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Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers episodes
- Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: An interview with Lori Woodley-Langendorff
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.Support the show
20 min - Subtracting fuel from the fire: Oak Park Fire Council shares how to protect life and property
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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25 min - There's a snake in my boot: Who you call when snakes have you rattled
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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25 min - Girls' Flag Football begins
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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31 min - PIZZA PARTY: An interview with Slice House by Tony Gemignani Thousand Oaks president Mychael Margott
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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25 min - Pigskin Preview
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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43 min - Acorn Update: City of Calabasas wants more peace officers and the PetSmart overcharging settlement
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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24 min - Beer and community: How the Kiwanis TO Brewfest supports the next generation
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. The Brewfest's Platinum Sponsors are Pacific Western Bank and Rusnak BMW.
Links
Kiwanis TO Brewfest websiteSupport the show
16 min - A Thanksgiving tradition returns: Discussing the return of the Turkey Day Dash
In this week's episode of Branching Out, David Lopez is joined by Kyle Jorrey, Sean Rendineo and Janelle Achenbach. The trio are leading the charge to bring the Turkey Day Dash back to the Conejo Valley this year. Learn more about the history of this Thanksgiving tradition.
Five07 Turkey Day Dash websiteSupport the show
24 min - Spejcher murder case: Meeting Chad
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 in print this Saturday.
Background
Police: Accused killer told cops that bong hits led to violent episode
Roommate recalls Memorial Day SlayingSupport the show
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About Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers
From the publisher's feed
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.