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Biden's all-female communication staff is a record-breaking group in the American government.

All female communications staff for President Biden announced

Soumya Rangan, Staff Writer December 8, 2020

On November 29, 2020, President-elect Joe Biden made history by announcing that his communications team will be solely women.  Many of these women also held positions during President Obama’s administration....

The polarization of the United States: Can our generation ever find a middle ground?

The polarization of the United States: Can our generation ever find a middle ground?

Matthew Kim, Editor December 5, 2020

Democrat or Republican. Liberal or Conservative. In our polarized political climate it feels as if our political leanings precede our identity as Americans. Even amidst victory by a president elect who...

With political tensions on the rise the whole country is wondering how Biden will put an end to the county's political division.

What Trump has done and what Biden must do

Matthew Carter, AVT EIC November 18, 2020

Political tensions are higher than ever as Americans take in Biden's victory in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The change from a strongly republican president to one with opposing democratic ideals...

Winning 73% of the general vote, Alex Lee secured the election for California State Assembly District 25.

Alex Lee: California’s first Gen Z legislator

Sonali Carumbaya, Amadon Editor-in-chief November 12, 2020

“I think the progressive vision is always about radical inclusivity. So it’s not a surprise that we can work together and figure things out, even if it is sometimes uncomfortable and pushing the envelope...

Biden wins the 2020 presidential election!

Biden wins the 2020 presidential election!

Nina Moothedath, AV Radio EIC November 9, 2020

This Saturday, the Associated Press along with other major news networks called the 2020 election, with Joe Biden as our next president and Kamala Harris as our next vice president.  The announcement...

Many Trump supporters have attended his rallies in the past month. The events have drawn large crowds amidst the pandemic.

Rise in COVID-19 cases directly linked to Trump rallies and major league sports celebrations

Haygen Riley-Gleason, Staff Writer November 6, 2020

Despite a very dangerous virus going rampant, people have been gathering for events related to presidential elections and major leagues sports.  For example, a recent Stanford study concluded that...

Registered voters receive their ballots in this envelope, either mailing it back or dropping their ballot off at an established polling location.

Was there record voter turnout, and did it make a difference in the election?

Jasmine Andrea, Junior Editor November 6, 2020

The long awaited 2020 Election is finally here, although it hasn’t quite come to a close. With Joe Biden in the lead as of 8 o’clock on Election Day, there is still no absolute answer to the question...

My Election Day 2020: An AV Journalist's perspective

My Election Day 2020: An AV Journalist’s perspective

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

November 3, 2020---It's Election Day! It’s a beautiful day in California! But as nice as it may seem, we’re all aware that it’s the calm before the storm. At least that’s what everyone is saying.  Many...

Prop 1: Water quality, supply, and infrastructure improvement act

Prop 1: Water quality, supply, and infrastructure improvement act

Sunny Liu, Senior Staff Writer November 1, 2020

In 2014, Prop 1 was passed with a 67% majority voting yes. Initially named the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, it was later shortened to Prop 1, setting the naming format...

Prop 2: Tax revenue for homelessness prevention measure

Prop 2: Tax revenue for homelessness prevention measure

Sharan Robinson, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

What it does Proposition 2 formalized the No Place Like Home Program, which funds permanent housing for people at risk of homelessness. It wanted to authorize the state to use $2 billion in bonds from...

Prop 3: Water conservation bond initiative

Prop 3: Water conservation bond initiative

Sharan Robinson, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

What it does Proposition 3 authorizes over $8 billion to help maintain water infrastructure, storage, supplies, and improvements. It also helps toward protecting and restoring natural habitats. Pros The...

Prop 4: Children's hospital bonds initiative

Prop 4: Children’s hospital bonds initiative

Matthew Carter, Staff Writer November 1, 2020

What it does Proposition 4 was an ambitious and beneficial proposition passed on November 6th, 2018. The proposition allowed $1.5 billion in funding for the Children’s Hospital Bond act. When the proposition...

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