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Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting, proudly presents its flagship show, Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, now in its 20th season. For 20 years, we have been amplifying the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels. These curated community conversations are brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, bringing good things to San Diego for over 60 years. LISTEN WHERE YOU LIVE™ "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media , the national leader in local podcasting. For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit https://cloudcastmedia.us/

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November 6, 202637 min

Alpine Acres Rescues Animals and Connects Families With Nature

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses the daily work of caring for nearly 200 rescued animals and connecting children and families with nature on the farm’s 20 acres in Alpine. She shares how the new Alpine Acres Academy, animal rescue partnerships, regenerative growing practices, and animal stories help advance education and animal welfare in the San Diego community. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202637 min

How Alpine Acres Connects Animal Rescue and Education

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses how the sanctuary in Alpine gives San Diego children and families opportunities to connect with nature through rescued animals, hands-on learning, and a pesticide-free regenerative garden. She also describes the farm’s new academy, daily requests to take in animals, and how education and limited space shape its rescue work, as well as its scholarship program in Africa that feeds and educates children. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202634 min

Inside the Daily Care at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms

Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202631 min

Animal Rescue Beyond Cats and Dogs: How Alpine Acres Gives Rescued Geese a Safe Home

November 6, 202638 min

Alpine Acres and the Human-Animal Bond

Linda Kourtis, a volunteer at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms, discusses how caring for animals can build connection and support well-being. Drawing on her 31 years at the San Diego Regional Center, she reflects on equine therapy, school visits, the sanctuary’s developing therapy work, and why volunteers matter to animal care and community access in San Diego Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202636 min

Why Sanctuary Animals Need More Than Standard Feed

Kathy Nicholson, owner of "Your Pet Shopper," discusses sourcing and delivering specialized feed for Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm’s more than 200 animals across 32 species. She explains how she matches feed to animals’ dietary needs, finds hard-to-source products, and manages rising costs while supporting the sanctuary’s animal care in San Diego. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202636 min

Alpine Acres Academy Teaches Animal Care and Responsible Ownership

Suzy Novak, certified equine therapy practitioner and leader of Alpine Acres Academy at Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farms, discusses how practical animal-care education can prepare students and prospective owners for the lifelong responsibilities of caring for animals. Through field trips, career exploration, "Keeper for the Day," and equine first-aid training, she explains how hands-on learning can help San Diego students and prospective owners build skills, make informed choices, and prevent avoidable animal neglect Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

November 6, 202621 min

Dr. Ty Blanche Cares for Farm Animals at Alpine Acres Sanctuary

Dr. Ty Blanche, a veterinarian serving Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, discusses the specialized demands of farm animal medicine and how changing expectations are raising the standard of care for livestock treated as pets. She describes routine and emergency care, the challenges of treating animals that need extra restraint, and the difficulty of finding advanced care for large animals across the San Diego region. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

October 30, 202631 min

Black History Across the Pacific: San Diego’s Untold Stories

Dr. Caroline Collins, Assistant Professor of Social and Spatial Justice at UC San Diego, explores the histories behind Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific, her exhibit at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Spanning the 16th century through the mid-20th century, the exhibit uncovers Black people’s roles across Pacific waters and examines how archival cataloging can leave important stories hidden. Collins also shares the remarkable story of San Diego sailor and otter hunter Alan Light—and why engaging with local museums and cultural institutions matters to the region. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

October 30, 202624 min

Rigging San Diego’s Historic Sailing Ships

Aaron Morales, rigger for the Maritime Museum of San Diego, explains the hands-on craft and constant care required to keep its historic sailing ships operational—from maintaining rigging and sails to climbing high above deck to furl them. The conversation explores how mentorship, traditional skills, student programs, and community support help preserve Star of India, Californian, and San Salvador despite the high cost of maintaining a nonprofit fleet. Listen Where You Live! A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community , helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/