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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.

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New West concert to feature pianist Lorin Hollander



New West Symphony music director and conductor Boris Brott will lead the New West Symphony in its first Amgen Masterpiece Series concert of the 2001/2002 season at 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 13 in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. The program will include Claude Debussy’s "Trois Nocturnes," the piano […]

Ventura County Japanese Americans to celebrate heritage



The Ventura County chapter of the Japanese-American Citizens’ League will host its 11th annual Japanese Cultural Festival from 2 to 5 p.m., Sun., Oct. 14 at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo. Among the performers are the Taisho Koto music group and the Koshin Taiko drum group. Also featured will be traditional Japanese dance and Toshindo (ninja […]

Musical to explore Holocaust survivor story



"Haven," a new musical based on Ruth Gruber’s book, will be presented from Oct. 25 through Nov. 20 in the Gindi Auditorium at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. Tickets range from $25 (students)-$55 (general). To charge tickets by phone, please call (310) 476-9777, ext. 201. The musical tells the true story of 1,000 Holocaust survivors who […]

Brockovich to kick off inaugural speaker series



Environmental crusader and local resident Erin Brockovich will present "The Power of One" in the inaugural event of the Distinguished Speaker Series at 8 p.m., Tues., Oct. 9 in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Her life was dramatized by actress Julia Roberts in the Academy Award-winning film bearing her name. The film told the […]

Los Robles Master Chorale opens season



Los Robles Master Chorale will open its 24th season with "Resplendent Rutter," a performance featuring John Rutter’s "Requiem," at 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 6 at the Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College and at 4 p.m., Sun., Oct. 7 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Thousand Oaks. The concert also features other secular and sacred music by England’s pre-eminent contemporary composer. The chorale […]

‘Unreality’ to be Sunday’s Bible lesson



"Unreality" is the subject of the Bible lesson-sermon at the 10 a.m. service on Sun., Oct. 7 at the Christian Science Church, 305 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. The keynote text is from II Samuel 22:29. Sunday School for youth up to age 20 is also 10 a.m. Wednesday testimony meetings are at 7:30 p.m. Child care is provided both […]

‘Personal Riches’ is church topic



Inspirational and motiva-tional speaker Terry Cole-Whittaker will present "21 Days to Personal Riches" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 6 at Westlake Church of Religious Science, 2649 Townsgate Road, Ste. 500, Westlake Village. She’s the author of "What You Think of Me is None of My Business" and "Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner a Future." The […]

Agoura Bibile Fellowship lists upcoming services



"Living Large for God" will be Pastor Dave Gudgel’s message at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services on Sun., Oct. 7 at the Agoura Bible Fellowship (ABF), 5564 Foothill Drive, Agoura Hills. This is part of his continuing series on "The Prayer of Jabez," taken from a prayer from a little-known Bible hero in I Chronicles. "The prayer of Jabez […]

California’s victims get help



Ventura County District Attorney Michael D. Bradbury has announced that Gov. Gray Davis has signed Senate Bill 551 that will provide benefits for eligible victims and their families who suffered losses as a result of the Sept. 11 national disaster. The District Attorney’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Program has been authorized to assist victims and their families. Benefits available to victims […]

Volunteering A Passion for Sharing



Volunteering A Passion for Sharing By Kathy Gilbert During the last several weeks since the New York tragedy, many of you have made comments and asked questions: "What can I do?" "How can I help?" or maybe, " I want to do something that will help others." You’ve sent money to various organizations to help victims. You’ve said prayers. You’ve […]