Huge inflatable reindeers, verdant holly wreaths, golden lights spanning the roof–Pleasanton residents have long had a tradition of decorating their houses in anticipation of the upcoming holiday...

As the dreaded semester finals approach, we interviewed four different Amador students about their expectations for finals, the ways and strategies they’re studying for different classes, and what their...

Every year, from December 4 to the 31, Walnut Drive near downtown Pleasanton transforms into Candy Cane Lane, a street filled with lights, Christmas decorations and all the joy of the holidays.  “I’ve...

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 Americans and injuring 1,143. This year marks 80 years since then, and in remembrance, we provide two perspectives on the day that would...

On Dec. 16, Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) notified parents of nationwide threats of violence toward schools on that were made on social media, mainly TikTok. “We have received no information...

As Christmas draws near, the people of Pleasanton decorate their houses with all sorts of festive ornaments, from colorful Christmas lights to cardboard cut outs of Disney characters.  “We [put up...

In order to encourage people to shop local and support small businesses, the city of Pleasanton has launched a campaign to “Shop Small” starting on November 26 and extending to December 24. This event...

Leadership students have decorated the Q building with fun festive streamers and curtains. As of December 3, the hallways of the Q building have been decked out in everything from snowmen to Hanukkah dreidels.  “We...

The small gym filled up rapidly after the lunch bell rang. Inside, several clubs had set up stands, and student officers were hard at work. Amador’s annual club fair had just begun. Attracting abundant...

While Amador students returned from lockdown this year to find the campus in a refreshed state, the overabundance of trash being left at lunch remains an ongoing issue.  “I am disappointed with the...

As of Dec. 2, certain California State Universities (CSU) have extended the priority application deadline to Dec. 15 and later dates.  “I tried to  apply to CSU schools on the deadline, November...

Supply chain issues wreak havoc on day-to-day life. It seems that every point in the process - from manufacturing to shipping and distribution - is encountering new hardships due to the pandemic. “The...