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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.
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Women, because of gender are believed to experience some level of discrimination depending on what part of the world or country they are from. Some experience challenges around empowerment, education, and being allowed to live their dream. However when disability sets in it even makes it worse, so it is believed across the world that those women an…
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As the year is gradually coming to an end, there may be many decisions you would have taken since January but you didn’t take them. Now is another time to get these decisions done. When many people look back at their lives, they wished they did things better. In this podcast, we list some of the common regrets people have as they get older. Listen …
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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 urge…
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A young man posted on social media about how someone cast a spell of death on him but he didn't die till date. This is the reality with most people. They deal with many curses in their lives but most of them get stalled with those curses and they don't move on. However, it is important to focus on one's natural talent and work hard, no matter the c…
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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 p…
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Adaora, the daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, recently got engaged to her partner, Arinze, in Morocco. From their names, one can tell that they are from the same region of the country, which is the South-East. With reference to their union, we will discuss some of the reasons why some people decide to marry from their cultur…
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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. Support the show…
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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. Support the showAf The Acorn Newspaper
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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 Aco…
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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 Vent…
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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 Augus…
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A young man posted recently on social media how his fiancee was not resourceful enough and he had to push her on what to do. He loves the lady who comes from a good background but feels she's not well self-driven enough. In our world, it seems many people think they have to guide ladies and women, especially, when it comes to dating and marriage. M…
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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 website Support the show…
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There is a saying that competence gives you a job, but attitude takes you up the ladder. Oxford language dictionary defines attitude as the settled way of thinking about something. When you think positively about something, your demeanour and outward approach - your attitude - will be positive, but if you think negatively about issues, you will exu…
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The focus of this episode will be on the safety of Lagos State's airspace and safety in the city's airspace community. The Lagos airspace has without a doubt the most frequent flight activity. This is because Lagos is the country's commercial capital. This high volume of flights makes it compelling for the government to prioritise the safety of fli…
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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 in print this Saturday. Background Police: Accused killer told cops that bong hits led to violent episode Roommate recalls Memorial Day Slaying Support the show…
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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'…
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It’s no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is in a fragile state and unless something is done, the economic challenges will continue in this new government. On his fiscal policy, President Bola Tinubu has promised to review the federal budgetary methodology, embark on a national infrastructure campaign, drive an import substitution agenda, and refo…
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Nigeria has over the years faced many security challenges. In recent years, the nation has had to contend with security problems relating to Boko Haram, gunmen attacks, herder-farmer crisis, kidnappers, armed robbers, and ritualists, among others. However, President Bola Tinubu has stated his willingness to address the security situation in the cou…
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As beautiful as having children is, raising them can be hard. Child abuse is the physical, sexual and psychological abuse of a child or children especially by a parent or caregiver. In a 2011 research, titled 'Child Abuse In 28 Developing Countries', it was revealed that among African children 83.2 per cent suffer psychological abuse, 64 per cent s…
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The National Assembly is a bicameral legislature consisting of 109 members of the Senate and 360 members of the House of Representatives. While the Senate is headed by the Senate President, the House of Reps is headed by the Speaker. The 10th National Assembly has 59 senators from the APC, PDP 36, LP 8, SDP 2 NNPP 2, APGA 1 and YPP 1. In the House …
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The Dangote Refinery was inaugurated on Monday, May 23, 2023. The refinery will produce 650,000 barrels of crude oil a day, which is a huge concern for the health of the people of the state. However, the founder of the refinery, Aliko Dangote, talked about the sustainable ways of managing the risk but he did not really explain this topic. If we can…
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A 35-year-old man posted recently on social media that he was scared of marriage after dating six ladies and finding out that the seventh one was cheating. He went through her phone while she was cooking in the kitchen and found out that other guys were asking her out, and he just got fed up with everything. Yes, many people want to be married, but…
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Cases of fraud could be on the rise in malls across Lagos State without many people paying attention to it. Shoppers are being ripped off by dubious salespersons right in their presence at the counter. The strategy often is that after shopping for consumables, shoppers' bills are increased sometimes astronomically at the counter during payment with…
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A young man posted recently on social media that he was approaching 40 and was scared that his dreams were not realistic. Realising dreams at 40 could bring a time of great accomplishment and personal satisfaction for some people. By reaching this milestone of 40, Individuals have the benefit of experiencing different perspectives that can help the…
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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 …
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Numerous high-rise buildings are under construction at the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Lagos State, which is also a few minutes away from the airport. Everyone wants a piece of a wealthy building. However, as we want to show off our wealth, we should not obstruct the city's plan, particularly by constructing high-rise buildings in areas tha…
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In a post that surfaced on social media, a man wrote that men were afraid of successful women. There were diverse comments about how people or their attitudes change when they become successful. So without being particular about gender, either male or female, let's discuss the attitude that comes with success. Please listen to our podcast and share…
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As we get older, we meet more people from different cultures, not just from around the world, but sometimes even from within our own country. If we haven't met many people whose cultures are very different from ours, it can be difficult to know how to respect and truly engage with their cultures. We should not always discard African traditions whil…
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In this podcast, we will examine Nigeria's economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele's monetary policies in recent times. The CBN gov has been in office for nearly 10 years, from 2013, and in the process initiated numerous policies, the most recent being the naira redesign. What have been the consequences of these p…
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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 j…
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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 Zee Fentanyl Awareness event coverage in SV A…
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A lady made a post on social media recently, titles, Which should you choose, employment, entrepreneurship or better still a job or starting a business? But it looks like the responses got towards employment appeared more comfortable for men. One of the global multidimensional consulting firms released a report recently that Nigeria's unemployment …
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Experts say financial and economic troubles tend to push many to the edge in Nigeria. Failure, frustrations here and there, and the inability to do things one's heart truly desires, can lead to self-reproach, aggression, and the individual reacting to the society he believes is the source of his failure. According to the World Health Organization, …
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Our discussion will center on dressing appropriately for interviews - what to wear and what not to wear. We must understand that there is appropriate dressing, depending on the event you are going for. Dressing appropriately can help you make a strong first impression. So understanding how to dress can help you demonstrate your professionalism and …
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Our discussion will center on what it means to honour our parents and anyone who has imparted to our lives. A father and mother, in the context of Africa, won’t necessarily mean those who had given birth to you biologically, but also those who stand in places of authority or those who have cared for you over time Honouring your father and mother is…
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A lady posted recently on social media how she emigrated from Nigeria, and a friend of hers in the same country where she emigrated to always posts on social media about how he just bought a new car and other achievements. The lady gets extremely pressured and keeps wondering what opportunities are there for her in the country and the possibilities…
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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 s…
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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. Branching Out: Find us on Twitter Email us at branchingout@theacorn.com Call us at (805) 222-0237 Written by John Loesing Produced by David Lopez Music by Ian Bradley Support th…
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International Women's Day is a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. As a woman, you don't have to have it all, but you must have achieved something in different facets of your life. IWD also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity, which means equality amongst men and women. Bot…
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Our discussion will center on how a man makes a decision when he has to choose between two different women. A 30-year-old man who is financially secure is faced with choosing between two women for a spouse. The first lady is five years younger, has a degree, hardworking, and not particularly attractive, and he has no feelings for her. The second la…
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A social media user recently said that a married man became enraged after his mistress married. So this raised the issue of why some married men keep mistresses for so long without intending to marry them or leave their families for them. So our main focus is 'When a man's side chick marries'. A website went into men's perspectives and the reasons …
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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 Coverage Scott Mitnick Part I Scott Mitnick Part II The …
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As we know, the 2023 general election is barely days away with the presidential election in less than 24 hours. Election season in Nigeria is one that can turn violent in the blink of an eye as we have all seen in the past years. Therefore, we ask, why do you as supporters of the different political candidates, have to insult, curse and be aggressi…
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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 …
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