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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...

Mike Johnson was elected as the new Republican Speaker of the House, and one of his first priorities is to prevent a government shutdown.

Out of money and time: How could a potential government shutdown impact our local community?

Maximilien Kiyoi, AVTV Broadcast Editor, October 29, 2023

Government shutdowns occur when the government is unable to agree on and pass a new bill before the previous one expires. In the case of the most recent possible shutdown, the United States Senate was...

In Halloween spirit, AV Drama Club held tours of Amador's very own haunted dungeon.

AV Drama Club hosts Haunted House Tours

Amelia Tsao and Rebecca Mestel October 27, 2023

Underneath Amador lies a series of little-known storage rooms, referred to mainly as the dungeon. The AV Drama classes have worked tirelessly to turn this already eerie location into an even spookier haunted...

Tiny twisted ribbon pins were distributed to students on the first day of Red Ribbon Week.

Amador celebrates Red Ribbon Week with its annual Spirit Week

Julia Evans, Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2023

This year, Amador celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23 to 27. The week is an awareness campaign for students regarding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.  “I’ve participated in Red...

College representatives inform curious students about their universities and campus culture.

Amador hosts 2023 Tri-Valley College and Career Fair

Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor October 25, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 23, Amador hosted the annual College and Career Exposition in the Small and Large Gyms. With representatives from state, private, and community colleges, the fair garnered over 2,500 visitors...

Over 300 students took the PSAT 10, which is the first PSAT to be offered digitally.

PSAT is officially held online for the first time

Yatin Bayya, World News & Politics Page Editor October 25, 2023

Amador administered the 2023 PSAT digitally for the first time on Oct 18 and 24. It introduces students to the new question formats, shorter test, and online interface as the SAT becomes fully online starting...

Our local community has also even experienced strikes with the Association of Pleasanton Teachers (APT) and PUSD.

Strikes galore: What changes are taking effect on the working environment due to nationwide protests?

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor October 23, 2023

Workers from various industries, including the automotive and healthcare sectors, have taken to the streets, demanding improved labor conditions and fair wages. As the protests intensify, consequences...

Students practice "drop, cover, and hold on" during this year's Great CA Shake Out.

Amador participates in the 2023 Great California Shake Out drill

Anita Gautam, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On Oct. 19, Pleasanton Unified School District and Amador joined students around the state for The Great California Shake Out.  Since 2008, California and other states such as Colorado and Illinois...

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...

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