2010-03-05

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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.

Archives

Serving In Uniform



•Ryan E. Godinez has joined the U.S. Air Force under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to enlist and delay going into basic military training for up to one year. Godinez, a 2007 graduate of Moorpark High School, will report to Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, for basic training in February […]

Program encourages residents to clean up their neighborhoods



The Moorpark Neighborhood Enhancement Program offers residents an opportunity to host clean-up events in their own neighborhood. Once per year, neighborhoods are eligible to apply to participate in the free program to receive large roll-off dumpsters for trash and green waste disposal. Events take place from 8 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of May and June. The city […]

Get assistance with your gas bill



The Gas Assistance Fund program pays up to $100 of qualified applicant’s Southern California Gas Company bill. The program will end March 31 or when allocated funds have been spent. Appointment dates are March 11, 15 and 24 at the Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave.There is no age requirement to qualify. Applications must have proof of 2010 income from […]

The Movie Nut



I was shocked (shocked , I tell you!) when I first heard the Academy was extending the Best Picture category to 10 nominees. Accurate predictions? Sorry, all bets are off. Like global warming and “American Idol” auditions, I don’t think anyone knows for sure what’s going to happen this Sunday. Actress in a Supporting Role: Penelope Cruz, Vera Farmiga, Maggie […]

Cartoon



Tickets lead to safer driving



“The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.” –– Dudley Moore It’s great that law enforcement officers in Moorpark are vigorously ticketing motorists for using hand-held cellphones. We hope they write plenty of tickets. The hands-free law has been around since July 2008, so ignorance is no excuse. The crackdown is long overdue. Far […]

Commission approves church move



Cornerstone Community Church of Moorpark is making progress on its plans to relocate. The Moorpark Planning Commission last week approved a request from the church to convert a portion of an industrial building at 379 Science Drive into a house of worship and a headquarters for its offices and classrooms. Cornerstone needed a conditional use permit to lease 26,000 square […]

Church serves Friday fish frys

Fundraiser supports food bank

The Knights of Columbus Moorpark Council No. 9969 is offering its annual Friday night fish fry throughout Lent from 5 to 7 p.m. March 5, 12 and 19 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Cosgrove Center, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. The menu includes fried or baked fish, french fried or au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, roll, beverage and […]

Don’t ‘Bee’ late to free film



The Free Saturday Family Movie Series will present “Bee Movie” at noon on March 13 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The film features the voice of Jerry Seinfeld and is rated PG. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and concessions will be for sale. Admission is free. For more information, call (805) 529-8700.

Zoo’s Spring Spectacular is back



America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host the 20th annual Spring Spectacular fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at the campus zoo, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Three different animal shows will be presented and guests can meet some exotic species up close. Food, games, crafts and “behind the scenes” […]