2005-12-30

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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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Thank you for reading us and helping us do our job



With the New Year only a couple of days away, it’s a great time to express our gratitude to the residents, businesses and organizations that makes Moorpark such a wonderful place to live and work. Like many local businesses, the Acorn Newspapers is a family-operated company. We rely on the extraordinary help we get from you, our readers and advertisers, […]

Auld Lang Syne trivia



The lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne,” the song traditionally sung at midnight to bring in the New Year, are based on a very old Scottish folk ballad. Poet Robert Burns transcribed and published the words, although the tune he suggested for the song is different from the music used today, which comes from another traditional song, “Can Ye Labour Lea.” […]

Cockfighting roosters may bring avian flu to U.S.



Don’t be surprised if the deadly avian flu enters the United States in the blood of a rooster smuggled into the country for the barbaric sport of cockfighting. It wouldn’t be the first time disease entered the U.S. with contraband roosters. Fighting roosters smuggled into California from Mexico caused the 2002-2003 outbreak of exotic Newcastle disease. Newcastle cost the U.S. […]

Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation



Acreage And Views Of Santa Rosa Valley



This house in Thousand Oaks has nearly 1acre with views of Santa Rosa Valley, mountains and park and a top of the mountain setting that’s very private. It features Pella windows and yard with spa, barbecue and large lawn. For more information on this property listed at $1,049,000, call David McLaughlin and KellAmmerman of ColdwelBanker Westlake VillagCentre at (805) 495-1048

Improve Your Home’s Electrical Safety



Home renovations add value. They also present a prime opportunity for an investment to improve a home’s electrical safety. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging consumers to install arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) to protect all of the circuits throughout the home during renovations. AFCIs are electrical safety devices designed to prevent fires caused by dangerous electrical arcs. […]

A Stunning Westlake Village Home



A stunning Westlake Village home with about 2,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Every room is impressive. The newly expanded and updated home features a stone walkway leading to a private backyard with pool and a 3-car garage. For more information on this property listed for $865,000, call Shirley Richards of Coldwell Banker at (805) 495-1048.

Children show their appreciation



Acorn’s photo highlights of 2005



Two homes catch fire during holidays



Two house fires broke out dur ng the long holiday weekend, according to officials with the Ventura County Fire Department. No injuries were reported in ei her blaze. Fire crews were dispatched at 6:42 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 25 to battle a fire inside a 4,000-squarefoot single-story home in the 930 block of Vista Anacapa Road in Moorpark, according to […]