2015-07-16

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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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Event to raise a toast for Special Olympics



The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks will present the 14th annual Midsummer Eve Wine Festival from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 15 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. The event will raise funds for the Ventura County Special Olympics and other local charities. More than a dozen boutique wineries and craft breweries will pour limited-production wines […]

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Artist shares his story of growing up in a deaf household

The Elation Arts Series at Emmanuel Church will present William Martinez in “SIGNing the Song” at 7 p.m. Sun., July 26 at 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. This story of love and encouragement shows how dreams can come true. This one-man show incorporates American Sign Language and music. Martinez shares his story about growing up in a deaf household with […]

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It’s a family affair at German restaurant



Jeanette’s Edelweiss Restaurant in Newbury Park offers authentic German food and music at 2160A Newbury Road. Led by German executive chef Kurt Ehrlich, the restaurant uses natural and locally sourced products, and offers German beers on tap and German wines. Some of Ehrlich’s original recipes include schnitzel, rouladen and sauerbraten as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes. Ehrlich has cooked […]

Tax credits no help for start-ups




The struggle to bring our economy back from the Great Recession is well underway, and there are some encouraging signs. But this recovery has been slower, harder and more uneven than any in our history. Many call it a Wall Street recovery that hasn’t yet reached Main Street. Start-up tech businesses form the core of our innovation-driven economy. Unfortunately, many […]

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Keeping kids under control during the summer




Well, it’s happened again. Summer vacation is here. Those most glorious of days for youths yet the ones most dreaded by parents. Why? Because, as most parents are aware, unstructured time is when many kids get into trouble. Remember, while you’re at work you are still responsible for your children. It’s much easier when the school system occupies their time […]

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