2015-10-29

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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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Barbra Streisand tribute



Cruisin Oldies Concerts will present “Hello Gorgeous! A Live Tribute to Barbra Streisand” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 E. T.O. Blvd. Actress/singer Rebecca Clark portrays Streisand in this one-woman musical delivering the greatest hits performed live with no sync or voice track. Through singing, comedic dialogue, and crowd […]

One-man show back by popular demand



Emmanuel Church will host an encore performance of William Martinez’s one-man show, “SIGNing the Song,” at 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 1 at 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. The show celebrates the impact educators and parents have on children’s lives as well as a man’s journey through the deaf and hearing worlds using music and American Sign Language. Martinez will share […]

“Steve Jobs”



What an amazing piece of work. “Steve Jobs” isn’t constructed as a typical movie. Instead, it’s a series of revealing episodes, taking us backstage before three major product launches. In every case, it’s Jobs (Fassbender) berating and bullying everyone to achieve his view of perfection. “Artists lead,” he insists. “Hacks ask for a show of hands.” Those who contend that […]

Musical is semi-autobiographical

‘Nine’



In the opening sequence of “Nine,” the Tony Award-winning musical now playing at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, famed Italian director Guido Contini picks up a baton and conducts a choral “orchestra” consisting of the women in his life. Using the on-stage performers to sing the overture was one of many innovative ideas that has made “Nine” a challenging and provocative […]

Calendar



FRI., OCT. 30 Halloween Spooktacular 3 to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Trunk or treat with local businesses. Games, prizes, candy, popcorn, fire engines and a foggy forest. Contact: Jenna. Phone: 818.880.2993. Email: jenna@ahccc.org. Web: www.ahccc.org. Trunk Or Treat 4 to 6 p.m. at Louisville High School, 22300 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. Bounce […]

Thrift shop cleans up



Senior Concerns’ Bargain Boutique and Thrift Store will sponsor a seminar on the art of “decluttering” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 5 at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Teine (Dana) Kenny, a certified professional organizer, and Senior Concerns president Andrea Gallagher will lead the event, which was inspired by Marie Kondo’s best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic […]

Sandy win



BEST AT THE BEACH—The Westlake Boy’s Junior Varsity sand volleyball team went 11-1 to win the Marmonte League. They also made it to the final round of the JV Tournament of Champions. Team members are, back row from left: Kyle Yoshimoto, Mason McElvain, Devon Johnson and head coach Carrie Wright. Front row: Michael Shahidi, Aaron Li, Trevor Nachimzon and Jeffrey […]

Trip to Santa Barbara museums



The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will sponsor a cultural bus trip Sat., Nov. 21 to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Guests will board the bus at 8:15 a.m. at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, and depart at 8:30 a.m. sharp. The return time is about 5:30 p.m. […]

Youth of the Month



WELL DONE—The Linda and David Catlin Boys & Girls Club at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills named 12-year-old Eva Gold the Youth of the Month. Eva, an Agoura Hills resident, received the honor for the many contributions she has made to the club’s programs as well as her positive atittude and for serving as a role model to […]

Monsters are jerks



Yes, monsters are jerks. What they love most is to scare women and kids. Because women and kids scream. Loudly. And they run and plead, “Don’t scare me!” If you tell a monster not to scare you, guess what? The monster is going to scare you. And there’s a reason monsters do that. Monsters are jerks. Some years back, I […]