2004-10-07

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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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St. Jude’s Catholic Church to host Oktoberfest, Fall Boutique in Westlake Village



St. Jude’s Oktoberfest and Fall Boutique will be presented on Sat. and Sun., Oct. 16 and 17, on the church grounds at 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. The event will feature a drawing for a new 2004 Lincoln Signature Luxury Town Car, courtesy of Ladin Lincoln-Mercury of Thousand Oaks. The drawing for the car is scheduled for Sun., […]

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Recently I’ve been dealing with a lot of serious problems: people with cancer, families affected by suicide, serious health inflictions, accidental deaths, depression, financial losses, and the list could go on and on. People are looking to God for hope. It’s perhaps the most important lesson in life—a lesson that God is trying to teach us through Scripture, but also […]

Agoura Hills



The loss was $19,300 after eight businesses in the 28700 block of Roadside Drive were broken into and burglarized the night of Sept. 23. Business doors were damaged and mostly computer equipment was stolen. The damages to a business were $17,700 and $200 worth of computer accessories were stolen after recent vandalism and theft in the 30300 block of Agoura […]

Cal State Northridge now accepting applications for spring semester



Upper division transfer students interested in attending Cal State University Northridge next spring still have time to send in their applications. The new state budget has made it possible for university officials to consider applications from eligible students beyond the initial filing deadline. Students interested in attending Cal State University Northridge in spring 2005 are encouraged to apply as soon […]

Head over heels for the Lions



Church hosts event to preach good sportsmanship



On Oct. 9, former National High School Football Coach of the Year and current Oaks Christian head coach Bill Redell will headline a group of presenters at the first ever Emmanuel Church Sports Day, an event designed to teach the "the values of competing with courage, honor, ethics and integrity in our competitive world." Located at 588 Camino Manzanas in […]

Quick Take



Ridiculous defines Tyler Hou-ston’s column in the Sept. 26 Las Vegas Review-Journal. He accused Shawn Green of letting down the Dodgers and their fans by not playing on the most holy of Jewish dates, Yom Kippur. Sandy Koufax did the same thing in 1965 during the World Series. He did it because it was important to him, just as Shawn […]

The Acorn’s High School Football Game of the Week

Royal Highlanders (2-2) at
Agoura Chargers (3-1)


Royal Highlanders (2-2) at Agoura Chargers (3-1) Friday, 7 p.m. By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com Coming off an impressive 28-14 win over Moorpark in the first week of league play, the emphasis around the Agoura Charger football camp this week is clear—defense. Defense, defense, defense. That’s because Agoura is preparing for a head-to-head battle with the Royal Highlanders, a team that’s […]

Lupin Hill musicians a confident, organized bunch



By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Although music promotes confidence, discipline and lasting friendships, many schools are forced to cut back their efforts because funds are down and academic pressures are up. But at Lupin Hill Elementary School in Calabasas, music is alive and well. Beginning in September 2002, about 25 third-graders have signed up each year for violin lessons offered by […]

Get more bang for your bucks



Naomi Finkel, owner of Say It With Words in Westlake Village, a marketing, advertising and public relations agency, will teach a business class for entrepreneurs, "How to Get More Bang for Your Marketing Buck," from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 16 at Ventura College. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to identify their target groups, develop a […]