2014-07-03

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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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2014-07-03 E-Edition

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ step back in time to 1958



Conejo Players Theatre presents the musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes” July 5 through Aug. 3 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Show times are 8 p. m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Sunday. The show is directed by Courtney Potter with choreography by Wendy Babb and musical direction by Noreen Smith. The cast is comprised of Abigail […]

Zumba at ALS benefit



The ALS Association Golden West Chapter will present a Zumbathon and Family Fun Day fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., July 13 at Gateway Church, 2946 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Activities will include Zumba, a magic show, animal petting zoo, bubble mania and food. Proceeds will benefit the local Golden West Chapter’s Care for Kids Program. For more information, […]

Simi Valley production is a cut above




While watching Damian Gravino’s masterful performance as the title character in Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd,” I couldn’t help but wonder how Boris Karloff might have fared in the same role had he lived in a later era. Gravino stars in the Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi’s current production of the classic “musical thriller,” and his likeness to the late master […]

Calendar



THURS., JULY 3 Third Of July Fireworks Extravaganza 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Two bands, Elvis tribute, games, flag presentation. Food for sale. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission: $5 per person. Kids age 4 and under free. Phone: 805.517.6300. Thousand Oaks Stamp Club 6:30 p.m. in Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 […]

Cabrillo showcases hits from musicals

Theater group in danger of closing


As most fans of the local arts scene and readers of the Acorn already know, Cabrillo Music Theatre is in a crisis. The venerable local production company, which has been producing four Broadway-quality musical theater productions per year in Thousand Oaks for 20 seasons, is going through a drama of its own. Cabrillo must come up with $250,000 by Aug. […]

Keep critters safe July 4



Each year, during the days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, hundreds of pets become frightened by the lights and sounds of by fireworks, and run away from their homes and yards. These pets, lost and confused, often end up at adoption centers. Here are some tips to keep pets safe this weekend. Do not take pets to fireworks displays. […]

Pet of the Week



Greek festival celebrates culture



FESTIVE AND FUN—Left, 8-year-old Alex Qutami of Westlake Village gets in step to the Loulouvikos dance along with the Agape Dancers during the Ventura County Greek Festival on June 22. The 36th annual event, sponsored by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, celebrated Greek culture, food, music and dance. Above, 7-year-old Kalista Keshmeshian of Westlake, wearing a Greek headband, bounces on […]

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