2012-05-24

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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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Family feels at home in Agoura IHOP




The life of a restaurateur is a labor of love, and the Wickens family, owners of the International House of Pancakes in Agoura Hills, love what they do. For close to 25 years, the family run business has had a family member on duty at all times. Three generations of Wickenses, often working side by side, have served in the […]

High School HiLights



Agoura Chargers Sat., May 26: Senior prom/7 p.m. Mon., May 28: Memorial Dayno school Tues., May 29: Late start day Wed., May 30: Music awards banquet/6:30 p.m. Thurs., May 31: Blood drive/8 a.m. Calabasas Coyotes Fri., May 25: ASB commissioner interviews/3 p.m. Eighth annual CHS student film festival/7 p.m. Sat., May 26: NHS tutoring/ 8:30 a.m. Mon., May 28: Memorial […]

Calendar



THURS., MAY 24 Margarita Mix-off 6 to 8 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, T.O. Restaurants compete in margarita mixing contest. Appetizers, margarita tasting. Dave Blanchard Band performs. Live and silent auctions. Nonalcoholic drinks available. Ages 21 and up. $30 in advance, $35 at door. Fundraiser for Soroptimist International. Contact: Sue Gore. Phone: 805.492. 4806. Email: […]

What’s New On DVD?




Summer is blockbuster movie time. With possible free hours on your hands it’s also a good time to pick up a DVD of one of the following new releases. “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (Universal) This award-winning, double-feature length film tribute to one of music’s greatest icons was directed by Martin Scorsese. It features never-before-seen footage from George […]

Meet the artists



The 11th annual Topanga Canyon Artists’ Studio Tour will take place Sat. and Sun., June 9 and 10 at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste. 109. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The gallery reception and silent auction will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. For […]

Brookside Elementary bids ‘adieu’ to retiring teachers




Oak Park administrators are hosting a communitywide open house to say farewell to three longtime teachers at Brookside Elementary School. Combined, fourth- grade teachers Paula Stromquist and Maryann Johnson, and thirdgrade teacher Linda Glander have nearly 100 years of teaching experience. Principal Debra Burgher said it will be hard to say goodbye to the three “champion” teachers. “I can honestly […]

5th-grader spins tale in second book



Dani Pattiz, a fifth-grader at Sumac L-STEM Academy in Agoura Hills, has just published her second book. “Tailior’s Journey” relates the adventures of a young wizard who finds himself whisked through a magic portal to a world where he must transform an evil wizard, escape kidnappers, fulfill an impossible quest, and come to terms with new but turbulent emotions to […]

MUSE invites prospective families to get acquainted



The MUSE school will host a presentation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the campus, 1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road, Calabasas. Prospective parents can learn about MUSE’s early education to elementary program, and starting in the fall, MUSE Middle School. The evening will include conversation and a presentation by MUSE students, families, founders, administrators and teachers. For information or to […]

Acorn Bits

Summer dedication

While many college students will be enjoying relaxing days on the beach this summer, Westlake Village resident Patrick Bishop will give up summer vacation to remain on campus at Saint Joseph’s University as a member of the school’s Summer Scholars Program. Bishop is one of 102 students who will engage in facultymentored research and creative projects at the Philadelphia, Penn.campus. […]

A.E. Wright takes a stand vs. bullying




“It only takes one to make a difference.” This is the message 800 A.E. Wright Middle School students heard during a field trip to the AMC theater in Woodland Hills last week to see the film “Bully.” The documentary chronicles the experiences that five students had with bullying and shows the reaction of family, friends and school officials. Two of […]