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Many students go to the Pleasanton Library after school to meet with friends or find a quiet place to study.

Students cause problems at Pleasanton Library

Eva Grove, AVT Page Editor March 15, 2023

On Thursday, January 19, a fight broke out between two Pleasanton Middle School (PMS) students in front of the Pleasanton library. While serious fights are rare, problems with students at the Pleasanton...

Restaurants that participated in the Tri-Valley Restaurant Week set up special deals and discount. Mochiholic, for example, had a 20% off deal for entire orders.

Pleasanton restaurants participate in Tri-Valley Restaurant Week

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer March 14, 2023

Tri-Valley Restaurant Week, an annual celebration in California’s Tri-Valley region, highlights the culinary diversity in the area. This year, the event took place from Mar. 2 to Mar. 5, and ten Pleasanton...

The fundraiser donated 15% of the night's sales to Amador's competition civics team.

Zachary’s Pizza hosts fundraiser for Amador’s Competition Civics team

Parsa Hassanpour, AVT Page Editor March 9, 2023

To raise money for Amador Valley’s competition civics’ trip to Washington D.C. this April, Zachary’s Pizza held a fundraiser on Tuesday, March 7. The event donated 15% of that day’s sales to the...

Teenagers from around the Tri-Valley came to attend the career and job fair at Pleasanton Senior Center.

City of Pleasanton hosts teen career and job fair

Gigi Zhang, AVtv Segments Editor March 7, 2023

On Saturday, Mar. 4, the City of Pleasanton hosted a career fair for teens at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The fair lasted from 12pm to 3pm, and lunch was served for those who signed up. Students and...

Pleasanton's Creatures of Impulse participated in the Face-Off! improv show as the home team.

Firehouse Arts Center hosts Improv Face-Off

Holly McBain, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

On the nights of Feb. 23rd through 25th, the Firehouse Arts Center hosted a wrestling themed improv show. The home team, Creatures of Impulse, faced against different improv teams for the renowned Face-Off...

Snow recently fell in the mountains around the Bay Area, including on Mt. Diablo, Mission Peak, and Pleasanton Ridge.

Recent snowfall on Pleasanton Ridge

Sofia Skinner, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

On Friday, February 24th, an unlikely event occurred in Pleasanton. For the first time in 48 years, snow fell in this town. It had coated the top of the Pleasanton ridge, which due to its higher altitude,...

“This was always one of my favorite Dilbert cartoons. I’ve had that in my bulletin board for almost 20 years,” said Connelly.

Local cartoonist Scott Adams “canceled” for racist rant

Jalen Alami, Senior Staff Writer February 23, 2023

On Feb. 19, the popular comic strip Dilbert's creator and Danville resident Scott Adams made hateful remarks towards African Americans on his podcast. Because of this, hundreds of magazines and newspapers...

The jazz group immersed the audience in a New Orleans setting, celebrating Mardi Gras with their music.

Mardi Gras jazz show at the Firehouse Arts Center

Cora Kerton, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Firehouse Arts Center hosted a jazz show to celebrate Mardi Gras. People of all ages were welcome to enjoy this performance. “Setting the celebration up was as simple as...

Pleasanton resident Margaret Fuquea set up a Little Free Library to help spread people's access to books.

Little Free Libraries help distribute books in Pleasanton

Ian Cha, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

To help people better access books, many Pleasanton residents set up Little Free Libraries in their yards. Little Free Library, a nonprofit established in 2009, aims to provide easier access to books across...

Pleasanton Library's Superbook sale took place from Thursday, February 9 to Sunday, February 12.

Friends of the Pleasanton Public Library hosts Superbook sale during Super Bowl weekend

Gigi Zhang, AVtv Segments Editor February 13, 2023

On Sunday, February 12, many fans gathered to celebrate with parties for the annual Super Bowl. That same weekend, Pleasanton Public Library and Friends of the Pleasanton Library hosted an alternative...

San Francisco's Lunar New Year parade kicked off the year of the rabbit with a rainy but exciting celebration.

Rain doesn’t dampen the San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade

Ritika Ghosh, AV Radio Editor February 7, 2023

On February 4th, San Francisco kicked off the Year of the Rabbit with its annual Lunar New Year Parade. This years celebration featured over 100 participants and countless marching bands - with a cold...

Virtual Academy teachers and students often participate in collaborative group discussions.

Students experience the best of both worlds: Pleasanton Virtual Academy

Sophie Pereira and Varsha Harnoor February 3, 2023

At Amador Valley, students have the opportunity to engage in remote learning whilst attending school in person. The Pleasanton Virtual Academy, offers a flexible option for students to learn at home, in...

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