2007-04-05

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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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Tim Ready



Tim Ready was recognized for his sales production by RE/MAX OTB Estates. Ready’s sales productivity earned him status as the top producing agent for RE/MAX OTB Estates- Oak Park/Agoura office for the months of November and December 2006. Ready attributes his real estate sales success to business planning and the use of effective marketing strategies and programs which produce exceptional […]

Prudential California Realty Agents Attend First Ad Expo



On Thurs., March 29, about 150 Prudential California Realty agents gathered at the North Ranch Community Center for their first annual Advertising Expo. They were greeted by 19 representatives from companies that have the wherewithal to help Realtors improve their business. The mastermind behind the expo was the manager of PCR’s Media Center, Bill Candela. Candela wanted all of the […]

Angela Svennefiord and Shannon Conley



Angela Svennefiord and Shannon Conley from Dilbeck Realtors recently decided to join forces as a team to better provide services to their clients. Svennefiord and Conley share similar qualities in the way they cater to their clients’ every need. They are both personable and knowledgeable, yet each brings her own individual strengths to the team. Svennefiord has lived in the […]

This Montego Mountain View Home Has An Expanded Floor Plan



This is a Montego Mountain 4bedroom, 3bath view home with an expanded floor plan. The house is on a cul-de-sac. One of the bedrooms/bathrooms is downstairs. There is an additional den/office above the living area. The home features hardwood and tile floors and marble fireplaces in the family room and master suite. Remodeled bathrooms are highlighted with marble. The newly […]

Stacy Richardson



It was recently announced that Stacy Richardson, a sales associate in Dilbeck’s Westlake Village office, was named Sales Associate of the Year at Dilbeck Realtors GMAC’s annual awards banquet. Richardson not only took home the Sales Associate of the Year but also the Raymond T Dilbeck Memorial Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the company. The Raymond T […]

Answers to the 10 Most Common Questions Home Sellers Ask



Selling a home. For most people, it’s a little like being on trial: They’re faced with more questions than they could imagine, and one wrong answer could cost them dearly. For first-timers, the decisions and implications of selling their most important investment can seem overwhelming. Even for experienced home sellers, keeping up to date with the changes in the real […]

Joel Sanders and Rebecca Griffin



Joel Sanders and Rebecca Griffin of Aviara Real Estate will present the eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rancho Conejo Community Park. They sponsor the event every year for the children of their clients. “We are expecting a big crowd,” said Sanders. “Last year, 325 people gathered, and the attendance has been growing steadily over the last seven years.” For […]

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A Lovely Oak Park Pool Home



This 4-bedroom, 3-bath Oak Park pool home with upgraded travertine and wood flooring was built in 1989 and has about 3,053 square feet. The living room has a fireplace, vaulted ceiling and formal dining area. Center island kitchen has breakfast bar, pantry and family eating area. Large family room has a fireplace and there are one bedroom and one bath […]

This Home Features Dual Paned Windows



This well-maintained onestory home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, formal dining and kitchen, plus a large family room with a brick fireplace. Features include wood flooring, customized kitchen cabinets, antiquelook bath and indoor laundry room, as well as dualpane windows and dualzone air conditioning. The backyard has a patio and spa. There is an attached two-car garage. For […]