2012-03-30

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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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Gator Run returns to Simi Valley



The sixth annual Gator Run will take place Sun., April 15 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Races will be a 5K, a10K and a Healthy Kids one-mile fun run for children ages 6 to 12. The run is presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset and sponsored by Facey Medical Group. […]

Chaminade performers tell story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Show a collaboration among students, parents and staff

Chaminade College Preparatory will present a performance of Hugh M. McElyea’s “Tenebrae: The Passion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer” at 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 3 at the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts, 7500 Chaminade Ave., West Hills. The production tells the story of Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor who was against the rise of Hitler and gave his life for […]

Career Day lets students explore their future



Hilarious ‘Harvey’ to hit High Street

Champagne reception to follow opening-night show April 6

High Street Arts Center will present the classic comedy “Harvey” April 6 through May 6 at the theater, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Sundays. There will be no show Easter Sunday, April 8. Opening night tickets include a champagne reception with the cast after the show. Author Mary […]

“The Hunger Games”



This is a movie that’s making its millions the old-fashioned way: It’s earning them. A well-made, thoroughly entertaining film, it deserves to be a hit. Those who’ve read Suzanne Collins’ book on which this film is based will find “The Hunger Games” true to the characters she created and the story she told. Those who’ve not read the book will […]

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation



Watch out for scorpion’s sting



While bopping barefoot down the hallway of my rustic mobile home in the Santa Monica Mountains one balmy evening, I noticed what resembled a yellowish-gray zodiac charm of a scorpion on the hall runner. Problem is, my sign is Libra. Next problem, the charm wriggled. Arresting my descending foot in midair, I managed to avoid a mighty hellish heel hurt. […]

Library hosting Family Fest



Simi Valley Friends of the Library will present its 16th annual Family Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 15 at the library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. This year’s theme is “A World of Stories.” Children’s author and storyteller Antonio Sacre will perform at 1:30 and 3 p.m. He will tell folk tales, fables and myths from around the […]

Money coach speaking in Simi



Certified money coach Tracy Williams will speak at the Center for Spiritual Living in Simi Valley from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., April 9. The center is at 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 100. In “Truth, Myths and Our Relationship to Money” Williams will discuss how to become aware of personal money patterns and beliefs and how to identify individual money […]

Hyperactive kids: Tips to help parents spot ADHD



Almost all children have times when their attention or behavior veers out of control. However, for some children, hyperactivity and inattentiveness are more than an occasional problem. “Children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have behavior problems that are so frequent and severe they interfere with their ability to function adequately on a daily basis,” says Mark Wolraich, MD, of […]