2001-02-01

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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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Bat and Bar Mitzvahs celebrated



Marc Levit, son of Kathy and Larry Levit of Agoura Hills, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Sat., Feb. 3 at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks. Rabbi Richard Spiegel, spiritual leader of the Temple and Cantor Jeff Cohen will officiate. Marc has attended the temple for five years. Sharing in his special occasion will be his parents, his sister, […]

Caring Neighbors to assist seniors



Caring Neighbors, a program of Lutheran Social Services in association with Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) will be providing assistance to the senior residents of Area Housing Authority. Caring Neighbors volunteers provide services on an occasional basis to the frail elderly of the Conejo and Simi valleys. Services include minor home repairs, transportation, household chores, outdoor chores and help with […]

Oak Park’s Cindy Verity: An athlete for all seasons

Acorn Sports Writer

Cindy Verity is from the old school regarding the way she’s approached high school sports for the Oak Park Eagles. In a day and age when more and more student-athletes concentrate on only one sport, hoping to earn a college scholarship in that chosen sport, Verity has chosen to maximize her high school career. She’s earned three letters in volleyball […]

Datebook



THURS., FEB. 1 Candidates Forum Calabasas Chamber of Commerce City Council candidates debate at 7:30 p.m. at Las Virgenes Unified School District, 4111 Las Virgenes Rd., Calabasas. Doors open 7 p.m. C’mon Over, Kids City of Calabasas Library: "Cowboy Ken" celebrates Old West in story and song in "The American Cowboy Show" for kindergarteners and up at 4 p.m. at […]

Old computers may not be worth an auction



Late last year, officials with Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) announced that district schools were out of storage space for many out-of-date computers. The OPUSD Board of Education decided to auction the surplus computers, which may happen soon. Marilyn Lippiatt, OPUSD superintendent, said the auction may occur next month. But according to assistant superintendent of business and administrative services […]

School board looks at Yerba Buena relocation

Acorn Staff Writer

It was a year ago when Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) was first brought design concepts for the relocation of Yerba Buena Elementary School. The project was brought before the LVUSD Board of Education again last week to show how the school would be situated at its new site at the northern tip of Reyes Adobe Road. Yerba Buena […]

Adult school offers seminars for parents



Conejo Valley Adult School will offer three seminars of particular interest to parents this month. Sat., Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon: "Raising Your Child’s Self-Esteem" will provide specific techniques parents can use to raise children with good self-esteem. Held in room B, the cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Wednesdays, Feb. 28 and March 7 […]

Rop classes offer many educational opportunities



High school students age 16 and older as well as adults can learn valuable entry-level job skills in classes sponsored by the Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program (ROP), a part of Las Virgenes Unified School District’s School-to-Career Program. All classes are designed to meet both the career objectives of students and the needs of the local job market. After […]

CLU to host California Court of Appeal justice



Justice Steven Perren of the California Court of Appeal (Second District), will speak at 10 a.m. Mon., Feb. 5 in California Lutheran University’s (CLU) Overton Hall. His lecture titled "Two Emerging Trends in Adjudication: Therapeutic Courts and Restorative Justice," is part of the annual Colloquium of Scholars Series. Previously Perren served as a Ventura County Superior Court judge, Presiding Judge […]

Strum up some island dreams; learn ukulele at Pierce College



Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a "Beginning Ukulele" class to teach participants the art of playing the ukulele by learning the basic "keys." In addition, participants will learn simple folk songs and Hawaiian songs and change keys. Ukulele chords are similar to guitar chords and this class is a good introduction to playing guitar. Participants must bring their […]