2016-03-10

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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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‘Yeomen of the Guard’ opens tomorrow

Champagne gala follows performance

The Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “Yeomen of the Guard” from March 11 to April 3 at Theatre on the Hill, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Sundays. There will be no show Easter Sunday, […]

Relax, meditation offer is free



Audrey Walzer’s user-friendly, science-based “Learn Mindfulness Meditation” courses have been taught to hundreds of Ventura County residents from all walks of life. Meditation is said to help persons regulate the stress response and be more effective and at ease all day long. An introduction to this course will be offered free of charge from 2 to 3 p.m. Sun., March […]

Country music superstar in fine voice



Grammy-nominated country superstar Jennifer Nettles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 4 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Singer-songwriter Nettles is also the lead vocalist for international duo Sugarland. Since 2004, the duo earned eight No.1 singles, has over 22 million in worldwide record sales and numerous awards from the Grammys, American […]

Free workshops on costuming, set design



Conejo Players Theatre will host free workshops open to the public at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Set Design Workshop will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., March 12. A well thought-out set design can enhance the storytelling of the show whether it’s a bare stage, a simple three-wall room or a multi-section spectacular. This class […]

Country Hall of Famer to perform March 20



Vince Gill, Country Music Hall of Famer who has won 20 Grammy Awards, will bring his band to the Kavli Theatre at 7 p.m. Sun., March 20 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 T.O. Blvd. He achieved his breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s Single and Song of […]

Blues fest finds new home in Camarillo




A lot has changed for the Delgado Brothers since the East L.A.-based band founded by three brothers performed at the county’s first blues festival 11 years ago in Simi Valley. In January, the three Delgados— Bob, Joey D and Steve— along with keyboardist David “B” Kelley, took first place at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, a worldwide “battle […]

Calendar



THURS., MARCH 10 Woodland Hills Republican Women Fed. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road. Attorney Terri Lynch discusses the Second Amendment. Stephen Frank on “The 2016 elections and what they mean.”Lunch cost: $25. RSVP required. Contact: Jane Leisure. Phone: 818.225. 0843. ‘Mary Poppins’ 7 p.m. at Oak Park High School pavilion, 899 N. […]

Hop over to Ventura for Cottontail Day



The Cottontail Day Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., March 19 at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature egg hunts, a petting zoo, kid’s crafts and entertainment for families with kids ages 1 to 7 years old. Children will also have a chance to take […]

Boys & Girls Clubs a major Force



WELL-GUARDED—Westlake Village resident Sergio Gonzalez, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Board of Governors, gives a presentation at the red carpet walk during the clubs’ 13th annual Superstars of the Year Celebration March 5 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center. Newbury Park residents Gus Gress, 13, and Caitlin Marsa, 16, were named Youth […]

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