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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.

Archives

Grossman sentencing delayed, new trial sought



A post-conviction hearing brought yet another delay in the Rebecca Grossman case on March 22, with sentencing pushed back from April 10 to June 10. Judge Joseph Brandolino agreed to the latest continuance to give attorneys recently hired by Grossman enough time to file a motion for a new trial. Brandolino also declined to revoke Grossman’s in-custody telephone and visitation […]

HIGH FLYIN’ HISTORY

ATTENTION GRABBER—Above, a crowd listens to Francis Gary Powers Jr. talk about his father, famed U-2 spy pilot Francis Powers, during the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing’s Living History Event on March 16 in Camarillo. At right, Powers discusses his father’s exploits during the event.

Taking action

Faith-based nonprofit serves Ventura County’s most vulnerable


Volunteers at Action VC had one goal in mind in 2023: to make the lives of Ventura County residents a little easier during tough times. The faith-based nonprofit serves the most vulnerable people in the county. By partnering with government agencies, volunteers, churches and local business­es, the organization has worked to raise awareness about social and economic issues in the […]

Airport layout plan available for review

Residents now have the opportu­nity to review and comment on the full draft of the Camarillo Airport layout plan, which the Ventura County Department of Airports has been working on since January. The 234-page document prepared by Coffman Associates Airport Con­sultants outlines the existing facili­ties and planned improvements for 555 Airport Way. Such a document is required to receive federal […]

People’s academy for community involvement to start

Interactive program kicks off in April


Four years in the making and after be­ing temporarily sidelined because of the pandemic, a program being launched by the City of Camarillo is aimed at getting the community more involved in, well, the community. The city is home to 70,000 people and a lot goes into making it hum for those who live, do business and visit here. Sometimes […]

Vacancy filled for assistant finance director



A “critical” vacancy at the City of Camarillo has been filled. The city hired retired Agoura Hills finance director Christy Truelsen to fill the position of assistant director of finance. “Due to critical timelines of large- scale responsibilities and projects, as well as to effectively manage various operations, hiring an experienced in­dividual in this temporary assignment is necessary,” Assistant City […]

In calls to family, Rebecca Grossman accused of jury tampering

Erickson ‘needs to confess,’ she tells husband


The prosecutors who won murder convictions against Rebecca Grossman last month are alleging post-verdict jury tampering by her defense team and potentially illegal conduct by the jailed defendant herself—including telephone discussions trying to influence witnesses and even the judge in an effort to gain a new trial. Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys Ryan Gould and Jamie Castro are asking […]

Love, teamwork are cornerstones of politician’s success

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Camarillo) received much support from wife

A former real estate brokerage firm owner who became Simi’s first elected mayor in 1982, U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Camarillo) spent 26 years in Washington, D.C., representing local residents before he retired from public service in 2013. These achievements in life and politics over the past decades, he said, were only possible with the love and support of his wife, […]

Council approves addition of extra sheriff’s sergeants

Changing times and crimes prompt move


Camarillo is about to get additional sergeants to augment law enforcement services already provided by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Without a police force of its own, the city contracts with the county for traffic patrol, in-progress crime response and other law enforcement needs. Camarillo Cmdr. Eric Tennessen re­cently took action to ask for an additional sergeant “cover car” which […]

Rehabilitation officer charged with sexual abuse of a minor



A peace officer at the former state youth correctional facility in Camarillo was being held on $1 million bail in connection to the alleged sexual abuse of an incarcerated teenage girl under his supervision. Azzan Sandhu is charged with nine felony counts related to abuse of the 15-year-old, District Attorney Erik Na­sarenko announced. The 28-year-old Fullerton resident faces charges that […]


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