2007-02-22

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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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Bird’s-eye view offers glimpse into warblers’ world



Bird’s-eye view offers glimpse into warblers’ worldHERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, KID– Chaparral Elementary School kindergarten student Nicholas Salit, 6, is on bird watch at the Mountains Restoration Trust headquarters in Calabasas Saturday along with the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. Below, the camera freezes hummingbirds midflight. A hummingbird’s wings flap anywhere from 15 to 80 times per second, depending on […]

Agoura’s Sunny Skies Day Camp property sold

33-year-old camp looking for a new home

33-year-old camp looking for a new home By Stephanie Bertholdo   bertholdo@theacorn.com After 33 years of operation, Sunny Skies Day Camp near Agoura Hills must move, but where it will go is anyone’s guess. The camp will operate at its longtime site through summer. Actress and model Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber are said to have purchased the 23-acre […]

City, schools partnership is switched on

Support coming for new programs in technology

Support coming for new programs in technology By Stephanie Bertholdo  bertholdo@theacorn.com The city of Agoura Hills last week agreed to an ambitious technology partnership with the Las Virgenes Unified School District, envisioned as a way to change how students learn. After Measure G6, the $128-million facilities/technology bond measure was passed by voters in June, the school district rolled out a […]

Five principals reassigned



By Stephanie Bertholdo   bertholdo@theacorn.com Five of eight elementary school principals in the Las Virgenes Unified School District will move to new schools by July, administration officials have said. Karen Hansen, principal of Sumac Elementary School in Agoura Hills for eight years, will move to Bay Laurel Elementary School in Calabasas. Rose Dunn, principal of Round Meadow Elementary School in Calabasas, […]

Community pays respect to deputies and firefighters



TOP COP– Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca addresses last week’s public safety employee appreciation luncheon in Calabasas. See commentary in Editorials section.

FOR THE RECORD



A headline for last week’s story about the Styrofoam ban in Calabasas incorrectly stated that the “law goes into effect next week.” While the ordinance banning polystyrene products was adopted Feb. 21, the actual prohibition doesn’t begin for one year. The barbecue scheduled for volunteers after the annual Community Creek and Canyon Cleanup on Feb. 24 will be held at […]

Helping reduce water runoff



The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is hoping to have 100 local homeowners enrolled in a voluntary program that will advise them how to reduce excess runoff. So far, just one resident is participating, but hopes are high that others will take interest. “You’d think people would be knocking our door down for this type of assistance,” said Randall Orton, […]

Westlake Village springs a big leak



GIANT GUSHER- Above left, Dep. Mark Merino inspects the bare tire treads on a car that smashed into a fire hydrant at the corner of Agoura Road and Greengate Court in Westlake Village last week. No injuries were reported from the accident. Below left, the accident created quite a scene before the hydrant was finally capped off.

Candidate’s passion for open space prompts campaign



When Dale Reicheneder moved to Calabasas in 1987 as a junior at Pepperdine University, it was to a home away from home, the Malibu Meadows Apartments. Twenty years later, he wants a chance to help run the city. Reicheneder and Toby Keeler are challenging incumbents Dennis Washburn and Barry Groveman in the March 6 election for City Council. “My platform […]

Foundation seeks trustee



The Community Foundation for Oak Park Board of Trustees is seeking a resident of Oak Park to fill a vacant position on the board. The board normally meets quarterly. The foundation was founded in 1979 and supports volunteer efforts in the community as well as raising funds for community programs and projects. Most of the foundation’s funds are spent in […]