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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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First Neighborhood to honor former Westlake councilman



First Neighborhood homeown-ers will honor former city councilman Jim Henderson this Saturday by naming the First Neighborhood Community Center after him. Henderson, who has been a First Neighborhood resident for 34 years, will be recognized for his community involvement. "It comes as a big suprise to me," Henderson said about the gesture. He only learned about the honor late last […]

Oak Park to group children into tighter pools, based on their academic abilities

Acorn Staff Writer

Beginning next fall, Oak Park elementary school parents and kids should expect a possible change in the class day. Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) officials discussed the modification with parents last week. Under a program called "Supporting Every Student," the school district will separate the students in each class according to their learning abilities. District officials predict the classroom […]

Stays in shape, helps worthy cause



Stays in shape, helps worthy cause

Medea Corp. moves to Calabasas



Medea Corp. moves to Calabasas Data storage company Medea Corporation has relocated its corporate headquarters from Westlake Village to Calabasas, signing a four-year, $2 million sublease for 27,000 square feet at the Malibu Canyon Corporate Center and Business Park. Medea Corporation designs and manufactures high-performance disk storage systems used largely for digital content creation and Internet streaming media applications. Medea […]

Economic outlook luncheon planned for June 20



Economic outlook luncheon planned for June 20 The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Outlook luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., June 20 at the Clarion Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. This program focuses on the mid-year outlook for the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village areas and will feature […]

Basketball fundraiser to help AHS



Agoura High School will host a basketball marathon fundraiser this Sat., June 8 on the school campus at 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Player sign-up is at 9 a.m. and the game begins at 10 a.m. Each player will be guaranteed five quarters of play. Prospective players should pick up a sponsor sheet at the school. Participation is open […]

Adult education available



Encore/Oasis Older Adult Education will accept registration for summer classes in exercise, wellness, arts and humanities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tues., June 11 in the Pierce College Campus Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. A trip to the South Coast Botanic Gardens for a special evening performance of "Shakespeare in the Park" on Thurs., July 25 will […]

Free fitness walks offered



Free fitness walks offered Personal fitness consultant Gail Holloway will lead a series of once-monthly fitness walks from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Fridays from June 6 through September 6 on the campus of Soka University, 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. Additional walk dates are July 5 and Aug. 2. Walks are free but reservations are suggested; call (818) 878-3741. […]

New care center is open



A VERY WARM WESTLAKE WELCOME—Sofie Kaechele, 94-years young, lower left, is the first patient to move into the recently opened Westlake Health Care Center. Her nurse, Robertina Sanchez, Westlake Health Care executive director Gabriel M. Kelemer, her daughter, Charlotte Berger, and son Walt Kaechele accompany her. The skilled nursing facility is located at 250 Fairview Road in Westlake Village. For […]

Heat exposure can kill, cause illness



Heat exposure can kill, cause illness Although every summer we hear about athletes, children, the elderly and others becoming ill or dying from exposure to heat, this year doesn’t have to be the same. You can beat the heat by taking specific steps to protect yourself and others. Who’s at Risk? In the United States, 7,421 people died from excessive […]