2011-11-03

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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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2011-11-03 E-Edition

Agoura Hills city hall and library celebrate 10th anniversary

A ‘treasure’ for the city


A decade has passed since the city of Agoura Hills built the civic center and library, launching a new era of city services and community programs. The Craftsman-style buildings served as a backdrop to last week’s courtyard anniversary party, with longtime residents and dignitaries from local, regional and state government in attendance. Former Agoura Hills Mayor Jeff Reinhardt, who now […]

No sure thing in Westlake

Davis, Klessig face Chris Mann

Incumbent City Council members Ned Davis and Philippa Klessig are running for reelection in Westlake Village and will face challenger Chris Mann on the Nov. 8 ballot. Mann is a former mayor of the city. The race appears tight. Unlike Agoura Hills, whose election is run by the county, the city of Westlake Village will manage its own election. The […]

Edelston a front runner in Agoura election




Agoura Hills Planning Commissioner Illece Buckley Weber leads all candidates in fundraising for the City Council race that will be decided in next Tuesday’s election. Buckley Weber raised $12,530 during her campaign and spent $7,480, according to reports filed with the city clerk. Incumbent John Edelston, expected to be reelected to a third term on the city Council, raised $7,820 […]

Student deaths stun Agoura High community



Calabasas wireless consultant comes under heavy fire




The debate over wireless facilities continued in full force at Calabasas City Hall last week when more than a dozen residents opposed the retention of Kramer. Firm Inc. for wireless telecommunications consulting services. As a contractor with the city since 1997, the firm is paid $240 an hour to review applications for new cellphone towers to ensure that wireless service […]

Sheriff’s Blotter



Agoura Burglars caused $ 3,300 in damage shattering a window and trying to steal two LCD television sets inside the Pizza Hut restaurant in the 5100 block of Kanan Road Oct. 21. Someone stole $100 worth of narcotic medication and caused $ 650 in damage breaking into Kramer’s Pharmacy in the 29500 block of Canwood Street Oct. 19. A thief […]

Rachel Lee sentenced in ‘bling’ case



One of five alleged members of the so-called Bling Ring charged with burglarizing celebrity homes two years ago was sentenced to four years in prison on Oct. 21. According to the L.A. County District Attorney’s office, 21-yeaold Rachel Lee of Calabasas pleaded no contest to burglarizing Audrina Patridge’s home. Patridge is former star of “The Hills.” In exchange for the […]

In Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Westlake Village, time to get out the vote



The city council elections in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village are Tues., Nov. 8, and for the first time in a decade both cities feature races that are perhaps too close to call. The competition is refreshing to see (just having a contested election in these cities is worth shouting about), and a welcome change for a pair of cities […]

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