2011-12-23

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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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Community theater announces name change and next season’s lineup



Calendar



SAT., DEC. 24 Thousand Oaks Acoustic Music Club 6 to 10 p.m. at Thousand Oaks private home. Potluck dinner followed by song circle. Free. Call for address. Contact: Gary and Kathy Lynch. Phone: 805.523.2682. Hanukkah Family Dinner 7 p.m. at Chabad Center in Ventura, 5040 Telegraph Road. New York-style deli dinner, homemade latkes served. Havdallah ceremony, live klezmer music, cande-lighting […]

A standing ovation for Ventura County’s community theaters



The winners of the 2011 Four Star Theater awards have been announced. The awards celebrate high achievement in Ventura County community theater. Camarillo Community Theatre: Outstanding Lead Performance Male: Dan Saad, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Outstanding Lead Performance Female: Kristina Reyes, “The King and I” Outstanding Featured Performance Male: Jim Seerden, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Outstanding […]

Riley factor

Rio Mesa senior stars on the court


Riley Abraham dominates the post like Lady Gaga rules the world of pop culture. A senior captain for the Rio Mesa High girls’ basketball team, Abraham is a rebounding machine who notches more doubledoubles than In-N-Out Burger. She endears herself to teammates and coaches with her upbeat personality and desire to improve on the court. During a Dec. 1 outing […]

Eagles bring joy this holiday season



Updated Four Bedroom With A Spacious Living Room & Rock Fireplace



This updated home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms has more than 1,800 square feet. The home opens to a tile floor entry with a custom motif in the center, leading into the spacious living room with a rock fireplace, hardwood floors and dual paned window overlooking the front with view of Mt. Boney. The adjacent dining room has ceramic […]

Troop R.E. Sees Modest Increase In Ventura County Home Prices



We’ve witnessed the bottom of the housing market and envision a 2-to-3 percent increase in property values in Ventura County during 2012, buoyed by a 20 percent increase in sales during the past 60 days and dwindling inventory, the top official a residential real estate company reports. Brian Troop, president of Troop Real Estate Inc., said that housing prices are […]

2011-12-23 E-Edition

He’s soliciting support for Jones Hibbits



“Woman of the Year” and “Woman of Distinction” are titles bestowed upon a special, superlative individual of unparalleled, sterling character—Paige Jones Hibbits. The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and Girl Scouts of America Central Coast, respectively, honored Mrs. Hibbits with these distinctions for her unselfish efforts to improve and maintain our high quality of life in Camarillo and Ventura County. The […]

Council votes on parking, pedestrians and grease




During the Camarillo City Council’s Dec. 14 meeting, board members approved new parking regulations near the high school, the extension of a sidewalk on Flynn Road and loans for area restaurants. Safety trumps school parking The City Council agreed to prohibit parking on the east side of Rancho Calleguas Drive at Via Medanos, an intersection in a housing community which […]