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Jaywalking will no longer be criminalized in California starting Jan. 2023. Tickets will only be given if pedestrians cross in an unsafe manner.

California law removes restrictions on jaywalking

Joseph Chiu, AVT Sports Editor October 8, 2022

Gavin Newsom signed the Freedom to Walk Act on Sept. 30, 2022, to legalize jaywalking in California. The California Vehicle Code Section 21955 previously prohibited pedestrians from crossing the roadway...

The election craze has generated chaos among voters, fueling polarization to levels unseen prior.

The political divide: What to expect in the 2022 midterm elections

Parsa Hassanpour, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

Every two years, America holds a “midterm” election, voting in about one third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives. This upcoming midterm has increased activity in the American political...

The majority of those who engage in copyright/trademark infringement are United States citizens who have ​​little or no prior criminal record.

The fight over copyright: what you need to know

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

In light of newly-generated AI images, the basis of copyright ownership has once again come into question. Copyright ownership gives an owner, with some restrictions, the sole right to use an original...

Current vaccine cards would either need to be replaced or altered if yearly COVID-19 vaccinations become a reality in the future.

Annual shots: How will the US tackle COVID-19 in the long run?

Spencer Thiel, Staff Writer October 2, 2022

In the past weeks, White House officials have confirmed speculation regarding the implementation of a yearly COVID-19 vaccination program. The hope for the vaccine is to create stronger immunity for the...

Although there's no specific homecoming section, Windsor has a variety of styles and sizes of potential homecoming dresses.

Students begin homecoming dress shopping

Aileen Hu, AVT Page Editor September 30, 2022

With the homecoming dance approaching Amador, students steadily begin preparing their outfits and making plans with their friends. From buying tickets to going shopping, the annual event is something that...

The Hispanic community makes up the largest racial and ethnic group in America and includes people from all of northern and Latin America.

Hispanic Heritage Month at Amador

Ritika Ghosh, AVRadio Editor September 30, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is a time to honor and celebrate those who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.  “As a Columbian, I celebrated...

The future district office will be located at 5758 and 5794 West Las Positas Blvd.

The Pleasanton Unified School District office is moving: Why?

Sydney Queen, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

After years of buildup, the PUSD District Office is officially moving from its location on Bernal Avenue to a business park just off West Las Positas Blvd.  The old building had become outdated, and...

José Villalobos, Admissions Counselor at Washington State University introduces the available programs to students who are interested.

College Visits Introduce More Options to Seniors at Amador

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Admission counselors from Washington State University and Harvey Mudd College came to visit students at Amador offering college program information on Wednesday, Sept. 28.  “We wanted college visits...

Students try to beat the heat by sitting inside for lunch.

Climate change creates more chaos in the United States

Sean Brown, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

In light of recent floods, severe heat waves, and droughts relating to global warming around the world, citizens in the US are fearful for the future of our country's health.  “As temperature increases,...

Ms. Britto's ASL 2 class learning a lesson on ASL culture.

Deaf Awareness Month celebrated on campus

Emerson Muise, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

American Sign Language has become a popular class on campus, even though it has only been here for 21 years. To educate people on sign language, the Deaf Community created Deaf Awareness Month, which is...

Seniors gathered in the library to watch the counselors present through the projector screen.

Counselors present to seniors about post high school pathways

Katy Clark, AVT Page Editor September 28, 2022

In the multipurpose room and library for the last two block days, the counselors gave a presentation during ACCESS to the seniors about plans after high school.  “This is senior year. I am sure there...

During the fall, college representatives often visit high school campuses to give students the chance to learn more about different universities. Amador Valley has multiple "college visit days' in the fall.

AV welcomes college reps onto campus

Aileen Hu and Krithika Subramaniam September 28, 2022

On Thursday, September 22nd, representatives from UC San Diego, the University of Chicago, the University of Miami, and the University of Oklahoma-Norman visited Amador during lunch so that students can...

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