2002-11-14

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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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For the record



Bryan Huston plays wide receiver/linebacker for the Agoura Chargers varsity football team. We mentioned incorrect positions in last week’s edition.

Future bright for Charger freshmen



Three freshmen runners who should have long, successful careers are a source of encouragement for Agoura High School cross country coach Missy Andrews. Sue Novik, Kelley Ross and Jennifer Donahue should have three more years to excel. "Two out of three had never run before," Andrews said. "Sue (Novik) had never run and she’s our No. 3 varsity runner. She […]

Agoura water polo team takes league title

Acorn Sports Writer

With a 9-2 win over Royal Fri., Nov. 1, the Agoura boys’ water polo team improved to 8-0 in Marmonte League play and moved one step closer to fulfilling the team’s goal of winning a league title. "With today’s win, we’re guaranteed at least a share of the league title," said Charger coach Jason Rosenthal. "But this team’s goal is […]

Agoura cross country coach and athletes reflect on successful 2002 regular season

Acorn Sports Writer

Lisa Novik, an Agoura junior, came in second place in the Marmonte League championships last Thursday at Agoura High School, and she’ll run in the Southern Section prelims this Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College. Novik posted a personal record best time of 18:22.10 to finish second behind Royal’s senior Sarah Montez, who also ran a career best, 18:12.06, to […]

Sports Junkie

Story of the Week

All sports fans love to debate with one another as to who was best at whatever sport he played. I do it constantly with my friends and it’s fun. For example, who’s the greatest running back of all time? I’ve held true to my belief for decades that Jim Brown is the only answer to that question. I still maintain […]

Warriors play for league championship

Acorn Sports Writer

The Westlake football team rode the back of senior running back Merrill Mullaly, who gained 233 yards in 38 carries and scored all three of the game’s touchdowns in the Warriors’ 20-0 win over cross-town rival Thousand Oaks last Friday night. The game, played in mud and light rain at Thousand Oaks High School, saw Westlake clinch a playoff spot […]

Hip hop workshop is Sunday



A series of master hip hop and jazz workshop classes taught by dancer/choreographer Wilberto will be offered Sun., Nov. 17 at Agoura Hills Dance & Performing Arts Center, 5015 Cornell Road, in the Agoura Mann Cinema Center. A beginner class open to all ages is from 11 a.m. to noon; followed by an intermediate/advanced hip hop class from noon to […]

OPHS girl attends forum on law



Shaina Fox of Oak Park, a junior at Oak Park High School, recently attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law (NYLF/LAW) in Los Angeles. Having demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in a career in law, Fox joined 200 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across America at the forum, which explored corporate law, civil rights and criminal […]

Honored for service



The Conejo Valley Unified School 21st District will honor 93 of its employees with 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service at the annual Employee Service Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 19 in the Thousand Oaks High School Theater, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The awards will be presented by members of the board of […]

Fellowships to teachers fund expeditions



Earthwatch Institute, an international nonprofit organization which supports field research in pursuit of environmental conservation and cultural preservation, is offering fellowships to fund K-12 educators and administrators to join scientific research expeditions around the world. More than 300 fellows will participate in one-to three-week field research projects, working with diverse teams of volunteers under the direction of scientists. The experience […]