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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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Voters decide in LVUSD, city council races Jordan, Whitehead, Iser elected to LVUSD board

Acorn Staff Writer

Voters decide in LVUSD, city council races Jordan, Whitehead, Iser elected to LVUSD board Voters in Las Virgenes Unified School District on Tuesday elected two newcomers and an incumbent to the board of education. Judy Jordan, the current school board president, led the overall balloting, followed by challengers Gordon Whitehead, an Agoura Hills certified public accountant, and Cindy Iser, a […]

Incumbents reelected in Agoura Hills

Acorn Staff Writer

Incumbents reelected in Agoura Hills By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer Despite a group of challengers who said the city is becoming increasingly mired in traffic and development, the incumbents still carried the day in Tuesday’s Agoura Hills City Council election. Ed Corridori and Denis Weber won third consecutive terms, while Jeff Reinhardt was successful in his first reelection bid. […]

Broomand ousted in Westlake Village

Acorn Staff Writer

Broomand ousted in Westlake Village By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer Westlake Village City Council incumbent Iraj Broomand was upset Tuesday night by newly elected Bob Slavin, Mark Rutherford and Susan McSweeney. Broomand blamed the loss on a flyer that claimed he had missed important meetings, a claim that Broomand denied. The city has 5,728 registered voters in four precincts. […]

LVUSD bond money at work



LVUSD bond money at work Three-fourths of the $93 million school bond funds approved in 1997 are now being put to work on various projects throughout the district, according to officials with Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD). The upgrades touch practically every school. The $72.4 million in Measure R funds and state grants that have been spent so far […]

From fires to floods, it’s time to prepare The Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFD) encourages residents to prepare for this year’s rainy season by attending to the following:



From fires to floods, it’s time to prepare The Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFD) encourages residents to prepare for this year’s rainy season by attending to the following: From fires to floods, it’s time to prepare The Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFD) encourages residents to prepare for this year’s rainy season by attending to the following: Remove debris […]

For the record



For the record The Acorn would like to assure its readers that no taxpayer funds were wasted delivering the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) newsletter, "School News Brief," to homes outside the school district. The insert, which was included in The Acorn for delivery within the LVUSD district boundaries, was inadvertently distributed in some papers delivered to Oak Park […]

All three local school districts show positive results in Academic Performance Index

Acorn Staff Writer


Oak Park Unified (OPUSD) unseated Las Virgenes Unified (LVUSD) as the top school district in Conejo Valley-Las Virgenes, based on results of standardized test scores given to students last year. LVUSD’s White Oak Elementary School recorded the best individual mark in the Academic Performance Index (API), a statewide ranking that gives schools a score between 200 and 1,000 depending on […]

Local businessman braces for war with Home Depot

Acorn Staff Writer

Local businessman braces for war with Home Depot By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer The community still doesn’t have a correct picture of how Home Depot will harm Agoura Hills, according to Jess Ruf, owner of a local home improvement store that may be threatened if the national retailer opens here. Ruf (pronounced roof) purchased Agoura Hills’ Lumber City in […]

Baca discusses terrorism



L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca recently held a press conference addressing the public’s concerns about the possibility of terrorists within L.A. County. Also speaking at the press conference were numerous officials from various county agencies and representatives from more than 15 police departments within the county. The message was to remain calm, but vigilant. Speakers also expressed confidence in the […]

Vehicle thefts surge upward, but many can be prevented, cops say

Acorn Staff Writer

Vehicle thefts surge upward, but many can be prevented, cops say Cars are probably the most expensive things people own that are among the easiest things to be stolen, but there are ways to help prevent auto thefts. The precautionary measures involve common sense and no expense while others might cost from $25 to $1,500. The number of vehicles stolen […]