2006-08-25

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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.

Archives

Police continue to search for clues related to sexual assault



Detectives are continuing to investigate an alleged late-night sexual assault that occurred two weeks ago in the parking lot of a gas station in Simi Valley. The victim, a 21-year-old woman from Yorba Linda, Calif., told police that at around 1:15 a.m. on Aug. 9 she was at a gas station near the 118 Freeway about to enter her car […]

Simi rocks out to Steely Dan tribute



FAST FINGERS-Mark Vincent of Pretzel Logic plays a guitar solo as the band performs at Rancho Simi Community Park. A larger than anticipated crowd turned out to enjoy the recent show.

Chorus seeks more singers



The Villages Voices Chorale will host open auditions beginning Sun., Aug. 27 for its holiday concert season. Interested men and women singers from throughout Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley may call (805) 495-2701 for additional information and an audition appointment. Choral singing experience and good sight-reading skills are a plus. The chorale’s holiday concert is scheduled for Dec. […]

Walking against pornography



American Mothers Inc. will host a 5K Fun Walk/Run to fight against pornography tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 26 starting at 8 a.m. at Rancho Madera Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley. Participants may register from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. The event will include refreshments and prize drawings. The entry cost is $18 for individuals, $33 for families and $10 for […]

Speaker to discuss women and Islam



Language and Philosophy of Peace is an independent tudy group of about 55 people. Laila Al-Marayati, MD, will be the guest speaker at the group’s next meeting rom 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., Sept. 5 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. Al-Marayati will discuss “Women, Islam and Peace.” She is the past president of the […]

Evangelical News offers informative website



Evangelical News announced recently the availability of the new search facility for its website, www.evangelicalnews.org. At the website’s home page, readers can quickly and easily search through the more than 6,500 press releases in the site’s database, comprised of all articles published at the site in the last two years. E. Stewart Black, Evangelical News’ director of technologies, said, “This […]

Local temple to host family Shabbat



Congregation B’nai Emet will have a special Family Shabbat program for people of all ages on Fri., Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. Dinner, dessert and Israeli dancing will follow at 8 p.m. Suggested donation for the cost of the dinner is $7 per family. Rabbi Michele Paskow and Cantor Michael Russ will […]

Way to roll, kid



BOWLING FOR HUMANITY- Larry Williams, of Keller Williams Realty, gives his daughter Rachel, 5, a high five during a Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County fundraising event sponsored by the Simi Valley/Moorpark Association of Realtors at Brunswick Bowl on Wednesday. Organizers expected to raise around $2,500 and plan a series of activities to meet their $100,000 goal. To learn more […]

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Westlake High head football coach Jim Benkert is sick and tired of doing work around the house in December. Benkert would rather be at work on the FieldTurf at Warrior Stadium, where he has coached Westlake’s football team for the past 18 years. With the Warriors missing the playoffs the last two years, Benkert is itching to get back in […]

Natural born leader



The head coach of Simi Valley High girls’ volleyball team, Ryan Meek, will be putting a lot of pressure on senior Shakila Balkhi to perform well for his team this year. Unfortunately for Simi’s opponents, Balkhi thrives on pressure. After being named a co-captain at the end of her junior year, Balkhi has dedicated herself to getting the Pioneers ready […]