2009-01-09

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Acorn online content now offered free

'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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Simi Valley Y receives $25,000 for renovations



The Southeast Ventura County YMCA, serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark, received $70,000 from the WoodClaeyssens Foundation based in Santa Barbara, which awards grants to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The Simi Valley YMCA received $25,000 for renovation needs at its 11 childcare sites and one preschool. Funding will be used to replace carpeting and […]

Pooling their energy

Marmonte girls' water polo squads chasing Agoura, Royal

Seven teams still have a chance to win a Marmonte League title in girls’ water polo, but, according to many league coaches, the reality is the race for the top spot will once again come down to just two teams—Agoura and Royal. Thousand Oaks head coach Mike Giles said the real race will be for the final two playoff spots. […]

Marmonte wrestling coaches agree: Royal is the team to beat

Highlanders have swagger, but Simi isn't backing down

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current FOX football analyst Jimmy Johnson once said: “In order to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk.” Royal High’s wrestling team has done both this season. Last month, in a Simi Valley Acorn article, Royal senior Sergio Cortez boldly stated, “To me, league is already done with. In my mind, we’ve […]

Simi hoopsters lose at T.O.



The comeback came up short. After digging themselves a double-digit first-half deficit, the Simi Valley High boys’ basketball team rallied late but lost at Thousand Oaks, 6662, Wednesday night. Senior guard Brad Lewis led SVHS (10-5, 2-1) with 24 points. “It was very frustrating,” Lewis said. “Obviously this was a huge game for us, T.O. away. “We kept coming back […]

Pet of the Week



Police Blotter



On the corner of E. Los Angeles Avenue and Sinaloa Road, a 25year-old man was arrested Dec. 29 for possession of marijuana while driving. In the 2200 block of Sequoia Avenue, a 23-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance Dec. 29. On Dec. 29, a 54-year-old man was arrested and […]

The Art of Being



“Integrity simply means not violating one’s own identity.” —Erich Fromm Your self is watching Late one night an old and very wise master teacher took his students into the village and said to them, “I am old and helpless and have no money. Go and follow people who are walking alone along the dark side streets and, when no one […]

Potluck dinner at B’nai Emet



Congregation B’nai Emet will host a dairy potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9 at the temple, 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. A Sabbath service will follow at 8 p.m. The public is welcome. Rabbi Michele Paskow will teach a beginning Hebrew class from 11 a.m. to noon Sundays starting Jan. 11. The fee is $50 for members, […]

Feeling fine to be first in ’09



Cop-turned-cook steals show with signature mac and cheese

Local man wins $25,000 and his recipe placed on TGIF's menu

Kraft’s blue box has nothing on Rick Massa. The 58-year-old Simi resident proved that Sunday night when his five-cheese mac and cheese took the top prize in the comfort food round of Food Network’s “Ultimate Recipe Showdown.” While the former Los Angeles Police Department officer’s baked noodle dish requires slightly more work than the boxed pantry staple, the extra effort […]