Joan Trossman Bien Articles

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This compilation of articles written by my colleague and friend Joan Trossman Bien is amazing for its quantity, scope and expertise. The collection may not be complete, and we will add any new Joan articles that friends, family and colleagues may send us.

The Ventura County Reporter, which Joan (and I) wrote for extensively, has somehow removed the bylines from most of our articles, making it impossible to find Joan’s outstanding work on the alternative weekly paper’s website. That is an outrageous violation of the authors’ ownership of their own work and serves to make the paper look even more unprofessional. Also, the latest permutation of the Moorpark Patch, and other Patch online news websites, has failed to include a ‘search’ button where the reader could find Joan’s work previously.

We have remedied that here. During the collection of these great works, we saved 124 of Joan’s works into Archive.org, in addition to the pieces of hers already saved there, which helps ensure that her journalism lives online permanently. Entries here are hot linked to the Archive.org versions and include both the original and Archive.org web addresses for added convenience and indexing.

We hope you enjoy Joan’s fine work. She was indeed a journalist’s journalist.

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL | New state vaccination law stirs controversy

Sep 21, 2016 | Cover Story, Feature, Joan Trossman Bien, News

NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL | New state vaccination law stirs controversy

https://web.archive.org/web/20180826233443/https://www.vcreporter.com/2016/09/no-shots-no-school-new-state-vaccination-law-stirs-controversy/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

THE HORSE RESCUE
Locals dedicate their lives to ensuring happy, healthy lives for area equine

Jul 11, 2016 JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN

THE THE HORSE RESCUE | Locals dedicate their lives to ensuring happy, healthy lives for area equine

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020032249/https://www.vcreporter.com/2016/07/the-the-horse-rescue-locals-dedicate-their-lives-to-ensuring-happy-healthy-lives-for-area-equine/

COVER STORY ART :

https://www.calcoastalhorserescue.com/media.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20170930145052/http://www.calcoastalhorserescue.com:80/media.html

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Taking advantage
The elderly suffer abuse by “loved ones” with little recourse

By Joan Trossman Bien

May 12, 2016

Taking advantage

https://web.archive.org/web/20181023054625/https://www.vcreporter.com/2016/05/taking-advantage/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Diagnosed in Ventura County
Women share stories of struggle, survival and loss

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/08/2015

Diagnosed in Ventura County

https://web.archive.org/web/20151009154548/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/?id=13397

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GOODCALL

Administrators at Cal State University Get Raises; Faculty, Not So Much

Joan Trossman Bien – APRIL 28, 2015 AT 11:04 AM

https://www.goodcall.com/news/administrators-at-cal-state-university-get-raises-faculty-not-so-much-0465

https://web.archive.org/web/20150502064207/https://www.goodcall.com/news/administrators-at-cal-state-university-get-raises-faculty-not-so-much-0465

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Political infighting
How division in the parties has voters tuning out

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/02/2014

Political infighting

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912161336/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/political_infighting/12345/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

State of denial
How local, countrywide politicians encourage climate change

By Joan Trossman Bien 09/04/2014

State of denial

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912161432/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/state_of_denial/12269/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Vicodin to Heroin
A well worn path

By Joan Trossman Bien 07/10/2014

Vicodin to Heroin

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912164704/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/vicodin_to_heroin/12116/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

3-D Printing
Locals embrace the reality of anything possible

By Joan Trossman Bien 03/06/2014

3-D Printing

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912193600/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/3_d_printing/11748/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Mental disorder
High demand for health services and limited access paves a troubled path

By Joan Trossman Bien 01/23/2014

Mental disorder

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912193710/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/mental_disorder/11628/

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JEWISH JOURNAL

Where’s my check, Mr. Boehner?

JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN | PUBLISHED OCT 21, 2013 | OPINION

Where’s my check, Mr. Boehner?

https://web.archive.org/web/20180824042706/http://jewishjournal.com/opinion/122611/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Thank you, dear. Do I know you?
The discouraging truths about dementia

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/03/2013

Thank you, dear. Do I know you?

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912161450/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/thank_you_dear_do_i_know_you/11299/

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AARP – The Magazine

Nonprofit Helps Veterans Learn Farming
Experienced farmers look to the future by mentoring military vets

by Joan Trossman Bien, AARP The Magazine, October/November 2013

https://www.aarp.org/work/working-after-retirement/info-10-2013/nonprofit-helps-veterans-learn-farming.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20140122225220/https://www.aarp.org/work/working-after-retirement/info-10-2013/nonprofit-helps-veterans-learn-farming.html

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

FIVE YEARS OUT
Trains safer but victims left with debt

By Joan Trossman Bien 09/12/2013

FIVE YEARS OUT

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912152715/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/five_years_out/11240/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Hot Cave Paintings
NASA, the Chumash and the Burro Flats pictographs

By Joan Trossman Bien 06/13/2013

Hot Cave Paintings

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912194944/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/hot_cave_paintings/10960/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Breakdown
Mental illness, violence and how local leaders are intervening

By Joan Trossman Bien 04/25/2013

Breakdown

https://web.archive.org/web/20150912195009/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/breakdown/10815/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

April 6, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS | Posted by: Staff

The Mystery of the Kidnapped Girl

By Joan Trossman Bien

The Mystery of the Kidnapped Girl

https://web.archive.org/web/20130620202826/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/mystery-kidnapped-girl/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

March 30, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, OPINION | Posted by: Staff

Oh Baby, Baby,
Time to Grow Up Baby

By Joan Trossman Bien

Justin Beiber; Oh Baby, Baby, Time to Grow Up Baby

https://web.archive.org/web/20180823034840/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/justin-beiber-baby-baby-time-grow-baby/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

March 23, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS | Posted by: Staff

Robert Rizzo of Bell, King of Chutzpah

By Joan Trossman Bien

Robert Rizzo of Bell, King of Chutzpah

https://web.archive.org/web/20180823035107/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/robert-rizzo-bell-king-chutzpah/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

March 16, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS,OP-ED | Posted by: Staff

The “Hello Girls”
Saving Lives 85 Years Ago

By Joan Trossman Bien

The “Hello Girls” Saving Lives 85 Years Ago

https://web.archive.org/web/20160309231620/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/hello-girls-saving-lives-85-years/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

March 9, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, EDITORIAL | Posted by: Staff

Cardinal Sin

By Joan Trossman Bien

Cardinal Sin, Roger Mahony’s Legacy?

https://web.archive.org/web/20130317212809/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/cardinal-sin-roger-mahonys-legacy/

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PASADENA WEEKLY

Siege of Disease

Posted by Joan Trossman Bien | Mar 7, 2013

Siege of Disease

https://web.archive.org/web/20180824032322/https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/2013/03/07/siege-of-disease/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

March 2, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, EDITORIAL, OP-ED | Posted by: Staff

Drunk Driver:
A Murder Just Waiting to Happen

by Joan Trossman Bien

Drunk Driver: A Murder Just Waiting to Happen

https://web.archive.org/web/20140904010825/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/drunk-driver-murder-waiting-happen/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

February 23, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS,OPINION | Posted by: Staff

Randy Adams, Former Bell Top Cop:
Still Free and Suing for Even More

By Joan Trossman Bien

Randy Adams, Former Bell Top Cop: Still Free and Suing for Even More

https://web.archive.org/web/20130308051327/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/randy-adams-bell-top-cop-free-suing/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

February 16, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, EDITORIAL, Politics | Posted by: Staff

Sequestration:
Republicans Take No Responsibility

By Joan Trossman Bien

Sequestration: Again Republicans Take No Responsibility

https://web.archive.org/web/20170609225410/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/sequestration-republicans-responsibility/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

February 9, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS | Posted by: Staff

A Sneaky Attack on Women’s Rights

By Joan Trossman Bien

A Sneaky Attack on Women’s Rights

https://web.archive.org/web/20130614171709/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/sneaky-attack-womens-rights/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Ventura County Cancer Watch
Breast cancer rates rank among highest in the state; east county an area of concern

By Joan Trossman Bien 02/07/2013

Ventura County Cancer Watch

https://web.archive.org/web/20180823041205/https://www.vcreporter.com/2013/02/ventura-county-cancer-watch/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

January 26, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, HEALTH, OP-ED | Posted by: Staff

Hospital Workers Refuse The Flu Shot:
Are You In Danger?

By Joan Trossman Bien

Hospital Workers Refuse The Flu Shot: Are You In Danger?

https://web.archive.org/web/20170609114538/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/dangerous-hospitals-workers-refuse-flu-shot/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

January 19, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, NATIONAL | Posted by: Staff

THE CANCER ICON WHO CONNED HIS WAY TO GLORY

By Joan Trossman Bien

THE CANCER ICON WHO CONNED HIS WAY TO GLORY

https://web.archive.org/web/20180823034221/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/cancer-icon-conned-glory/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

January 12, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, Politics | Posted by: Staff

SPENDING CUTS vs THE DEBT CEILING:
The Fight of the Century

By Joan Trossman Bien

Spending Cuts vs Debt Ceiling: The Fight of the Century

https://web.archive.org/web/20130115090452/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/spending-cuts-debt-ceiling-fight-century/

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THE LOS ANGELES POST

They Pledged Allegiance: The Republican Debacle

January 5, 2013 | Filed under: NEWS, EDITORIAL | Posted by: Staff

THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST:
REALLY?

By Joan Trossman Bien

They Pledged Allegiance: The Republican Debacle

https://web.archive.org/web/20170609181621/http://www.thelosangelespost.org/pledged-allegiance-republican-debacle/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Where are they now?
What life is like without politics

By Joan Trossman Bien 11/29/2012

Where are they now?

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029191203/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/where_are_they_now/10390/

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PASADENA WEEKLY

Fire in the Sky

Posted by Joan Trossman Bien | Nov 21, 2012

Fire in the Sky

https://web.archive.org/web/20181018062424/https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/2012/11/21/fire-in-the-sky/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Extreme parenting
Raising the perfect child

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/25/2012

Extreme parenting

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029190216/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/extreme_parenting/10286/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Ventura County at a crossroads
Redrawn district may realign political direction

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/18/2012

Ventura County at a crossroads

https://web.archive.org/web/20151030011424/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/ventura_county_at_a_crossroads/10267/

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WESTLAKE MAGAZINE

The Hidden Beauty of Westlake

By Joan Trossman Bien

Sept. – Oct. 2012

https://issuu.com/anhcreatives/docs/wlm_sept.oct2012/8 [P. 70-71]

https://web.archive.org/web/20181024225337/https://issuu.com/anhcreatives/docs/wlm_sept.oct2012/8

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Willing hearts and skillful hands
Despite funding woes, Seabee Museum honors 70 years of service

By Joan Trossman Bien 09/06/2012

Willing hearts and skillful hands

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029192237/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/willing_hearts_and_skillful_hands/10153/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Bienvenue: Au Revoir et Á Bientôt
Alternating columns with her daughter has been a special joy.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 3, 2012 6:24 pm ET | Updated Aug 3, 2012 6:26 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/bienvenue-au-revoir-et-bient-t

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818220220/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/bienvenue-au-revoir-et-bient-t

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Dirty-clean ethics of banks
Regulation does little to reduce taking advantage of consumers

By Joan Trossman Bien 08/02/2012

Dirty-clean ethics of banks

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029220103/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/dirty_clean_ethics_of_banks/10049/

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MOORPARK PATCH

The People’s Business
The Tom Barber Golf Center pending lease extension and the lack of funding for the East County Courthouse grabbed my attention this week.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 23, 2012 5:06 pm ET | Updated Jul 23, 2012 6:53 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/the-people-s-business

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822182745/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/the-people-s-business

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MOORPARK PATCH

Keep On Truckin’, But Not Here
Trucks don’t belong here. They jam up the roads, wreck the pavement and create a traffic hazard.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 7, 2012 3:11 am ET | Updated Jul 8, 2012 12:38 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/keep-on-truckin-but-not-here
https://web.archive.org/web/20181009032859/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/keep-on-truckin-but-not-here

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MOORPARK PATCH

Re-Training My Brain
I learned that I am not the tough reporter I believed I was but I think I am now a more compassionate and thoughtful writer.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jun 22, 2012 8:27 pm ET | Updated Jun 24, 2012 5:44 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/re-training-my-brain

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822181245/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/re-training-my-brain

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MOORPARK PATCH

Fat Cats Excel at Mind Control
When you lie often enough to enough people, the lie becomes a fact.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jun 9, 2012 6:19 pm ET | Updated Jun 9, 2012 6:28 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/fat-cats-excel-at-mind-control

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822180922/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/fat-cats-excel-at-mind-control

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

A woman’s place is in the House … and the Senate
Ventura County’s women in politics

By Joan Trossman Bien 05/31/2012

A woman’s place is in the House … and the Senate

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029192641/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/a_woman_s_place_is_in_the_house_and_the_senate/9865/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Political Garbage Equal Opportunity
Election season triggers an avalanche of mailers, and some are suspicious and filled with falsehoods.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 27, 2012 3:27 am ET | Updated May 27, 2012 3:36 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/political-garbage-equal-opportunity

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822180247/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/political-garbage-equal-opportunity

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MOORPARK PATCH

Are You Too Much Mommy?
When it comes to parenting, trust your instincts.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 13, 2012 6:07 pm ET | Updated May 13, 2012 6:13 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/are-you-too-much-mommy

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822060110/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/are-you-too-much-mommy

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: The Day L.A. Exploded
In 1992, the stage was set for upheaval even before the Rodney King trial verdict.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 29, 2012 6:33 am ET | Updated Apr 29, 2012 7:49 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-the-day-l-a-exploded

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818220729/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-the-day-l-a-exploded

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Health Insurance squeeze
Rising cost of coverage puts consumers in peril

By Joan Trossman Bien 04/26/2012

Health Insurance squeeze

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029191129/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/health_insurance_squeeze/9763/

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MOORPARK PATCH

A Friday the 13th Scare
The booming thunder Moorpark experienced knocked more worry into an already scary day.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 15, 2012 5:34 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-friday-the-13th-scare

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818221142/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-friday-the-13th-scare

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MOORPARK PATCH

A Weekend at the Arts Colony
A Ventura County resident shares her experience at the exclusive artist getaway in the hills of Temecula.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 2, 2012 4:59 pm ET | Updated Apr 2, 2012 5:01 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/temecula/a-weekend-at-the-arts-colony

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818221436/https://patch.com/california/temecula/a-weekend-at-the-arts-colony

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MOORPARK PATCH

There’s Nothing Like Getting Away to Appreciate Home
Ventura County officials have kept Moorpark free of excessive strip malls and traffic.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 1, 2012 6:01 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/there-s-nothing-like-getting-away-to-appreciate-home

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818224109/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/there-s-nothing-like-getting-away-to-appreciate-home

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: No Public Retirement Funds for Felons
State Sen. Tony Strickland had it right when he sponsored a bill that would rescind pensions for public employees convicted of stealing public money.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Mar 18, 2012 6:54 am ET | Updated Mar 18, 2012 6:55 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-no-public-retirement-funds-for-felons

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818224345/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-no-public-retirement-funds-for-felons

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Mar 8, 2012 | Imported | 0 |

Fighting cervical cancer
One local woman’s lost battle opens the discussion about prevention

By Joan Trossman Bien

Fighting cervical cancer

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822050538/https://www.vcreporter.com/2012/03/fighting-cervical-cancer/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: Chaos as Democracy
Will too many cooks spoil the broth for Democrats?

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Mar 4, 2012 11:17 pm ET | Updated Mar 5, 2012 4:38 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-chaos-as-democracy

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818224644/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-chaos-as-democracy

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: Train Safety Measures Should Not Be Delayed
As time goes on, Positive Train Control will only cost more in dollars, and possibly, lives.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Feb 19, 2012 7:03 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-train-safety-measures-should-not-be-delayed

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818224959/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-train-safety-measures-should-not-be-delayed

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Original Sin
Inside Ventura County’s hidden love life

By Joan Trossman Bien 02/09/2012

Original Sin

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029192834/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/original_sin/9555/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: Moorpark Teens Need Planned Parenthood Type Services
The Susan G. Komen Foundation mixed politics with health care in deciding not to fund the health services organization.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Feb 5, 2012 7:01 pm ET | Updated Feb 5, 2012 7:18 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-moorpark-teens-need-planned-parenthood-type-services

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818225431/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-moorpark-teens-need-planned-parenthood-type-services

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MOORPARK PATCH

Another Disappointment From Veolia
The company’s representative should have met with a group of train crash victims.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jan 22, 2012 10:38 pm ET | Updated Jan 27, 2012 8:04 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/another-disappointment-from-veolia

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822042509/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/another-disappointment-from-veolia

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DIVINE CAROLINE

Elder Abuse: Part One
By Joan Trossman Bien

1/12/12

https://web.archive.org/web/20120419034213/http://www.divinecaroline.com/22059/121962-elder-abuse

Elder Abuse: Part Two
By Joan Trossman Bien

1/13/12

https://web.archive.org/web/20120419055932/http://www.divinecaroline.com/22059/122068-elder-abuse

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: New Year Starts Poorly for Unemployed
State further reduces welfare funds.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jan 8, 2012 6:06 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-new-year-starts-poorly-for-unemployed

https://web.archive.org/web/20180822002929/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-new-year-starts-poorly-for-unemployed

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MOORPARK PATCH

Column: For Kids, Hanukkah Doesn’t Hold a Candle to Christmas
More holidays should be celebrated for eight days, however.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Dec 25, 2011 7:25 pm ET | Updated Dec 25, 2011 7:41 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/column-for-kids-hanukkah-doesn-t-hold-a-candle-to-christmas

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821060043/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/column-for-kids-hanukkah-doesn-t-hold-a-candle-to-christmas

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MOORPARK PATCH

Opinion: The Man Heralded as Authentic Isn’t
Newt Gingrich isn’t the leader the Republicans need, but neither are the rest of their candidates.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Dec 11, 2011 7:05 am ET | Updated Dec 12, 2011 1:52 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-the-man-heralded-as-authentic-isn-t

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009053336/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/opinion-the-man-heralded-as-authentic-isn-t

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MOORPARK PATCH

Light Pollution Kills the Night
Many county residents were in the dark about controversial planning commission meeting.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Nov 27, 2011 7:36 am ET | Updated Nov 27, 2011 7:37 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/light-pollution-kills-the-night

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009054245/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/light-pollution-kills-the-night

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MOORPARK PATCH

Cancer survivor has birthday with Elton John
Young girl overcomes great odds to celebrate in Vegas

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Nov 12, 2011 8:51 pm ET | Updated Nov 13, 2011 8:43 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/cancer-survivor-has-birthday-with-elton-john

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818225624/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/cancer-survivor-has-birthday-with-elton-john

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Comedy deconstructed

By Joan Trossman Bien

Nov 10, 2011

Comedy deconstructed

https://web.archive.org/web/20151029223502/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/comedy_deconstructed/9313/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Time to Feed the Beast
Efforts to shrink government aren’t good for the country.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Oct 16, 2011 6:54 am ET | Updated Oct 16, 2011 3:38 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/time-to-feed-the-beast

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821054616/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/time-to-feed-the-beast

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

The new normal
By Joan Trossman Bien

Oct 13, 2011

The new normal

https://web.archive.org/web/20180804051221/https://www.vcreporter.com/2011/10/the-new-normal/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

The funny side of autism
Author Joan Trossman Bien Date 10/06/2011

The funny side of autism

https://web.archive.org/web/20180804051719/https://www.vcreporter.com/2011/10/the-funny-side-of-autism/

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MOORPARK PATCH

HOA, the Good Taste Police
Will trouble with the home owners’ association comes with a new red door?

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Oct 2, 2011 6:20 pm ET | Updated Oct 3, 2011 2:12 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/new-paint-job-causes-red-level-alarm-for-hoa

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009031555/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/new-paint-job-causes-red-level-alarm-for-hoa

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MOORPARK PATCH

Car Recalls Can Drive You Crazy
Automobile owners aren’t always notified of recalls, so checking occasionally might be a good idea.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Sep 18, 2011 4:34 pm ET | Updated Sep 18, 2011 4:41 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/car-recalls-can-drive-you-crazy

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821051457/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/car-recalls-can-drive-you-crazy

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

9/11-10 years later
Top officials from across the nation speak on national security, privacy and terrorism

By Joan Trossman Bien 09/08/2011

9/11-10 years later

https://web.archive.org/web/20150711012638/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/9_11_10_years_later/9137/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Labor Day Is About Jobs
Workers have been thrown away by the millions, says columnist.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Sep 5, 2011 12:51 am ET | Updated Sep 5, 2011 1:39 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/labor-day-is-about-jobs

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009055951/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/labor-day-is-about-jobs

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Richard Ruttenberg: Keeping Tempo from New Trier to ‘The Simpsons’
Patch checks in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 29, 2011 9:35 pm ET | Updated Aug 29, 2011 9:58 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/richard-ruttenberg-keeping-tempo-from-new-trier-to-the-simpsons

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009060528/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/richard-ruttenberg-keeping-tempo-from-new-trier-to-the-simpsons

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Jerry Karzen: Serving Up a Love of Tennis
Patch checks in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 22, 2011 10:03 pm ET | Updated Aug 22, 2011 11:38 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/jerry-karzen-serving-up-a-love-of-tennis

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009061422/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/jerry-karzen-serving-up-a-love-of-tennis

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MOORPARK PATCH

Trucks Flux and Other Changes in Moorpark
Getting around town has had its ups and downs.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 21, 2011 6:46 pm ET | Updated Aug 21, 2011 8:12 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/trucks-flux-and-other-changes-in-moorpark

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009163328/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/trucks-flux-and-other-changes-in-moorpark

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Vaccination Nation
Is sending your kid to school risky business?

By Joan Trossman Bien 08/18/2011

Vaccination Nation

https://web.archive.org/web/20150507140151/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/vaccination_nation/9079/

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Marilyn Barrett: Completing the Circle
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 13, 2011 4:26 pm ET | Updated Aug 13, 2011 4:28 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/marilyn-barrett-completing-the-circle

https://web.archive.org/web/20181010005147/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/marilyn-barrett-completing-the-circle

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Dr. Debby Moss Hoffman Berry: Healing the Animals
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 8, 2011 9:17 pm ET | Updated Aug 8, 2011 9:18 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/dr-debby-moss-hoffman-berry-healing-the-animals

https://web.archive.org/web/20181010010545/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/dr-debby-moss-hoffman-berry-healing-the-animals

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MOORPARK PATCH

A Forever Home
With the housing market still in the dumps, homeowners might do better to embrace their currents houses—or make the changes so they can.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 7, 2011 5:29 am ET | Updated Aug 7, 2011 6:00 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-forever-home

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821051111/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-forever-home

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Dr. Carl Camras (1953-2009): Dedicated to Sight
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Aug 2, 2011 2:33 am ET | Updated Aug 2, 2011 2:38 am ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/dr-carl-camras-1953-2009-dedicated-to-sight
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010011844/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/dr-carl-camras-1953-2009-dedicated-to-sight

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Rob Reilly: Following Family Tradition
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 26, 2011 12:49 pm ET | Updated Jul 26, 2011 1:00 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/rob-reilly-following-family-tradition
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010012849/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/rob-reilly-following-family-tradition

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MOORPARK PATCH

Alphabet Soup
Letters with nothing but letters offer nothing but confusion.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 24, 2011 6:15 am ET | Updated Jul 25, 2011 1:23 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/alphabet-soup
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010014443/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/alphabet-soup

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Nancy Bronstein Kaplan’s Two Loves: Family and Finances
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 18, 2011 7:49 pm ET | Updated Jul 18, 2011 9:20 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/nancy-bronstein-kaplans-two-loves-family-and-finances
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010015221/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/nancy-bronstein-kaplans-two-loves-family-and-finances

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Christine Ebersole: Shining As Brightly as Ever
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 12, 2011 5:19 am ET | Updated Jul 12, 2011 5:21 am ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/christine-ebersole-shining-as-brightly-as-ever

https://web.archive.org/web/20181010015644/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/christine-ebersole-shining-as-brightly-as-ever

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MOORPARK PATCH

Dishing Out Friendship
Columnist Joan Trossman Bien dishes on a bowl that soothes the soul.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 10, 2011 7:07 pm ET | Updated Jul 10, 2011 7:54 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/dishing-out-friendship

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821042427/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/dishing-out-friendship

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CHINA DIALOGUE

Fatal failures on America’s rivers
Joan Bien
28.06.2011

https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4374-Fatal-failures-on-America-s-rivers

https://web.archive.org/web/20170613123050/https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4374-Fatal-failures-on-America-s-rivers

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Craig Kinzer: Leading a Dramatic Life
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jul 5, 2011 2:46 pm ET | Updated Jul 5, 2011 2:56 pm ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/craig-kinzer-leading-a-dramatic-life

https://web.archive.org/web/20181010020207/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/craig-kinzer-leading-a-dramatic-life

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WINNETKA PATCH
(ILLINOIS)

Charla Krupp: Beauty Writer Extraordinaire
Checking in with New Trier alumni before the 40th year reunion in September.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jun 27, 2011 6:58 pm ET | Updated Jun 28, 2011 11:12 am ET

https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/charla-krupp-beauty-writer-extraordinaire

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821041739/https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/charla-krupp-beauty-writer-extraordinaire

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MOORPARK PATCH

Finding School Friends Through the Grapevine
A class reunion-based project has brought columnist Joan Trossman Bien closer to childhood friends.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jun 26, 2011 4:19 pm ET | Updated Jun 26, 2011 4:34 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/finding-school-friends-through-the-grapevine

https://web.archive.org/web/20180821041114/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/finding-school-friends-through-the-grapevine

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

David Koch and his Americans for Prosperity
Already in a town near you

By Joan Trossman Bien 06/23/2011

David Koch and his Americans for Prosperity

https://web.archive.org/web/20160307170138/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/david_koch_and_his_americans_for_prosperity/8938/

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CHINA DIALOGUE

Trading blows in America

Joan Bien
14.06.2011

https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4350-Trading-blows-in-America

https://web.archive.org/web/20160530230148/https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4350-Trading-blows-in-America

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MOORPARK PATCH

Rock of Older Ages
Columnist Joan Trossman Bien had stopped going to rock concerts . . . until last week.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jun 12, 2011 6:45 am ET | Updated Jun 12, 2011 10:46 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/rock-of-older-ages

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819082819/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/rock-of-older-ages

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MOORPARK PATCH

Gallegly Votes Show Inconsistencies
The congressman has voted to cut health care spending but voted against prohibiting the use of federal funds for NASCAR sponsorships.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 29, 2011 4:02 pm ET | Updated May 30, 2011 9:23 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/gallegly-votes-show-inconsistancies

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819042821/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/gallegly-votes-show-inconsistancies

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MOORPARK PATCH

Prom-enomics
Between clothing, transportation and all the little expenses, prom can easily cost $1000 per couple.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 17, 2011 6:26 pm ET | Updated May 17, 2011 6:39 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/prom-enomics
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010041507/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/prom-enomics

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MOORPARK PATCH

State Is Throwing Away College Dreams
Legislatures should be held accountable for not funding California’s Master Plan for Higher Education.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 15, 2011 5:42 pm ET | Updated May 16, 2011 6:19 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/state-is-throwing-away-college-dreams

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819042204/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/state-is-throwing-away-college-dreams

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MOORPARK PATCH

Don’t Get Caught Without the MMR Shot
The choice to not vaccinate a child may put whole communities at risk.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | May 1, 2011 7:36 pm ET | Updated May 1, 2011 7:38 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/dont-get-caught-without-the-mmr-shot

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819041854/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/dont-get-caught-without-the-mmr-shot

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Higher education for the wealthy?

Author Joan Trossman Bien Date 04/28/2011

Higher education for the wealthy?

https://web.archive.org/web/20180804052907/https://www.vcreporter.com/2011/04/higher-education-for-the-wealthy/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Tea and Antipathy
Failure to govern is costing students.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 17, 2011 6:56 pm ET | Updated Apr 18, 2011 7:12 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/tea-and-antipathy

https://web.archive.org/web/20150105055141/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/tea-and-antipathy

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MOORPARK PATCH

The Great Divide
Civil rights activist talk brought a few surprises for this writer.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Apr 4, 2011 12:32 am ET | Updated Apr 4, 2011 9:27 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/the-great-divide

https://web.archive.org/web/20181009024808/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/the-great-divide

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PASADENA WEEKLY

Mind over matter
Placebos help crack open the window to our natural mind-body connections

Posted by Joan Trossman Bien | Mar 31, 2011 | 0 |

Mind over matter

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819034002/https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/2011/03/31/mind-over-matter/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Destination: No-kill county shelter
Can Ventura County rise to the challenge?

By Joan Trossman Bien 03/31/2011

Destination: No-kill county shelter

https://web.archive.org/web/20150807010536/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/destination_no_kill_county_shelter/8726/

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MOORPARK PATCH

First Female NAACP Leader Speaks at High School
Myrlie Evers-Williams prays every day to ‘make me a blessing.’

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Mar 26, 2011 6:08 am ET | Updated Mar 28, 2011 5:29 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/first-female-naacp-leader-speaks-at-high-school

https://web.archive.org/web/20181010042114/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/first-female-naacp-leader-speaks-at-high-school

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CHINA DIALOGUE

History’s harsh lesson

Joan Bien
23.03.2011

https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4175-History-s-harsh-lesson

https://web.archive.org/web/20160410212437/https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/4175-History-s-harsh-lesson

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MOORPARK PATCH

Monster in Our Backyard
Events in Japan bring thoughts of nearby nuclear incidents to mind.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Mar 20, 2011 8:15 pm ET | Updated Mar 20, 2011 8:44 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/monster-in-our-backyard#c

https://web.archive.org/web/20141016234403/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/monster-in-our-backyard

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

The Placebo Effect

Author Joan Trossman Bien Date 03/09/2011

The Placebo Effect

https://web.archive.org/web/20180804053353/https://www.vcreporter.com/2011/03/the-placebo-effect/

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MOORPARK PATCH

A Last Gift
Leaving important documents with family members makes end-of-life matters a little easier.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Mar 7, 2011 2:02 am ET | Updated Mar 7, 2011 5:31 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-last-gift

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819030847/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/a-last-gift

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MOORPARK PATCH

Social Networking for (Not Quite) Seniors
New technology provides way to connect with old friends.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Feb 20, 2011 5:53 pm ET | Updated Feb 20, 2011 5:53 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/social-networking-for-not-quite-seniors#c

https://web.archive.org/web/20180819030458/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/social-networking-for-not-quite-seniors

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MOORPARK PATCH

No Place for Racial Rhetoric
A recent City Council meeting ran more than four hours due, in part, to public comment that incorporated issues of race and religion.

By Joan Trossman Bien, Patch Poster | Jan 18, 2011 1:03 am ET | Updated Jan 18, 2011 2:44 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/no-place-for-racial-rhetoric
https://web.archive.org/web/20181010042727/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/no-place-for-racial-rhetoric

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Fighting back

Author Joan Trossman Bien Date 12/23/2010

Fighting back

https://web.archive.org/web/20180804053627/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/12/fighting-back/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Council Updated on Flood Plain Map
Public meeting to be held once city receives word from FEMA on insurance appeal.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Dec 21, 2010 3:26 am ET | Updated Dec 21, 2010 6:12 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/council-updated-on-flood-plain-issue

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214541/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/council-updated-on-flood-plain-issue

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MOORPARK PATCH

Working the Worst Shift of the Year
Joan Bien recounts nightmares of Christmas employments past.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Dec 19, 2010 8:59 pm ET | Updated Dec 19, 2010 9:07 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/working-the-worst-shift-of-the-year

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214844/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/working-the-worst-shift-of-the-year

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MOORPARK PATCH

Moorpark Ballet to Perform ‘Nutcracker’ in Thousand Oaks
Hard work makes dance performance look effortless.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Dec 15, 2010 5:53 am ET | Updated Dec 19, 2010 1:25 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/moorpark-ballet-to-perform-nutcracker-in-thousand-oaks

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818215043/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/moorpark-ballet-to-perform-nutcracker-in-thousand-oaks

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MOORPARK PATCH

Almost Silent Nights
Evenings in Moorpark don’t always provide the quiet we expect.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Nov 22, 2010 12:33 am ET | Updated Nov 22, 2010 5:37 am ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/almost-silent-nights

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818214020/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/almost-silent-nights

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Incumbent-free assembly election

Author Joan Trossman Bien

Oct 21, 2010

Incumbent-free assembly election

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810013154/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/10/incumbent-free-assembly-election/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Health care reform breakdown

Author Joan Trossman Bien

Oct 14, 2010

Health care reform breakdown

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810013531/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/10/health-care-reform-breakdown/

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MOORPARK PATCH

Moorpark’s Quiet Charms
Clear skies and safe streets make our town a great place to call home.

By Joan Bien, Patch Poster | Sep 21, 2010 5:22 am ET | Updated Dec 24, 2010 6:34 pm ET

https://patch.com/california/moorpark/bienvenue-moorparks-quiet-charms

https://web.archive.org/web/20180818215910/https://patch.com/california/moorpark/bienvenue-moorparks-quiet-charms

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Pension envy

Author Joan Trossman Bien

Sep 9, 2010

Pension envy

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810013813/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/09/pension-envy/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

A beef with eggs

Author Joan Trossman Bien

Sep 2, 2010

A beef with eggs

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810014337/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/09/a-beef-with-eggs/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

It Really Is All in Your Head: Neurofeedback Can Change Your Brain
Science fiction is now science for everyone

By Joan Trossman Bien 08/26/2010

It Really Is All in Your Head: Neurofeedback Can Change Your Brain

https://web.archive.org/web/20100915142627/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/it_really_is_all_in_your_head_neurofeedback_can_change_your_brain/8178/

[Michael Collins: This piece resulted in an impressive and thankful letter from a leading Canadian doctor:
Dr. John Davis
Psychologist and Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

https://www.bcia.org/files/public/Davis_AllInYourHead.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20170428211312/https://www.bcia.org/files/public/Davis_AllInYourHead.pdf
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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Strapped for cash? No problem!

By Joan Trossman Bien

Jul 1, 2010

Strapped for cash? No problem!

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810014626/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/07/strapped-for-cash-no-problem/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

Meet the Stricklands

By Joan Trossman Bien

May 27, 2010

Meet the Stricklands

https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014048/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/05/meet-the-stricklands/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

So many dogs, not enough homes

By Joan Trossman Bien

May 20, 2010

So many dogs, not enough homes

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810015143/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/05/so-many-dogs-not-enough-homes/

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PACIFIC STANDARD MAGAZINE

Some Bullies Just Want to Be Loved (2)

BY
Joan Trossman Bien, Miller-McCune
PUBLISHED
May 8, 2010

https://truthout.org/articles/some-bullies-just-want-to-be-loved-2/

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020015612/https://truthout.org/articles/some-bullies-just-want-to-be-loved-2/

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Some Bullies Just Want to Be Loved
As society gets more punitive in dealing with bullies, psychologists are trying to figure out what drives them to aggression.

BY JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN • May 07, 2010 • 5:00 AM

https://psmag.com/social-justice/some-bullies-just-want-to-be-loved-15639

https://web.archive.org/web/20141228073824/http://www.psmag.com/navigation/books-and-culture/some-bullies-just-want-to-be-loved-15639/

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Dining Guide 2010CONFECTION PERFECTION
Bakery bounty in Ventura County

Apr 16, 2010 Joan Trossman Bien

https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/diningguide2010 [Page 12 – 14]

https://web.archive.org/web/20130510045222/https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/diningguide2010
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Understanding Autism

By Joan Trossman Bien

Mar 18, 2010

Understanding Autism

https://web.archive.org/web/20180815051044/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/03/understanding-autism/

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“Hell, yes, we’ll be there!”
From kindergarten to middle age, a Camarillo man’s 35 years of partying

By Joan Trossman Bien 03/10/2010

“Hell, yes, we’ll be there!”

https://web.archive.org/web/20160130021126/https://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/hell_yes_we_ll_be_there/7726/

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Where to tie the knot

By Joan Trossman Bien

Feb 18, 2010

Where to tie the knot

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810015415/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/02/where-to-tie-the-knot/

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PACIFIC STANDARD MAGAZINE

Turning Off Huntington’s Disease
Amending the unmutated part of the mutated protein that causes a neurodegenerative disease may lead to a cure.

BY JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN

January 31, 2010 • 5:00 AM • SHARE

https://web.archive.org/web/20141228093724/http://www.psmag.com/navigation/nature-and-technology/turning-off-huntingtons-disease-8284/

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A struggle for survival

By Joan Trossman Bien

Jan 28, 2010

A struggle for survival

https://web.archive.org/web/20180811054006/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/01/a-struggle-for-survival/

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Feeling S.A.D.

By Joan Trossman Bien

Jan 7, 2010

Feeling S.A.D.

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810015643/https://www.vcreporter.com/2010/01/feeling-sad/

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A look back at 2009

Dec 31, 2009

A look back at 2009

https://web.archive.org/web/20171206025128/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/12/a-look-back-at-2009/

County services stretched thin

By Joan Trossman Bien

H1N1: Ventura County officials prepare for battle

By Joan Trossman Bien

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Suicide by cop – everyone loses

By Joan Trossman Bien

Dec 17, 2009

Suicide by cop – everyone loses

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810015833/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/12/suicide-by-cop-everyone-loses/

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The Swine Flu Vaccine: 1976 Casts a Giant Shadow
As the United States struggles to vaccinate much of the population for the current H1N1 virus, it’s worth casting a look at both 1918 and 1976.

By Joan Trossman Bien

December 4, 2009

https://psmag.com/social-justice/the-swine-flu-vaccine-1976-casts-a-giant-shadow-5788

https://web.archive.org/web/20170827064949/https://psmag.com/social-justice/the-swine-flu-vaccine-1976-casts-a-giant-shadow-5788

https://web.archive.org/web/20100410173134/http://www.miller-mccune.com/health/the-swine-flu-vaccine-1976-casts-a-giant-shadow-5788/

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The gifts that only get better with age
Spend your money wisely and make an investment this year

By Joan Trossman Bien

Nov 25, 2009

The Reporter’s Gift Guide

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810020157/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/11/the-reporters-gift-guide/

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H1N1 vaccine: A shot in the dark

By Joan Trossman Bien

Nov 19, 2009

H1N1 vaccine: A shot in the dark

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810020713/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/11/h1n1-vaccine-a-shot-in-the-dark/

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Straight talk on breast cancer
From treatments to expenses, being informed is the best place to start

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/22/2009

Straight talk on breast cancer

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810001802/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/10/straight-talk-on-breast-cancer/

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Smoke signals

By Joan Trossman Bien

Oct 15, 2009

Smoke signals

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810021040/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/10/smoke-signals/

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PACIFIC STANDARD MAGAZINE

Rail’s 150-Year Wait for Safety
Positive Train Control — technology that adheres to the simple premise that there should only be one train to one track — is still years away from full implementation in the U.S.

BY JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN

October 6, 2009 • 9:02 AM • SHARE

https://psmag.com/economics/rails-150-year-wait-for-safety-3433

https://web.archive.org/web/20180327004642/https://psmag.com/economics/rails-150-year-wait-for-safety-3433

https://web.archive.org/web/20141228101207/http://www.psmag.com/navigation/business-economics/rails-150-year-wait-for-safety-3433/

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VENTURA COUNTY REPORTER

One year later: is Metrolink safer now?
Lessons learned but still a long way to go

By Joan Trossman Bien 09/03/2009

One year later: is Metrolink safer now?

https://web.archive.org/web/20090906183847/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/one_year_later_is_metrolink_safer_now/7237/

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50 YEARS AFTER AMERICA’S WORST NUCLEAR MELTDOWN
Human error helped worsen a nuclear meltdown just outside Los Angeles, and now human inertia has stymied the radioactive cleanup for half a century.

JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN AND MICHAEL COLLINS

AUG 24, 2009

https://www.enviroreporter.com/investigations/rocketdyne/50-years-after-america%E2%80%99s-worst-nuclear-meltdown/all/1/

https://psmag.com/environment/50-years-after-nuclear-meltdown-3510

https://web.archive.org/web/20180209184455/https://psmag.com/environment/50-years-after-nuclear-meltdown-3510

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Nature vs. Nurture: Can you ever really trust a pit bull?

By Joan Trossman Bien 08/20/2009

Nature vs. Nurture: Can you ever really trust a pit bull?

https://web.archive.org/web/20120613183017/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/nature_vs_nurture_can_you_ever_really_trust_a_pit_bull/7201

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VENTANA MONTHLY

AUGUST 2009

In the Shadow of the Captain
How a personal relationship with Ansel Adams and the masters influenced Larry Janss, artist and local arts philanthropist.

By Joan Trossman Bien

http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=395&IssueNum=39

https://issuu.com/ventanamonthly/docs/august2009

https://web.archive.org/web/20130620070735/http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=395&IssueNum=39

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Multilevel marketing: Brand new names, same old games
What may be the golden ticket for some turns into a nightmare for others

By Joan Trossman Bien 07/09/2009

Multilevel marketing: Brand new names, same old games

https://web.archive.org/web/20090826005232/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/multilevel_marketing_brand_new_names_same_old_games/7069/

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The skinny on being fat: America’s growing problem

By Joan Trossman Bien 06/04/2009

The skinny on being fat: America’s growing problem

https://web.archive.org/web/20090614064559/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/the_skinny_on_being_fat_america_s_growing_problem/6984/

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Go Out and Play
Keeping the Kids Happy this Summer

By Joan Trossman Bien

May 19, 2009

https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/sg_09_book2 [P 12 – 14]

https://web.archive.org/web/20181024224021/https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/sg_09_book2

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Learning how to Live again

By Joan Trossman Bien May 7, 2009

Learning how to Live again

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810004136/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/05/learning-how-to-live-again/

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The Mozart effect
Local students benefit from Ventura Music Festival’s outreach

By Joan Trossman Bien 04/30/2009

The Mozart effect

https://web.archive.org/web/20100823101825/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/the_mozart_effect/6890/

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The women of Ventura CountyKAREN GABLER: Attorney, Mother, Master Juggler

Mar 12, 2009 By Joan Trossman

The women of Ventura County

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020015057/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/03/the-women-of-ventura-county/

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I love you FOREVER
Ventura County pet owners go the distance, even if it means emptying their bank accounts

By Joan Trossman Bien 03/05/2009

I love you FOREVER

https://web.archive.org/web/20100406204732/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/i_love_you_forever/6734

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Wedding Guide 2009-Modern wedding
The new modern wedding: Watching the bottom line

By Joan Trossman Bien 02/19/2009

Wedding Guide 2009-Modern wedding

https://web.archive.org/web/20150906063150/http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/wedding_guide_2009_modern_wedding/6706/

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For the Love of Sushi, good fare and fun to be had in Moorpark

By Joan Trossman Bien 01/15/2009

For the Love of Sushi, good fare and fun to be had in Moorpark

https://web.archive.org/web/20090530010207/http://www.vcreporter.com:80/cms/story/detail/for_the_love_of_sushi_good_fare_and_fun_to_be_had_in_moorpark/6610/

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Professionals get personal about job loss

Author Joan Trossman Bien Date 01/08/2009

Professionals get personal about job loss

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810012248/https://www.vcreporter.com/2009/01/professionals-get-personal-about-job-loss/

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Best seat in the house

Author Joan Trossman Bien Dec 24, 2008

Best seat in the house

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810021343/https://www.vcreporter.com/2008/12/best-seat-in-the-house/

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VENTANA MONTHLY

Social Justice
Kate McLean on the theory of creating change, not charity
By Joan Trossman Bien

11-01-2008

http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=322&IssueNum=30

https://web.archive.org/web/20181018061230/http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=322&IssueNum=30

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A funny thing happened on my way to my mammogram.
Breast cancer patients agree – sense of humor required.

By Joan Trossman Bien 10/02/2008

VCR COVER:
http://www.ribbonsventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/VC10.2.08.jpg

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Ventura physicians explain the latest in breast cancer treatment

Oct 2, 2008

Ventura physicians explain the latest in breast cancer treatment

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810002411/https://www.vcreporter.com/2008/10/ventura-physicians-explain-the-latest-in-breast-cancer-treatment/

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Breast cancer: An emotional connection between survivors

Oct 2, 2008

Breast cancer: An emotional connection between survivors

https://web.archive.org/web/20180810002636/https://www.vcreporter.com/2008/10/breast-cancer-an-emotional-connection-between-survivors/

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COVER STORY

Politics of Inclusion
Judy Bysshe has something to say. And it involves you.

By Joan Trossman Bien

Oct. 1, 2008

http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=316&IssueNum=29

https://web.archive.org/web/20181024233121/http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=316&IssueNum=29

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When in need, look to your community
The nonprofit sector lends a helping hand to people in crisis – Settling disputes free of charge

By Joan Trossman Bien 07/31/2008

When in need, look to your community

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020022925/https://www.vcreporter.com/2008/07/when-in-need-look-to-your-community/

https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/nafcm.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Press_Media_/News_-_Settling_Disputes_Fre.pdf

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020023104/https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/nafcm.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Press_Media_/News_-_Settling_Disputes_Fre.pdf

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VENTURA COUNTY STAR

Indian Hills seniors have hot time at graduation

By Joan Trossman Bien, Correspondent

Posted: June 19, 2008

http://archive.vcstar.com/news/indian-hills-seniors-have-hot-time-at-graduation-ep-370992313-352539061.html/

https://web.archive.org/web/20181025002951/http://archive.vcstar.com/news/indian-hills-seniors-have-hot-time-at-graduation-ep-370992313-352539061.html/

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Class of 2008 graduates full of high hopes
La Reina class includes shooting-victims’ daughter

By Joan Trossman Bien
Correspondent

Posted: June 15, 2008

http://archive.vcstar.com/news/education/class-of-2008-graduates-full-of-high-hopes-ep-373566547-352541961.html/

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020025633/http://archive.vcstar.com/news/education/class-of-2008-graduates-full-of-high-hopes-ep-373566547-352541961.html/

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Dr. Seuss quoted in speech by superintendant to Moorpark H.S. seniors

By Joan Trossman Bien
Correspondent

Posted: June 13, 2008

http://archive.vcstar.com/news/education/dr-seuss-quoted-in-speech-by-superintendant-to-moorpark-hs-seniors-ep-373582348-352543811.html/

https://web.archive.org/web/20181025000809/http://archive.vcstar.com/news/education/dr-seuss-quoted-in-speech-by-superintendant-to-moorpark-hs-seniors-ep-373582348-352543811.html/

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Going for the gold
Upscale and selling old jewelry for cash

Joan Trossman Bien April 24, 2008

Going for the gold

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020013335/https://www.vcreporter.com/2008/04/going-for-the-gold/

https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/4-24-08*

https://web.archive.org/web/20181020011705/https://issuu.com/vcreporter/docs/4-24-08*

*MC – Joan’s article is on page 7. Interestingly, before we ever met, our articles did in the Ventura County Reporter in the same issue. On page 6, across the fold from Joan’s piece, is my article Reassessing Runkle – KB Homes and state agree to cooperate on troubled Simi Canyon.

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Longtime Simi Valley barbershop owner Banaga dies at 80

By Joan Trossman Bien
Correspondent

Posted: March 24, 2008

http://archive.vcstar.com/news/longtime-simi-valley-barbershop-owner-banaga-dies-at-80-ep-374071717-352617421.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20181024234559/http://archive.vcstar.com/news/longtime-simi-valley-barbershop-owner-banaga-dies-at-80-ep-374071717-352617421.html

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The News Man
By connecting a cadre of international reporters to the American media machine, Camarillo’s Tom Colbert forever changed the business of news.

By Joan Trossman Bien

3/01/08

http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=251&IssueNum=22

https://web.archive.org/web/20151214061141/http://www.ventanamonthly.com/article.php?id=251&IssueNum=22

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Do the evolution
The Rev. Michael Dowd began life as a born-again evangelical believing Darwinian biology to be the work of the devil. Now, he preaches

Feb 28, 2008

BY JOAN TROSSMAN BIEN