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A class snaps a photo of with all of the donated socks.

One pair at a time: Socktober spectacle inspires warmth within local community

Caleb Hong, AVT Copy Editor October 29, 2023

Every year, the halls of Fairlands Elementary School buzz with excitement as the Socktober event takes center stage, gifting thousands of socks to PUSD's The Hanger and extending a helping hand to those...

A sign is set up from the direction of Foothill to warn drivers of the upcoming closure.

Traffic advisory: Southbound I-680 closed from Nov. 3-6 for construction

Shimon Arai, AVT Local News Page Editor October 29, 2023

Through Nov. 3 at 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Nov. 6, Southbound Interstate Highway 680 (I-680) will be closed. As the current state of the roadway is deteriorating with potholes, the California Department of...

The playing card allows for participants to keep track of which of the businesses they have located the pumpkins at.

Downtown stores create a pumpkin scavenger hunt

Anjali Bemarkar, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023

With Halloween rapidly approaching, the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) is hosting its third annual game for the community. The Pumpkins on Main Scavenger Hunt, is a fun game for the community to...

The Patriot Jet Team colored the skies over San Francisco in red, white, and blue, but to also honor Dianne Feinstein.

Fleet Week Airshow: Red, white, and blue painted over San Francisco

Shimon Arai, AVT Local News Page Editor October 17, 2023

The colors of red, white, and blue, a symbol of patriotism, unfurled across the vast canvas of the bay’s skies. Throughout San Francisco, the ground shook as the Blue Angels, painted yellow and dark...

Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown and City Manager Gerry Beaudin traveled to Sacramento to receive the award at the annual League of California Cities conference.

Pleasanton awarded Helen Putnam Award for its Alternative Police Response Program

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2023

This year, the City of Pleasanton won the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for its commitment to minimizing uniformed police response to non-criminal incidents related to mental health. “Through...

Dublin Police Chief Nate Schmidt and Dublin Mayor Melisa Hernandez share a rewarding photo opportunity with a participant at the conclusion of the bike ride.

Unity on wheels: Dublin’s Mayor and Police Chief lead community bike ride under morning sun

Parsa Hassanpour and Zenil Koovejee October 16, 2023

Bolstering community involvement, the city of Dublin hosted a morning bike ride alongside the city’s mayor and police chief for residents to enjoy last Sunday.  Under clear skies and the beaming...

A digital driver's license owner cruises in his car through his neighborhood.

Coming soon to your digital wallet: California DMV begins testing digital driver’s licenses

Diego Sapriza, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2023

The California DMV is introducing digital driver's licenses, offering residents a modern alternative to traditional physical licenses. The DMV emphasizes eliminating security flaws with this new system...

The Friends of the Pleasanton Library hosted a book sale to raise funds for the library.

Preserving Pleasanton Library culture through modern age

Lauren Tran, Senior Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Along with being home to a wide diversity of literature, the Pleasanton Public Library hosts an extensive amount of events and activities that all go towards benefiting the community. From Sept. 21-24,...

At the reunion, Amador graduates enjoy a picnic in the park while connecting with old friends and acquaintances.

Classes of the past meet to celebrate Amador’s Centennial

Amogh Belgal and Ian Cha September 21, 2023

To finish off its Centennial weekend, Amador Valley alumni hosted class reunions on Saturday, September 16 to celebrate Amador’s rich history and previous generations of proud Dons.  “The importance...

Pleasanton Ridge obstructed by the smoke.

Smoke descends on Pleasanton as fires rage in surrounding areas

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer September 20, 2023

You may have smelled it or felt a headache. Maybe you looked up and the sky was a little grayer than usual. Needless to say, the blanket of smoke sitting over Pleasanton is hard to ignore. “Mismanagement...

An artist performs a live demo in front of the visitors.

Bonding through art: Firehouse Arts Center hosts first ever Art and Music Fest

Lauren Tran, Senior Staff Writer September 17, 2023

The Firehouse Arts Center is a vibrant arts and media center that showcases several different art forms. On Sept. 8th, the center held an inaugural art and music fest to celebrate the artistic community. “At...

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