2016-10-27

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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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Cancer Society volunteer honored for service



KUDOS—Oak Park resident Carolyn Katzin receives the American Cancer Society’s St. George Award at the ACS Sept. 23 annual meeting in San Diego. Katzin, a 27-year Cancer Society volunteer, began working with cancer patients in 1985 at the Wellness Community in Santa Monica, now called Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center. She remains active on the group’s professional advisory board. Katzin […]

Make a difference for someone with memory loss

COMMENTARY /// Dementia


If you have an aging parent, friend or other loved one, you are well aware of the inner struggle between respecting the person’s privacy and making the decision to step in when you see potential danger in their future. One common circumstance that gives rise to this dilemma is when you realize your loved one’s lapses of memory or bouts […]

App challenge opens

Students can create software for contest

The office of U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley is accepting entries from eligible students in the 26th District for the Congressional App Challenge, an annual competition for high school students to create and submit their software applications. The deadline is Wed., Nov. 2. The competition aims to engage students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and encourage young programmatic talent. Individuals […]

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS



Agoura Chargers Fri., Oct. 28: ComedySportz/G building/6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29: Mock SAT/8:30 a.m. Tues., Nov. 1: Senior servants auction/10:20 to 10:40 a.m. Dance team meeting/faculty dining room/6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 2: Senior servants auction/10:20 to 10:40 a.m. Every 15 Minutes/A1/12:30 to 1 p.m. TAB meeting/faculty dining room/7 p.m. Every 15 Minutes meeting/G building/7 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 3: IBPA meeting/G […]

Fairytale character gets grilled

PLAY REVIEW /// ‘The Trial of Goldilocks’


Ever wonder what would happen if Goldilocks was put on trial? After all, the tyke was guilty of entering someone’s house without permission, damaging property and scaring the living daylights out of its three occupants when they returned home. Playwright Joseph Robinette addresses the issue in his entertaining 1990 play “The Trial of Goldilocks,” in which Goldie and the Three […]

Award-winner ‘Pippin’ on stage



The Newbury Park High School Panther Players will present the Tony Award-winning Stephen Schwartz musical “Pippin” at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 in the NPHS Performing Arts Center, 456 Reino Road. The director is NPHS drama teacher Marilyn Strange. This production features choreography in the style of Bob Fosse, and the songs “Corner of the Sky,” […]

CSUCI accepting applications



California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo is accepting admissions for fall 2017. High school seniors and transfer students can apply early at www.csumentor.edu. The deadline for admissions is midnight Wed., Nov. 30. The university experiences an increase in student applications every year, with fall 2017 applications expected to go above 10,000. Admissions officials encourage applicants to apply to more […]

Schools honor young scholars



MERITORIOUS—Above, four Oak Park High School seniors are semi-finalists for the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. From left are Principal Kevin Buchanan, Tara Foroohar, counselor Randy McLelland, Grigory Manyak, counselor Suzie Stasiefski, Matthew Yerich and Alexander John. At left, counselor Emily Ritchey congratulates 17-year-old Calabasas High School senior Christopher Derdena, Commended Scholar in the National Merit Scholarship Program, during a […]

A family dilemma about candy corn

Family Man

NP My wife and I tell our 13-yearold son to be kind, hardworking and honest. So shouldn’t he listen to us and do as we say? And when I warn him about eating candy corn, shouldn’t he listen to that, too? Instead, the kid is always sorry. “Who said you could start up a Facebook account?” “Sorry,” he says. “Why […]

Witchy tree doesn’t spook wildlife




There’s a rather witchy looking old pine tree that towers high above my rural Agoura backyard. It’s on a slope near our community’s lake, and when I recline in my chaise lounge I look up into its uppermost branches, which stick out like—well, like witch’s hair. Occasionally we do encounter witches flaunting stylish coiffures. There were the girl-witches on “Charmed” […]