2007-02-15

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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 Ovdat “Action” Team



The Ovdat “Action” Team, comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami, has been consistently top ranked for residential real estate sales. They have been top producers since 1987, specializing in the Agoura/Oak Park area. The Ovdats of Remax OTB Estates excel in challenging markets. Their experience in all kinds of market conditions stands them in good stead in today’s uncertain times. […]

Debi K



Century 21 Adobe Realty in Agoura Hills acknowledged associates who were top achievers in the month of January. Earning top listings was Valerie Fitzharris. Debi K was recognized for top sales and top grossed commission. The office is at 5683 Kanan Road. Call (818) 3381100.

Susan Stone



Susan Stone, a Realtor and broker associate with White House Properties, now offers the Realtor.com Featured Homes Marketing System for her clients. When potential buyers search for homes in the Agoura Hills area, they will see her clients’ properties displayed on the first page with color photographs. This placement, which can provide more exposure than a regular placement, was created […]

Lu Duffy



Lu Duffy has been appointed the new manager for the Westlake Village branch of Rodeo Realty, according to Syd Leibovitch, owner/ president. “To be a part of an organization that believes its agents’ interests should be at the top of the list makes this position as manager a great accomplishment for me,” said Duffy. Prior to managing the Westlake Village […]

Adam Ipatzi



Adam Ipatzi received the award of top selling agent for November 2006 at Prudential California Realty’s Oxnard/Channel Islands office. This is the sixth time in 2006 that Ipatzi has taken the top sales award for the branch. A Ventura County native, Ipatzi is familiar with Oxnard and its surrounding communities. His clients are happy to find an amiable and expert […]

Clean Up Your Old Bathtub Before Replacing It



If you have an older home, you may be considering ripping out and replacing the tile and plumbing fixtures. People often replace them because they have many years’ build up of dinge or minor blemishes and they don’t think they’ll ever get clean again. But it’s not easy to find a replacement tub that has the look you want, fits […]

New California Law Changes California Sales License Exam



One of the new laws signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to take effect this year is Business and Professions Code 10151, which will require completion of three college courses- real estate principles, real estate practice and one elective- before taking the California sales license exam. This is the first major change in licensing requirements in 21 years. In January 1986 […]

Julia Otero



The top selling agent award for November 2006 went to Julia Otero at Prudential California Realty’s Camarillo office. Otero has been a real estate professional for more than a decade, serving Ventura County and Santa Barbara. She is a consistent awardwinner, and a multimillion dollar producer. Her work ethic and dedication are her trademarks, and she credits her success to […]

Springtime Signals Home Improvement Season



With warmer weather just around the corner, Americans are dusting off their home improvement todo lists and finding that a large number of projects fell through the cracks in 2006. A recent homeowner s u r v e y showed that 61 percent of r e s p o n d e n t s didn’t get around to all […]