2016-01-28

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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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Chamber dresses up



BUSINESS SAVVY—Jacqueline Souza, left, receives an award from state Sen. Fran Pavley’s representative, Sarah Tamor, for her service as chairperson of the 2015 Calabasas Chamber of Commerce. For a full story and information about the new chair, see Page 12.

Guns are needed



In his letter to the editor, Trevor Nimoy expressed he was in favor of gun control because of the “security issue” and that “there is more violence in places that have guns.” So Trevor, please explain how becoming an unarmed victim is going to protect you or your family? Are you so naïve as to believe that criminals, who already […]

The ‘Hal’ we all know and love



Hal is one of those guys, you just have to like. He is pretty much always on the job, or at least every time I drop by The Promenade shopping center, I see him. His smile is ever present and he is always looking up, never the down stare of morose people—something we can all learn from. He has staked […]

Residents rally against Las Virgenes Road hotel

Building’s height is the main issue


Developers are entitled to put new buildings on their property, but they should do it with deference to the community, said leaders of a new coalition that opposes a hotel development on Las Virgenes Road in western Calabasas. More than two dozen hikers, bicyclists and equestrians joined Calabasas Coalition leaders at a vacant parcel just south of the 101 Freeway […]

Tanning salon owner goes to trial




The case of a Thousand Oaks tanning salon owner accused of sexual molestation will finally go to trial—three years after his arrest. Gary Alan Haw, 52, of Agoura Hills was in Ventura County Superior Court Jan. 14 to hear a judge rule on a motion to dismiss all eight charges he is facing. Haw’s former defense attorney, David Lehr, had […]

Make a note of this



Since Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for sharing your love, why not let the community’s most-read news source help you do it? This year you can let your Valentine know just how special they are by purchasing a $10 personalized Love Note that will appear in the Feb. 11 issue of The Acorn in print and online. Not to […]

Chamber’s annual gala honors Calabasas business community




Serving as the voice of the business community for more than 60 years, the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce said the best is yet to come during its annual officer installation and awards gala Jan. 23. More than 120 business people and politicians came to the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village to celebrate the Chamber’s achievements and honor individuals who […]

At The Library



The Calabasas Library will offer the following free activities at 200 Civic Center Way, which will be closed Sun., Feb. 14. For more information, call (818) 225-7616 or visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/library. Thurs., Feb. 4 and 18 at noon will be Yoga and You. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat/large towel. Sat., Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., […]

Garage band



Would prefer something nipped or tucked

Hot Flashes

Turns out I’m a real wimp. I recently found myself in the Los Robles SurgiCenter wondering why I didn’t order the facelift instead. Can I have botox with that? Well, if you’re up for a romantic tale of surgery, sinuses and second thoughts about plastic surgery, you’ve come to the right place. To set the stage, here are three givens: […]