2017-12-07

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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.

Archives

BUILDING A BETTER ROBOT

MECHANICAL MEN—Above, Juniors Steven Molotnikov and Seth Nicholson of the Calabasas High School Robotic Team work on their entry in the VEX Robotics Competition Nov. 4 at the Ventura County Office of Education. Left, Steven shows the device to junior Zachary Cadieux from the El Camino Real Science and Technology Academy. CHS won the tourney and qualified for the California […]

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., Dec. 8: NAHS art swap/ outside R building/1 to 1:30 p.m. Coffeehouse night/G building/ 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 9: Christmas tree distribution/ faculty parking lot/10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues., Dec. 12: Math finals review/ 3 to 5 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15: Junior Java/main quad/10:20 to 10:30 a.m. ComedySportz/G building/6 p.m. Mon., Dec. 18: Winter break-no school […]

Agoura High School 14-year old student aces college SAT test

Boy will attend university early


At the age of 2, Pranav Kalyan created digital pictures on his home computer. By the time he was 6, the boy had the ability to design web pages. When he was 9, Pranav earned the distinction of being the youngest person in the world at the time to become a Microsoft certified technology specialist. As a 10-year-old student at […]

One-story house with four bedrooms, family room with fireplace

Backyard features a pool with spa, waterfall grotto, rock formations and views of open space

This one-story house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, next to the Hillcrest Open Space Preserve. The expansive Estates at Mountain View home offers mountain views from the front, side and back yards, with only one neighbor on the west side. One enters the estate through a secluded and gated courtyard. Amenities include a mahogany beveled-glass front door, hardwood […]

New agent joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty welcomes Janet Dickey to the Thousand Oaks office. Dickey is pleased to work for a company that has a strong reputation built on integrity and trust, a staff to support each real estate transaction and a great company culture. Dickey’s area of expertise is the Conejo Valley. Her strengths are coaching buyers in the real […]

Agent recently honored for consistent high production

Steve Young was recently acknowledged for consistent high production. He has been a Realtor for 37 years. He is one of the all-time top producing agents in the Conejo Valley, winning numerous awards, including induction into the Master’s Hall of Fame. He specializes in the areas of Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Calabasas and Woodland […]

Century 21 Troop Real Estate feeds over 2,500 families through Turkey Drive

Nothing says giving like providing a Thanksgiving meal to a local family in need. For the 18th consecutive year, sales agents from Century 21 Troop Real Estate and the Troop Community Foundation joined with businesses and volunteers across Ventura County to provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 2,580 families, including 750 military families. To date, the event has fed over […]

6 little upgrades that can mean a lot to homebuyers

COMMENTARY /// Remodeling

Anyone who’s ever bought or sold a home knows how even little things can sway a buyer. While major features such as a good location, a big kitchen, and a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms all drive a home’s price, small details like fresh paint and new faucets can also help clinch a sale. When you’re trying to sell […]

Upgraded Morrison Sutton home with gourmet kitchen

This Oak Park Morrison Sutton model is on a cul-de-sac. This thoroughly upgraded home has five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with high-end energy-efficient windows and doors. The gourmet kitchen has upgraded cabinets, a huge center island with sink, stainless steel Viking appliances, full refrigerator and freezer, Double Farmers sink, granite counter tops and two dishwashers, including a twodrawer. There are […]

2017-12-07 E-Edition