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Prop 5 aimed to allow seniors to transfer their tax assessments from an old home to a new home.

Prop 5: Property tax transfer initiative

Samantha Clinton, Staff Writer October 28, 2020

Proposition 5, the ballot proposition that was defeated on November 6th, 2018, argued for homebuyers ages 55 or older or severely disabled to transfer their tax assessments with a possible adjustment from...

With his fourth year of presidency coming to an end, there's a lot to be unwrapped about Trump's time in office.

President Trump: His successes and shortcomings

Yi (Steven) Yang, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

  The 2020 election will see incumbent president Donald Trump face off against former Vice President and Delaware Senator Joe Biden. As with every president, President Trump has his successes and...

AP Government students recently studied party politics and voting regulations; they can easily relate their coursework to current events.

How AV civics classes are covering the presidential debates

Sonali Carumbaya, Amadon Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2020

The internet is currently rampant with analysis of the presidential debates. And the discussion is being furthered in AVHS classrooms. Civics teachers are encouraging their students to watch the debates,...

The first presidential debate: Two AVHS students’ perspectives

The first presidential debate: Two AVHS students’ perspectives

Trisha Khattar, AV Radio EIC October 7, 2020

On September 29, the two leading candidates of the 2020 election, Republican nominee President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee and former vice president Joe Biden arrived at Case Western University...

AVJ sat down with Pleasanton mayor candidate Karla Brown to get some further insight on what she plans to do as mayor, if elected.

Pleasanton mayor candidate Karla Brown promises to stand up for what is right for the community

Soumya Rangan, Staff Writer October 2, 2020

Long-time city council member and proud local, Karla Brown is running for Pleasanton Mayor in the 2020 November election. Her campaign emphasizes working towards clean drinking water, supporting local...

The AV community reacts to President Donald Trump getting COVID-19

The AV community reacts to President Donald Trump getting COVID-19

Renna Popli, Junior Editor October 2, 2020

Last night, at 9:54 PM (PST), President Donald Trump announced that he and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. He is believed to have contracted it from White...

Mayor candidate Monith Ilavarasan seeks for a more progressive Pleasanton

Mayor candidate Monith Ilavarasan seeks for a more progressive Pleasanton

Jamilla Zuniga, Staff Writer October 2, 2020

This November, Monith Ilavarasan will be one of the candidates running for Pleasanton mayor. He is competing against three others, including current council members Karla Brown and Jerry Pentin and resident...

Pleasanton mayor candidate Jerry Pentin focuses on improving and creating affordable housing with his experience

Pleasanton mayor candidate Jerry Pentin focuses on improving and creating affordable housing with his experience

Erika Yan, Staff Writer October 1, 2020

This November, Jerry Pentin will be running for mayor of Pleasanton. With eight years of experience as a councilman, Pentin is seeking to serve his city from a higher office.  From his years on the...

Zarina Kiziloglu runs for re-election as Pleasanton's housing commissioner

Zarina Kiziloglu runs for re-election as Pleasanton’s housing commissioner

Manasa Krishnan, Staff Writer September 25, 2020

Zarina Kiziloglu, Pleasanton’s current housing commissioner, is now running for re-election, as she wants to bring change to the community. Kiziloglu’s passion for Housing Commissioner comes from...

Tom Turpel explains his goals for if he becomes Mayor of Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Mayor candidate Tom Turpel wants to preserve the city and its culture

Sharan Robinson, Staff Writer September 21, 2020

Tom Turpel, a Pleasanton resident, is looking to win the Pleasanton election this November. He will be going up against Karla Brown, Monith Ilavarasan and Jerry Pentin.  One of the main things that...

This new proposal marks the 2nd attempt by activists to lower the voting age.

SF proposal to change voting age: VOTE16

Matthew Kim September 20, 2020

As the younger generation demands a voice in the political process, activists in San Francisco have risen to the call with a ballot proposal that would give 16-year-olds the chance to vote. Proposition...

"I said on the equality side of it, that it is essential to a woman's equality with man that she be the decision-maker, that her choice be controlling," said Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passes away at age 87

Mickey Lonner, AVT Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2020

This Friday, September 18, the beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away at age 87 due to complications from cancer. Ginsberg served on the Supreme Court for 27 years after a long career...

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