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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers

Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers

The Acorn Newspaper

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.
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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - HISTORIC HAUNTINGS

HISTORIC HAUNTINGS

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10/31/22 • 27 min

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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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: Parvin, Perez for Ventura County Supervisor
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10/03/22 • 40 min

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.
Related information:
Residents have multiple opportunities to learn about, meet local office-seekers
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Find us on Twitter
Email us at [email protected]
Call us at (805) 222-0237

Produced by David Lopez
Music by Ian Bradley

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Arsenal Comics & Games1610-1 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park
3431 Telegraph Rd, Ventura
(805) 499-6197

Maid in America Housecleaning

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(805) 499-7259

Sunburst Skylights

520 N Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park
(805) 499-8935

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Baseball’s Romantic Era: Vin Scully, Tommy Lasorda and the Dodgers
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08/15/22 • 51 min

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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Find us on TwitterEmail us at [email protected]
Call us at (805) 222-0237

Written by David Lopez
Audio Engineering + Graphic Design by David Lopez
Produced by Allison Montroy
Music by Ian Bradley

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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 & Games
1610-1 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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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Examining Local Housing and the Economy

Examining Local Housing and the Economy

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08/08/22 • 51 min

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.
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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/

Branching Out:

Find us on TwitterEmail us at [email protected]
Call us at (805) 222-0237

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 & Games
1610-1 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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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Rallying Against Gun Violence

Rallying Against Gun Violence

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07/11/22 • 25 min

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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Branching Out

Find us on TwitterEmail us at [email protected]

Call us at (805) 222-0237

Written by Makena Huey
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 & Games
1610-1 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park
3431 Telegraph Rd, Ventura
(805) 499-6197

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - New Water Restrictions: Part 2

New Water Restrictions: Part 2

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06/27/22 • 31 min

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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Branching Out:

Written by John Loesing
Audio Engineering + Graphic Design by David Lopez
Produced by Allison Montroy
Music by Ian Bradley

Find us on TwitterEmail us at [email protected]
Call us at (805) 222-0237

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

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Toxic Ash: Breaking Down the Woolsey-SSFL Report

Toxic Ash: Breaking Down the Woolsey-SSFL Report

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11/01/21 • 38 min

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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Calls intensify for SSFL cleanup
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Find us on TwitterEmail us at [email protected]

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

Timios Title and Escrow Services
211 Village Commons Blvd. #13, Camarillo
(800) 377-8019
Maid in America Housecleaning
Call for a free estimate!
(805) 499-7259

Support the show (https://www.theacorn.com/subscribe/)

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Faithfully LGBTQ: Being Gay and Loving God

Faithfully LGBTQ: Being Gay and Loving God

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08/02/21 • 32 min

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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Tarantula Hill Brewing Company
On Facebook and Instagram
244 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks
(805) 538-1191
Maid in America Housecleaning

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MaidInAmericaOnline.com

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - Roadmap for the Future

Roadmap for the Future

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05/31/21 • 59 min

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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City Council finds consensus on new map

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Maid in America Housecleaning

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MaidInAmericaOnline.com

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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers - The struggle is real and deadly

The struggle is real and deadly

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04/17/23 • 45 min

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.
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Not One More"Junkie" by Tommy ZeeFentanyl Awareness event coverage in SV Acorn

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FAQ

How many episodes does Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers have?

Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers currently has 171 episodes available.

What topics does Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers cover?

The podcast is about News, Local News, Weekly, Newspaper, Development, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers?

The episode title 'The struggle is real and deadly' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers?

The average episode length on Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers released?

Episodes of Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers?

The first episode of Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers was released on Feb 17, 2020.

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