2013-03-22

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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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Cyber security expert to speak at dinner



The Ventura County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ next dinner meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thurs., March 28 at the Los Robles Greens golf clubhouse, 299 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The theme of the meeting will be “The Growing Cyber Threat: Why the Bad Guys Are Winning!” Guest speaker Kimberly Pease, co-founder and vice […]

All wrapped up in a good time



Students jump to it



Birdwatchers can take area field trips with Audubon Society



The Ventura Audubon Society will present the following field trips throughout April. Beginners are welcome. Light drizzle will not necessarily cancel trips, but heavier rain will. If in doubt about the weather or for directions and instructions, call the listed leader. These trips may be used to pledge money per species seen for the VAS “Birdathon.” For more information, visit […]

Free diabetes class



The Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will offer free diabetes classes at these times and locations: Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, on Wed., March 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, on Wed., April 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Camarillo Community Center, room 3, 1605 Burnley St., on […]

Flying fortress lands in Camarillo



Oxnard college students and faculty to display works at art studio



Studio Channel Islands Art Center will announce its Award for Excellence in Art Studies winner on Sat., April 6, during a free opening reception for “Imaginary Minds,” an exhibit through April 26 featuring artwork by Oxnard College student award finalists and art faculty. The reception, from 4 to 6 p.m., and the exhibit will be at the center at 2221 […]

Great Race back for 28th year



The 28th annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills on Sat., March 23 has kicked off with a pre-race event, the Great Race Sports and Fitness Expo, which continues through today, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Agoura Hills. Over its 28 years the race has raised more than […]

Conserving ‘natural beauty’



“Beauty,” a new awareness campaign by the Ventura County Community for a Clean Watershed, is designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the county and to remind residents to do their part in keeping local streams and creeks clean of pollution. The Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, made up of the County of Ventura, the 10 Ventura County cities […]

Historical fashion at Frontier