2009-03-05

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'Paywall' removed

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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Workshop to explore brain’s spirituality and compassion



Mark Robert Waldman, author and expert on spirituality and the brain, will present a workshop on “Spirituality, Compassion and the Brain” from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., March 8 at Center for Spiritual Living Westlake, 880 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Waldman will explain how spiritual practices permanently enhance mental and physical health. He is the co-author of two books, “Born […]

Theodore Bikel to speak



The ninth annual Sylvia Alster Memorial Lecture Series presents actor, author, storyteller,a ctivist,folk singer Theodore Bikel for an evening of words and wisdom from 8 to 10 p.m. Sat., March 14 at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. A dessert reception will follow the presentation. Ticket prices start at $30. Call the temple office for reservations at (818) 360-2258.

Helping youths make good decisions



OCHS shooters go cold

Lions' offense overmatched vs. Chaminade

All season long it seemed as if the Oaks Christian boys’ basketball team could do no wrong. Against Chaminade last Friday night, however, OCHS could do no right. Poor free-throw shooting, coupled with an off night from the Lions’ two leading scorers, doomed OCHS from the opening tipoff as the Tri-Valley League champs were defeated by Chaminade, 5947, in a […]

Foundation spays, neuters pets



The Herman Bennett Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that aims to prevent the overpopulation and euthanization of cats and dogs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through community education programs and financial contributions to support spaying and neutering programs. Sandra Lozano is the foundation’s new director of operations. She will promote the foundation’s mission through the veterinarians involved in […]

Local girls complete perfect season



Viewpoint boys’ soccer team can’t get past Mountain View

League champion Patriots finish with 15 wins

The Viewpoint boys’ soccer season came to an end Tuesday when the Patriots fell on the road to Mountain View, 1-0, in the CIF-Southern Section Division VI semifinals. The game’s only goal came from Mountain View’s Diego Rodriquez in the 60th minute. “It took a special play from a special player for Mountain View to win,” Viewpoint head coach Travis […]

Pet of the Week



SMILE—Shelley is a 6yearold collie mix. She’s a little shy, sweet and calm. Shelley prefers women and needs to go to a home where there are no young children. Shelley can be adopted at the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Rd. To adopt Shelley ask for ID No. A3908209. Occasionally pets have already been adopted so call (818) 991-0071 […]

Eight area grapplers to compete at state



It can be lonely at the top. Eight local high school grapplers have advanced to this weekend’s CIF State Championships at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The only problem is, with the competition being whittled down each week, the wrestlers— Agoura’s John Combs (152 pounds); Camarillo’s Jonathan Urango (160) and Matt Hickman (140); Moorpark’s Saul Garcia (125); Royal’s Sergio Cortez […]

Lions stunned in semis

South Torrance delivers a knockout blow

A highly successful season for the Oaks Christian High girls’ soccer team ended Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to South Torrance in the CIF-Southern Section Division V semifinals. It’s only the second time in the last seven years that OCHS (222) has failed to make the section title game. Oaks Christian, a fivetime CIF-SS champion, also lost in the 2005 […]