Opinion
Our View: Nevada County keeps reaching for the information superhighway
December 14, 2018 — In Nevada County, it's more of a country road instead of an Information Superhighway. Plenty of folks here have good reason to complain about their inadequate internet connection. Others turn their cell phones into hot spots just to get online. No surprise then that NevadaThomas Elias: Should undocumented have all rights? Brown said no
December 14, 2018 — There is a school of thought, mostly pushed by Latino activist politicians, which says undocumented immigrants contribute to American life and prosperity and therefore should have virtually all the rights of citizens. For a long time, it appeared an unlimited granting of rights previously reserved
R.L. Crabb: It takes a village idiot
December 14, 2018 —Jeanette George: Home insurance crisis is here
December 14, 2018 — I read Thomas Elias' article about the insurance crisis being almost upon us. And yes, it's here. I have been with CSAA for over 35 years. We have a home in the Bay Area and one here in Grass Valley. We also have multiple vehiclesRon Lowe: Trump the ‘megalomaniac’
December 14, 2018 — Donald Trump is an embarrassment as president. Did you see the televised encounter in the Oval Office? It's the Trump wall again — his great big beautiful wall — and if he doesn't get it he will shut down the government. It's the Republican way.Ray Bryars: Evacuation routes must be known before the fire
December 13, 2018 — First a big "thank you" to all the agencies involved in the Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Town Hall meeting on Dec. 5. It is comforting to know that there is a much greater acceptance of how vulnerable we all are to being impacted by aVirginia Moran: Let’s follow Truckee’s lead with more open space
December 13, 2018 — Regarding the Sierra Sun's article, "New Community Park Planned for Downtown Truckee," yes, this is just what east Nevada County/Placer County needs, yet another park! More open space! Good for you! While on the western side of Nevada County, more development is planned on top
Don Rogers: The dragon’s gift
December 13, 2018 — Film can't take you into that cold, thank God. It can't put you on skis that won't slide on Antarctic sandpaper disguised as an ice shelf. It can't make you comprehend a life that snaps cleanly in two — before a snowmobile jump gone awry,Grant Shatto: The hidden dangers carbon monoxide poisoning
December 13, 2018 — I read Cory Fisher's article on Dec. 11 about Jennifer Winders and carbon monoxide poisoning. This article hit extremely close to home with me, as most of my entire family, seven of us, were very nearly overcome with carbon monoxide in our home in Pennsylvania
Dick Tracy: Confessions of a former fat guy
December 12, 2018 — "Do you exercise?" The question came from my acupuncturist, Dr. Dennis Tucker, as he skillfully inserted needles into my lower legs. "We have a ranch," I said, "and I keep fairly busy with irrigation, wood cutting and piling, fence repair and weed control." "But doHits & Misses in Nevada County: Take a bow for this weekly ‘must-read’
December 12, 2018 — Each week we'll run through the sublime, the trivial and profound issues, decisions and goings on that strike us as Hits or Misses. You can join in, too, by emailing your Hits & Misses to editboard@theunion.com. HIT (from reader George Carter): To Hits & Misses!
Hollie Grimaldi Flores: The ‘stuff’ we really need
December 12, 2018 — There have been several times in my life when I have had to "start over." The first time was when I moved out of my parents' home and started out on my own. I had very few possessions, when I moved in with a girlfriendRobb Wilmot: Home insurance companies canceling in Nevada City
December 12, 2018 — Home insurance companies canceling local policies AAA just canceled our home insurance with 60 days notice. I called several other large insurance companies who asked for the zip code and all said they weren't writing insurance for 95959 anymore. There is obviously an industry cartelPauli Halstead: Proposed HOME team project
December 11, 2018 — A public hearing was held Dec. 7 at the Nevada County Mental Health Board for review of the proposed Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement Team (HOME) plan. The plan was voted "approved" by the board and will now go to the state Mental Health Services
