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'Paywall' removed

The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing.

Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business.

The Acorn and its parent company, Times Media Group, understand that their biggest responsibility is not only the delivery of credible, relevant information in a timely fashion, but making sure residents have easy access to the publication when stories become available.

That’s why we’re super excited about the news being shared today.

Following a five-year stretch in which Acorn readers were given the option of purchasing online subscriptions to the paper, that so-called “paywall” is coming down.

“Mr. Publisher, tear down this wall,” the late President Ronald Reagan might have once said.

And so we did.

Starting immediately, all online content from our five Acorn publications will be available at no charge to the reader, meaning a paid subscription is no longer required to click and read articles. The weekly Acorn has always been delivered to your driveway at no cost—that more than 40-year tradition will continue—and from now on The Acorn on the internet will be free as well.

Why the change?

The Acorn is your community newspaper, and we want to make sure it stays that way. We believe it’s important that residents feel a connection to the stories we write and also learn about the businesses that advertise in their community. The absence of a paywall is the best way to ensure this free-flow of information remains.

We also invite readers to sign up for the new, easy-to-read Acorn newspaper e-edition delivered weekly to your e-mail. Viewed on mobile, desktop or laptop, the pages are super easy to navigate and, free, just like the print paper.

Local journalism is first gear in the engine that drives America’s free press, and a free press it shall be.

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Someone was arrested for possession of stolen property at 11 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 5000 block of Los Angeles Avenue. Police arrested a suspect for forgery and burglary at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 16 at Bank of America in the 2800 block of Cochran Street. Between 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 8 a.m. Aug. 15 in the 3100 block of […]

Los Robles to host lecture on depression



Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center’s program for people 50 and older is hosting a lecture by Luke Jackson on “Holistic treatment of depression and advances in non-medication therapy for affective illnesses” from 3 to 5 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 1 at the hospital’s East Campus, 150 Via Merida in Westlake Village. For more information or reservations, please call (805) 3704888.

Charter middle school finds new home at former academy site



After two years of leasing property in Northridge, CHIME Charter Middle School has a new, permanent home on the former Santa Susana Academy site in Chatsworth. “We were so fortunate to find such a breathtaking, peaceful setting for our school,” said CHIME principal Renee Harvey. CHIME has extensive ties to Cal State Northridge. Harvey said she received a call “out […]

Chemistry professor wins Distinguished Faculty award



Moorpark College chemistry professor Dr. Gene Berg, a Westlake Village resident, was honored at the school’s recent fall presemester celebration as the ninth recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Chair award. Criteria for the award are excellence in teaching and service to the college and community. Potential recipients are nominated by a faculty member and nominations are voted on by former […]

Meet the new principal



Meet Marian Weaver, the new principal for Justin Elementary School, at a “Principal’s Picnic” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 30 at the school, 2245 Justin Ave., Simi Valley. Families can find out who their child’s teacher will be, eat a hot dog dinner and visit with friends. Guests are invited to bring chairs or a blanket to sit […]

Bell looking to make plenty of noise for the Pioneers

Senior expected to excel on both sides of the ball

He’s got the physique of a professional wrestler, speed of a bullet train and a veteran’s knowledge of the intricacies of the game of football. All the pieces appear to be in place for Simi Valley senior safety/ wide receiver Lorne Bell to have a successful season on the gridiron, now it’s a matter of execution— doing the simple things […]

Marmonte League given additional playoff berth



In a move several Marmonte League football coaches called “long overdue,” the CIF Southern Section decided in May to give the league an additional automatic berth into the Division IV playoffs. Now the top four finishers in the eight-team league will receive an invite into the postseason, whereas in years past only the top three were assured a spot, leaving […]

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LUCY is a fox terrior, spayed with shots. She’s a sweet and loving 5-year-old. Her owner died so she needs a new family. She enjoys children, other dogs and cats. The adoption fee is $125. To see Lucy, call Denise at (805) 522-7041. Other animals are also available through Pet Stop Animal Rescue. All pets are treated for fleas. Animals […]

Children’s welfare comes firsin any adoption



Almost any single person or couple can adopt a child, including same-sex couples, as long as a written agreement is signed. In adoption, it’s assumed we’re talking about caring people who want to raise, nurture and love a child. The youngster’s best interest is of paramount importance. Recent California law says same-sex couples must follow the same rules of adoption […]

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Somebody’s trying to sell me “cool” and I just ain’t buyin’. That somebody is director Jim Jarmusch and his film is “Broken Flowers,” Bill Murray’s latest star vehicle that some critics are praising as “uncommonly sweet” and “deadpan minimalist.” Uh huh. Apparently Murray is the new face of “coolness” in hip flicks. Sorry, but I can’t agree. To be fair, […]