2019-01-10

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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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It’s go time for Eagles

Pieces are in place for Oak Park to make a Division 4AA postseason run



Rhea Bhutada has the toughest gig in town. The junior post for the Oak Park High girls’ basketball team has to battle Julia Broms—arguably the best center in Ventura County—every day at practice. During a furious three-on-three scrimmage on Tuesday night, Broms accidentally elbowed Bhutada in the face. Bhutada continued playing with a bloody lip until a teammate noticed and […]

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., Jan. 11: Class of 2020 fundraiser/ main stage/7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12: 24-hour showcase/ main stage/7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 14: Late-start day Tues., Jan. 15: Senior panoramic picture, info meeting/gym/8:45 a.m. Wed., Jan. 16: Jazz concert/main stage/7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 17: Charger talks/ main stage/6 p.m. Theater inductions/G building/ 7 p.m. Calabasas Coyotes Fri., Jan. 11: Pep […]

Club takes on child care at Oak Park



Club Oak Park is growing. Oak Park Unified School District’s before- and after-school program replaced a similar program provided by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District in July. Sara Ahl, director of the new program, presented a report to the board of education last month on how the extended care is faring six months after the switch took place. […]

Adventists host free talk on anti-aging, longevity

Television pastor John Bradshaw of “It Is Written” and Thousand Oaks nutritionist Dr. John Westerdahl will give a presentation titled “Anti-Aging Secrets” at 12:45 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 at Thousand Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church, 480 W. Gainsborough Road. The two-hour program will discuss the scientific and practical lifestyle approaches to longevity and anti-aging. A complementary vegetarian luncheon featuring foods and […]

Doctor’s vision helps treat glaucoma

COMMENTARY /// Aye, aye doc


A lady came to our office with her daughter. On examination of the mother, we found she had glaucoma and had lost a lot of vision due to the disease. The daughter asked if she was predisposed to developing glaucoma and was there anything she could do to prevent it. This led us to educate her on the various nuances […]

Blood donor opportunities

The American Red Cross encourages people to resolve to give blood and platelets in January, which is National Blood Donor Month. Following are upcoming blood donation opportunities. Oak Park: 2 to 8 p.m. Mon., Jan. 21 at Stevenson Fitness, 706 Lindero Canyon Road. Simi Valley: 1 to 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 11 and 25 at Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, […]

Pets must deal with weighty issues too



The obesity epidemic is not just a human problem but a pet problem, too. Yes, some cats and dogs are just naturally bigger and not fat. But, as with humans, if the animal follows a poor diet and doesn’t exercise regularly, it can be expected to gain weight. Today I am talking with Darlene Geekie, a registered veterinary technician with […]

Wildlife center gets busy in 2019

The Marine Mammal Team from the Calabasas-based California Wildlife Center rescued its first sea lion patient of the year on Jan. 2. The 6-month-old pup was stranded on Broad Beach in Malibu, dehydrated and weighed only half of what a normal pup should. She had weaned from her mother a little early—sea lions normally wean between six months and a […]

Pet of the week

JUST LOUNGING AROUND—Chilling out at the animal shelter’s Habikat is 3-year-old Reggi. She is friendly, enjoys people and the company of other cats. Meet Reggi, ID No. 4925197 at the Agoura Hills Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Road. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so check Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control before visiting the shelter.

At the library

The Agoura Hills Library offers the following free programs and activities at 29901 Ladyface Court. Used book donations to the Book Cellar help fund programs. For large-collection pick-up, call (818) 584 7219. For more information on the listed activities or to register, if requested, call (818) 889-2278. Linnea Richards conducts Music in Motion for kids 9 months to 2 years […]