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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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Oktoberfest offers tons of family fun

Hayride included with entry

The 22nd annual Rotary Club of Newbury Park Oktoberfest will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 and Sun., Sept. 28 at Underwood Family Farms between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark off the 23 Freeway at the Tierra Rejada exit. Entertainment will be provided by the 20member German American Brass Band, the dance and musical group Tanze […]

Mickey’s Magical Party coming to T.O.



PRESCHOOL FUN- “Playhouse Disney Live,” a live touring stage production, will bring favorite Disney characters to the Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, for shows at 3 and 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 19. The production includes interactive moments for children and families. Tickets range from $20 to $65. To order tickets, call (213) 480-3232 or go […]

Geneology Society to meet

Learn how to write an engaging family history

The Conejo Valley Genealogy Society will hold a meeting from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., Sept. 18 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Tom Underhill will discuss how to write and publish a family history that people will read. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (805) 388-5991.

Reyes Adobe Days Art Gallery will feature local talent



Local artists will be showcased at the fourth annual Reyes Adobe Days, a three-day festival slated for Oct. 3 through 5 in Agoura Hills. The festival’s Art Gallery will be in a period setting at the Reyes Adobe historical site, said Constance Jolcuvar, a production designer and chair of the Reyes Adobe Days Art Gallery. Multimedia artists will exhibit all […]

Group celebrates Constitution Week

Daughters of American Revolution to emphasize citizen responsibility

The Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution accepted a proclamation commemorating Constitution Week by the city of Westlake Village on Sept. 10 at Westlake Village City Hall City Council Chamber. Chapter Regent Barbara Spiegel accepted the document on behalf of the chapter. Wed., Sept. 17 begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. In 1955, the DAR […]

Fred Stone named Reyes Adobe Days Master Artist



Fred Stone, an Old Agoura resident for 32 years and one of the most celebrated equine artists in the United States, has been named the “Master Artist” at this year’s Reyes Adobe Days Art Gallery, Oct. 3 through 5 at the historic Reyes Adobe site. According to Constance Jolcuvar, a production designer and chair of the Reyes Adobe Days Art […]

‘Annie Get Your Gun’ worth seeing

Play Review

The Conejo Players’ new production of Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” doesn’t squarely hit the bull’s eye, but the show has sufficient merit to make it an enjoyable experience. Now celebrating its 50th season entertaining Conejo Valley audiences, the Conejo Players Theatre rounds up local amateur performers and volunteers in presenting classics as well as rarely seen gems of […]

Rock on the Docks in Ventura

Live music, comedy acts perform on floating dock

Rock on the Docks, a live music series, takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays in September at Ventura Harbor Village Marina in front of Milano’s Restaurant, Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Live bands perform on a floating dock while visitors can watch via kayak, pedal boat, electric boat or from the promenade in the Ventura Harbor Village. The bands […]

Political Cartoon



Local schools have an edge



Oak Park and Las Virgenes schools are at the top of their game once again. From the San Fernando Valley north to Santa Barbara County, these local school districts scored highest in this year’s API (Academic Performance Index) rankings, the California Department of Education’s measure of student achievement. Oak Park had a top score of 891, almost 100 points higher […]