2011-09-01

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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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Girl Scout creates biblical garden



Laura Butler, Ambassador Girl Scout from Simi Valley, has created a biblical garden at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Simi Valley to fulfill the requirements for her Girl Scout Gold Award. A biblical garden is made up of plants that are mentioned in the Bible. The new garden has 17 different plants and trees. A sign has been […]

Unity church observes World Day of Prayer



Unity of the Oaks Church of Thousand Oaks invites the community to observe World Day of Prayer with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 8 at 1414 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 113. Sherry Harris, Unity prayer minister, will lead the service. This year’s theme is “Together We Shine.” For more information, call (805) 496-6901.

Community gathers for rummage sale



National Back to Church Day



Simi Church of Christ will participate in the national Back To Church Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at the church, 1554 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. National Back To Church Sunday seeks to reach people who once attended church. A study by LifeWay Research found that 67 percent of Americans say a personal invitation from a family member […]

Women’s club meets for luncheon



Thousand Oaks Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Travel in Style” luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14 at a new location, Los Robles Greens, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Kika Paprika will present a fashion show and Shannon Sergey will be the musical guest. Diane Maxie will discuss “ When Life Throws You a Curve.” […]

Professor to present 9/11 memorial recital



California Lutheran University will present a concert marking the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at 2 p.m. Sun., Sept. 11 in Samuelson Chapel, south of Olsen Road near Campus Drive on the Thousand Oaks campus. CLU faculty member Eric Kinsley will perform a recital of 17th to 20th century works for harpsichord and piano dedicated to the victims […]

Watch out for spiders



California Poison Control System suggests that residents should be on the lookout for spiders, which are increasingly active when the temperature rises. Spider bites can result in small puncture wounds, pain, redness, itching and swelling that can last a couple of days. Most bites occur between April and October and are usually not serious. Many times people think that they […]

Kids can learn to love great outdoors



Connecting with nature offers many rewards for children. Spending time outside gives kids a chance to exercise in the open air, engage all their senses and enjoy the pleasure of being outdoors. Introducing children to nature can be easy and fun for the whole family. Here are a few tips. Start in the backyard. Children’s first introduction to nature can […]

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