2016-12-01

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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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2016-12-01 E-Edition

You know winter is here because…



IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR—Santa, sleigh bells and even a little snow sprinkles are the hallmarks of a Southern California winter. Left, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with their elves at the Nov. 18 holiday tree-lighting ceremony at The Promenade in Westlake. Below left, the Beverly Belles, an Andrews Sisters-inspired singing trio, performs at the event. Bottom, […]

Lion gets death warrant

P-45 attacks more livestock, and officials issue shoot-to-kill order


The male mountain lion known as P-45 hunts for prey, but now he’s the one being hunted. For the second time in the past year, the big cat is a prime suspect in the killing of livestock on private property in the Santa Monica Mountains. On Nov. 19, the cougar reportedly attacked a dozen alpacas, killing 10 and injuring two, […]

Video shows brazen burglars in action

Three men seen ransacking home

A Calabasas resident whose home was recently burglarized hopes the exceptionally clear images captured by his surveillance video system will lead to the arrest of the three men who ransacked the house and stole irreplaceable valuables. The thieves took not only cash and sentimental jewelry, they also made a mess and shattered the homeowner’s sense of safety. The burglary occurred […]

Federation banquet honors environmental activists from area




Grassroots environmental activists from throughout the region took center stage at the annual Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation banquet, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and the work of residents who fought for years to preserve open space and wildlife habitats. Among the scores of people recognized during the Nov. 19 event at the Malibou Lake Mountain […]

Retiring state Senator names her final Volunteer of the Month



FAREWELL—Retiring state Sen. Fran Pavley, right, names Kathy Colman, an artist and resident of Old Agoura, as her final pick for the 27th Senate District’s Volunteer of the Month. Colman created a series of drawings that show the mountain lions known to have lived and died in the local Santa Monica Mountains. The money raised from the sale of Colman’s […]

Don’t forget to shop small for the holidays



Shoppers nationwide got their annual call to arms during last week’s Black Friday craziness. In some locations they took their lives in their hands amid the rabid crowds looking for killer deals. The Oaks mall, for one, is certainly not for the faint of heart this time of year. But it’s exciting, we’ll give it that. Once again, the nation’s […]

Political Cartoon



Name change depicts park more accurately

Guest opinion

We are fortunate that we live adjacent to national parkland known as the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Thanks now goes to the region-wide supporters who gave their time, effort and financial donations to save the 71-acre Chesebro Meadow near Old Agoura, an essential property for the functioning of the north-south wildlife corridor serving this parkland. The corridor needs […]

Cost overrun?



I was very disappointed after reading the article on the impasse for the wildlife corridor between Caltrans and the Agoura Hills City Council. This is a perfect example of why the public doesn’t trust government. Unbelievable. We’re talking about a simple overpass. A bike lane? A walking pass? Cut down four trees? Riparian habitat? What river bed? Are you kidding? […]