Branching Out with The Acorn Newspapers

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…

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…

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,…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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 p…

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 Thou…

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…

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 …

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 t…

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, Bozaji…

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…

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 …

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 rig…

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, pub…

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 O…

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 …

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 e…