2005-01-20

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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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Agoura senior semi-finalist for

Spotlight Award

Matthew Sandefur, 16, a senior at Agoura High School, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Music Center’s 17th annual Spotlight Awards. Sandefur, honored in the Jazz Instrumental Music category, was chosen from among more than 800 state students. Semifinalists will audition again; finalists must perform Sat., April 17 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion where they will compete for […]

First victory of the season gives Chargers confidence they can win



By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com Though it took them nearly a month to get their first taste of victory, that didn’t mean last Friday’s come-from-behind win over Moorpark was any less sweet for the members of the Agoura boys’ soccer team. After starting out the season with a 0-7-4 record, the Chargers landed two goals in the match’s final minutes against […]

While a senior in college, I took what I thought would be a no-brainer, breeze-through-to-graduation, two-unit class entitled, “The Concepts of Coaching.”



While a senior in college, I took what I thought would be a no-brainer, breeze-through-to-graduation, two-unit class entitled, "The Concepts of Coaching." Taught in a room without windows in the belly of our gymnasium, it was intended primarily for student-athletes who saw a future in coaching; I took the class as an elective simply because its professor, Pepperdine men’s volleyball […]

Fab 5 have high hopes for final season



By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com Despite all the success they’ve had during their three-and-a-half seasons at Oak Park High School (three Tri-Valley titles, one co-CIF championship), Eagle senior soccer players Sam Stoll, Whitney Steininger, Rachel Levine, Roxana Sadeghi and Tatiana Camacho say they aren’t yet satisfied. Sure, it’s been a nice ride, but not having a strong final year on a […]

Apex U-14 take home Coast League crown



Enjoy Gracious Living In This Dramatic Estate



Gracious living is a hallmark of this Morrison Sutton Valley Estate home. The two-story 3338 square foot floor plan offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on a beautifully landscaped half-acre view lot. The dramatic two-story living room features a marble fireplace and floor-to-ceiling French windows. The remodeled kitchen with a breakfast bar and nook invites family to linger over morning […]

Pet of the Week



Agoura Hills



The driver side window of a car parked near a hotel in the 30100 block of Agoura Road on Jan. 8 was shattered. The wrongdoer(s) stole an HP printer worth $150 and a gift card valued at $50. A computer battery charger was also taken. Someone threw a rock and shattered the window of a 2000 Mercedes Benz parked in […]

Mass honors tsunami victims



Mass honors tsunami victims Cardinal Roger Mahony celebrated a special mass for victims and survivors of the South Asia tsunami at 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 15 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Indonesian dancers performed in the Cathedral prior to the start of the Mass. The Counsels General of the affected […]

Temple Beth

Haverim
recognizes founders


Haverim recognizes founders Temple Beth Haverim will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a dinner dance on Sat., Jan. 22 at 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. The event will honor Temple members Hilary and Jonathan Matthew and Sandy and Andy Matthew, who founded the synagogue, and Alison and Craig Morris, who are active members today. The evening’s theme will be "Cruising […]