2015-01-01

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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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Reagan Library names winners of film festival



The winners have been announced for the Reagan Library’s second annual Student Film Festival. The event on Dec. 3 screened original films created by high school students. The local student winners and their high schools follow: Best Story: “Painting The Olympics” by Logan Collins, Royal High School, and Evan Gering, Moorpark High School. Best Use of Historical Resources: “A Presidential […]

Talent sought for new Conejo Players musical



Conejo Players Theatre will host auditions for the musical “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” at 7 p.m. Sun. through Tues., Jan. 11 to 13 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The play has a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Winner of the 1962 Pulitzer Prize […]

On ‘The Interview’ bandwagon



Calendar



THURS., JAN. 1 SAT., JAN. 3 Hike With Dogs 9 a.m. at 3536 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks. Meet at the trailhead at the upper end. Easy to moderate hike of 3.6 miles. Trail is wide. Bring water for dogs. Admission: free. Email: dogsblog2@dogsblog2.com. Agoura Chargers Alumni Baseball Game 9:30 a.m. at Agoura High Schoolfield, 28545 Driver Ave. Open to […]

Saxophonists perform at Reagan Library



T.O. Philharmonic to feature eight young county musicians



The nonprofit Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will showcase eight young Ventura County musicians in its upcoming Opus 40 concert at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9 at the Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive. The program will be repeated at 2:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theater. Conducted by Dr. John Roscigno, the […]

A workshop for clock lovers



The Ventura and Santa Barbara chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will present a twoday introductory workshop on antique clocks from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Jan. 24 and 25 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. The workshop is open to the public and no prior experience is required. Topics […]

Calling all Chargers: alumni game coming up



The Agoura Baseball Foundation will hold its annual alumni game, a seven-inning baseball game between the alumni and the current varsity team, at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 3 at the high school field, 28545 Driver Ave.. The event is open to all baseball players who played for the Chargers in high school. Players will receive a complimentary continental breakfast and […]

Local Scouts on parade



At The Library



During the months of January and February, the City of Westlake Village, the Westlake Village Library, and the Friends of the Westlake Village Library are co-sponsoring the sixth annual Westlake Village Reads, a One-City-One-Book program. This year’s theme, “Escape to Nature with Books!” will be presented through seven programs for residents of all ages. The event will kick off at […]