2005-04-20

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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.

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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“Fever Pitch”



"Fever Pitch" Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly Starring: Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon Rating: PG-13 (for mild crude and sexual humor, and some sensuality) Running time: 102 minutes Best suited for: couples. Sports for him, romance for her Least suited for: Rabid sports or romance fans, neither of whom get the whole enchilada in this one Acorn’s Rating Guide: […]

CLU students to present musical



California Lutheran University’s theatre arts and music departments will present the musical "Candide" during April and May in the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The show will open at 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 29 and continue with 7:30 p.m. performances on Sat., April 30, Fri., May 6 […]

Radio adds ‘Science Friday’ to local lineup



KCLU-FM recently added to its lineup the National Public Radio program "Science Friday," hosted by veteran science journalist Ira Flatow. The program will air each Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. on 88.3 FM in Ventura County and 102.3 FM in Santa Barbara County. Each week, Flatow and studio guests will explore science-related topics on everything from subatomic particles and […]

Enjoy savory winemaker dinner



On Fri., April 22, Hyatt Westlake Plaza will host their first gourmet Winemaker Dinner. The elegant five-course dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The spirited wines of Winemaker and Chuck Carlson’s Curtis Winery will accompany the culinary expertise of Troy Knapp, executive chef at the Hyatt. Enjoy a refreshing first course of blood orange-pomelo salad with cucumber, mint, scallion and […]

New Bandit in town



Driving along Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks you may have noticed that there’s a new bandit in town. The old Pizza Hut/Bandits’ BBQ building has been replaced with a modern new building that includes a full bar and Western ambiance. Owner Ron Parker and his staff have done a tremendous job creating an exciting new look, while serving the same […]

Bridging the education gap

Michael Picarella
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Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com The footbridge that the city of Calabasas plans to build over Las Virgenes Creek at Lost Hills Road to allow secondary access to A.E. Wright Middle School was supposed to be built for this school year, but construction has been delayed due to land issues with the nearby Steeplechase Homeowners’ Association, Calabasas Transportation/Intergovernmental Relations Director Robert Yalda […]

Famous artist to put on show



The Westlake Village Art Guild will host Victor Martinez, an internationally-known watercolor artist from Peru, on Tues., May 3, at the Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Social hour and registration begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required one week in advance. Call (805) 379-5655 […]

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Leonis Adobe to host membership event

Opportunity to learn more about historical site

A wine and cheese reception, silent auction, live entertainment, and tours of the Leonis Adobe Museum’s grounds and buildings will kick off the museum’s annual membership drive from 4 to 6 p.m. Sat., May 14 at 23537 Calabasas Road, in Old Town Calabasas. A highlight of the afternoon will be author Ernest Marquez discussing and signing his book "Santa Monica […]

Seniors to visit Hollywood Park



The Agoura Hills Senior Center will sponsor a day trip to the Hollywood Park race track from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed., April 27. Participants will meet at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills and travel to the park via motorcoach. Minimal walking is required and the bus will leave the park promptly after […]