2013-02-15

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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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Men’s choir to perform at Simi Covenant



The Cal Baptist Men’s Choral Choir will sing at 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 17 at Simi Covenant Church, 4680 Alamo St., Simi Valley. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call the Rev. Mark Almlie at (707) 694-1117.

Christian historian to lead talks at CLU’s Senior Fest

Author will give two presentations at Feb. 26 event

Paul L. Maier, a novelist and expert on ancient history, will be the keynote speaker at Senior Fest on Tues., Feb. 26 at California Lutheran University, 60 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Senior Fest brings Lutherans together for learning, devotions and fellowship to enhance their physical, spiritual, social and intellectual lives. The event, which will include lunch and workshops in […]

Free mental health training course presented in Simi Valley



Ranchio Simi Recreation and park District, along with Ventura County Behavior Health, will present a free two-day interactive Mental Health First Aid course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. and Wed., Feb. 26 and 27. The course presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders, the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, and common […]

Alzheimer’s Association provides family caregiver workshops



The Alzheimer’s Association Ventura County Regional Office has launched an education offering for family caregivers called the Confident Caregiver. This series of workshops provides free monthly educational opportunities for family caregivers to learn about resources and strategies in providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The next workshop, “Living with Alzheimer’s or Other Types of Dementia,” which is […]

Hospice offering free volunteer training



Hospice of the Conejo, a 36-year-old volunteer hospice and nonprofit organization, is offering free hospice volunteer training to residents of the Conejo Valley, Moorpark and Simi Valley. This educational program begins Wed., Feb. 20 and will run from 1 to 4 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks, ending on April 10. The training will take place at Los Robles Hospital, 215 […]

The Movie Nut



“Beasts of the Southern Wild” Directed by: Benh Zeitlin Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly MPAA rating: PG-13 Running time: 93 minutes Best suited for: those hungry for a large helping of enchantment Least suited for: those unwilling to journey beyond the ordinary of “the dry world” Acorn rating: “Once there was a Hushpuppy and she lived with her […]

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation



Swingin’ soiree shows love to the troops



B’nai Emet hosting Purim festivities



Congregation B’nai Emet at 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley, will host a day of fun on Sun., Feb. 24 in honor of the Purim holiday. The Alphabet Soup Puppeteers will present a puppet show at 11 a.m. Afterward kosher hot dogs will be sold and activities will include a moon bounce, horse rides, face painting and games. The puppet […]