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On September 29, students watched news shows all about the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. California Governor Gavin Newsom has since appointed Laphonza Butler, Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat after Senator Feinsteins passing.

Farewell to a legacy: Dianne Feinstein, long-serving California senator, passes away at age 90

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2023

In the hushed corridors of power, where political sagas are written and rewritten, a chapter has come to a close. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a name etched in the annals of American politics, has taken her...

Students groove to the beats spun by the DJ.

Homecoming lights up the night with dance

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor October 15, 2023

On Saturday Oct. 14th, Amador held its 2023 Homecoming Dance at the AVHS blacktop near the football field from 7pm-10pm. It was one of the year’s largest events planned that leadership students and teachers...

The leadership class spent weeks planning for and organizing the rally logistics.

Homecoming Spirit Week ends with the annual Homecoming Rally

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2023

AV Leadership worked hard to prepare for the 2023 Homecoming Rally. The event agenda included flamboyant parade floats, talented performers, and a thrilling homecoming proposal. Spirit Week began on...

Several clubs set up stands to fundraise at the Homecoming Tailgate.

Amador brings back the pre-game Tailgate on Homecoming weekend

Max Dye, Senior Staff Writer October 14, 2023

This year, on Friday, Oct. 13th, Amador brought back its old tailgate tradition. Students, alums, staff, and community members all visited to join the festivities.  “I really enjoyed the pulled pork...

During the guest speaker event, students listened to and asked Google engineer Daniel Perlmutter any questions they had about AI.

Guest speaker Daniel Perlmutter discusses the future of artificial intelligence

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer October 12, 2023

On Wednesday, Oct. 11th, Amador Valley’s Computer Science class welcomed Google Engineer Daniel Perlmutter to lead a discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. “My role is a counter-abuse...

Companies such as Shell or Chevron are usually ranked highly for their quality in gas, claiming that their gas can help with the longevity of your car.

California gas prices rise once again: What is going on?

Yatin Bayya, AVT World News & Politics Page Editor October 10, 2023

Still trending upward, California gas prices climbed by 80 cents in the month of September and reached over 6 dollars, 55% higher than the national average. Several factors contribute toward the gas...

The national alert gave plenty of information to the public about the test through the message, reassuring the public that it is just a test.

Testing the nationwide emergency alert system: Why did the federal government ring your phone?

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor October 6, 2023

On October 4th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) sent out an emergency alert to all devices nationwide for testing purposes. The goal of this test alert was to ensure the effectiveness...

Gauri Chawla (24) gives out juice boxes and fig bars for the Walk and Roll event.

Amador takes a poll for International Walk and Roll to School Day

Caleb Hong, Senior Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Every student dreads drawing themselves out of bed, brushing their teeth, and choosing their outfit for the day. But an often overlooked part of the student’s morning routine is the trip they take to...

Voters across the country tune into the second GOP debate to see the candidates continue to talk about important topics for the country.

Trump’s dominance and GOP debate: How are Amador students and local voters navigating the 2024 election?

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor September 29, 2023

With the presidential election gearing up for the following year, Americans wonder whether the GOP debates will provide new candidates a chance at the Republican nomination or if Trump will attempt to...

A digital drivers license owner cruises in his car through his neighborhood.

Coming soon to your digital wallet: California DMV begins testing digital driver’s licenses

Diego Sapriza, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2023

The California DMV is introducing digital driver's licenses, offering residents a modern alternative to traditional physical licenses. The DMV emphasizes eliminating security flaws with this new system...

The Friends of the Pleasanton Library hosted a book sale to raise funds for the library.

Preserving Pleasanton Library culture through modern age

Lauren Tran, Senior Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Along with being home to a wide diversity of literature, the Pleasanton Public Library hosts an extensive amount of events and activities that all go towards benefiting the community. From Sept. 21-24,...

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