2004-07-29

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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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To reduce gridlock–Calabasas promotes taking buses to school



By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com The city of Calabasas is working in conjunction with Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) and Durham school bus company to reduce gridlock around the city’s public schools. Parents can now apply for bus passes for their children. The city needs the applications by Aug. 1. "We want to make the service a desirable one, not […]

Agoura Hills rocks to the 1960s



Agoura Hills planning commissioners approve more office buildings



By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com More office buildings are apparently coming to Agoura Hills. The Agoura Hills Planning Commission recently reviewed a conditional use permit (CUP) request by Alesco Development L.L.C. in Woodland Hills to reconfigure 10 existing lots on the northeast corner of Agoura, Chesebro and Palo Comado Canyon roads to develop nine two-story office buildings. Variances were also approved […]

County may build temporary emergency bridge in Malibou Lake



By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com Los Angeles County might build a temporary bridge for emergency access use only in the Malibou Lake area. Some local residents were upset after recently learning that they must wait a year before the now-condemned Lake Vista Bridge can reopen. The Lake Vista Bridge, located on Lake Vista Drive just south of Mulholland Highway in the […]

West Nile virus a more serious threat than previously imagined



By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com West Nile virus, a disease that can in rare cases cause encephalitis, inflammation of the brain and even death, is taking its toll in Southern California. One man died in Orange County and another victim was infected in Griffith Park. A dead bird that had been infected with West Nile virus was found in Simi Valley […]

Meeting at 4 p.m. today to address spending of Calabasas Education Fund

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Meeting at 4 p.m. today to address spending of Calabasas Education Fund By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Calabasas Education Fund (CEF) board members will host a public forum at 4 p.m. today at city hall, 26135 Mureau Road, to seek opinions on what school programs should be funded over the next two years. Red Godfrey, CEF executive officer, said that the […]

LVUSD seeks another firm to search for new superintendent



Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) is trying to hire another search firm to find a new superintendent. Heidrick & Struggles, the search firm that LVUSD trustees initially chose to seek a replacement for Superintendent John Fitzpatrick, pulled out last week, temporarily causing a delay. According to LVUSD Board Member Gordon Whitehead, the firm didn’t specialize in education searches. "After […]

Park rangers still serving residents of Oak Park



Rumors that rangers no longer patrol the parks within Oak Park are unfounded, according to Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District officials. Although it’s true that state budget cuts caused the district to lay off five of its employees, which included one park ranger, there remain three park rangers who are assigned to patrol the parks within Rancho Simi Park […]

Bowman will seek reelection



Joseph Bowman, current board member and treasurer of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has announced that he’s filed election papers to run as the District 4 director in November. Bowman was appointed to his post in November 2002 by the water district’s board of directors, who then chose him as treasurer in January 2003. He’s seeking a full four-year term. […]

Washburn to take new post



The L.A. County Division of the League of California Cities will host its installation dinner at 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 5 at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento. Calabasas City Councilman Dennis Washburn will become the league’s president. L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca will install the elected officials. California state Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Woodland Hills) is scheduled to speak. The […]