2017-07-21

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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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New rescue venture leave feline lovers feeling fancy

County’s first cat cafe opens in Camarillo


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Jill Biden to speak at summit

Educators will hear from former second lady

California State University Channel Islands will host the third annual Better Together: California Teachers’ Summit from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri., July 28 in the grand salon at 1 University Drive, Camarillo. Jill Biden, a longtime educator and the former second lady of the United States, will be the keynote speaker. Event coordinator Dianne Wilson-Graham, executive director of the […]

Newest Dons, Doñas announced



The Pleasant Valley Historical Society will once again present its Don and Doña honorees—the men and women who, over the years, have made Camarillo a wonderful place to live. This year’s festivities will take place Sat., Sept. 2 at the Camarillo Community Center at 1605 Burnley St. The public is invited to attend the activities, which will include a Santa […]

Study: State’s early learners program gets an ‘A’

Local educators cite benefits of TK


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CSUCI offering mechatronics next year




Last week officials at California State University Channel Islands signed the final paperwork necessary to bring an engineering program to the school. The public university is set to offer a mechatronics program as early as fall 2018. Mechatronics combines elements of mechanical, electrical and software engineering. The program will begin with 24 students and add the same number each year […]

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Locals carve careers in Major League Baseball, other pro circuits


BASEBALL Jett Bandy remembers where it all started. Bandy, a 2008 Thousand Oaks High graduate, said clashes against talented local players prepared him for his future in Major League Baseball. “There’s competitive kids who are good at baseball,” said Bandy, a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. “When you have that many guys in one area going to the pros, and […]

Spacious home in Simi Valley features gourmet island kitchen

Backyard includes built-in BBQ,fire pit and view of hills

This Plan Three two-story home is in The Crest at Wildhorse Canyon and features five bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,577 square feet of living space on an 8,936-square-foot view lot. Features include a three-car split garage, professional landscape and hardscape in front and back, porcelain tile flooring, plantation shutters, crown molding, custom window treatments, surround sound speakers, volume ceilings […]

New Dilbeck agents specialize in seniors



Nanci Insul and Linda Colvin have joined the Dilbeck Real Estate family. They consider themselves not just Realtors but also transition consultants. They are committed to helping their clients through the challenges of moving. Their goal is to make this process simple and easy. Insul and Colvin are a resource through the entire selling process. Their team partners offer downsizing […]