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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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Bible lesson planned



"God" is the Bible lesson-sermon at the 10 a.m. service on Sun., Jan. 7 at Christian Science Church, 305 Conejo School Road in Thousand Oaks. The keynote text is from Exodus 15:18. For more information about the church, please call (805) 495-3203.

Trust is subject of upcoming service



"Trusting My Partner" is the subject of Rev. Irma Oestmann’s message at the Unity Center Church services at 10 a.m., Sun., Jan. 7. Services are held in Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview, Thousand Oaks. Special music will be performed by the Cornelius Sisters and pianist Zach Spencer. Children’s church is at 10:15 a.m. and childcare is available. An orientation for […]

Baha’i faith honors human rights



The 10th annual Human Rights Awards sponsored by the Baha’is of Ventura County and west Los Angeles County culminated recently with a banquet presentation at the Radisson Oxnard. Among the honorees was Sharon Agnew, manager of Workforce Diversity at Amgen, an advocate for diversity in the workplace and for educational projects for youth and children; Conejo Valley Seniors Concerns, Inc., […]

First place finishers



THE FEARLESS FALCONS—From left to right: Samantha Ferber, Kelsey Krigstein, Jessica Sherwyn, Samantha Futterman, Victoria Cameron and Jayme Shuman. Coach Don Sherwyn is behind. Not pictured: Alana Naber and assistant coach John Naber. The Falcons were undefeated during regular season, earning first place among 38 teams in their under 10 division. Then they entered the playoffs to win five straight […]

Vipers are hot in youth baseball



The Agoura Vipers 14-and-under baseball team went 3-0-1 to win their pool competition and qualify for the AAU National Championships for the second year in a row. The boys will go to Sarasota, Fla., in July to compete for the national title. Led the by the strong pitching of Robert Dickman and Shaunt Bedrosian, the Vipers beat the Southern California […]

Westlake at .500 mark



Westlake at .500 mark The Westlake boys’ basketball team defeated Yosemite 76-51 last Friday night in the Brea Olinda Tournament, as senior forward Tyler Adamczyk scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Junior forward Devin Entrikin also pulled down 10 boards for the Warriors. On Saturday, Calvary H.S. defeated Westlake in double overtime, 77-73. In that contest, the Warriors (5-5) […]

Sanders says Warriors have many weapons

Acorn Sports Writer

Rich Sanders, Westlake boys’ basketball coach, is very glad that Tyler Adamczyk returned to the team recently to play his senior year. Adamcyzk, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder last year, had initially decided not to play this season. Still, Sanders said the Warriors are far from being a one-man team. Rather, he said, the success of this year’s Westlake […]

Eagle leader



LEADER OF THE PACK—Oak Park High School cross country and track coach Kevin Smith, right (at a cross country meet at Oak Canyon Park) employed a ‘‘less is more’’ strategy to help his runners prepare for the end-of-the-season punch. Every-one’s ‘‘Runner-of-the-Year’’–Mark Nevers–was among the Eagles who prospered from competing in fewer races and training harder for the meets which helped […]

Adult leagues set to begin



The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has announced that packets are now available for the Winter Mini-Season Adult Coed Softball and men’s Softball leagues. The adult coed softball league plays Sundays at Chumash and Forest Cove Parks in Agoura Hills. League play is scheduled to begin Feb. 25. The men’s softball league plays Saturdays at the same […]

Local All Stars fight to a tie



SHOWDOWN––All Stars from Lindero Canyon Middle School (above) played a soccer game against other All Stars from A.E. Wright Middle School. The game ended in a 1-1 deadlock. From left to right, top row: Jason Novak, Bryan Kodish, Ryan Biederman, Ilan Friedman, Joel Kodish, Mark Lawrence, Danny Donadio, Cory Nadel and Josh Wohl. Bottom row: Mike Barnett, Jared Birenbaum, Tony […]