2009-05-07

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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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Lindero musicians win Reno



The young musicians at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills and the teachers who guide them landed center stage at the Reno Jazz Festival on April 25, besting 31 middle schools from the western United States. The school’s Jazz “A” band, directed by Matt McKagen, won first place at the event. A panel of judges praised the band for […]

Fill Up With Stimulus



As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. government is offering a full 30 percent tax credit—up to a maximum of $1,500—for homeowners who invest in an energyefficient tankless gas water heater in 2009 and 2010. And through the end of this year, Southern California Gas Company also offers an additional conservation rebate of up to $200. […]

Times Like These Call For Top Notch Financial Advice



In today’s turbulent marketplace and weakened economy, working with an experienced financial adviser is critical to achieving investment success. For more than 24 years, Debra M. Cappos has successfully managed investment portfolios for families and institutions of the Conejo Valley. Cappos’ experience as a financial adviser includes tenures as a senior vice president at both Smith Barney and Wachovia Securities […]

Music Camp Brings Out The Rock Star

Talented kids band together

Has your child ever dreamed of becoming a rock star? This summer their dreams can come true at DayJams, “America’s original rock music day camp,” scheduled for July 20 to 24 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields School, 7136 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Campers may attend one or both weeks Throughout 10 summers, DayJams has encouraged more than 14,000 children, between the ages […]

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS



Company Name Symbol May 6 Apr. 29 Apr. 22 Apr. 15 Headquartered AMGEN AMGN 47.56 51.03 45.05 47.62 THOUSAND OAKS BAXTER BAX 48.79 49.64 48.65 49.25 THOUSAND OAKS BEVERLY HILLS BANCORP BHBC 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.10 CALABASAS CAMINOSOFT CORP. CMSF 0.00 * 0.00 * 0.00 * 0.00 * WESTLAKE VILLAGE CHEESECAKE FACTORY CAKE 17.46 17.65 15.03 13.38 CALABASAS DIODES, INC […]

Software maker drives off with prize



Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, a local automotive industry software maker, won honorable mention in the 2009 Automotive News PACE Awards for its DMVDesk Registration Management System. The Westlake Village company was the only one to receive recognition in the awards Information and Technology Services category. Competitors in the category included companies such as Microsoft and Dassault Systems. The awards are […]

Chamber news



The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce presents the following events. For more information or reservations, call (818) 222- 5680. •The networking breakfast will be from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Thurs., May 14 at Hilton Garden Inn-Calabasas, 24150 Park Sorrento. The topic is “Establishing and utilizing strategic alliances.” The cost is $15 for members, $18 for first-time visitors. •The courtyard mixer will […]

Datebook



THURS., MAY 7 Camarillo’s Women’s Club Meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Officer installation, student scholarships awarded. $15. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.377.4422 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 5/7/2009 Annual Summer Food, Wine, Microbrew Festival 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Local restaurants and vendors offer food and beverage samples. […]

Meeting discusses links to Oak Park cancer

'We can't leave here and not do anything,' resident says

Concern over an April 23 Acorn story about a spike in the number of cancer cases in Oak Park prompted 150 people to attend a public meeting last week at Mae Boyar community park. Fears surfaced that the disease might be linked to chemicals from Rocketdyne’s former rocket engine and nuclear testing at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, only about […]

Allergy symptoms can be overcome



An increasing number of people of all ages are experiencing allergies. Can foods be related to environmental allergies? Yes. Eating the wrong foods for your body type can create hypersensitivity of the digestive system and the immune system over time. So the reactions to dander, pollen, trees, and grass allergens are strongly linked to the common foods that we eat. […]