2019-05-09

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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.

Archives

Wilson Phillips to aid with arts fundraiser

The Las Virgenes Unified School District will host the sixth annual show to benefit its performing arts programs, “Dream Big and Hold On,” at 8 p.m. Fri., May 17 the Performing Arts Education Center on the campus of Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. The concert will feature the American vocal group Wilson Phillips live in concert, performing some […]

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., May 10: ComedySportz/ main stage/7 p.m. Sat., May 11: Senior prom/California Science Center/7 to 11 p.m. Oak Park Eagles Fri., May 10: AP testing through Fri., May 17 ComedySportz/pavilion/7 p.m. Sat., May 11: Saturday school/ R17/8 a.m. to noon Instrumental music banquet/ pavilion/11 a.m. Mon., May 13: Senior finals through Thurs., May 16 Film festival/G9/6:30 p.m. Tues., […]

Tips for the long-distance caregiver

Other Side of 50

I just became a long-distance caregiver. Now what? If you live an hour or more away from a loved one who needs your care, you’re a long-distance caregiver. Based upon the needs of the care receiver, as well as the skills, abilities and limitations of the caregiver, every long-distance caregiving experience is different. I’ve been a long-distance caregiver on two […]

Breathe deep; tips for asthma, COPD patients

Last year was the most destructive wildfire season that the state of California has seen. In addition to the devastation that wildfires leave in their wake, the smoke from the fires can create unhealthy air quality conditions, especially for those with lung diseases such as asthma or COPD. During May’s Asthma Awareness Month, the American Lung Association in California offers […]

No measles cases in Ventura County

As of April 25, Ventura County says there are no measles cases in the county, despite the fact that the neighboring Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has recently confirmed five cases of measles. The L.A. County cases provide a reminder to all residents to check immunization records, health official say. Parents should make sure their children are up-to-date […]

Massage therapy session to give hands-on demo

A free community lecture on oncology massage, lymphedema awareness and how a caregiver can support with massage during or after cancer will be given from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 22 at the Cancer Support Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Thousand Oaks. The interactive and informative workshop will cover how oncology massage therapy can support one’s health and wellbeing. […]

Bolts can swing, fore sure

Klaasen and Andrews represent Agoura in Northern Division tournament



The postseason pressure was on. Jonah Klaasen and Tegan Andrews, Agoura High boys’ golfers, made their first trip to the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division Individual Regional tournament on May 6 at River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard. “I really wanted to make it through,” Klaasen said. Klaasen’s day couldn’t have gone better. He carded a career-best 70 to tie for […]

Local spring sports squads battle for CIF glory


Oaks Christian High’s baseball team, which sent Agoura packing in the first round of CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoffs last week, is the lone baseball squad still standing on the diamond after defeating Temescal Canyon 5-1 on Tuesday. The Lions (17-15 overall) travel to Redondo Union (23-9) at 3:15 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals. Marmonte League champion Thousand Oaks, which […]

Ludicrous speed! Go!

Local swim stars dazzle at section meet in Riverside



Lightning didn’t strike twice for Ellie Shorten. It struck three times. Shorten, an Agoura High sophomore, broke three school records at the CIF-Southern Section Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend in Riverside. She jetted to fourth place in the 100-yard freestyle race in a school record 52.44 seconds and snared sixth in the 200 freestyle in 1:52.89 at the Division […]

Residence is near Sunset Hills Golf Course, hiking, parks

Backyard has waterfall, koi pond and fire pit

This totally remodeled East Hills Sunset Hills home has four bedrooms and three baths, including one large bedroom and remodeled bath downstairs, in approximately 2,615 square feet of living space. The open floor plan is filled with natural light. The double-door entry leads to a spacious foyer with upgraded bamboo wood flooring. The living room has a fireplace, bamboo flooring, […]