2009-03-19

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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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Your turn to speak



Just as physical exercise is good for the body, First Amendment exercise is good for democracy. The Acorn Letters to the Editor section gives you an opportunity to put your freedom of speech to work by voicing opinions, thoughts and concerns on any matter you wish. Anonymous letters will not be published. After sending us your letter—which should include name, […]

Theories on 9/11



I am surprised that in his letter last week Mr.Draeger objects to questioning the events of 9/ 11. According to a recent New York Times/CBS News poll, only 16 percent of Americans think the government is telling the truth about 9/11. I blame both Republicans and Democrats. I blame the decadesold acceptance of corruption in our government/ economy regardless of […]

Don’t be rude



While standing in the checkout line at Vons in Agoura Hills last week, I witnessed an annoying event. The lady who was checking out ahead of me was talking loudly on her cellphone, something we’ve all experienced. The tone and volume of her words not only irritated me but I could tell that the checker and bagger felt equally uncomfortable […]

What it means to be green



I am writing in response to Deborah Lopez’s letter (What does “green” really mean? March 5) in which she expressed her views on the Hilton Foundation building in Agoura. I have been a long time resident of the Oak Park/Agoura area and have watched areas that were once beautiful open fields become developments for new homes, schools, parks, recreation centers […]

Drive carefully



On Sun., March 1 at 9 a.m. I was driving from my Fountainwood residence to the Doit Center in Agoura Hills. While I was stopped and waiting for the red signal light at the intersection of Laro Drive and Kanan Road, a life defining moment occurred for me. The light turned green for my car to go and the northbound […]

Dangerous light



I want to talk about a problem with a traffic light in Oak Park at the intersection of Hawthorn Drive and Churchwood Drive This traffic light has always been a problem for me getting to and from school because the timers on the light are so short. The left turn lights are very short, and since there are many people […]

Westlake Track Club athlete wins championship in pentathlon event



Zachary Bornstein of the Westlake Track Club beat 200 other athletes from across the U.S. and won the pentathlon at the amateur Athletic Union National Indoor Youth Championship in Merrillville, Ind. on Feb. 20 to 22. The pentathlon consists of five events. Zachary ran the 55 meter in 9 seconds; high jumped 4feet9-inches; threw the shot 29 feet; long-jumped 15.6 […]

White Oak sweethearts



Conejo moms invited to bring princesses and pirates to park



The Conejo Valley Moms will have a Princess and Pirate park day at 3:30 p.m. Fri., March 20 at Forest Cove Park, 5451 Forest Cove Lane, Agoura Hills. The event will include a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, pirate booty, playtime in the park and snacks. Moms and children ages 1 to 6 are welcome. For more information, call Sandy at […]

Boys & Girls Clubs give awards Hawaiian-style

Sarah Brecht is Youth of the Year

The Los Robles Golf Course Banquet Room was transformed into a Polynesian paradise last Friday evening, with decorations and sandfilled “island” table centerpieces created by members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes. It was the annual “Celebrating Our Youth” dinner and awards presentation.. Sarah Brecht of the Sequoia Club in Newbury Park was named the […]