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A poster advertises the upcoming elective fair.

Exploring Opportunities: Amador Valley’s Annual Elective and Curriculum Fair

Trevor Lyons and Harry Sun January 24, 2025

On Jan 27., Amador Valley will host its annual Elective and Curriculum Fair in the gym at 6 p.m. Teachers will showcase their elective courses, giving students and parents a chance to explore the many...

PPIE (Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation) hosts a table at the Make a Difference Festival to recruit volunteers and promote its annual Run for Education fundraiser.

Make a Difference Festival: A Showcase of Nonprofit Organizations

Pareena Gupta, Amadon Editor January 21, 2025

The Pleasanton Senior center was bustling when more than 500 Tri-Valley residents gathered at the Make a Difference Festival last Saturday, looking for ways to make a meaningful impact in their community....

In the wake of the January 6th Capitol attack, Congress introduced new security measures for President Trump's election certification.

Tightened security at the 2024 Congressional Election Certification

Ezekiel Brown, Staff Writer January 18, 2025

Certifying election results is a huge part in the U.S. election process, as it ensures that each vote matters and plays a part in electing a president. This process, which takes place in Congress, is vital...

Many birds from across the world were exhibited at the County grounds as a way to highlight their beauty.

Exotic Birds arrive at Alameda County

Gabi Minto and Reese Zhou January 17, 2025

The Alameda County Fairgrounds hosts its exotic bird market three to four times a year, drawing bird lovers and visitors alike. The event showcases a variety of birds, from small and delicate to colorful...

Musicians Play Merry Tunes at Fezziwigs Holiday party.

Dickens Fair: Stepping Into Holiday Wonder

Owen Corpora, Senior Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Every year across the bay, during christmas time, a magical place comes to life. This place is the Dickens Fair. For those unfamiliar with it, the fair is a special paid event, hosted in San Francisco...

Japanese Teacher Rieko Murphy’s door decorations revolve around the theme of a gingerbread man.

Door Decoration: AV Holiday Traditions

Floressa Mukherjee and Lanie Win December 18, 2024

As the semester wraps up and Christmas approaches around the corner, teachers show their festive spirit by decorating their classroom doors. Classrooms have a chance to enter in the door decorating competition...

French students held many presentations over the week to celebrate the culture of their class.

French and Festivities: Amador celebrates National French Week

Sarina Liu, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

This year, members of the French Honors Society gathered to celebrate National French Week during lunch and access period on November 14th, 2024. The annual celebration takes place from November 10th to...

Foreign imports that could be affected by the new tariff policy

What Are Tariffs and How Do They Affect the US Economy?

Pareena Gupta and Emma Luey December 16, 2024

Tariffs have been an element of the U.S. economy since its founding in 1789. Tariffs, or taxes on imported goods, are most commonly used to boost domestic industries and protect them from foreign competition.  “I...

A ceremony on December officially reopened the Notre Dame Cathedral to tourists, 5 years after the devastating fire.

Restored Notre Dame Reopens to Tourists

Bella Burns, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

This past week, the Notre Dame Cathedral opened its doors to presidents, princes, tourists, and locals for the first time in five years since its devastating 2019 fire.  “It's… a sign of comfort,...

As each of the department adopts a family, the classes all come together in an effort to give back to those who need it.

Amador Valley Revives Adopt-a-Family Tradition

Anvitha Vinothshankr and Sikha Ray December 14, 2024

This year, Amador Valley High School has revived its longstanding tradition of participating in the Adopt-a-Family program. This heartwarming initiative allows students and staff to bring joy to families...

Unit 3 holds up the regionals belt trophy.

AV Comp Civics Takes Home a Victory At Regional Competiton

Mila Kalezic and Abhay Girish December 14, 2024

Last Sunday, Amador Valley’s “We the People” team took home the regional belt after winning their first competition against foothill. Foothill and Amador’s competition team met in Las Positas...

As the band makes their entrance, they hold signs representing Amador Valley. They play as they walk down, the bright Pleasanton sign above them.

Holiday Begins: Pleasanton Hosts Annual Holiday Parade

Kiki Yasui and Ashlynn Suh December 12, 2024

On Dec. 7, Downtown Pleasanton hosted its annual Holiday Parade gathering hundreds of people flooding the sidewalks on Main Street. In celebration of the holidays, diverse performers and organizations...

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