2002-01-31

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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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‘Love’ is topic this week



"Love" is the subject of this week’s Bible Lesson-Sermon at the 10 a.m. service on Sun., Feb. 3 at Christian Science Church, 305 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. The keynote text is from I John 4:16. Sunday school for youth up to age 20 is also at 10 a.m. Testimony meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Childcare is provided […]

Activities set for UMC



Pastor Rob Calderhead continues a series of messages titled "Joy for Dummies—Don’t Worry, Be Happy!" at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sun., Feb. 3 at United Methodist Church (UMC) of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Associate pastor Stephen Hansted Meadors will speak at the casual 8 a.m. service. Communion will be served and special music […]

Oak Park youth to celebrate Bar Mitzvah this weekend



David Gundell, son of Rachel and Gary Gundell of Oak Park, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on this Sat., Feb. 2 at the Center for Early Jewish Education in Thousand Oaks. Rabbi Stuart Lasher will officiate. Also attending will be David’s brother Jonathan, his grandparents as well as other relatives and friends. A student at Medea Creek Middle School, David’s […]

Church to work on afternoon traffic problem, prepares for remodel, foresees major construction

Acorn Staff Writer

Overflow parking into the streets from St. Jude the Apostle Church at the corner of Lindero Canyon Road and Foxfield Drive in Westlake Village has been a long-standing issue with neighbors, but it should disappear or decrease in about three years after construction of a two-story building to replace two current structures. About 55 new parking spaces will become available. […]

Authorship of the Bible to be explored at Academy seminar Guest scholar, a rabbi, will ask on this Sunday,



Authorship of the Bible to be explored at Academy seminar Guest scholar, a rabbi, will ask on this Sunday, ‘Will the Real Author Please Stand Up?’ The Conejo Jewish Academy will host a seminar titled "Will the Real Author Please Stand Up?" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 3 at Chabad of Oak Park, 5998 Conifer St. […]

Local youth called to the Torah



Scott Phillip Beth, son of Patty and Joel Beth of Agoura Hills, became a Bar Mitzvah on Jan. 5 at Temple Adat Elohim, the Reform Congregation of the Conejo Valley at 2420 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks. Rabbi Alan Greenbaum officiated. Scott is a seventh grade honor roll student at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills Patrick Vandenberg, son […]

Laughter explored by panel



The University of Judaism will host a contingent of writers responsible for television’s most cutting-edge humor in a panel discussion at 2 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 17 at 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. The event, "The Serious Side of Laughter," will be moderated by Howard Rosenberg, television critic for the Los Angeles Times. Writers include Phil Rosenthal, creator/executive producer/writer of […]

Sheriff’s blotter Agoura Hills



Sheriff’s blotter Agoura Hills Between Nov. 28 and Dec. 28, a camcorder, camera bag and gold medallion with "Jesus" engraved on one side were stolen from a home on Rainbow View Drive. No signs of forced entry were noted in the $1,650 loss. Stolen from an unlocked car was an organizer valued at $50. The theft occurred the night of […]

Survey says pets are part of the family



It’s considered the ultimate expression: saying "I love you." For many, it’s tough to drum up the courage to share this sentiment with a loved one. When it comes to pet owners, however, they certainly are not bashful about this term of endearment. According to a recent national survey, 63 percent of pet owners say "I love you" at least […]

Pet of the Week



SWEET ’N’ LOVING ––This is Maxie, a 6-year-old brown and white spayed American shorthair, ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. Maxie is gentle and accustomed to kids. Ask for identification No. A0804456. For details, call (818) 991-0071.