2014-02-27

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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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Chabad honors mayor, wife



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Temple marks the end of Sabbath



Film festival spotlights the Jewish experience

Woody Allen tribute on March 30

The Ventura County Jewish Film Festival, which is in its 11th year, will run for four weeks starting Sun., March 2. Seven movies will be shown. The festival will kick off with a free screening of “Follow Me,” at 2 p.m. Sun., March 2 at Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura. “Follow Me” is an awardwinning film about the […]

New associate for law firm



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Sharpshair leads eWomen Network



Carrie Sharpshair was appointed managing director of the newly established Calabasas chapter of eWomenNetwork. Sharpshair will assist women in building business relationships and finding new ways to turn networking interactions into clients and increase sales transactions. The chapter will host its inaugural Accelerated Networking event from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., March 19 at the Calabasas Country Club, 4515 […]

Vintage Grocers grand opening on March 5

Offering organic, kosher and gluten-free

Vintage Grocers, a new independent market created for the Malibu and Conejo- Las Virgenes areas, will launch its grand opening celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Wed., March 5 at 30745 PCH., Ste. 24, in the Trancas Country Market across from Zuma Beach, Malibu. The first 250 customers will receive gift bags filled with Vintage Grocers’ products. “Vintage […]

CERT classes taking signups



Classes for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will begin Tues., March 4 at the Agoura Hills City Hall community room, 30001 Ladyface Court. The free classes, taught by the LA County Fire Department, will train residents how to provide care for their families and neighbors after an emergency. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion. […]

Charity show is fashionable



Hot Choppers Salon will host Couture for Kids charity fashion show and silent auction at 5 p.m. Tues., March 4 at Bogie’s Lounge, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The fashion show will begin at 6 p.m. The event will raise money and awareness for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. In the fashion show, the salon will showcase styles provided by local […]