2003-09-04

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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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Jewish children’s literature to be celebrated at bookfest

Volunteers are being sought for
a variety of roles at November event


Volunteers are being sought for a variety of roles at November event In celebration of Jewish Book Month, Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles will present the inaugural Jewish Children’s Bookfest from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 16 at the Triangle at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi […]

St. Maximilian to commemorate 9-11



Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church will host an ecumenical prayer service on Sun., Sept. 7 at the church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, commemorating the second anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. People of all faiths are invited to attend. From 3 to 5 p.m., speakers from many faith traditions and churches in the Conejo Valley will offer […]

Adat Elohim instructs children on high holidays



Temple Adat Elohim will host a discussion for parents and grandparents, "Celebrations! What to Teach Our Children: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur," from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sun., Sept. 21 in Room 8 at the Temple, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The event is open to the public; temple membership isn’t required. Participants will learn about crafts, songs and […]

Conejo Jewish Academy to host open house



Conejo Jewish Academy to host open house Conejo Jewish Academy Hebrew School will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun., Sept. 7 at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. According to Rabbi Yitzchak Sapochkinsky, the school has been dubbed "the Hebrew school for inquisitive minds" by parents and students alike because of its challenging and thought-provoking curriculum. […]

Event’s focus is living a

Christ-centered life

Event’s focus is living a A Christ-centered Deeper Life Fall Fest will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 20 at Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 1925 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Open to families, singles, young and old, the event celebrates family values and offers free food, games, attractions and music. "I think everyone will find something here that […]

Come celebrate the West at Autry Museum this fall



From October through December, the Autry Museum of Western Heritage will offer activities for families that celebrate the rich and diverse cultural traditions of the American West. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are free with paid museum admission. The Autry is at 4700 Western Heritage Way, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. From 1 to 3:30 […]

Conejo Players present children’s musical

The musical
is cloaked with
Halloween amusement


The musical is cloaked with Halloween amusement Conejo Players will present a musical for children, "The Little Witch of Wichita," at 1 and 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 27 and 28 and Oct. 4 and 5 at their theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Cloaked in Halloween atmosphere and characters, the musical explores a young girl’s journey to […]

Moorpark’s teaching zoo to host a wild event



"Fur, Feathers + Marines & Friends = A Fun Raiser" is a family entertainment event from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 14 at America’s Teaching Zoo on the Moorpark College campus, just off the 118 Freeway in Moorpark. It’s a fundraiser to promote the Marines & Friends Organization’s Special Education Scholarships and the zoo’s Exotic Animal Training and Management […]

Storytime comes to Agoura Hills library this fall



The Agoura Hills Library will present a fall storytime program from Sept. 8 through Dec. 10 at the library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Toddler Time for ages 2 and 3 will be at 11:15 a.m. Mondays; Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 will be at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each program will feature stories, music and crafts. Pre-registration is […]

Fun to be found at Theatricum



Family Fundays will continue at 11 a.m. Sundays throughout October at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Tickets are $7 each. For tickets or more information, call (310) 455-3723. On Oct. 5, Ayo Adeyemi and Yoruba House invite you to experience the soul of the African drum through repetitive breathing, drumming, singing, listening, dancing and […]