2000-09-07

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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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History lives in Calabasas John Loesing/The Acorn



History lives in Calabasas John Loesing/The Acorn SHOWING VISITORS SOME HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Docent Lynn Jones, right, explains to a delegation of African women the history of the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas. Tina Aforu-yeboah, left, of Ghana and Helen Hatala of Tanzania were among visitors in a recent tour sponsored by the League of Women Voters. See story […]

Getting a license a tough task for teens

Acorn Staff Writer

Alarming accident rates among teenage motorists have led to tougher driving requirements in California. According to the state of California’s Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) California Driver Handbook 2000, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Teens as a group have more accidents than most other drivers, averaging twice as many accidents as adults, according to the […]

Calabasas courting open space partner

Acorn Staff Writer

Calabasas might join forces with the Mountains Restoration Trust (MRT), a nonprofit organization, to form a land trust that would acquire and maintain open space in the city. MRT president Steve Harris spoke to the council at its last meeting, discussing the benefits of such a partnership and how it could help the city preserve open space. Currently, Calabasas is […]

Traffic info coming soon Chuch Rogers/The Acorn



Traffic info coming soon Chuch Rogers/The Acorn RADIO ALERT – Motorists in the canyons between the 101 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu will soon have an emergency AM radio station to warn about bad weather, road closures or other information. See the story on page 10.

Water district to consider closing its compost plant

Acorn Staff Writer

Water district to consider closing its compost plant Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) officials say it’s time to grind out a plan of action for the controversial composting plant. They’ll consider numerous options, one of which is discontinuing compost operations altogether. Touted as an environmentally friendly way to make good use of sewer waste, the six-year-old, $50 million Rancho […]

Calabasas Municipal Court to close

Acorn Staff Writer

After this month, Calabasas residents and other locals who need to fight a traffic ticket will have to drive to Van Nuys or Malibu as the Los Angeles County Municipal Court in Calabasas closes its doors Sept. 29. Primarily a traffic court, the Calabasas courthouse also handled civil and small claims cases. With the closure of the Calabasas courthouse, traffic […]

Agoura Hills official takes Westlake post

Acorn Staff Writer

Audrey Brown, a long-time Agoura Hills official credited with helping build a community center, recreation programs and city parks, announced she’s taking a job as assistant city manager in neighboring Westlake Village. "I’m absolutely delighted that she’s coming over," said Ray Taylor, the Westlake Village city manager who hired Brown last week. Taylor said Brown was a finalist for the […]

Helsley named to commission



Helsley named to commission L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky has appointed area resident Hal Helsley to the county’s Regional Planning Commission. Helsley, a public school science/technology teacher and counselor, is a 30-year resident of the unincorporated community of Cold Creek in the Santa Monica Mountains. Helsley, a strong environmental advocate, served on the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board of […]

Committee reviews plans for Raypac’s property in Westlake

Acorn Staff Writer

Committee reviews plans for Raypac’s property in Westlake In a Westlake Village City Council’s Land Use Committee meeting held last week, committee members reviewed plans for the property across from the Westlake Village City Hall and next to the State Farm offices. The property is being vacated by Raypac in a few weeks. The building on the property is to […]

Feinstein, Baca unveil identity-theft task force



Joined by victims of identity theft, L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) unveiled the sheriff’s department’s identity theft strike force at a field hearing of a subcommittee on terrorism, technology and government information. Baca highlighted the accomplishments of a pilot project implemented in July 1999. The team, comprised of a lieutenant and four deputies, designed […]