2012-07-05

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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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Tragic love story to unfold at CLU



The 16th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will conclude with “Romeo and Juliet” at 8 p.m. July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and Aug. 3, 4 and 5 in Kingsmen Park at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. The show will be set in the late 15th century Spanish city of Granada, an outpost on the frontier of Christendom […]

Romeo spots his Juliet



New Boys & Girls Club opens in Agoura



The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes have announced the opening of a new club on the campus of Lindero Canyon Middle School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills. The new club is scheduled to open on Wed., Aug. 22 and will offer programs during the lunch hour and after school. The club will serve all middle school-aged […]

Surf ’s up in Pt. Mugu contest



Registration is open for the fifth annual Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu Surf Contest on Sat. and Sun., Aug. 18 and 19. The event draws international surfing champions from around the globe. The public can enter. The entry fee is $100 for civilians. Participants must register online at www.active.com. The public can attend for free. Opening ceremonies will begin […]

Mothers support local schools



Store wants crafty seniors



The Seniors Craft Shoppe in Ventura is seeking new members. Any creative Ventura County senior over 50 years of age is eligible to apply. The shop is an outlet for selling handcrafted items. Applications are available in the shop and will be accepted through Sept. 30. The shop is at 429 E. Main St., Ventura. Store hours are 10 a.m. […]

Fundraiser for young cancer patients



A western roundup to benefit the BumbleBee Foundation will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Sat., July 14 at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, behind the Target store. The band Country Gone Awry will provide music for line dancing. The special guest master of ceremonies will be Ashley Paige from KKGO-105. Guests are encouraged to wear […]

The winners!



Tribes gather at Moorpark College



The nonprofit association Redbird will host the annual Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow Fri. through Sun., July 20 to 22 on the athletic field at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road. The event is open to the public. The powwow is both celebration and ceremony for native people, and a chance for visitors to witness Native American culture. Native […]

Young gymnast sees bright future



Claire Daly, 14, recently returned from performing in the 2012 United States Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships in San Jose June 26 and 27. While she didn’t make the U. S. National Team, Claire’s confidence is high after several other top performances this year in the U.S. and abroad. Claire is a Westlake Village resident and will attend Oaks Christian School […]