2006-09-07

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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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The Acorn’s High School Football Game of the Week

Agoura Chargers (0-0) at Ventura Cougars (0-0)

Agoura head coach Charlie Wegher is ready to go. So, too, is senior quarterback Jordan Arias. Following months of practice sessions, two-a-days and passing camps, AHS finally gets to take the field for real Friday night when they travel to Larrabee Stadium in Ventura to play the Ventura Cougars. “I’m very eager to play somebody that’s not Agoura,” Wegher said. […]

Other local football matchups



Calabasas (0-0) at El Camino Real (0-0) Outlook: These teams opened the season last year as well, with El Camino Real dominating the Coyotes during a 28-0 victory. CHS posted a respectable 92 rushing yards in the loss, but was held to only 72 yards through the air on 7-of-18 completions by quarterback Kevin May. May also threw two interceptions, […]

Last Week’s Top Performers



Brent Moore, WR, Westlake: Moore, a junior, hauled in six receptions for 95 yards in the Warriors’ 44-7 season-opening whitewashing of Basic at home. He averaged 15.8 yards per catch. Oaks Christian defense: New year, same results for the OCHS defense, as the Lions shutout Lompoc, 49-0, in their first game of the season. USC-bound defensive back Marshall Jones logged […]

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Agoura Hills A $3,000 desktop computer and monitor were stolen from a business on Agoura Road Aug.28. Someone smashed a $500 car window and stole a $400 iPod on Hackers Lane Aug. 27. Vandals damaged clay plant pots, a mailbox and a garage door on Fairgrange Drive Aug. 22. The loss was $225. A thief tried to steal items that […]

Daniel Dawson will perform gospel songs



On Fri., Sept. 8, Spirit Works, the contemporary ministry at West Hills Church, will present gospel singer Daniel Dawson as the next performer in its monthly series of concerts with guest performers, filmmakers and speakers. In today’s gospel world there are countless great singers and musicians, but few voices are more dynamic or soulful than Dawson, a Los Angeles recording […]

United Methodists host fall kick-off



The United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will host Fall Kick Off Sunday with one celebration service at 10:30 a.m. Sun., Sept. 10 in the sanctuary, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The Chancel Choir and Covenant Ringers will provide music. The Rev. Gary Alan Dickey’s message will be “Relational Experiences with One Another.” Sunday School classes will not meet, but […]

‘Voices from God’ concert scheduled



Lisbeth Scott and Dwight Trible will be the featured singers at the “Voices From God” concert to benefit Eagle Wings of Enlightenment Center, at 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Scott is best known for singing the title song from the 2004 movie “The Passion of the Christ.” Scott, a singer/songwriter/instrumentalist, also […]

Barn dance, barbecue and music highlight the arts



Cody Bryant and the Riders of the Purple Sage will serenade he crowds at Spotlight the Arts family barn dance and barbecue at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Sat., Sept. 16. Guests can learn how to dance Western style, join in the family singalong and tour the museum. For information, call (818) 725-2978 or send an e-mail to […]

Owners lavish fancy products on their pets



A growing admiration for pets has Americans buying increasingly creative pet products, from self-washing, toilet-bowl-shaped cat litter boxes and dog strollers to tennis-ball-launching doggie golf-club drivers, treat launchers and high-tech clippers. These hot new products and hundreds of others were unveiled at Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show in the world. Figures from the American Pet […]

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SUPERSIZED-A pair of mastiff mix dogs, Delilah, left, and Samson, 4, are strays. They can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Delilah home, ask for ID No. A3551912. Samson is ID No. A3551913. Occasionally pets have already been adaopted, so pelase call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us.