2005-09-08

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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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High Holy Days scheduled



Temple Beth Haverim will present a series of workshops to help “prepare their hearts and minds” for the high holy days. The workshops will be from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, at 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Participants are asked to bring their High Holy Day prayerbook to help them follow the discussions. The cost […]

Cantor brings jazz to Shabbat



Hazzan Mike Stein has composed a Shabbat jazz prayer service to be the focus of Shabbat services at 8:15 p.m. Fri., Sept. 16 at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. “Shabbat in Swing Time—A Jazz Service” features jazz, samba, bossanova and swing. Stein, who plays violin, will be accompanied by jazz piano, bass, drums and guitar. “The spirituality […]

Libraries to host fall children’s programs



The Agoura Hills Library will offer its Fall Storytime program from Sept. 12 to Dec. 14. The library is at 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. “Toddler Time” for ages 2 to 3 will be at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. “Preschool Storytime” for ages 3 to 5 will be at 11:30 a.m. Mondays and at 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Both programs will feature […]

Family show comes to T.O.



Performances To Grow On will open its season of familyfriendly shows with physical comedian Bob Berky at 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 17 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in the Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks. A juggler, unicycle rider, trickster and more, Bob Berky is a man of many talents who will delight young and […]

Team sports help youth shine



If you want your child to be an individual, have her join a team. Experts say team sports help build identity, confidence and social skills in children. They can also help teach kids important concepts such as winning, losing and hard work. Equally important, however, is the fact that team sports can help start children on a lifelong road of […]

How to spot OCD in children



Childhood is a time for new experiences. Kids branch out and go to school, discover their interests and make new friends. But for children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), even everyday activities can become a source of frustration and anxiety. Kids may run late in the morning, repeatedly washing their hands, lining up the buttons on their shirt or checking […]

Climbing high with dad



Day of Horses planned in T.O.



A Thousand Oaks equestrian wants to help preserve a long-standing tradition in this area, so she’s planning an event where she and others can share their love of horses. Barbara Kloster, 69, is organizing the Day of the Horse, an event scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24 at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, 1300 Avenida de Las […]

Paula Mentzer



Prudential California Realty welcomes real estate professional Paula Mentzer to its Thousand Oaks branch. She brings with her more than 16 years combined experience in commercial lending and real estate. A native Californian, Mentzer was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She has resided in Oak Park with her husband and children since 1988, and has spent years […]

The Call Team



Ann Call and Pete Van derwal, The Call Team, from Re/Max Olson & Associates, Inc., Westlake office have been commended by broker/ owner Todd C. Olson and president Keith Myers for their June sales production totaling over $10.3 million. The team also received accolades for achieving Platinum Club status for 2004. This honor places them in the top 5 percent […]