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An obstacle course offered a challenge for all dogs to try at StumpyCon. Watching owners attempt to coax their stubborn-natured dogs, especially the corgis and dachshunds, to try and tackle the course gave many attendees a laugh.

StumpyCon: A celebration of down-to-earth doggos

Daniel Cruz, AVT Photography Editor April 28, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, hundreds of corgis and ‘stumpy’ pooches gathered at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. These dogs, known for their short features, met for the annual ‘StumpyCon’ while their...

Pickles, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, poses in the afternoon sun. Many corgis are pros at posing for photos, as their owners love to share pictures of them on social media.

Low and loveable: StumpyCon in photos

Daniel Cruz, Photo Editor April 28, 2024

Various types of birds were showcased at the expo.

Feathered Fiesta: Exotic Bird Expo hosted at Fairgrounds

Daniel Cruz, AVT Photography Editor April 22, 2024

On Sunday, April 14, hundreds flocked to the 5th annual Exotic Bird & Poultry Expo. The visitors attended to buy, sell, and relate to owners of various species of birds at the Alameda County Fairgrounds....

Hosted at the Amador Valley Fairgrounds, the Innovation Fair provided a variety of organizations relating to science, engineering, and technology.

Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases impactful STEM clubs and organizations

Amogh Belgal, AVT A&E Page Editor April 17, 2024

On Saturday, April 16, the Quest Science Center hosted its 6th annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The event hosted clubs and organizations specializing in science, engineering,...

Pleasanton Middle School and Thomas S. Hart Middle School become a 2024 California Distinguished School.

Two schools in Pleasanton district distinguished by California Department of Education

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor March 28, 2024

The California Department of Education named Pleasanton Middle School and Thomas S. Hart Middle School a 2024 California Distinguished School. Only 293 schools across the state win this prestigious award...

Teachers gather in front of the PUSD administration to demand a change in their contracts.

APT and PUSD reach a strike-ending agreement

Rishit Agnihotri and Shimon Arai March 27, 2024

After months of tension between the APT Union and PUSD School Board, the two organizations are on their way to establishing an indefinite agreement regarding teacher provisions.  From salaries to benefits,...

St. Patrick's Day

Grandeur of green: Dublin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Zenil Koovejee and Shimon Arai March 21, 2024

In the heart of Dublin, California, a wave of green swept over the streets as the community came together to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. From Mar 17-18, the city transformed into a lively carnival of...

Students are walking to their next classes during passing period.

Schools in Pleasanton district receive non-credible threat

Yatin Bayya, AVRadio Editor March 19, 2024

On Feb 28, PUSD notified families that they had received a non-credible bomb threat. They reassured students that student and staff safety was the top priority. Response to threat Nationwide, schools...

Students stay invested in the CSU strikes as it collides with the start of the new semester for colleges.

How do CSU strikes impact incoming and current students?

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor February 29, 2024

Staff and students at California State Universities (CSU) are doing a strike against the administration. Their demand for better benefits is impacting the entire California education system. Beginning...

A student reads over a page written in all cursive.

California reincorporates cursive into education system

Alyssa Wu, Amadon Page Editor February 29, 2024

Starting in January of this year, cursive will be a mandatory part of English education in Californian elementary schools. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 446 in October of last year, making it the 22nd...

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