2014-01-31

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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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New animal services director ready to tackle shelter problems




It didn’t take long for Tara Diller to receive an unofficial welcome to her new job as director of Ventura County Animal Services, despite the fact she’s not scheduled to start until next month. Diller said she received her first call more than two weeks ago from a representative of a Ventura County cat group. “I knew it was coming,” […]

Santa Susana taking applications



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Women’s group to award scholarships



Simi Valley Republican Women Federated will award a $500 scholarship to a collegebound high school senior from a public or private school or who is home schooled and who resides in Simi Valley or Moorpark. The scholarship winners from each of the eight county organizations in the California Federation of Republican Women Southern Division will compete for a first-place award […]

Junk in the trunk



Simi actress lands first lead role

Sara Gilbert, 16, knows she faces long odds in quest for theater career


Sara Gilbert is a bright, talented teenager with an eye on Broadway. This, in itself, is not news, because there are thousands of teens like Sara who are in love with performing. The 16-yearold junior at Santa Susana High School, however, mixes youthful enthusiasm with realistic expectations regarding the odds she is up against in pursuing a career in musical […]

Open curling held at ice rink



SoCal Curling will host the following Saturday sessions of open curling at the ice rink at 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 7:15 p.m. March 1. Curling is played on the ice but no skating is involved. Players send stones sliding across the playing area, hoping to come closest to the […]

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Going the distance



How far would you go to meet the partner of your dreams? Would you want to meet the perfect match within 10 miles of home, 200 miles, or is the world your oyster? These days, many singles are meeting companions and lovedones to-be across the planet due to the advent of the Internet and social media, and a lot of […]

Pioneers step up

Simi Valley girls’ soccer team battles for playoff spot in home stretch


The Pioneers don’t stop attacking. Simi Valley High’s girls’ soccer team continues to battle despite being plagued by injuries. “We’ve lost some key players, but we don’t let that bring us down,” senior captain and defender Taylor Cross said. “The whole team has stepped up. This team is mentally strong. We’ve all adjusted.” Standout forwards Bret Guarino and Amanda Woodhouse […]

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