2007-10-18

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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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Diane Torrence



Veteran real estate agent Diane Torrence has joined the staff Prudential California Realty’s Fillmore office according to broker/owner Bob Majorino. Torrence brings a varied skill set to her clientele. With 14 years of design experience, she is a proficient home staging specialist. She also has a background as a mortgage broker. Torrence is originally from Santa Barbara and has been […]

The Karp Team



Sheri Karp and The Karp Team were congratulated for their sales production in August and September by Re/Max Olson & Associates. They had sales of more than $2.5 million. Sheri Karp is in the top 1 percent of Re/ Max sales associates worldwide. After 16 years, Karp continues to specialize in the sales and marketing of fine homes and estates […]

The Large Family Room In This Lovely Home Has A Fireplace And Wet Bar, As Well As French Doors



This Morrison Sutton home in Oak Park is a 705 plan that has 4 bedrooms plus a loft that could be used as a fifth bedroom. There are 3.5 bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom can be accessed from the backyard. The home is more than 3,300 square feet and backs to open space. The kitchen has been upgraded with […]

Modern Materials Ease Homeowners into Fall Deck Building



The end of summer no longer means the end of deck building season. Homeowners considering expanding their living space outdoors now have more choices than ever to build decks that look great and keep their families comfortable for longer periods of the year. Building a long-lasting deck has never been easier. Decking material manufacturers have kept pace with modern materials […]

There Are Ample Bedrooms In This Home



This home in a 24-hour guard-gated enclave in Westlake Village Country Club Estates has more than 8,800 square feet. There are ample bedrooms, a large kitchen and family room. A separate wing has the option for theater, music studio, artist studio, home office, guest room. The gated motor court provides room for multiple auto parking and infinity pool. The home […]

Rebecca Baumgartner



Rebecca Baumgartner was congratulated for her sales production in the month of September by Re/ Max Olson & Associates. She had sales totaling more than $6.8 million. Baumgartner is known as “The Real Estate Goddess” and has 20 years of real estate and mortgage experience. She serves the Simi/ Moorpark/Ventura, San Fernando, Conejo Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas. Baumgartner […]

Marc Smith



Top listing agent honors for July 2007 went to Marc Smith at Prudential California Realty’s Thousand Oaks Regional office. Veteran agent Smith has come up with an unusual way to call on his neighbors, clients and potential clientele in the Westlake Village area. Because of its many hills, Smith bought a stateofthe-art Segway Human Transporter. Westlake residents are beginning to […]

Olga Crader



Re/Max Olson & Associates has congratulated Olga Crader for her production in September with sales totaling more than $2.9 million. Crader specializes in the sales and marketing of fine homes in Ventura County and the Conejo and San Fernando valleys. She can be reached at (818) 929-0493.

This Rare Spanish Hills Lot Has More Than One Acre



This Spanish Hills lot has more than 1 acre with about 1/3 acre flat usable. This lot, one of few available in the area, is private with views. Plans are available for a French chateau of more than 5,900 square feet. For more information on this property listed at $1,079,000, call Judi Irwin, Dilbeck Realtors, at (805) 794-7947.