2004-05-13

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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.

Archives

Lancers, enroute to playoffs, surprised by Coyotes



By Steve Ames Special to The Acorn The Calabasas baseball team has snuck up on the rest of the league during the second half of the season, something the Thousand Oaks Lancers found out the hard way. Playing last Friday at Calabasas, the Lancers needed a victory to clinch the Marmonte League championship, but lost to the Coyotes 7-3. Calabasas […]

Bret Saberhagen to coach CHS baseball



By Steve Ames Special to The Acorn Bret Saberhagen, assistant baseball coach at Calabasas High School, has been named head coach for next season. He succeeds Rick Nathanson, who’s been coaching baseball at Calabasas for 17 years. Bret’s son, Drew Saberhagen, a Calabasas High senior pitcher/first baseman, will graduate in June and has signed a national letter of intent to […]

Viewpoint’s Cum Laude Society inducts local students



Eighteen Viewpoint School students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society in the school’s Rasmussen Family Pavilion on Monday, April 26. The Upper School students received the school’s highest recognition for scholastic achievement. New members included the following seniors. Agoura Hills: Meijin Bruttomesso. Calabasas: Noam Cohen, Sarah Ramirez, Stephanie Shih. Also inducted were the following juniors. Agoura Hills: Elisabeth Braun, […]

Conejo Valley music camp for musical kids



The Conejo Valley Summer Music Camp is designed for musicians ages 11-15 who’ve been playing their instrument for at least one year and are interested in rehearsing and performing with other musicians. The camp is open to all instrumentalists. This is an extensive two-week program available in two separate sessions. Each session includes wind ensemble, small ensemble, harmony and jazz […]

Viewpoint groundbreaking set for May 23

Expansion to start in June

Viewpoint School has planned a groundbreaking ceremony on May 23 to celebrate the start of construction of its Cornerstone Project. The first phase of the school’s master plan unanimously approved by the Calabasas City Council and Planning Commission in September 2003 will begin this June. The Cornerstone Project will modernize Viewpoint School’s facilities by adding a performing arts center, an […]

Sign up soon for Red Oak Elementary’s ‘Chalk Walk’



Red Oak Elementary School will host a "Chalk Walk" from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 27 on the campus at 4857 Rockfield St., Oak Park. The school’s Open House is that evening. Elementary schoolchildren, their parents and community residents and businesses are encouraged to pick up some colorful sidewalk pastels (provided) and create a walkway full of colorful pictures. […]

Information on Calabasas programs now available



The city of Calabasas Community Services Department has announced that the summer 2004 Recreation Programs and Community Events schedule will be available the week of May 24. Activities and classes planned for the summer season include: tiny T-ball, pee wee soccer, guitar, karate, hockey, summer camps, sports and science camps, drama, tennis and others. Recreation classes will begin the end […]

Cultural Differences



A recent tour of colleges in the South got me thinking about cultural differences and the balance between security and adventure. Being exposed to new ideas and having your view of the world challenged is what makes college such a transforming experience. That’s why admissions officers work hard to put together a diverse class. But colleges do have distinctive atmospheres, […]

Teen volunteer program gearing up in Agoura Hills



The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is currently seeking individuals ages 11 to 17 to volunteer in various activities during the summer through its "Teen VIP/Teen Volunteer Program." The program is designed to give teens on-the-job experience. Participants can volunteer in a variety of activities, including recreational classes, office work at the Agoura Hills City Hall and […]

Volleyball camp offered



Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a volleyball camp for youth aged 8-12 on the campus at 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. The camp emphasizes volleyball skills, drills and games. Campers will learn the fundamentals and strategies of this sport and play in tournament-style competitions. An hour of recreational swimming is also included. Instructor Mary Baily, BS in Recreation, […]