2002-03-14

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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.

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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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Temple Beth Haverim to host Passover Fair this Sunday



Temple Beth Haverim will host a Passover Fair for children ages 1 to 8 and their families from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sun., March 17 at the temple, 5126 Clareton Drive, Ste. 140, Agoura Hills. The community is invited to come sing songs with Cantor Ellis and Judy Farber, create art projects, make Haroset (a food made of apples, […]

Christian Passover Seder to be held



Christian Passover Seder to be held Bethel Christian Fellowship will host a Christian Passover Seder at 6 p.m. on Sat., March 23 at 5310 Derry Ave., Ste. P, Agoura Hills. The event is described as a combination of the traditional Passover Seder and the drama of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. "This constitutes a bridge of faith," said Pastor […]

Lecture to cover Bible’s authorship



Lecture to cover Bible’s authorship A lecture and discussion based on the best-selling novel "Who Wrote the Bible?" by Richard Elliot Friedman will be presented from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wed., March 20 at Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. The inter-denominational rabbinic roundtable will include Conservative, Orthodox-Ashkenazi, Orthodox-Sephardic, Reconstructionist and Reform rabbis discussing "Who Wrote the Torah?" […]

Model Matzah Bakery open to the public



Model Matzah Bakery open to the public Chabad of the Conejo will sponsor a Model Matzah Bakery at 1 p.m. on Sun., March 17 at the Chai Youth Center, 30317 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Families are welcome to this "hands-on experience" that will allow each participant to bake his or her own Passover Matzah. The workshop will explain the significance […]

NO WOLVES ALLOWED–Dancing and singing The Acorn Dance at Westlake Elementary School are (back row left) Mollie Alkazian, Irv Johnson, Cheyenne Watts, Taylor Messina, Mateo Peterson, Lucas Drews, Aleksei Mustakos, C.J. Houghton and Jeffrey Ferguson. Front



NO WOLVES ALLOWED–Dancing and singing The Acorn Dance at Westlake Elementary School are (back row left) Mollie Alkazian, Irv Johnson, Cheyenne Watts, Taylor Messina, Mateo Peterson, Lucas Drews, Aleksei Mustakos, C.J. Houghton and Jeffrey Ferguson. Front row left, Alicia Christiansen, Joshua Halem, Sarah Hicks, Auria Williams, Juliette Griffin, Gabby Breiter, Jacob Kennedy, Joseph Pasche and Daisy Robledo. This was one […]

White Oak hopes to see green at fundraiser



White Oak Elementary School, Westlake Village, will be "Seeing Green at the Canyon Club" in a special fundraising event on Sun., March 17 at the Canyon Club Dinner Theatre, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Doors will open 6:30 p.m. and entertainment gets underway at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the school’s Parent Faculty Club, the event will feature a no-risk Las […]

‘Camelot’ to be presented



‘Camelot’ to be presented Cabrillo Music Theatre, the resident musical theatre company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, will present the Tony Award-winning "Camelot" from March 15 to 24 at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. "Camelot" is based on the tales of King Arthur’s roundtable and T.H. White’s "The Once and Future King." The […]

It’s time again for the Academy Awards

Acorn Staff Writer

The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements for 2001 will be presented at 5:30 p.m. on Sun., March 24. The awards show won’t take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this year. The show’s new home is the Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland. And a new category, Best Animated Feature, was added this year. The Academy of Motion Picture […]

Ballet, bluegrass will be presented in CSUN performances



Ballet, bluegrass will be presented in CSUN performances State Street Ballet will present "Alice in Wonderland" at 2 and 5 p.m. on Sun., March 17 in the Performing Arts Center at California State University Northridge (CSUN). Emmy Award-winner Robert Sund has choreographed an original production of "Alice in Wonderland" with music by Jean Sibelius and sets and costumes by designer […]

Westlake Village Inn to offer annual Easter Brunch



Westlake Village Inn to offer annual Easter Brunch Westlake Village Inn will host its annual Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., March 31. On Easter Sunday, executive chef Ray Swanson will create "an array of mouthwatering delicacies." Some of the annual favorites are the "scrumptious" waffle station accompanied by Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee and the […]