2002-02-07

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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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O’Reilly to rile things up in T.O.



O’Reilly to rile things up in T.O. Talk show host Bill O’Reilly of Fox News Channel’s "The O’Reilly Factor" will speak at 8 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 11 in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series. O’Reilly has been a veteran television journalist for two decades. He received an […]

OCHS girls stay undefeated in soccer

Acorn Sports Writer

When Alysha Hoven took a short pass from Mollie Taylor with 10 minutes remaining in the Oaks Christian girls’ soccer game vs. Calabasas in Westlake Village last Thursday, there was reason to have faith that the Lions sophomore sensation would come through. Hoven, who now has 23 goals after knocking home 37 as a freshman last year, has done it […]

Warrior boys tied by Thousand Oaks, 3-3

Acorn Sports Writer

The Thousand Oaks boys’ soccer team was behind 3-0 vs. rival Westlake in the final of "Super Soccer Saturday," last Saturday night in Westlake, but the Lancers made a riveting comeback, scoring three times in the final 7:20 of the game to tie the score at 3. The tie helped T.O. stay alive in the chase for a Marmonte League […]

Westlake girls unbeaten in league race

Acorn Sports Writer

The Westlake girls’ soccer team defeated Thousand Oaks, 2-0, in a game played Saturday during "Super Soccer Saturday," which took place all day on the Westlake football/soccer fields. Ashley Jones, a sophomore, converted both of the Warriors’ goals and Westlake improved to 8-0-1 in league play and 13-3-2 overall, heading into the final week of Marmonte League regular season games. […]

Sports Junkie

Story of the Week

Earvin Johnson spoiled me forever. He’s my favorite basketball player of all time. He did everything right on the basketball court. It truly was a "Magic" time for Laker fans. He was "Showtime at the Forum." Career highlights as a player: 78-79: Won NCAA championship at Michigan State. Drafted by the Lakers. 79-80: Led Lakers to NBA finals. In game […]

Lions stay unbeaten, Eagles in first place



Lions stay unbeaten, Eagles in first place The Oaks Christian boys’ basketball team stayed unbeaten on the season, at 21-0, when it defeated Nordhoff, 55-50, Tuesday, in a game played in Westlake Village. Michael Hornbuckle, who leads the Lions with a per-game average of 13.0 points, led OCHS with 20 points and Aron Cline, who averages 9.2 per game contributed […]

Agoura plays tough but loses to Panthers

Special to The Acorn

For the Newbury Park boys’ basketball team, the game provided a good test as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section playoffs approach. For the Agoura Chargers, it was a game of frustration, but the team nearly won its second Marmonte League game this season. In the end, the Panthers prevailed 56-52 last Friday, despite a strong evening of court […]

National School Counseling Week celebrated



State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin has announced that Feb. 4 to 8 has been designated as National School Counseling Week. "I urge Californians to take time during this week to acknowledge school counselors for the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve academic success and plan for a career," said Eastin. "School counselors work as an […]

YMCA volleyball champs at LCMS



Datebook



THURS., FEB. 7 Comedy of Errors Oak Park High School Drama Department presents slapstick farce about pre-wedding jitters gone amok at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Feb. 8-9 in multipurpose room at Oak Hills Elementary School, 1010 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. $5-$7. (818) 991-8884 Rick Rhodes Teen Driving Tips Agoura High School’s peer counselors present "Is Your Teen Road Ready?" […]