2015-08-28

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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.

Archives

Inaugural ‘Movie in The Park’ a big hit



Mike Lefton, a real estate professional with Troop Real Estate, and Jason Smith and Michael Fisher, direct lenders with Caliber Home Loans, hosted the inaugural “Movie in the Park” family event on Aug. 15 at Vista Del Arroyo Park. The night kicked off with music, raffle prizes, popcorn and water for the guests. “Big Hero 6” played on a large […]

Social justice draws Jews to nation’s capital

Local Reform rabbis march with NAACP


A local rabbi and his daughter recently followed in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in an effort to bring attention to the civil rights cause. Rabbi Paul Kipnes, the spiritual leader of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, and about 160 Reform Jewish rabbis are joining the NAACP and others in a 40- day march from the South […]

Briefs



‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be presented Sept. 12 through Oct. 18 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The play is based on the stories of Sholem Aleichem. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor […]

Fresh, healthy options abound at T.O. cafe




The Salad Gourmet in Thousand Oaks, an establishment that offers fresh and healthy choices that are also delicious, perfectly meets the needs of today’s healthconscious consumers. Run by the mother-and-daughter team of Stella and Daniela Vasile, this is one of those special places where regulars are greeted by name and offered “the usual.” However, Salad Gourmet’s salad, soup, potato, panini […]

Dog days of summer



To my wife



I suppose you’ll call this a confession when you read it. I don’t like the word confession, but something’s been weighing heavy on my conscience and I just want to set you right about one thing. Do you want to know who turns off the dishwasher every time you do the dishes? I do. Me, your husband of almost 15 […]

Pet of the Week



Submissions sought for studentfilm contest



Youths can help support California’s mental health movement, Each Mind Matters, by participating in the student film contest “Directing Change,” part of a statewide effort to prevent suicide and reduce mental illness-related discrimination. Those who want to submit a video in this contest can attend a viewing of some past film submissions and learn how to enter at 6 p.m. […]

Military expo draw in local veterans



County fair comes to a strong close



The 140th Ventura County Fair closed with strong numbers in all categories during its 12-day run from Aug. 5 through 16, promoters said. The 2015 theme was “A Country Fair with Ocean Air.” More than 2,000 volunteers and a workforce of hundreds were involved in planning and executing the fair. About 700 seasonal staff were employed during the annual event. […]