On Saturday April 19, The California Thrift Fest made its long-awaited return to the Alameda County Fairgrounds for a day of shopping, selling, and dining. Hundreds of vendors and small businesses flocked...

Delayed but not denied, Amador Valley High School’s March Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament made its long-awaited return this April—bringing competition, community, and a whole lot of lunchtime...

For the past 13 years, the Pleasanton United School District has organized a running fundraiser for children, parents, and the entire community. This annual event occurs on either Sunday the 27th or 28th...

From the beginning of elementary school to the end of high school, students learn about historical events and global conflicts. But despite all the lessons, textbooks, and lectures, it can still be difficult...

At the April 17 PUSD School Board Meeting, Trustees approved Malcolm Norrington as the new AVHS principal in a vote of 3 to 1 (Trustee Kelly Mokashi was absent).  Amador Valley has been without a permanent...

Excitement and awe filled the quad on Wednesday as Amador partnered with the organization Llamas of Circle Home, whose mission is to use llama training for therapeutic and educational purposes. The event,...

The passionate STEM community of Tri-Valley gathered on Saturday, April 12th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds for the 7th annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair. Hosted by the Quest Science Center, the admission-free...

On March 29, Amador Valley’s Bollywood team, Dhamaka, hosted its highly anticipated annual showcase, Isvara, in the MPR. The event marked the culmination of their 2024-2025 season and featured talented...

On March 25, students from Amador Valley, Village, and Foothill High School took a field trip to Sonoma State along with counselors Hashimi and Torres. The student left at around 9 a.m. and toured the...

Every fifteen minutes, someone's life is abruptly cut short because of a preventable, alcohol-related car crash. This alarming statistic may seem distant—until it hits close to home. The “Every Fifteen...

On the week of 3/17 to 3/21, the Amador Valley Dons celebrated wish week to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants the wishes...