2008-04-10

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'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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Mother’s Day is May 11 and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it’s a poignant memory that you have, a small story you’d like to tell or just a few kind words for Mom, your thoughts are important. Even […]

Five school districts address budget crisis



By Joann Groff  joann@theacorn.com Chuck Weis Chuck Weis, superintendent of Ventura County schools, kicked off a five-district meeting addressing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget–which cuts about $4.8 billion from schools–by firing up the crowd spilling out of the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center. "We’ve been smacked in the face with the reality that California schools are some of the […]

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Oak Park singers will scrub-a-dub-dub for a good cause



School district to conduct survey

Some board members believe timing is off

The Las Virgenes Unified School District wants 9,000 parents to complete a school survey. Superintendent Donald Zimring said the survey is part of a district effort to identify areas of strength and areas that could be improved upon. Three different surveys have been created, targeting parents of elementary, middle and high school students. Survey questions on specific programs are included, […]

Agoura Hills resident named to dean’s list



Zack Rosenberg of Agoura Hills was named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2007 semester. Rosenberg is enrolled in the school’s Division of Hospitality, Resort and Culinary Management and earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this honor. The college is in Adirondack Park of New York state.

Website encourages recycling



The county of Ventura sponsors the www.VCMAX.org “Donate, Reuse, Recycle” waste reduction website and invites all county residents and businesses to tour the program’s virtual reuse warehouse, check out the items listed or place free “Wanted” or “Available” ads. Everything listed on the website is either free or reasonably priced. For five years, VCMAX, the Ventura County Materials Exchange, was […]

Disaster training workshop seeks volunteers



The Church of the Brethren will hold a Level 1 Children’s Disaster Services training workshop from 5 p.m. Sat., April 19 to 8 p.m. Sun., April 20 at Pacific Union Conference Office, 2686 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. The 27-hour workshop will train volunteers on the needs of children following a disaster, learning skills for effective interaction with children and a […]

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All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to e-mail updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri., April 11: Lip Sync/G building/7 p.m. Mon., April 14: Musical rehearsal/G building/3 p.m. (through Thursday) Calabasas Coyotes Fri., April 11: Third quarter ends Mon., April 14: Sprit week begins […]

Oak Park High sells raffle tickets

Proceeds for athletic booster club

The Oak Park High School Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring a fundraising raffle to win a sevennight stay in a twobedroom villa at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. The villa is a brand new 1,200squarefoot top floor unit with balconies, fireplaces, large flat-screen TVs and fully-equipped kitchen. Amenities include a golf course, tennis facility, fitness center, heated […]