2009-11-19

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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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Young artists go green



Thirteen young artists from the area will have their work showcased on the city of Calabasas 2010 calendar. The annual contest, which began in 2005, challenged the students to create artwork showing ways to improve the environment through recycling. This year’s theme was “Benefits of Food Waste Recycling.” The contest was open to local students through the eighth grade. The […]

Community chips in for Santa Comes to Agoura



HOLIDAY GIVING— Oak Park High School’s ASB students show some of the food items they will donate to the Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond food drive, which culminates on Sat., Dec. 8 in Agoura Hills. The student leaders asked their classmates this week to each bring in a can of soup. For the general public, non-perishable groceries and brand […]

Camarillo art gallery relocates



Studio Channel Islands Art Center will open its new gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 20 at 2221 Ventura Blvd., in Old Town Camarillo. The grand opening exhibition “New Beginnings” is open to all Ventura County artists.  Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday or by appointment. SCIART was previously on the campus […]

Actors Guild puts on holiday plays



The Thousand Oaks Actors Guild will present “Scenes of the Season” at 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Four short holiday plays will be presented: “Santa Goes On Strike” by Robert Mauro, “Gifts Of The Magi” based on the O. Henry story, “The Christmas Play” by Carol Lynn […]

Nate ’n Al deli opens T.O. branch



Nate ‘n Al, the well known Beverly Hills deli, opened a second location this week at The Lakes, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Nate ‘n Al opened its doors in 1945 and became a favorite for stars, directors, producers, writers, studio heads and agents. The deli is particularly known for its rye bread which is baked fresh daily […]

“2012” and “Pirate Radio”



“2012” The comparisons, of course, are inevitable. Roland Emmerich directed “Independence Day,” one of sci-fi’s best guilty little pleasures, 15 years ago. Humanity survived that one by the skin of its teeth. The director’s “The Day After Tomorrow” came a decade later and, once again, we jumped into our thermal undies and made it by the skin of our teeth. […]

American Youth Symphony opens new season at UCLA



The American Youth Symphony will have its 2009-10 season opening night performance at 6 p.m. Sun., Nov. 22 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles. An opening night gala fundraiser with comedian Paul Reiser will take place in Anderson Plaza after the concert. The music will feature the guest artist, violinist Sarah Chang, on Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” […]

School presents ‘best pageant ever’



Trinity Pacific Christian School will present the holiday play “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Theatre on the Hill, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30 and Dec. 2 and 3. Matinees are 3 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29. The play, based on the classic […]

Charlotte Diamond sings for children



Performances To Grow On will present the Juno awardwinning singer Charlotte Diamond in concert at 10 a.m. Mon., Nov. 30 at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Known for her personality, singable songs, props and comedy, Diamond is a favorite of children and teachers. She has 13 recordings, two nationally televised videos […]

KC and band — That’s the way we like it



Remember platform shoes, mirrored disco balls and dances like “The Hustle”? If you recall these 1970s icons fondly, then you won’t want to miss disco mainstays KC & The Sunshine Band, who are coming to The Canyon club in Agoura hills tomorrow night. In 1975 you couldn’t find a hotter group than the one led by Harry Wayne Casey, “KC” […]