2010-12-02

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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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Holiday train rides



The Fillmore & Western Railway presents these train trips in December. All trips depart from the station in Fillmore. For more information or reservations, call (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724 or go to www .fwry.com. •Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19: Christmas Tree Holiday Train. Ride to the Christmas Tree Farm to select a tree and bring it back […]

Water rates on the rise again

Triunfo up 40 percent in past two years

Triunfo Sanitation District officials approved a rate increase for potable water at their meeting last week, the second hike in less than a year No decision was made about whether to raise rates for the reclaimed, or non-drinking water used for parks and open space irrigation. As of January 2011, potable water will go up by 10 cents per hundred […]

Community behind Santa Comes to Agoura



Blame placed on wholesaler



For the second time this year, water rates have gone up for the 65,000 customers of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The LVMWD board of directors said at its Nov. 23 meeting that the rate hike is needed to cover an increase in the cost of wholesale supplies from the Metropolitan Water District of South- ern California. The 8-cent […]

Schwarz named mayor in Agoura



Mayor Pro Tem Harry Schwarz took the oath of office as the new Agoura Hills Mayor during Tuesday night’s City Council reorganization at city hall. A room full of dignitaries, residents, friends and family members looked on. After pledging to expand upon the many programs and projects implemented last year by former Mayor Bill Koehler, Schwarz, announced some lofty goals […]

Expect penalties if not enrolled in Medicare at 65



Many people consider April 15 the date to remember. We have to be on our toes at tax time because a late return could result in a penalty. As the first of the baby boomers turn 65 next year, Medicare will present them with new dates to remember and another set of penalties if they’re not on their toes. At […]

Free clinic receives grant



The Conejo Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks has received a $22,000 grant from Alcoa Fastening Systems Newbury Park operations. The grant will help provide free mammograms, imaging and lab testing to prevent breast, ovarian and cervical cancers for women without health insurance or financial resources. The clinic assists more than 2,000 women annually who have no access to healthcare and […]

Drop off hazardous household waste in Malibu



Los Angeles County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste at the next free Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Roundup from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 4 at the Malibu Civic Center in the rear parking lot, 23519 W. Civic Center Way. Residents can bring up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste per vehicle for […]

Lead a healthier life for less



Faced with a challenging economy, Americans are looking for new ways to save money while living healthier lives. Here are a few tips to help. •Quit smoking. Giving up cigarettes can save the money spent on cigarettes as well as medical expenses down the road. •Walk whenever possible. •Limit eating out and bring a lunch to work. •Brush teeth twice […]

JGirl invites public to attend holiday sale



JGirl lingerie and cosmetics is offering 20 percent off an entire purchase order through the holiday season. The store has candles in different scents, body scrubs and lotions, the Hanky Panky table, jewelry, and bras and panties for holiday dresses and outfits. Cosabella, La Perla and Betsey Johnson are some of the brands available. Expert bra fitters can fit customers […]