2008-03-06

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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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Safety Day, job fair in Agoura



The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services will sponsor two events for Sat., March 8. •The inaugural Public Safety Day and 18th annual Bike Rodeo will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lindero Canyon Middle School, 5844 Larboard Lane in Agoura Hills. Public Safety Day is a celebration that promotes awareness about public safety in […]

Culture keepers help keep parents in line at the local youth baseball games



I am a culture keeper for the Agoura Pony Baseball Diamondbacks team. I have been charged with reminding parents to relax and enjoy the game and not be so hard on their 9 and 10yearold kids when they flub a fly ball or swing the baseball bat like a nine-iron. Parents aren’t only tough on their own tykes. Some moms […]

Easter activities slated at Reagan Library



The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will hold the fifth annual Easter event beginning at 10 a.m. Sat., March 8 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Games for children ages 3 to 10, separated by age group, will begin hourly starting at 10:30 a.m. The games will include egg roll, Easter crawl, egg race and bunny hop […]

Lions stand alone



Kelsea Smith will always remember her 18th birthday. Smith, one of six seniors on the Oaks Christian girls’ soccer team, celebrated adulthood in style last Saturday evening at the CIF-Southern Section Division V title match at Warren High, where the Lions defeated Downey 3-1 to claim the CIF-SS crown. The victory was the Oaks Christian girls’ fifth CIFSS Division V […]

Pet of the Week



JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers  SLEEPYHEAD- Betsey, 4, a female brown tiger cat, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Betsey home, ask for ID No. A3763162. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit www.animalcare.lacounty.gov/.

The Acorn’s 2008 Marmonte Baseball Preview



Westlake Warriors Head coach: Zach Miller (1st season) Last season’s results: 13-15, 6-8 in league (sixth in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Jason Barmasse, 2B/3B; Steven Soucy, LF/2B Notable returnees: Cutter Dykstra, SS; Christian Yelich, 1B; Shane Kroker, 3B; Graham Johnson, P/OF; Jordan Mannisto, P; Alex Gillingham, P; Ryan De Jesus, P Impact newcomer: Danny Nieves, sophomore, P/OF Pitching aces: Graham Johnson, […]

OCHS boys claim first CIF title



As Oaks Christian senior John-Paul Herold walked toward the sideline during halftime of the CIFSouthern Section Division V boys’ soccer championship last Saturday at Warren High in Downey, he muttered, “We can’t have any more missed opportunities.” When Herold lined up for a 40-yard free kick in the second half, he stayed true to his word. Herold’s goal in the […]

Church reaches out to pet lovers



Support groups for those caring for an ailing family member or grieving after the loss of a loved one are not unusual. But recognizing the strong bond between people and their pets, members of North United Methodist Church in Madison, Ind., go a step further- reaching out to those dealing with the illness or death of four-legged friends. “They need […]

Teams take part in state, regional tourneys

OPHS hoops squad defeated by Hanford in opening round

The Oak Park High boys’ basketball team’s strong season ended when the Eagles fell to Hanford High 56-52 on the road Tuesday night in the opening round of the CIF State Basketball Southern California Division III Championships. With a minute remaining in regulation and OPHS trailing by three, Eagle senior Andy Winningham had two chances to tie the game. The […]

Summer day program at St. Pat’s



St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School will hold a new Summer Express program from 9 a.m. to noon June 23 through July 18. The fourweek program provides enrichment classes for students in grades one through six.Classes offered include art, music, science, computer, PE, literature and drama. The school is at One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. For information, call the school office […]