2016-10-13

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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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New director for Halstrom



Halstrom Academy has appointed Michael Radka as director of its Westlake Village campus. Prior to coming to Halstrom, Radka spent several years in education management at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions at its largest west coast campus. In his new post, Radka will be responsible for fostering relationships with students and parents while managing the day-to-day activities of the school, […]

Oak Park High debate club nabs tourney win




The Oak Park High School Debate Club is only two years old, but that didn’t stop the team from winning in the Jack Howe Memorial Tournament Sept. 24 and 25 at Cal State Long Beach. The competition pitted Oak Park students against more than 1,300 students from 90 private and public schools. Twins Max and Jake Freeman are co-captains of […]

Education foundation honors departing chair, receives check

Craig Berman is newly-elected president


Deanna Glassberg joined the Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools in 2011 and rose to the rank of president by 2013. At the Oct. 4 LVUSD Board of Education meeting, Glassberg stepped down as head of the district’s fundraising arm but not before handing over a $210,000 donation check to district officials. The money was raised at The Event, an annual […]

Melanie recalls a rainy day at Woodstock

Melanie



On a rainy Friday night in August 1969, 22-year-old Melanie Safka inspired some 400,000 people to light candles at the historic Woodstock Music Festival in upstate New York. Then an unknown singer-songwriter, Melanie was the quintessential hippie earth mama. She had wispy, long hair, wore floor-length caftans, and sang songs like “Beautiful People” and “Birthday of the Sun” in a […]

Goldilocks goes on trial



The Young Artists Ensemble’s Hillcrest Players will present “The Trial of Goldilocks” Sat., Oct. 15 and 22 at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive. Written by Joseph Robinette and directed by Victoria Sayeg, the classic fairytale will be retold from three funny perspectives. Tickets are $12 at the box office, or […]

Reyes Adobe Days



RADICAL FUN— Above, 1-year-old Kaden Jones keeps a balloon from sailing off during the Oct. 8 Reyes Adobe Days Parade down Reyes Aodbe Road in Agoura Hills. Left, Sheriff ’s Dep. Steve Marshall shows off a rescue vehicle during the parade. Almost 30 floats were entered. At far left, Borris Donia, dressed as Noog Dood, hands out wristbands to the […]

Conejo Players deliver a ‘peach’ of a show

‘James and the Giant Peach’



Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” falls under the category of “journey fantasies,” which also includes such classic stories as “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Wizard of Oz.” In “Peach,” a lonely orphan goes on a fantastical journey, accompanied by a motley crew of anthropomorphic invertebrates. The “junior” version of Dahl’s story touches most of the bases of the […]

Calendar



THURS., OCT. 13 Day Of Holiday Shopping 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Agoura Hills Rec and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Court. Over 20 chic boutique vendors and a food truck. Funds raised support scholarships for high school girls. Sponsored by National Charity League Inc. Conejo Valley Chapter. Email: nclconejodog@gmail.com. Web: www.nclconejo.org. Woodland Hills Republican Women 10 a.m. to 1:30 […]

Extreme earthquake preparedness is preposterous

Family Man

People were allegedly stocking up on bottled water, flashlights, batteries, canned food, first aid supplies, tools and other emergency preparedness items because scientists said California’s San Andreas Fault was “locked, loaded and ready to roll.” These scientists even set a date. Since when can we predict earthquakes? “First of all: Don’t worry about it,” I said to my wife and […]

Choosing right school for you



Six private and charter schools will come together to present a panel to discuss the keys to success in high school and beyond at 7 p.m. Mon., Oct. 17 at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road. The event is open to parents of school-age children. Pleasant Valley school board trustee Kelly Long will moderate the panel. Schools represented will […]