2010-07-22

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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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At the Library



Westlake Village Library, a branch of Los Angeles County Public Library at 31220 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, announced its schedule of upcoming events. •Happy Rhythms, Music and Movement featuring Blues Artist Brother Yusef. 3:30 p.m. Wed., July 21. Kids 5 and up. •One World Rhythm. Make some music. 3:30 p.m. Wed., July 28. Kids 5 and up. •Dave Winstone’s […]

Girls Scouts announces new staff member



Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast recently announced that Shari Bridges, chief advancement officer, has been appointed to Girl Scouts of the USA’s Council Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Advisory Team to develop nationally consistent goals and implementation strategies which will foster opportunities for girls to explore careers in scientific fields. Bridges recently participated in the first STEM Advisory Team […]

Ride Harleys for heroes



The inaugural Wounded Warrior Spaghetti Blues Ride will depart from Moorpark on Sat., July 24. Participants will meet for coffee and bagels at 9 a.m. at Simi Valley Harley, 6190 Condor Drive, Moorpark. Riders will leave at 10:30 a.m. for Santa Barbara Harley Davidson, 3501 Via Real, Carpinteria. At about noon, local participants will arrive in Carpinteria along with other […]

“Inception”



Directed by: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy Rating: PG-13 (for adult language, psychological manipu- violence) Running time: 147 minutes Best suited for: the psychological thriller fan Least suited for: those unimpressed by mind games Filmmakers and audiences have long been intrigued with films that dare to play “mind games,” […]

Stages performers venture ‘Into the Woods’



Stages will present “Into the Woods Junior,” at the Thousand Oaks High School performing arts center, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., July 22 and 23, and 6:30 p.m. Sat., July 24. Classic tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and the evil Witch are intertwined with a […]

Summer concert at Chumash

Captain Cardiac is coming

The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services will present the third concert in its summer Concerts in the Park series, Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries, at 6 p.m. Sun., July 25 at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills. The concert is free to the public. Patrons should bring lawn seating, and picnic dinners are welcome. For […]

Gypsy Productions presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie’



What happens when a famous rock star gets drafted into the army, generations clash, and it all gets broadcast on the “Ed Sullivan Show”? You get “Bye Bye Birdie,” the classic musical featuring comedy, dance and rock and roll. The longtime stage favorite returns to Oaks Christian School for shows tonight (Thurs.), Fri. and Sat. (July 22, 23 and 24). […]

Local artists show work



An exhibition of paintings by Ventura County-based artists John Wullbrandt and Doug Fincham is available for viewing at Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village through the end of September. The exhibit is located in the hotel art gallery on the second floor above the entrance to California Health & Longevity Institute. Each work of art is inspired by scenes from California, […]

Concerts at Keyboard Concepts



Keyboard Concepts in Agoura Hills continues its summer concert series for the remainder of July and August. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and most Sundays at 2 p.m., the music store at 28501 Canwood St. will feature a different artist playing jazz, classical, contemporary and children’s music. The next performance is Tues., July 27 with classical musician Joey Marquez. There is […]

Take Your Acorn on Vacation photo contest is just around the corner



Often we hear from our readers that one of things they enjoy most about The Acorn is the paper’s long-running vacation photo page. For years, we’ve invited readers to take a picture of themselves, friends and family members holding a copy of The Acorn at their vacation destination. We publish the photos throughout the year, and in September we choose […]