2002-10-10

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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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Pavley bill to protect water, beaches signed into law



State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Woodland Hills) announced recently that Gov. Gray Davis has signed AB-2534 (authored by Pavley), the Watershed, Clean Beaches and Water Quality Act of 2002. This bill establishes the new integrated programs to improve California’s water quality. AB-2534 appropriates $213 million from Proposition 40 to programs that will help reduce the number of beach closures, protect watersheds, […]

RSVP soon for important Chamber event



The Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City of Agoura Hills luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Fri., Nov. 1 at the Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road. Mayor Denis Weber will address the group. During the luncheon, the Chamber will present the Penland Award to an outstanding citizen and the Agoura Beautiful Award to an […]

Two fail to show for LVMWD candidates’ forum



By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer Two of the four candidates in the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board of Directors race said conflicting schedules prevented them from attending last week’s election forum hosted by a local homeowners’ group. The Las Virgenes Homeown-ers’ Federation held the forum at water district headquarters in Calabasas. Neither Marcus Frishman nor Vern Padgett attended. […]

Blue Cross, local hospital at odds

T.O. Acorn Editor

With each side blaming the other for loss of service, Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks is no longer accepting most Blue Cross patients. "Despite our best faith efforts to ensure a continuation of care, contract negotiations with Blue Cross are at a standstill," said Leslie Kelsay, assistant administrator of public affairs for San Jose Medical Center, spokeswoman […]

L.A. mayor announces his opposition to Ahmanson



By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn has joined the battle against the Ahmanson Ranch project north of Calabasas in Ventura County. He criticized Washington Mutual’s 3,050-unit development at a town hall meeting at Taft High School in Woodland Hills last Saturday. The anti-Ahmanson rally was to begin at 11 a.m., but most people didn’t show […]

Conference to explore ethics of biomedical research



Some of the nation’s leading bioethicists will gather to examine the question of what is right when it comes to medical research and other issues involving public health on Fri., Oct. 18 at Cal State Northridge, in the Grand Salon of the University Student Union on the east side of the campus at 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. The day-long "2002 […]

Wellness Community undergoes restructuring



The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura (TWC) recently announced the implementation of a new administrative restructuring program adopted by its board of directors. The restructuring is expected to help TWC, now in its second decade of service, expand and enhance its services to people with cancer and their families. TWC has hired Suzanne Drace, formerly the interim executive director of United Way […]

Los Robles to host free Breast Cancer Awareness seminar



In recognition of October’s designation as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Los Robles Regional Medical Center will present its seventh annual free Breast Cancer Awareness seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 12:0 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 12 at the Hyatt Westlake Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. "Answering Today’s Questions About Women’s Health" is the focus for this year’s event which will feature […]

Prostate cancer screenings set for fairgrounds in Pomona



Prostate cancer screenings set for fairgrounds in Pomona Prostate cancer rates are 13 percent higher in the Los Angeles suburban area than the national average, according to the National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC) of Washington, D.C. Lives may be saved through early detection and awareness of prostate cancer. The NPCC is partnering with the RV industry to bring 10 days […]

Alzheimer’s caregivers’ workshop available

Instruction available tonight, next week

  A comprehensive program tailored to instruct caregivers how to communicate most effectively with memory-impaired loved ones will be conducted from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Oct. 10 at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Center supervisor Maureen Symonds will lead the seminar along with Sue Lindemann, an experienced family caregiver. The presentation, latest of […]