2003-10-09

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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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Toll lanes possible for 101 Freeway



By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has about six more months until a regional transportation plan must be presented to its regional council. The plan would address increasing population and traffic volume projections for the 101 Freeway in 2030, according to SCAG manager of public affairs Dan Rhodes. A suggestion discussed last week […]

New research on the human brain reveals fascinating results



Advances in neuroscience and the behavioral sciences are changing what people have always believed about the development of the brain and how it contributes to who we are and how we treat mental illness. At birth, a child’s brain is a work in progress. The initial framework with the capacity for joy, happiness, shyness, and fear is laid down in […]

T.O.’s Free Clinic seeks volunteers



Conejo Free Clinic, dedicated to providing health and legal services to people who may have no other access to such care, depends on a "family of volunteers" to serve their clients in need and they are seeking people to fill the following positions: RNs/LVNs/medical assistants; patient advocate; patient assistance program; morning and afternoon front desk receptionists; pediatric nurse; paralegal volunteer; […]

Red Cross to provide free flu shots for seniors



The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles will administer free flu vaccines to senior citizens at selected sites from Oct. 20 through Dec. 3. This service is provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Red Cross nurses will administer a vaccine designed to protect against what are considered the three most expected strains. To […]

Girl Scouts fight juvenile diabetes



Local flora on display at fair, sale



The California Native Plant Society will present its annual Native Plant Sale and Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 11 and 12 at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. The sale will offer a selection of more than 100 native plant species for purchase. Attendees may choose from seeds, small or larger container […]

One-day self defense course to teach basics



Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a course designed to teach the basics of self defense for men, women and young adults from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11 on the campus at 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Participants will learn a basic set of skills that "quickly adapt to any situation, against any attacker" according to […]

Bike Rodeo teaches kids bicycle safety



A ROUNDUP FOR KIDS–During the Agoura Hills 14th annual Bike Rodeo, Dennis Langlais of BMX Perfection on Wheels, demonstrates a stunt on the playground of Yerba Buena Elementary School. Bikes got free safety checks and kids demonstrated that they’ve learned how to ride.

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GREAT RIDING–During the 32nd annual Foxfield Riding School Jumping Derby, medal finalist Polley Hey, riding Monet, jumps while participating in early rounds. Foxfield Riding School is in the T.O. portion of Westlake Village at 1250 E. Potrero Road. Foxfield Jumping Derby a good time