2002-07-11

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'Paywall' removed

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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Magic Mountain trip available



The cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village are accepting registration for a trip to Magic Mountain open to ages 11 through 15 on Wed., July 17. The bus trip will depart at 8 a.m. from Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills, and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $32. For more information or to register for […]

Government information available



An important government program is helping safeguard one of our nation’s strongest traditions: the public’s right to know. Since it was established by Congress in 1813, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) has collected, organized and preserved information produced by the federal government, and assisted people in locating and using it. Libraries designated as depositories provide local, no-fee access to […]

Good packing important to stress-free vacations



It’s not just about where you’re going this summer, it’s about what you’re bringing and how you’re bringing it. Packing––the one detail that people don’t give much thought to when planning a vacation––can make the difference between a fun trip and a frustrating one, especially when kids are involved. Christine Loomis, former family travel editor of Parents magazine offers these […]

Air conditioners need help, too



When summer’s heat bears down on your home, give your air conditioner a helping hand. It will lower your electricity bill while it helps you beat the summer heat. To help your air conditioner keep your home as cool as possible, try these six ideas from the maker of Heil heating and air conditioning products: Rearrange your furniture. Make sure […]

Calabasas couple celebrates 50 years together



Kids enjoy art at Arboretum



The Arboretum of Los Angeles County is offering a variety of summer fun programs for children on the grounds of the 127-acre botanical garden and historical site at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. For ages 6 through 10, "Lost and Found: Art from the Garden," is offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Mon., July 15 through Fri., July 19. Children […]

Celebrate Coney Island style



A cool way to make your next get together more memorable is to give it an early 20th Century seaside boardwalk theme and serve authentic frozen custard, the rich and creamy concoction that took Coney Island by storm in 1919. Creating a boardwalk-themed party is easier and less expensive than you may think. Start with the music. Find a tape […]

Your home and yard can be more Earth friendly



Your home and yard can be more Earth friendly Building an environmentally-friendly home and landscaping a "green" yard may be easier than you think—with a few tips from the experts at the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Forest Service, both agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several of the techniques you can use to practice conservation where […]

Young achiever



Oak Park resident J.R. Kennedy, a member of Boy Scout Troop 765, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony at Rockwell Science Center that was attended by family and friends. During 11 years in Scouting, Kennedy earned 51 merit badges. For his Eagle project, Kennedy led his troop in gathering data of all nonprofit recreational activities, sports […]

Longtime manager at The Oaks leaves



The recent sale of The Oaks shopping center in Thousand Oaks has resulted in an end to the current Trizec management and marketing team including Diane Brandes, who served as senior director of marketing and assistant general manager. Brandes joined The Oaks management team as director of marketing in 1989. She has been with Trizec since 1988. Brandes was named […]