2006-03-09

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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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Enrichment



Westlake Church of Religious Science hosts the following Sunday services. From 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. is the Prayerful “Time for Transformation.” At 10 a.m. is the “Celebration of Life” with Dr. Sue Rubin and Rev. Jim Lockard. The theme of talks for March is “Recipe for Richness.” The church is at 880 Hampshire Road, Suites V and W, Westlake Village.

Busy March for Beth Haverim



Temple Beth Haverim is proud to offer “an inspiring Shabbat time where we will express prayers from the heart and share our warmth as a community,” according to Cantor Kenny Ellis. The service, “Friday Night Love,” will be at 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 10 at the temple, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. “By this name we are saying that we […]

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Agoura Hills Burglars stole a $700 briefcase from a victim Feb. 27 on Agoura Court. The victim was headed to an office when a man jumped out of a van and grabbed the briefcase. A thief stole a purse, car keys, cellphone and credit cards from a person who was at a bar on Lewis Road on Feb. 25. The […]

Critter Tails Dog’s incredible journey home



Michelle Petitfils of Calabasas told us about Cindy, a corgi mix she had adopted from a rescue organization. Cindy had been neglected and was very timid, but is now breaking out of her shell and improving daily. A few summers ago, the Petitfils went on vacation and had left Cindy at a friend’s house. The friend lived off the next […]

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Calabasas Coyotes



Head coach: Bret Saberhagen (2nd season) Last season’s results: 4-21, 2-12 in league (last in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Milian Kacar, SS/P; Carter Whitman, 2B/P Notable returnees: Eric Ammon, OF; Daniel Berlind, P; Will Chapman, OF/P; Greg Waxler, P/1B; Miles Silverstein, SS; Alex Kurland, C/P/OF Impact newcomer: Greg Selarz, sophomore, OF Pitching ace: Daniel Berlind Biggest bats: Will Chapman, Adam Dong […]

Newbury Park Panthers



Head coach: Scott Drootin (3rd season) Last season’s results: 11-14, 6-8 in league (tied 5th in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Travis Scott SS/P; Matt Ross, OF Notable returnees: Brett Fick, SS/C; Cody Fierro OF/P; Jordan LaSecla P/3B; Josh Baker OF Impact newcomer: Andrew Lambo, junior, 1B/P Pitching ace: Jordan LaSecla Biggest bats: Cody Fierro, Andrew Lambo Overview: The Panthers are an […]

Royal Highlander



Head coach: Dan Maye (16th season) Last season’s results: 25-4, 11-3 in league (Marmonte champions) Biggest losses: D.J. Smith, P/1B; Phil Boscarino, SS/P; Clayton Edwards P Notable returnees: Grady Ihnat, P/OF; Kevin Harrington, P/CF; Justin Czyrklis, C/3B Impact newcomer: Tanner Peters, sophomore, P Pitching ace: Tanner Peters Biggest bats: Kevin Harrington, Justin Czyrklis Overview: After winning the league title a […]

Simi Valley Pioneers



Head coach: Matt La Belle (3rd season) Last season’s results: 16-12, 5-9 in league (7th in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Bryan Anderson, C; Ben Orloff, SS Notable returnees: Nick Giarraputo, 2B; Aaron Pelone, 3B; Frankie Reed, P; Nick Barnese, P/OF Impact newcomer: Jake Reed, junior, C Pitching ace: Nick Barnese Biggest bat: Nick Giarraputo Overview: The 2004 CIF Division II champion […]

Thousand Oaks Lancers



Head coach: Frank Mutz (1st season) Last season’s results: 13-11, 6-8 in league (tied 5th in Marmonte) Biggest losses: David Fonseca, SS; Eric Guillen, 2B Notable returnees: Ian Brown, OF; Adrian Glenn, P; Marcus Whithorne, P Impact newcomer: Kyle Jones, junior, SS Pitching ace: Adrian Glenn Biggest bats: Ian Brown, Chris Hannick Overview: Head coach Frank Mutz takes over for […]