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AmadorValleyToday

The student news site of Amador Valley High School

AmadorValleyToday

Pleasanton, a neighborhood steeped in history, has its roots dating back to the year 1894.

From native tribes to suburban splendor: How has the city of Pleasanton evolved over the course of history?

Aakanksha Balachander and Alyssa Wu November 1, 2023

Nestled in the heart of California's Amador-Livermore Valley, Pleasanton has a long and fascinating history.  The Museum on Main Street offers a wealth of fascinating historical information about Pleasanton. “The...

A sign is set up from the direction of Foothill to warn drivers of the upcoming closure.

Traffic advisory: Southbound I-680 closed from Nov. 3-6 for construction

Shimon Arai, AVT Local News Page Editor October 29, 2023

Through Nov. 3 at 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Nov. 6, Southbound Interstate Highway 680 (I-680) will be closed. As the current state of the roadway is deteriorating with potholes, the California Department of...

The Meadowlark Dairy’s Pumpkin Spice and Vanilla Swirl has been a popular combination amongst local customers.

Savoring the season: Exploring Pleasanton’s local treats for fall and Halloween

Alyssa Vu and Ashlynn Suh October 28, 2023

As the air turns crisp and holiday decorations start to don city streets, it is a poignant sign that the season of fall has arrived. Food stores contribute to the festive time of year and incorporate special...

Leo Shao (’24), on the left, and Darsh Shah (’24) on the right, carry on a legacy of Amador students being selected for Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinals, this year being the fourth in a row.

Darsh Shah (‘24) and Leo Shao (‘24) make Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinals

Yatin Bayya, AV Radio Editor October 27, 2023

With only about 1.45% of people selected out of a pool of over 100,000 applicants, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation announced their semifinalists for 2024 on Oct. 13. Among them include two Amador students,...

In Halloween spirit, AV Drama Club held tours of Amadors very own haunted dungeon.

AV Drama Club hosts Haunted House Tours

Amelia Tsao and Rebecca Mestel October 27, 2023

Underneath Amador lies a series of little-known storage rooms, referred to mainly as the dungeon. The AV Drama classes have worked tirelessly to turn this already eerie location into an even spookier haunted...

The Ghostie bath bomb, is a part of Lushs 2023 Limited Edition Halloween Bath Bomb Collection.

Lush Halloween: Limited edition bath bombs collection released in 2023

Eva Carranza, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Filled with the aroma of violet, rosemary, and lavender, Lush, a handmade cosmetics company, has recently released Halloween-inspired bath bombs. The 2023 Halloween bath bomb collection ranges from ghosts...

Every year, Starbucks customers order over 20 variations of custom Halloween drinks.

Starbucks recipes: Specialize your order for Halloween

Jocelyn (Hsin-Chiao) Hsu, AVT A&E Page Editor October 23, 2023

With nine stores in Pleasanton, Starbucks is one of the most popular places people go to grab drinks, snacks, and breakfast. There are approximately over 87,000 different drinks combinations at Starbucks,...

Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown and City Manager Gerry Beaudin traveled to Sacramento to receive the award at the annual League of California Cities conference.

Pleasanton awarded Helen Putnam Award for its Alternative Police Response Program

Leo He, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2023

This year, the City of Pleasanton won the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for its commitment to minimizing uniformed police response to non-criminal incidents related to mental health. “Through...

Dublin Police Chief Nate Schmidt and Dublin Mayor Melisa Hernandez share a rewarding photo opportunity with a participant at the conclusion of the bike ride.

Unity on wheels: Dublin’s Mayor and Police Chief lead community bike ride under morning sun

Parsa Hassanpour and Zenil Koovejee October 16, 2023

Bolstering community involvement, the city of Dublin hosted a morning bike ride alongside the city’s mayor and police chief for residents to enjoy last Sunday.  Under clear skies and the beaming...

The Don Squad pose for a photo, decked out in neon to showcase their school spirit for their last game.

Homecoming Game: Closing out with neon spirit

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer October 16, 2023

The Homecoming Game is one of the largest football games of the season. Students flock to the stadium to support the team, watch performances, and enjoy the last home game of the year. “I think because...

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...

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