2002-01-10

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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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Free-throw shooting contest set for St. Judes



Free-throw shooting contest set for St. Judes The Knights of Columbus, St. Jude’s Council No. 8072, is sponsoring a basketball free-throw competition at 10 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 12 at St. Jude’s School, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Boys and girls in an age range of l0 to 14 are invited to compete, and proof of age will […]

Agoura humbled by Panthers in hoops

Special to The Acorn

With 10 of 12 players as seniors, the Newbury Park boys’ basketball team is off to a winning start in the Marmonte League. Panther head coach Steve Johnson was delighted after last week’s 75-50 road win over Agoura. "Seventy-five points," the coach said, "is one of our better offensive productions. I have a lot of confidence in our guys. They […]

Chargers water polo strong



Coach Jason Rosenthal won a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) championship at the helm of the Agoura girls’ water polo team last winter, but repeating that feat will take a monumental effort from players who are earning varsity playing experience for the first time. "From last year, we don’t have a lot back," said Rosenthal, after a win over Newbury Park […]

Westlake resident emerges as premier basketball prospect

Acorn Sports Writer

When Lyndsey Medders, a junior at Harvard-Westlake High School in North Hollywood, and her Wolverine teammates, surprised Bishop Montgomery to win a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) championship last March at The Pyramid in Long Beach, there was little time for the then-sophomore, a Westlake resident, to celebrate the stunning 3-point win. Medders was due to play saxophone in a concert […]

Medders a coach’s delight



Lyndsey Medders stars for the Harvard-Westlake girls’ basketball team. At the beginning this week, the team had a record of 10-5 despite playing a grueling nonleague schedule. "Team-wise, my goal for the next two years is to go 20-0," said Medders, who notes that she’s the only returning starter from last year’s championship team (Danielle Butte, also a junior, is […]

Scores from earlier this week



The Oaks Christian boys’ basketball team improved to 13-0 after beating AGBU, 89-32, Tuesday night in a game played in Westlake Village. Michael Hornbuckle, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard scored 17 points to lead the Lions, while Alec Avedissian, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard, had 13, and Scott Freeman, a 6-foot-2 freshman forward, added 10. The Calabasas girls’ basket-ball team improved to […]

Sports Junkie

Quick Take

There was a day when college football bowl games meant something. There were very few bowl games, and outstanding college football teams competed in them. Now we have 25 college bowl games over a two-week period; some of the competing teams barely have more wins than losses for the season. I propose one more bowl game. The Groundhog Bowl should […]

Pet of the Week



‘I WANNABE YOUR GIRL’—‘‘Hi there! My name is Tuesday and I’m a 7-year-old spayed balck and gold shepherd mix. I’m ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter." It’s at 29525 Agoura Road, just west of Kanan. This dog is gentle, accustomed to children and other dogs, and she loves attention. Please inquire about identification No. A0932686 by calling […]

Learn tricks of the trade when teaching your dog



If you’ve ever thought your pooch "ought to be in pictures," you may want to consider some pointers from celebrity dog trainer Mathilde DeCagney. DeCagney has helped many dogs achieve stardom. Her most notable students include Moose, playful star of the TV show, "Frasier," dogs Enzo in "My Dog Skip" and Bob, the superdog star of "See Spot Run." While […]

United Methodist church of Westlake Village schedules upcoming services



Pastor Rob Calderhead will give the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sun., Jan. 13 at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Associate pastor Stephen Hansted Meadors will speak at the casual 8 a.m. service. Jesus’ baptism will be remembered as worshippers are given the opportunity to renew their own baptismal […]