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.

Learn more:
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/the-surges-toll-on-healthcare-workers/
https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/vaccine-supply-trickling-into-state/

Follow Us On Twitter
@Branchingoutpod
@brookestanley_
@Ian_reports and @kylebjorrey

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more here
https://www.shopoakandiron.com/

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

Support the show

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. 

Related links:
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/when-it-comes-to-vaccine-priority-firefighters-get-edge-over-cops/
https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/confusion-arises-over-whose-turn-it-is/
https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/vaccine/index.htm

Follow Us On Twitter
@Branchingoutpod
@_ChristinaCox_
@Ian_reports and @kylebjorrey

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more here
https://www.shopoakandiron.com/

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

Support the show

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.

Related links:
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/grossman-charged-with-murder/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/da-grossman-did-not-stop-willingly/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/accused-malibu-creek-park-shooter-could-be-deemed-unfit-for-trial/

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more here
https://www.shopoakandiron.com/

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

Support the show

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.

Related: 

Social media:

Bank of America Performing Arts Center
Twitter
Facebook

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more here
https://www.shopoakandiron.com/

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

Support the show

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.

Dining ban creates outdoor eating disorder

https://twitter.com/ReporterDawn/status/1336422226757763072?s=20

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more here
https://www.shopoakandiron.com/

Support the show

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.

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more at here

Learn more about Conejo Community Outreach

Support the show

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.

Show links: 
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/notes-became-familys-nightmare/
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/second-driver-questioned-in-grossman-investigation/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/court-records-show-grossman-had-previous-contacts-with-the-law/
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/westlake-to-place-flashing-lights-at-triunfo-intersection/

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Reserve downstairs for your holiday party (starting Nov. 13)
Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more at here

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

Support the show

BRANCHING OUT THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY OAK & IRON

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.

Results of Statewide Ballot Measures


CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Reserve downstairs for your holiday party (starting Nov. 13)
Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more at here

Support the show

BRANCHING OUT THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY OAK & IRON

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!

Acorn Results

TO Acorn Results

Moorpark Acorn Results

Camarillo Acorn Results

Simi Valley Acorn Results

Learn more about the Stagecoach Inn Museum:

Reserve a spot to check out their holiday program, Unwrap the Conejo Valley

YouTube

Chumash Ap Virtual Tour

Hunt Blacksmith Shop Virtual Tour

Timber School Virtual Tour

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR!  Oak & Iron, 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Reserve downstairs for your holiday party (starting Nov. 13)
Order a craft cocktail to go
Learn more at here

Support the show

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.

To read Dawn's entire series, go to Invisible T.O.
Follow Dawn on Twitter.
Read the new issue of Beyond the Acorn.
See the Beyond website, Facebook and Twitter.

Support the show