Sergey, CEO of Forever Found, a Simi Valley-based nonprofit that seeks to prevent, rescue and restore child trafficking victims; and Stacy DeWitt, founder of James Storehouse, a Newbury Park-based nonprofit that aids foster children as they transition into adulthood.
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Reporter Monique Abrahamsen speaks with Kattya Birvette-Ortega and Linda Quiquivix of Abundant Table, a non-profit, organic farm based in Camarillo. Their conversation, recorded in one of the farm's fields, covers the organization's emphasis on growing food sustainably, educating the community and access to healthy food.
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Thousand Oaks Acorn reporter Becca Whitnall speaks with Joan Aruajo, who is in charge of Ventura County's vaccination site at the Ventura County fairgrounds. They talk about what residents can expect when they make an appointment and how the county is handling the vaccination process.
Then she speaks to Katherine Kricorian, a Santa Susana High School sophomore who studied people's willingness to take the vaccine for the school science fair, and won first place.
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It's part two of Women’s History Month and The Acorn's female editorial staff are taking over Branching Out for the next five weeks. (Kyle and Ian will be back behind the mics in April.)
Simi Valley Acorn reporter Melissa Simon sits down with Simi Valley City Councilmember Elaine Litster for a discussion of how Litster balances her civic responsibilities with her unique career(s) and her personal life. Litster, a mother of five, is a professional harpist and a small business owner. Litster is one of the city's newer councilmembers, having only been elected to the position last fall.
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It's Women’s History Month and The Acorn's female editorial staff are taking over Branching Out for the next five weeks. (Kyle and Ian will be back behind the mics in April.)
Beyond the Acorn editor Allison Montroy hosts this week's episode with an interview with Laura Allen and Dana Miller, two of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts. The Simi Valley teens earned the highest Scouts BSA rank on Feb. 8, almost exactly two years after the organization formerly known as Boy Scouts began welcoming female members.
Read the full article by Moorpark reporter Christina Cox:
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Signs the coronavirus is releasing its grip on Southern California are everywhere: Sports are returning, schools are on the brink of reopening and, most importantly, the case rate continues to fall precipitously. The Branching Out crew strike a positive tone about the current state of COVID-19 locally and look at what activities could be resuming next. Plus, Beyond the Acorn editor Allison Montroy drops in to preview the next edition of the digital magazine, which publishes March 1.
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It's Restaurant Week! In honor of the annual ode to local eateries (Feb. 19-28), Branching Out welcomes Mark LaValle of Hatch Cafe & Market in Agoura Hills and Luis Sanchez of Mouthful Eatery in Thousand Oaks to dish about the ups and downs of owning a restaurant during the pandemic and how it's changed their outlook on life and the business. Plus, a visit from Adam Haverstock, head of governmental affairs for the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and director of the Conejo Valley Tourism Improvement District, to explain how the community can take advantage of the 10-day promotion.
Learn more: Conejo Valley Restaurant Week 2021
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Branching Out is joined by 18-year-old political activist Aleyah Ewing, founder and co-host of a brand-new hyperlocal podcast dubbed "RadioSimi." Ewing, a native of Simi Valley, explains how the show came to be and talks in depth about the shifting demographics and politics of her hometown. Plus, another development in the Rebecca Grossman saga.
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Ian and Kyle discuss the latest revelation in the Rebecca Grossman murder investigation. Plus, Camarillo Acorn reporter Brooke Stanley talks about her work reporting on the status of local hospitals and how doctors and nurses are handling the ongoing surge.
Finally, the latest on the vaccine rollout and a few things you must know before decided when/where to make your appointment.
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Moorpark Acorn reporter Christina Cox joins Branching Out to discuss the state of schools amid an unprecedented rise in new cases of COVID-19, and to help explain the rules that allow some campuses to remain open while others cannot. Plus, Ian and Kyle talk the hurdles facing California's vaccine rollout and the debate over who should receive the shots next.
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Branching Out is joined by James Bozajian, a former Los Angeles County assistant district attorney, to break down the latest news in the cases against Rebecca Grossman and Anthony Rauda. Plus, Bozajian weighs in on reform-minded and controversial LA County District Attorney George Gascon, and what’s next with the Ventura County DA’s office now that Greg Totten has left.
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Branching Out welcomes Jonathan Serret, recently named cultural affairs director for the City of Thousand Oaks. Serret, a Moorpark resident, discusses his new role and his views on arts/entertainment's place in the time of pandemic. Plus, what's on the horizon for the Bank of America Performing Arts Center and what's in store for when live shows finally return to the city's two theaters.
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Kyle and Ian address the challenge of reporting on COVID-19 amid a backdrop of public distrust and criticism the Acorn has faced for its coverage. Plus, breaking down ICU capacity and signs that our local hospital is feeling the effects of the latest surge.
Nurses’ union, HCA at odds as COVID takes turn for worse
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Kyle and Ian break down the new regional stay-at-home order and what it means for Acorn readers. Plus reaction to the City of Agoura Hills' victory against the Bureau of Cannabis Control over the right for local government to ban the delivery of marijuana within their jurisdictions and what it could mean for other cities.
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On this week's episode, the Branching Out team delves into the challenge of reporting high-profile stories involving high-profile people, as well as what goes into deciding when, and when not to, publish, and how to manage expectations from the community.
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With the votes (most of them at least) finally tallied, Acorn Newspaper managing editor John Loesing and Calabasas City Councilmember and Branching Out political analyst James Bozajian discuss the results of statewide ballot measures and what impact they could have locally.
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With the buzz of America's historic vote still in the air, Kyle and Ian are joined by Jana Goldsworthy, head of the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park, to talk about the museum's ode to suffrage and how they're adapting to serve audiences in the COVID era. Plus, local election results and we introduce our first sponsor, Oak & Iron!
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Branching Out welcomes Acorn reporter Dawn Megli to take the audience behind the scenes of her recently completed three-part series on local homelessness. Plus, editor Allison Montroy on her team's efforts to highlight distinguished local women (past and present) in the latest issue of Beyond the Acorn.
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Former Thousand Oaks planning commissioner and three-time City Council candidate Mic Farris joins Branching Out to share his insights into T.O. politics (past and present) and what to expect (and not to expect) in the final week of campaigning. Plus, Allison Montroy, editor of Beyond the Acorn magazine, stops by to share what's in store for Beyond's next online issue (going live Nov. 1).
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Kyle's out of the office for this one, but the voice the Branching Out Intro, Acorn Newspaper managing editor John Loesing stepped in for an interview with political analyst James Bozajian.
The two discuss statewide ballot measures, the pros and cons of each, and how likely they are to pass. They round out the interview with a discussion of some local races and take a brief look at the electoral college.
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Ian and Kyle talk with Simi Valley Acorn reporter Melissa Simon about all the October surprises popping up in Simi's local races as well as an elections office flub that's left one mayor candidate threatening to sue. Plus an update on the case of two boys hit and killed in a Westlake Village crosswalk.
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Ian and Kyle discuss last week's story about the death of two young brothers who were hit while trying to cross the street in Westlake Village, and the challenges of reporting on such tragedies. Plus, a plug for the Acorn's new Election 2020 websites and Kyle learns the hard way what happens when you leave an open pen in your pocket.
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Agoura Hills Planning Commissioner Jeremy Wolf, district director for state Sen. Henry Stern (D-Calabasas), sits down with Branching Out to touch on several environmental topics, including the proposed wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon and a recent bill banning businesses from using a particular type of rodenticide that is awaiting the governor's signature.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/officials-use-cougar-death-as-call-to-arms-for-wildlife-bridge/
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Ian and Kyle are joined by Shawn Moradian, president of the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Association. The trio discuss recent efforts at revitalizing the popular stretch of road and what hurdles stand in TOBA’s way. Plus Moradian shares his views on a proposition in November’s ballot that he says jeopardizes the future of millions of small businesses in California.
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/boulevard-bid-wont-be-renewed/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/reshaping-the-bid/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/boulevard-shake-up/
https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_15,_Tax_on_Commercial_and_Industrial_Properties_for_Education_and_Local_Government_Funding_Initiative_(2020)
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Page designer David Lopez joins the Branching Out team to share news about the new Acorn Newspapers Instagram account (@acornnewspapers). Plus a check-in on the Oak Park Unified School District's efforts to address concerns about racial insensitivity in OPUSD and Ian and Kyle reflect on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/navy-vets-bring-flag-tribute-home/
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The Branching Out crew is joined by the newest member of the Acorn family, Camarillo Acorn reporter Brooke Stanley, to discuss some of the stories she's tracking in West Ventura County. Among them: the lasting effects of this summer's Black Lives Matter protests, the latest on a new Amazon distribution center opening in Camarillo and the start of the school year in Pleasant Valley School District.
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/camarillo-sisters-learn-lesson-in-charity/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/blm-resolution-rejected-by-council/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/construction-begins-on-amazon-distribution-facility/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/camarillo-students-make-the-best-of-a-bad-situation/
https://twitter.com/brookestanley
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Ian and Kyle break down the governor's newly revamped system for guiding the state's second attempt at reopening from COVID lockdown and what it means for Ventura/LA county businesses, schools and life in general.
https://covid19.ca.gov/
https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
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Kyle and Ian sit down with Las Virgenes Unified Superintendent Dan Stepenosky to discuss the atypical start of the 2020-21 school year, which for most local districts began on Aug. 19 with online classes only. Stepenosky recalls the shutdown in March and what it was like to prepare to reopen schools only to be told a month out to remain in remote learning. Plus, the latest on whether LVUSD will take advantage of a waiver program to get elementary-age children back to school earlier.
Recent stories:
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/county-health-officer-to-consider-allowing-k-6-students-to-return-early/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/home-school-experts-offer-remote-learning-advice-for-parents/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/back-to-school-2020/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/oak-park-pre-schoolers-head-back-to-class-monday/
Back to School Resources:
https://www.lvusdupdates.org/
https://www.conejousd.org/Reopen-Redesign
https://www.simivalleyusd.org/virtualinfo
https://www.pleasantvalleysd.org/coronavirus
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Kyle sits down for an interview with Pastor Kirk DeWitt of Conejo Church in Thousand Oaks to discuss how the pandemic has affected his congregation and how they've adjusted to constantly shifting public health orders while still trying observe religious traditions. A 44-year resident of the Conejo Valley, DeWitt shares what he thinks is the shutdown's most pressing concern for the faith community and his perspective on what the Bible has to say on the current movement by some churches to do defy government mandates and meet indoors.
Additional info:
https://www.conejochurch.com/
https://www.conejochurch.com/kirk-dewitt/
https://www.facebook.com/ConejoChurch/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/love-thy-neighbor/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/pastors-impact-remains-after-leaving-pulpit/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/judge-wont-enforce-order-against-newbury-park-church/
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Kyle reports back from the scene of Sunday's illegal worship services at Godspeak Calvary Chapel Newbury Park, where Pastor Rob McCoy and his congregation defied a court order demanding they stop gathering indoors in violation of county and state health orders related to the coronavirus. Now the pastor is facing a fine and jail time as a result.
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/judge-grants-county-request-for-restraining-order-against-church/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/county-files-for-restraining-order-to-stop-newbury-park-church-from-gathering-indoors/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/mccoy-church-opening-may-31-with-or-without-governors-permission/
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Kyle talks one on one with Thousand Oaks bar operator Drew Pletcher about navigating public health orders during the pandemic and still keeping the doors open. Plus a breakdown of what assistance has been available for small businesses and what assistance is needed in the future.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
https://www.ventura.org/business-services/business-assistance-and-resources/
https://www.conejochamber.org/small-business-fund
https://www.instagram.com/oakandironto/?hl=en
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As schools announce they're keeping campuses closed to start the year, Ian and Kyle discuss what needs to happen to get kids back into the classroom. Plus a showdown is brewing between Ventura County Public Health and a local pastor. Lastly, details about the victim of a murder-suicide in Agoura Hills.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/schools-are-an-open-and-shut-case/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/police-allege-local-business-owner-was-killed-by-ex-boyfriend/
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-sherrys-children
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Kyle and Ian do a quick catch-up after two weeks off, but then dive into an interview with Tara Carruth, who works for Ventura County to help the homeless. Carruth has been heading up the county's involvement with the statewide Project Roomkey--an effort to turn hotels into homeless housing.
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Ian and Kyle share the latest on the Ventura/LA counties' sudden spike in COVID cases and hospitalizations. Plus, Ventura County sheriff's search of a private property leads to wild rumors and speculation. Plus a discussion on The Acorn's policy regarding letters to the editor and what it can be a double-edged sword.
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Hunt for bodies
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After a local college student's Black Lives Matter banner was vandalized multiple times, he decided to install a remote camera to keep watch. What that camera captured has led to the arrest of three individuals on suspicion of vandalism, two of whom work for the County of Ventura, one in the jail system and the other in the district attorney's office.
Ian and Kyle try to untangle the story that everyone in the Conejo Valley is talking about.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/three-arrested-on-suspicion-of-vandalizing-blm-sign-in-thousand-oaks/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/three-arrested-on-suspicion-of-vandalizing-blm-sign-in-thousand-oaks/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/north-ranch-resident-fighting-for-permission-to-build-soundwall/
https://local.nixle.com/alert/8069072/?sub_id=0
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Danielle Borja, CEO of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, join the Branching Out team to discuss the state of local economy and everything to Chamber is doing to get the word about the importance of shopping local as well as to support small businesses directly through its new Conejo Valley Business Relief Funds. Plus Ian and Kyle break down the latest reopenings and some of the challenging restrictions different sectors must have is they want to comply with public health orders.
https://www.conejochamber.org/shopconejo
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/city-county-offer-financial-relief-for-residents-biz/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/open-air-dining-the-new-in-thing/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/business-relief-fund-established/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/westlake-agoura-not-happy-with-l-a-county-guidance/
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Ian and Kyle look back at a week's worth of Black Lives Matter demonstrations occurring from Camarillo to Calabasas to Simi Valley, including the voices of the protesters themselves. Plus a discussion of journalism vs. activism and the perceived pitfalls of "both sides" reporting.
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/protests-persist/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/raising-their-voices-2/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/peaceful-protests-held-in-camarillo-across-county/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/thousand-oaks-the-center-of-black-lives-matters-demonstrations-in-ventura-county/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/fight-racism/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/in-our-community-we-see-the-promise-of-a-brighter-tomorrow/
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Kyle and Ian do a quick breakdown on the protests that have arisen in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. With curfews in place across Los Angeles County, things have been quiet from Westlake Village to Calabasas, but across the county line in Thousand Oaks, things have been getting heated. Kyle's got the latest.
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As the California economy slowly opens up, Kyle and Ian find the space to talk about something other than COVID-19: namely plans to convert the long-vacant Kmart building on Hampshire Road into the largest mixed-use development in Thousand Oaks. Plus a crazy weekend on the freeways and a shoutout to moms everywhere.
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From 2009 https://www.toacorn.com/articles/home-depot-is-disappointed-by-councils-disapproval/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/game-change-developer-seeks-to-turn-old-kmart-into-housing/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/propane-fire-forces-freeway-shutdown/
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As California's stay-home order approaches Month 3, Ian and Kyle discuss growing frustration in some segments of the population and calls for patience from local officials. Plus a breakdown of the situation at local beaches and news of outbreaks at local businesses.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/grocery-employee-turns-up-sick/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/parking-banned-along-pch-north-of-county-line/
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/county-first-in-on-hotly-sought-after-antibody-test/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/covid-cases-remain-highest-in-one-simi-zip-code-2/
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Quarantine got you down? Lighten the mood with a puff of Branching Out. Ian and Kyle overcome their latest technical difficulties to discuss Ventura County's new stay-home order and its impact on the community. Plus a look at the situation in LA County and signs that the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak in California may be coming to an end (please!). Plus--cougar news!
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/new-order-eases-some-restrictions/
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Public safety or religious liberty? Ian and Kyle connect via Zoom to discuss some of the stories emerging after three weeks of stay-home orders start to take their toll on residents, including a local pastor's decision to go ahead with communion in defiance of county and state laws. Plus, a look at the constantly changing coronavirus "code of conduct" and what residents--and Acorn reporters--are doing to keep their sanity.
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/churchs-communion-plans-rile-residents/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/mccoy-resigns-from-city-council/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/mccoy-exit-leaves-council-short/
https://twitter.com/Michael_Coons/status/1248035009958531073?s=20
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/virtual-dating-fun-but-comes-with-risk/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/calabasas-first-local-city-to-issue-mandatory-mask-order/
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Forced apart by stay-home mandates, Kyle and Ian get creative to discuss the rapidly changing world created by the coronavirus, including the shuttering of parks, beaches, schools and most businesses. Plus a look at how the Acorn Newspaper is adjusting to the new world, including reporters working remotely and trying to provide daily coverage via the Acorn webpages.
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/oak-park-woman-tells-of-painful-coronavirus-struggle/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/covid-comes-home/
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www.simivalleyacorn.com
www.thecamarilloacorn.com
www.mpacorn.com
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Kyle and Ian discuss the recent orders from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties that residents stay in their homes to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. It's not all reason for fear though--the National Guard isn't patrolling the streets. Many businesses are still open, but people should be asking themselves do they really need to go?
Ian does his best impression of Shia LeBouf (Just do it!) and then he and Kyle discuss why local news is vital now more than ever. If you're not subscribed to the Acorn, this is the time to do it! It's only $3 a month.
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By the time this episode airs, some of these facts will have changed, but that's how it's been with the Coronavirus, which has been been spreading throughout the country.
Kyle and Ian discuss local closures, documented cases, and the public's reaction to the ongoing pandemic.
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The Branching Out crew is joined by Newbury Park's Andrew Mason and Michael Pofsky to talk about the premier edition of "Undergrnd," a 28-page, full glossy magazine dedicated to Ventura County's hip-hop scene. Learn how the magazine came to be and find out about the pair's future plans to promote the underground rap community in "The 805."
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Instagram: @undrgrndmagazine
Twitter:
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undrgrnd-magazine-party-2-tickets-97539795153
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Join Kyle and Ian one day before California's historic March 3 presidential primary as they highlight some of the local (non-presidential) races residents are following, including CA25, CA26 and Measures V and N. The Simi Valley Acorn's Melissa Simon joins us to talk CA25 plus a breakdown of the new voting systems in LA and counties. Your perfect Acorn primary primer.
https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc
https://recorder.countyofventura.org/elections/elections/voter-lookups/wheres-my-polling-place/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/ca-25-contenders-raise-2-8-m/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/school-bond-hits-the-ballot/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/affordable-housing-goes-to-the-ballot-box/
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Las Virgenes Unified School District Board Member Angela Cutbill sits down to discuss Measure V--a proposed measure that will appear on the March ballot. If it's adopted, it'll mean more money for schools in the district--but it would be the third bond measure on the books to raise funds for the district. Angela discusses why it's necessary and why schools in the Las Virgenes area aren't as well funded as one might believe
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Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board member Brian Dennert joins the Branching Out team to discuss how and why he ran for a position on the board, as well as his career as a teacher, and how he helps students get interested in local government.
Background:
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/educators-groom-citizen-scholars/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/teacher-wins-rancho-simi-seat/
https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/lets-make-simi-the-thankful-city/
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