2001-02-08

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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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Agoura Bible Fellowship offers services



Following is the schedule of Agoura Bible Fellowship services for Sun., Feb. 11. "Raptured Instantaneously?" is the subject of Rev. Dave Gudgel’s sermon at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Church service at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills and the 10:45 a.m. service at the Contemporary Church service at Agoura Bible Fellowship (ABF). He’ll also speak at […]

Showboat Youtheatre announces signups



Showboat Youtheatre will drop anchor in Westlake Village on Sat., Feb. 10. Producer-directors Mike and Ann Monahan have announced that signups for the spring series of performing arts rehearsal/workshops are being accepted and will be offered from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Ballet Arts Dance Studio, 31308 Via Colinas in Westlake Village. Performances will ultimately be staged at […]

Pepperdine University to exhibit rare artifacts from Israel



"Rediscovering Caesarea Philippi: The Ancient City of Pan," an exhibition featuring more than 120 artifacts excavated at Banias (ancient Caesarea Philippi or "City of Pan") in northern Israel, will be on display in the mezzanine gallery of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art on the Pepperdine University campus in Malibu from Feb. 11 through May 4. Opening day events […]

‘Romeo’ coming to T.O.



‘Romeo’ coming to T.O. The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company (KSC) will bring back its acclaimed KSC Festival’s summer 2000 production of "Romeo and Juliet" for several performances in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Weekend performances are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9-10, 16-17; 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 18. The KSC production captures the spectacle, […]

Jaguar announces a 2002 S-TYPE Sport

Acorn Automotive Editor

Jaguar announces a 2002 S-TYPE Sport Jaguar North America is introducing a sportier version of its award winning and highly successful S-TYPE sedan for the true driving enthusiast. The S-TYPE Sport will be arriving at Jagyuar dealers this autumn. "In 2000, Jaguar reached record sales in North America selling 24,507 S-TYPEs," said Mike O’Driscoll, President of Jaguar North America. "The […]

Explorer Sport Trac Nothing else like it on the road now



Explorer Sport Trac Nothing else like it on the road now By Michael Binstock Acorn Automotive Editor It’s a vehicle that I have been trying to get into since I first saw it at last years auto shows. It’s a pity that so many other journalists wanted to drive it as well because it was only last week that I […]

Unimpressed by boys and their toys



Unimpressed by boys and their toys The following is submitted in response to "The Hummer: Not So Much A Vehicle But A Lifestyle," published in The Acorn on Jan. 25: "…who cares that it only gets 8 miles to a gallon of diesel fuel," boasts The Acorn automotive editor Michael Binstock in a breathless recount of his joy ride in […]

Let’s rotate our work hours



Let’s rotate our work hours It truly amazes me how in spite of lack of common sense we as people survive. In California we fight traffic in all directions; just get on any freeway and you’ll see what I mean. Now we have no electrical power but that’s "not the truth." We have plenty but we are all using it […]

Acorn Editorial Submission Policy



The Acorn welcomes your letters and comments. “Letters to the Editor” should be no longer than 300 words, although The Acorn reserves the right to make occasional exceptions to this policy. Hand-written letters are acceptable only if they are legible. Letters must contain the writer’s telephone number and address, for verification purposes only. Anonymous letters will not be accepted and […]

Term limits took away the electorate’s ability to throw the scoundrels out



Term limits took away the electorate’s ability to throw the scoundrels out We were opposed to term limits that were imposed several years ago in California on grounds that the best candidate for the job might just be the incumbent. And voters already had the option of setting "term limits" with every election cycle. California’s "energy crisis" is the product […]