2007-09-20

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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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Thumb sucker



Does anyone know how to cure a thumb-sucker? My son is now 4 years old. Six months ago, the dentist told me that my boy needed to stop sucking his thumb by the age of 4 or he’d push his teeth out and would need braces. So my wife and I officially began “Mission: Abort Thumb Sucking,” which seems a […]

Walk/run to raise funds for kids’ advocates



Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, will sponsor a 5K walk/run fundraising event Sat., Oct. 13 at College Park on Rose Avenue in Oxnard. CASA, a program of Interface Children Family Services in Camarillo, provides specially trained volunteers to help individual at-risk children who are under the jurisdiction of local court systems. Volunteers work in many ways. They […]

Celebrating the holidays together



SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE- Children gather around Cantor Doug Cotler at a recent service at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas. The synagogue is hosting complimentary High Holy Days family services at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Yom Kippur services begin at 2:15 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 22. For information, call Rabbi Paul Kipnes at (818) 880-4880 or e-mail rabbipaul@orami.org.

“Mr. Woodcock”



In “Mr. Woodcock,” Seann William Scott plays John Farley, a young self-help writer (think Tony Robbins 20 years ago) who’s overcome his own tormented past to write a pop best seller, “Letting Go.” Seems this onceuponatime pudgy preadolescent with widowed-Mommy issues (and apparently a deeprooted phys-ed terror) has found the fortitude to slim down, move on and make a bundle. […]

String music concert supports high school



The Calabasas High School Music Boosters will host a benefit recital with the New Hollywood String Quartet at 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 23 at a private home in Calabasas. The quartet consists of Roberto Cani on first violin, Rafael Rishnik on second violin, Robert Brophy playing viola and Andrew Shulman on cello. Janet Crouch Shulman is the guest cellist. The […]

Malibu Performing Arts Center to present benefit



The Malibu Performing Arts Center will present a benefit concert for the City of Hope at 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29 at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu. Doors open at 6. Performers scheduled include host Denis Leary and his band The Crown Royals, Martin Short, Bobcat Goldthwait, the cast of Mad TV and The Knack. Silent and live auction items […]

Globe Theater to feature two Shakespeare plays, benefit show



The Globe Theater in Topanga and Los Angeles Shakespeare Company present “The Fantasticks” and Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at the new Globe Theater in Topanga, 1909 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. “The Fantasticks” is billed as the world’s longest running musical. This production is directed by Ge offrey Forward with comusical directors Susan Treworgy and Diann Alexander. Performance dates are 2 p.m. […]

Mike Schmanski



Mike Schmanski, a Realtor in Rodeo Realty’s Calabasas office, had an outstanding turnout as he continued his tradition of giving back to his community by serving In-N-Out burgers to friends and neighbors at his annual “Neighborhood Appreciation” cookout. “My neighbors are simply the best, and it is my way of thanking them for their continued support,” said Schmanski. “The smiles […]

This Gated Chanteclair Estates Home Has Been Highly Upgraded



Gated Chanteclair Estates home has been highly upgraded. The kitchen and downstairs bathroom have been completely remodeled. The kitchen features granite countertops with large center island highlighted by tumbled travertine backsplash and flooring, stainless steel appliances, six-burner stove, double oven, maple cabinets with mocha glaze and large bay window. The kitchen opens to a family room with a brick fireplace […]

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