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The High School Music Collaborative sings "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire at the Holiday Youth Music Festival.

Holiday Youth Music Festival Lights Up Firehouse Arts Center

Pareena Gupta and Emma Luey December 3, 2024

On Nov. 30, High School Music Collaborative (HSMC) showcased their talents in the Youth Music Festival at the Firehouse Arts Center. The show encompassed a variety of songs ranging from classic Christmas...

Wrapped along the whole Costco building, customers chatter amongst each other about entering the new refurbishment.

Grand Opening: Costco Opens In Pleasanton

Lanie Win, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The opening of Costco in Pleasanton brought excitement to the community, with shoppers lining up hours before it opened. Residents eagerly expressed their enthusiasm, thrilled to have a brand-new Costco...

Logan Jew-Fortner ('27) playing Dimitry, Sophia Garcia ('25) playing Vlad Popov, and Makenna Faddis (Foothill '25) playing Anya/Anastasia take over the stage in the musical number of Learn To Do It where Dimitri and Vlad attempt to teach Anya how to act as the Grand Duchess Anastasia.

Grand Musical: Anastasia Youth Edition at Firehouse Arts Center

Emma Luey, Senior Staff Writer November 16, 2024

Through Nov. 1-3 and 8, the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia came alive through the Firehouse Art Center’s musical production of Anastasia, Youth Edition. The musical aired...

The city-sponsored Diwali event 
brought the community together through story time, traditional dance performances, and crafts.

City Festival of Light: Pleasanton Hosts Diwali Celebration

Pareena Gupta, Amadon Editor November 1, 2024

On Oct. 27, families in Pleasanton gathered to celebrate Diwali in an annual event hosted by the City of Pleasanton. Hosted at the Veteran's Memorial Building, the event lasted from 1-3 p.m. Before this...

Gay Nineties workers have tried countless times to wash the BOO off the mirror, yet it has never come off.

The Haunted Pizza House: Gay Nineties

Summer Brown and Natalie Knosp October 28, 2024

Known for its retro, family-friendly atmosphere and homemade pizza, Gay Nineties is located in the heart of Pleasanton. Despite being an unlikely spot for ghost hunters, the 65-year-old restaurant is significant...

Standing water provides a breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti, or the yellow fever mosquito.

Invasive mosquito species discovered in Pleasanton

Leona Jew and Pareena Gupta October 23, 2024

On Oct. 9, an invasive mosquito species known as Aedes aegypti was discovered near the “Birdland” and Amador Valley neighborhoods. It was the first time since 2014 that these mosquitoes appeared in...

The PUSD is handling budget cuts of up to $8.6 million, worrying students, staff, and families.

Budget challenges create worry around PUSD

Abhay Girish, AVT Copy Editor October 21, 2024

Amador Valley High School is confronting potential budget cuts amounting to $8.6 million, prompting concerns about the impact on students, staff, and essential programs. Director of Communications Patrick...

As Costco construction is postponed, a snapshot of the current state of the retail powerhouse's new location at Pleasanton.

Costco Construction: Benefits and Consequences

Amber Wong and Emma Luey October 11, 2024

As news broke of the delay, anticipation for Pleasanton's new Costco grew ahead of its early next year opening. First, they must complete street improvements to ensure a smooth grand opening. “I love...

Guests walk to buy food while surrounded with vendors.

Summer begins: 626 Night Market at fairgrounds

Shimon Arai and Daniel Cruz May 24, 2024

Through May 17-19, the Alameda County Fairgrounds hosted the bi-annual 626 Night Market. The night market invited hungry crowds from all over the Bay Area to enjoy the Asian-styled food and local vendors.  The...

Swaying to the music, dancers captivate the audience and bring their cultural roots to life.

AAPI Heritage Celebration in Pleasanton honoring heritage

Lauren Tran, AVRadio Editor May 21, 2024

On May 11, the City of Pleasanton celebrated AAPI Heritage Month by hosting a community event at the Firehouse Arts Center. The event featured poetry readings, singing, dancing, and activities that all...

A vendor at the Pleasanton Farmer's Market is selling strawberries and welcoming visitors.

Pleasanton Farmer’s Market hosted weekly at Downtown

Eva Grove, Amadon Page Editor May 21, 2024

On 46 W Angela St. every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pleasanton hosts their weekly Farmer's Market, a place where families can buy fresh produce while supporting local businesses. The market takes...

The exterior of the new Chick-fil-A store surrounded with balloons in the parking space.

Second Chick-fil-A opens on Hopyard Road

Jerry Liu, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

The shutdown of the popular lunch spot, Sweet Tomatoes, back in September of 2022 made space for a new Chick-fil-A on Hopyard Road. On April 18, the new store had its grand opening. The opening grandeur  The...

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