2012-07-27

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Acorn online content now offered free

'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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Poker tourney and auction to raise funds for Camarillo man with stage 4 cancer


When the PONY baseball league in Somis was set to shut down due to lack of leadership and support in 2003, Tom Catalano and his family stepped in to make sure the players could keep swinging for the fences. Catalano became president of the league. His two sons, Steven and Michael, were baseball players, and his wife, Lily, and daughter, […]

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FRI., JULY 27 ‘Fascinating Rhythm’ 8 p.m. today and Sunday in outdoor amphitheater behind Calabasas City Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Revue of George and Ira Gershwin show tunes by local artists. At door $12 general admission, $10 seniors and students, $6 children 10 and under. Benefits Spotlight the Arts. Phone: 818.436.0530. Web: http:// SpotlightTheArts.org. SAT., JULY 28 Making Strides […]

Partygoers donate blood to Red Cross



Build up bones with exercise



The Pleasant Valley Senior Center will conduct training for volunteers to help teach osteoporosis exercise and education classes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Aug. 14 in Camarillo. Training is free, and no experience is needed to become an instructor. RSVP Bone Builders is a gentle, slow and easy exercise program for anyone fighting osteoporosis. The workout uses light […]

Aye, eye Doc

Understanding the symptoms, treatments for astigmatism

Astigmatism is an often confused and misunderstood error of vision. It can be defined as a blurred image, formed due to the imperfections in the shape of the eye. With astigmatism, the eye is shaped like a football rather than a soccer ball. This causes the light to come to focus on multiple points on and around the retina. Astigmatism […]

A healthy family is vital



Programs for cancer patients and families



The Cancer Support Community, formerly the Wellness Community, offers free programs of support and education for people with cancer, cancer survivors and their loved ones. The following events will take place at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, unless indicated otherwise. For more information on any of the activities or to register, call (805) 379-4777. Meditation Group for beginning and experienced […]

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