2019-01-03

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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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THURS., JAN. 3 Goebel Stamp Club 6:30 p.m. at Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, T.O. Show and tell plus a new program. Contact: Jeff Goldstein. Phone: 805.358.6162. Business-Professional Women Of Conejo Valley 7 p.m. at Brent’s Deli, 2799 Townsgate Road, Westlake. Lydia Steadman reviews “The history of BPW.” RSVP requested. Contact: Lydia Steadman. Phone: 818.889.4953. SAT., JAN. […]

Temple offers music, comedy

Temple Ner Simcha in Westlake will present “The Simcha Series: A Celebration of Jewish Arts” at the temple, 880 Hampshire Road, Thousand Oaks. All shows are family-friendly and will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. Shows are free and open to the public. Scheduled performances are: Jan. 6: Benny Lipson, Mat Gurman and David Zasloff. […]

Dishing up dinner on Christmas

ALL THE FIXINS—Above, volunteer Elizabeth Lippel places cranberry sauce on one of the free meals at Temple Adat Elohim’s 24th annual Community Holiday Dinner on Dec. 25 in Thousand Oaks. Left, Thousand Oaks resident Juniper Ho, 5, watches a magician perform at the Christmas Day event that included live entertainment, music, toys and books for the kids, and a photo […]

Understanding mobile home parks in the Conejo Valley

There are more mobile home parks in the Conejo Valley than most people realize. The nine parks in the area each have their own unique set of characteristics. Here is a brief description of each of them. Vallecito Mobile Home Park is on Old Conejo Road, about a mile from the Wendy Drive/101 junction, next to Pepper Tree Park in […]

Tips to accelerate homebuying timeline

You know that you want to buy a house, but you may have only a limited amount of time to conduct a home search and discover the ideal residence. Luckily, there are many things that you can do to speed up your homebuying timeline. Let’s take a look at three tips to help you accelerate your journey from homebuyer to […]

Cross-lateral loans offer out-of-the box solutions for buyers

COMMENTARY /// Real estate hints

I had clients call me last month, so excited. They finally found the one-story home they’d been looking for and wanted to write an offer on the house right away. Unfortunately, not only had they not sold their current home, it wasn’t even on the market. In years past I would have had to disappoint them by saying they’d have […]

White House Properties agent goes ‘beyond the call of duty’

Susan Stone, a broker associate with White House Properties, was chosen as a runner-up in the Beyond the Call of Duty Contest in a recent issue of the Residential Specialist Magazine. The article featuring Stone appears on page 21. According to the article, the contest celebrates “the inspiring tales of CRSs whose service to their clients is truly monumental.” Nationwide, […]

Dilbeck has developed a program to assist members of the military

COMMENTARY /// Special consideration for veterans

“Thank you for your service”: That phrase is often used when one meets a veteran. I’m a veteran who came home during the Vietnam War; no one uttered those words to vets in the 1970s. It is awfully nice to hear those words now. Veterans should be treated with honor. Dilbeck Real Estate appreciates the commitment of all veterans and […]

Custom home features a grand foyer with spiral staircase

The grand foyer of this ranch custom home has a spiral staircase to the second floor and opens to the living room with vaulted ceilings, natural light, custom crown moldings and views of the pool and an oak tree. The first floor has a huge family room with a built-in unit plus a fireplace, wine bar and refrigerator. The family […]

Upgraded Newbury Park home with entertainer’s backyard

Private yard features built-in barbecue, Pebble Tec saltwater pool and spa

This upgraded house in Newbury Park comes with a private backyard. The home, built in 1996, is on a quiet street in gated California Oakbrook. The four-bedroom and three-bathroom house has 2,600 square feet. The entertainer’s backyard features a Pebble Tec saltwater pool and spa, built-in barbecue with beverage refrigerator and flagstone hardscape. The living and dining rooms have volume […]