2009-12-18

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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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Shopping Simi makes good sense



Want to avoid that lump of coal in your stocking? Then do your last-minute shopping locally. Nothing burns Santa’s beard worse than holiday shoppers who can’t see the value in keeping their sales tax dollars at home. For those naughty individuals who’ve already purchased their gifts out of town, there’s still a week left to make good with St. Nick. […]

Ruling bars Strickland from seeking treasurer’s seat

Assemblywoman fires back, calling decision a ‘flagrant abuse’ of power

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to impose new requirements for candidates seeking the treasurer-tax collector’s job, a move that will end Audra Strickland’s bid for the post due to her lack of training in finances. Strickland, a Republican from Moorpark, will be leaving the state Assembly next year when her term expires. She announced last month that […]

Landfill debate heating up as year comes to a close

Task force says ‘no way,’ WM defends its position

The proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill brought dozens of residents to Monday’s City Council meeting, where strong feelings were expressed by those on both sides of the controversial project. With the public comment period on the draft environmental impact report (EIR) soon coming to a close, it was time for the council to discuss the adequacy of the […]

Resident upset with city’s plan to remove 33 sycamores



The city is considering cutting down 33 old sycamore trees near Atherwood Elementary School. According to public works officials, the large trunks and roots of the 60-foot-tall trees have disturbed curbs, gutters and sidewalks and are creating an injury risk. Ron Fuchiwaki, director of public works, said the action is part of the city’s annual street tree removal and replacement […]

Exchange students bring culture to families



By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Several area families are learning about other cultures firsthand without leaving home. The Andrews family of Westlake Village is hosting exchange students from Italy and Germany. The Miranda family of Simi Valley has a student from Japan staying with them. Along with 15 other Southern California families, they are participating in a program offered through the […]

Santa coming to Santa Susana



The Santa Susana Railroad and Museum, in connection with the Simi Valley Care and Share program, will host a visit from Santa Claus from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 19 and 20 at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot, 6503 Katherine Road in the Santa Susana Knolls, Simi Valley.  Santa will be handing out candy canes to the […]

Bringing the miracle of Hanukkah to light



‘Messiah’ sing-along tomorrow



The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra and First United Methodist Church will present its annual “A Messiah Singalong” at 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 19 at the church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. KuanFen Liu is the artistic director. The audience will be the chorus in the oratorio by G.F. Handel. Vocal scores will be available. A rehearsal is scheduled for […]

Readers’ theater



The Arts at St. Patrick’s Performing Arts Ministry presents “Christmas in Prose and Poem” as a fundraiser for Manna of the Conejo Valley from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 20 at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. The program consists of readings, poems and recitations in celebration of the nativity. Admission is a suggested donation of […]

Police want public’s help in catching lotto ticket thieves



Area law enforcement is looking for suspects involved in the theft and attempted cashing of stolen lottery tickets throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Ten burglaries from retailers in Agoura Hills, Newbury Park, Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley have occurred since June, resulting in an estimated loss of $10,000, according to Detective Dan Swanson of the Simi Valley […]