2008-04-25

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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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Golf tourney is family’s stroke of love

Screenings of newborns can help prevent disorder

Kathleen Scott wants to do everything in her power to fight Krabbe leukodystrophy, what she calls a “cruel, hideous disease.” Scott’s daughter Jacquelyn died of the degenerative nervous system disorder on Feb. 10, 2007, five months before her fifth birthday. In honor of her life, the Scott family has organized the Drive Fore Hope golf tournament at Sterling Hills Golf […]

Major earthquake imminent, report says

Emergency teams prepare

When it comes to disaster preparedness, John Fraser does all he can to stay two steps ahead- even for earthquakes, nature’s most unpredictable phenomenon. As the city’s management assistant, Fraser is responsible for emergency management planning in Camarillo. Fraser’s ears certainly perked up when he read the report released last week by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Southern California Earthquake […]

Police arrest 3 home burglary suspects



Three male Los Angeles residents were arrested Fri., April 18 and charged with burglarizing two Camarillo homes in the 2000 block of Via Montecito, police said in a written statement. According to reports, a fourth burglar escaped on foot. Marquez Ezell, 21; Robert Thomas, 20; and Trenton Lovell, 18, were arrested after Ventura County sheriff ‘s deputies responded to a […]

Sheriff’s Blotter



Camarillo Sometime between April 10 and 15, someone broke into an empty home in the 300 block of Otono Court. Someone slashed three tires of a car parked in the 5100 block of Camino Ruiz Street on April 11. A burglar stole about $300 in property from a car parked in the 5200 block of Verdugo Avenue on April 14. […]

Nominate animal advocate for ‘Paws’ award



The Hogan Family Foundation announces the creation of the Lifeline 4 Paws Award that will recognize Southern California residents who had demonstrated extraordinary acts of kindness toward dogs during the year. “The Lifeline 4 Paws Award will be given to individuals based on their commitment, compassion and courage in going above and beyond lifesaving or other difficult circumstances to help […]

Pet of the Week



ALERT- Sinder is a 1-year-old domestic shorthair cat. He loves to be petted and is playful and curious. Sinder can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID A438817. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit www.vcar.us before going to the shelter.

Soccer squad scores third straight title



TRIFECTA- The Camarillo girls’ AYSO U-14 team finished first at the Carpinteria Beach Cup Tournament. It was the team’s third consecutive tournament win. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Sam Sanzone, Darian Roy, Katie Muklevicz, Rachel Tassano and Sammy Westfall. Back row: Wayne Hopkins, Ashley Hopkins, Kelly Cooper, Kat Smith, Bryanna Donovan, Alexis Neuman, Brianna Murphy, Kaitlyn Sizemore, […]

Camarillo clinches PVL championship

Tennis team playing with tremendous chemistry

Before Nathan Inouye began his second year as the head coach of the Camarillo High boys’ tennis team, he decided he would have to make a few changes. Although the coach was hesitant at first, Inouye made practices more intense and inserted new drills he thought would help strengthen the Scorpions’ play. Well, it worked. With a 16-2 win over […]

Military Leadership Academy opens its application period

Sessions for high school students

Freedom Alliance has opened the application period for the Military Leadership Academy. The academy educates, motivates and inspires student leaders, and has graduated more than 700 high school students since its inception in 2001. Students will visit U.S. military installations to learn more about the customs, courtesies and traditions of the military. They will also visit historical sites such as […]

Students get a charge out of science project



  APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE- The Toshiba-sponsored National Science Teachers Association awarded a team of Saint Mary Magdalen School students, from left, Amy Cowgill and Haley Poulson, Principal Marquita Yriarte, center; Nerissa Del Rosario and Nicolette Hernandez honorable mention for their invention, the Sunny Patch, which harnesses solar energy to power MP3 players, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. Their invention is […]