2014-08-28

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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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Old Glory travels from D.C. to Valley



Visitors from the wild



As a reminder to all, we live among the animals, and we have moved into their home. In the last six months or so we have relocated several animals from our Liberty Canyon neighborhood in Agoura Hills, and saw lots more. Six months ago our neighbor found a small rattlesnake. My son Sam and I got it into a storage […]

CHS musicians hit the road



Calabasas High School will host the third annual Music Fun Run to support student music education on Sun., Sept. 14 at the school, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. The community event will have 10K and 5K races as well as a Kids Dash for adults/students/ kids along supervised courses set up on the school campus and continuing into neighboring areas. Registration […]

Family Men



Alo-huh? My family and I tried snorkeling in Hawaii like all of you recommended. Thank you for the suggestion! Normally I get seasick on small boats out at sea. But it was my wife who was stressed out that she might get sick, so nervous and so anxious that she couldn’t enjoy any of our time on vacation in Hawaii. […]

Calendar



THURS., AUG. 28 Kiwanis T.O. BrewFest 4 to 8 p.m. at Conejo Creek North Park, behind library, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Taste beer and wine from local breweries and wineries. Food samples. The band Ignition plays. Charity fundraiser for Kiwanis Club of T.O. Charity Foundation. Admission: $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Phone: 805.253.3212. Web: www.tobrewfest.com. Rhetorical […]

The Movie Nut



Summer is typically a slow time in the movie industry. But 2014 offered a few gems for every type of moviegoer. While we await the holiday blockbusters, here are my top 10 movie picks for the summer. 10. “Magic in the Moonlight” Woody Allen delivers his annual rumination on life and love. This slight story of a celebrated magician out […]

‘Sweeny Todd’ on stage



The Agoura Community Theater, in cooperation with Curtain Call Youth Theatre sponsored by the City of Agoura Hills, will present the musical thriller “Sweeney Todd” Aug. 29 through 31 in the Black Box Theater, Agoura High School Performing Arts and Education Center, 28545 Driver Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundy. […]

‘Magnificent voices’ in pioneering musical




When the musical “ Rent” made its debut on Broadway in 1996, its storyline—which dealt with AIDS, drug abuse, transvestism and gay relationships— attracted much controversy throughout the theater world. Today, those subjects have become commonplace in musicals, which only reinforces Jonathan Larson’s work as one of the most groundbreaking, revolutionary shows of the past 20 years. YA4Ever, the alumni […]

Successful young women



At the Library



The Calabasas Library willoffer the follow free activities at200 Civic Center Way. The librarywill be closed on Sun., Aug. 31.For more information, call(818) 225-7616 or visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/library.Thurs., Sept. 4 and 18 atnoon will be Yoga and You withDeanne Wenger. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yogamat or large towel.Thurs., Sept. 4 at 1: 30,Pumpkin Patch Storytime willrestart for ages 3 […]