2010-06-17

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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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A-gassed at bill



For at least the last six years, during cold weather months when we normally use much more gas for heating, Southern California Gas Co. has consistently billed their customers for 34- and 35- day billing periods. In doing so, they knowingly have driven up customer’s bills into a higher, more costly tier rate that increased with greater consumption. They are […]

Don’t blame it on the swallows



On page 15 of your June 10 issue the reader will see a lovely, delightful article about a new children’s book titled “The Magic Pond” about a group of migrating birds “bringing new life” to a desolate body of water, and awakening young children to cyclical concepts in nature, such as bird migration. And then on page 6 the reader […]

Lindero school deserves a pat



As our youngest of three sons finishes his middle school years at LCMS, we want to take this opportunity to thank the administration and faculty. Our children have all been the beneficiaries of a consistently very positive middle school educational experience spanning the last 10 years. We have found that LCMS, despite budgetary limitations and continuing challenges, always delivered on […]

The Left at fault



A recent writer asked what type of social and economic engineering has taken place within our country. Multiculturism has diluted our own history. The elevation of self-esteem over standards has eroded achievement. Group, class and gender identity has erased our motto “from many, one.” ”Ask not what you can do for your country” has been replaced with “what can your […]

Cancer patients go camping



Camp Keepsake 2010 is accepting applications for a weekend retreat set for 4 p.m. Fri., Oct. 1 through 1 p.m. Sun., Oct. 3 in Malibu Canyon. The camp is free for adult cancer patients and survivors and up to five guests consisting of family, friends and/or caregivers. This is an opportunity for people affected by cancer to take a break […]

Writer defends Sunderland family



We call child services when parents neglect and give nothing to their children. The parents of Abby Sunderland gave their daughter the entire, untouched world to see on her own at a very early age. Those who would claim child endangerment are simply jealous of the depth and scope of this amazing attempt. This is the only country where a […]

Survivors’ picnic celebrates life



ALS support group meets



The Ventura County ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sat., June 26 at the Westlake Village Library Community Room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Support groups are provided by The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter and are free of charge. For more information, call Charmeine Kay at (818) 8658067, ext. 234.

Dangerous driving on Mulholland



The CHP and L.A. County Sheriff ’s Department need to mobilize patrol units in the Calabasas/Woodland Hills area. By far we have the most wreckless, careless and aggressive drivers I have ever seen. If you’re not going fast enough, no problem—they will pass you on a double yellow line. If they can’t pass you on the double yellow line due […]

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