2006-08-24

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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.

Archives

Author favors the bizarre



WEIRD STUFF-Children’s book author Kelly Milner Halls, who attended Westlake High School, digs deep for tales of strange creatures said to roam the earth. Her latest book, “Tales of the Cryptids, Mysterious Creatures that May or May Not Exist,” explores the science and fiction of several legendary creatures. Below, the infamous Loch Ness Monster. See page 8A for the complete, […]

Oak Park RV law back under review



The Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council wants to reconsider the community’s oversized vehicle ordinance. The original ordinance was drafted and passed in 2001 in response to the unwanted storing of RVs and other oversized vehicles in the community. “Our current ordinance just isn’t effective,” said Jay Kapitz, a council member. Vehicles that fall into the oversized category are described by […]

Microchips required on local dogs



To reduce the number of dogs euthanized at animal shelters, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has amended animal control codes to require that all dogs in the county’s unincorporated areas must be spayed or neutered and have a microchip implanted containing the owner’s contact information. The city of Agoura Hills said it will follow suit. Nathan Hamburger, assistant […]

Students prep for back to school



FRESH START-From kindergarten to college, students are revving up for the fall semester as summer draws to a close and classes begin. Above, from left, Westlake High School sophomores Ted Baum, Brian Levine, Seseslolas Carnoskvitch and Jared Erickson complete registration on Tuesday after leaving the school library with their required books. Right, Hector Santiago of Agoura Hills receives a book […]

Tough as nails



From Ray Nitschke to Dick Butkus, and Jack Lambert to Mike Singletary, no position on the football field exemplifies toughness more than linebacker. To play linebacker effectively you’ve got to be strong, aggressive, smart and willing to stick your nose into the pile on every snap. Oak Park High’s Sean Westgate possesses all of the aforementioned traits, so it shouldn’t […]

United Methodist services



The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey’s message will be “Learning Experiences with the Word of God,” a continuation of a 10-part sermon series on Being a Great Church for God, at the 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services Sun., Aug. 27 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sunday School classes for all ages […]

Evangelicals can research articles on website

Page designed for church leaders

Evangelical News announced recently the availability of the new search facility for its website, www.evangelicalnews.org. At the website’s home page, readers can quickly and easily search through the more than 6,500 press releases in the site’s database, comprised of all articles published at the site in the last two years. E. Stewart Black, Evangelical News’ director of technologies, said, “This […]

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Agoura Hills Jewelry worth $900 was stolen from the bedroom closet of a home on Terrace Lane on Aug. 19. Two hubcaps valued at $150 were stolen from a vehicle parked in a carport on Country Glen Road. The incident occurred Aug. 12. A thief stole two laptop computers valued at $3,600 rom an office on Agoura Road between Aug. […]

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BIG FUN-Spock, a stray black-and-white boxer, 8, is friendly and fun. Spock can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Spock home, ask for ID No. A3548184. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us.

Let us hear your ‘tails’



The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. Not to exceed 300 words, your story can be about an interesting occurrence, or an inspirational moment involving your pet. Maybe there was a close call with danger, and perhaps your pet became a hero. Or may be you just want to tell […]