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Pleasanton Police Department Chief David Swing moves on
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![Biden and DOJ respond to letters sent by the AV Social Justice class regarding police reform.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Social-Justice-Lit-1200x675.png)
AV Social Justice Literature Class Receives letters from POTUS and DOJ
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• May 22, 2024
![Swaying to the music, dancers captivate the audience and bring their cultural roots to life.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5810-1200x800.jpg)
AAPI Heritage Celebration in Pleasanton honoring heritage
Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor
• May 21, 2024
![A vendor at the Pleasanton Farmers Market is selling strawberries and welcoming visitors.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1192-1200x900.jpg)
Pleasanton Farmer’s Market hosted weekly at Downtown
Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor
• May 21, 2024
![This new verdict holds Ethan Crumbleys parents liable. Could this set a precedent for parent responsibility?](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Heading-1-1200x900.png)
A new verdict may finally hold parents accountable for their children’s crimes
Julia Morais, Senior Staff Writer
• May 21, 2024
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Children’s Business Fair showcases young entrepreneurs
Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor
• May 20, 2024
![The outgoing EICs [left to right] Zenil Koovejee, Aileen Hu, Ritika Gupta, Zaynah Shah, and Audrey Combs take a picture with journalism advisor Wendy Connelly to commemorate their last banquet.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/458E2D9A-.jpg)
AVJournalism hosts end-of-the-year banquet
Anita Gautam, Amadon Page Editor
• May 17, 2024
![Therapy dogs were invited to campus for every day of Mental Health Awareness Week.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8985-1200x900.jpg)
AV Counselors and NAMI on Campus coordinate Mental Health Awareness Week
Aileen Hu, AVT Editor-In-Chief
• May 17, 2024
![Leadership decorated the front of the MPR with a map of the US and college flags for seniors to sign their names on.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6439-1200x900.jpg)
AV Leadership hosts Senior Decisions Day celebration
Anjali Bemarkar and Alyssa Wu
• May 16, 2024
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Under the California Sun: Maya Bazaar lights up San Ramon in Indian style
Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-In-Chief
• May 13, 2024
![The AV Admin team sent out a gift for each of their staff at the end of the week.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/anjali1-1200x918.jpg)
Amador celebrates Staff Appreciation Week
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• May 10, 2024
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