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Cozy up this season with festive desserts like peppermint brownies, gingerbread cupcakes, and raspberry jam cookies that capture the holiday magic in every bite.

Holiday Desserts Inspirations to Make This Season

Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2024

Cold, chilly days call for one thing: cozy, comforting desserts that warm the heart and add festive joy to the season. Whether you are craving rich, minty flavors of peppermint, nostalgic spices, or buttery...

Dawn Chatham's House, featuring her sleigh and reindeer, courtesy of a Jim's Country Restaurant waitress (Photo courtesy of Robin Cruz).

Candy Cane Lane: A Sparkling Pleasanton Staple You Can’t Miss

Marinn Cuda, Senior Staff Writer December 16, 2024

To most in Pleasanton, Walnut Drive means little, but in December, when it’s Candy Cane Lane, everything changes. Every night in December from 5:30-10 p.m., the street glows with holiday magic, a tradition...

The warmth of a cozy living room is the perfect place to snuggle up and watch your favorite Christmas movies!

Underrated Christmas Movies to Watch This Winter

Emma Luey, Senior Staff Wrtier December 13, 2024

Christmas is in full swing, complete with mugs full of sweet hot chocolate and Christmas movie marathons for days. Some of the most popularly watched movies this festive time are Elf, Home Alone, and A...

Santa Claus is back in session at the Stoneridge Mall, bringing joy to all and  enriching the Christmas spirit.

Getting into the Christmas Spirit: To Do Activities

Izzy Cantu, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

With Christmas 20 days away, Pleasanton embraces the holiday spirit through decorations, ice skating, Secret Santa, and festive events. "The most special thing is the children. If it was just for adults,...

Taken down, yet not quite put away holiday decorations are still out in the open at the Kamali household.

Just how long should holiday decorations stay up after the holidays?

Reese Seltzer, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

For some spirited people, holiday decoration takedowns are serious business accompanied by superstitions and traditions based on religion, belief, or pure convenience. Nevertheless, not all celebrants...

Amador Valley's Marching Band kicked off the parade by performing jolly music.

Pleasanton celebrates annual winter Hometown Parade

Ritika Gupta, AVtv Editor-In-Chief December 8, 2023

On Dec. 2, the City of Pleasanton celebrated the start of the holiday season with the Holiday Hometown Parade. The city canceled the parade last year due to rain. This year, the city planned a rain-or-shine...

Amy's Hallmark Shop has already stocked up on many Christmas ornaments to get shoppers in the holiday spirit.

The transition from fall to winter: It gets earlier every year

Lauren Tran, AV Radio Editor October 29, 2023

Though fall is just nearly reaching its peak, the aura of winter seems to blanket the chilling atmosphere, defrosting an invigorating feeling for some. Some stores around Pleasanton already are showcasing...

With varying levels of difficulty, each game is a delight for families and friends to play together.

Top five new Christmas games to play with friends and family

Christiana Cook, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

In December, families and friends are coming together to celebrate the holiday season. Now is the perfect time to participate in some new, fun and exciting holiday games! 1. Throw the Candy Cane on the...

Food Review: Starbucks Christmas Menu proves tasty and timeless

Food Review: Starbucks Christmas Menu proves tasty and timeless

Jiawen (Sarah) Yan and Carol Xu December 12, 2022

With the long-awaited reintroduction of Starbucks’ holiday menu, customers can now frequent Starbucks stores, full of festive decorations, to try new items and enjoy old favorites. Even though some...

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