2011-04-14

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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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Activities for children, info for parents in West Hills



The fourth annual West Hills Neighborhood Council Safety and Health Fair and the West Hills Spring Eggstravaganza will take place simultaneously from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Sat., April 23 at the Shadow Ranch Park, 22633 Vanowen St., West Hills. The event is produced by the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and the West Hills Neighborhood Council. The egg […]

Egg hunt, craft show in Oak Park



The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will host the annual free Spring Egg Hunt and Arts and Crafts show from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., April 23 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. The event will have an egg hunt for children as well as dozens of vendor booths. There will also be rides […]

A living legend



Community Action network seeks public input



Community Action of Ventura County has scheduled two meetings in the coming weeks to seek input from the public on how the local nonprofit agency can best serve the needs of low-income and disadvantaged residents during the next two years. The meetings will be at 6 p. m. Thurs., April 21 at the St. Paul Baptist Church, 1777 Statham Blvd., […]

Scouting right-of-passage



Healthy Kids Day at YMCA



The West Valley YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 16 at the Y, 18810 Vanowen St., Reseda. Admission is free. Activities include a free healthy breakfast, bounce house obstacle course, dunk tank fundraiser, rock climbing wall, free youth haircuts, book sale fundraiser, health information booths, raffle prizes and a chance to win […]

Open house at Camp Keystone on Sunday



Camp Keystone will preview the new Acro Flyer at their open house from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 17 and from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., May 1 at 3152 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. Families visiting the open house can take a tour of the grounds and talk to the directors and counselors, along with seeing […]

Oak Park’s funny bunch



Chalk It Up to Good Art Schooling



High school seniors in Sheldon’s Art Academy Portfolio Program are starting to hear from art schools around the country. Middle and high school students can take the portfolio program at Sheldon’s to strengthen their drawing fundamentals and multimedia skills. Seniors in this class have been accepted at Art Center in Pasadena, Ringling in Florida, Otis, Parsons the New School, Massachusetts […]

Help for Young Women in Transition

Dr. Lee treats a variety of issues

Dr. Evelyn (“Evie”) Lee has worked closely with women and their issues for more than 25 years. Lee ran a successful makeup business in the San Fernando Valley prior to obtaining a doctorate in psychology and starting a career as a therapist. Lee specializes in women and girls in transition, including menopause, adolescence, and identity and image issues. She treats […]