Grass Valley home invasion trial set to start next week
The trial of four men accused in a home invasion robbery involving marijuana is set for Oct. 29 in Nevada County Superior Court. Several issues remain in the air, however, including a motion to suppress...
Bear River High School students, previous administrator earn awards for journalism work
If someone weren’t fully aware, they would be forgiven for believing they were in a newsroom. Computers sit on square desks, opposite each other in long rows. A banner of the The Current newspaper overlooks...
Northern California e-sports league possibly coming to Magnolia Intermediate School
When James Wood was younger, he loved playing video games. Once, while gaming, he recalled his mother suggesting he go outside and interact with friends. Wood retorted that he was already talking with peers from...
Reducing regulations for small farmers a priority for Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board heard from a panel of researchers and ranchers last week describing how the unique characteristics of upper watershed irrigated pastures may call for a separate set of...
Nevada County Board of Supervisors to vote on additional cold weather sheltering
Nevada County is poised today to amend its contract with The Salvation Army in order to offer 20 days of emergency homeless sheltering during nights of extreme cold weather. The more than $24,000 contract update...
Public Safety Power Shutoff in Nevada County could start Wednesday afternoon
Will they or won’t they — that’s the question on everyone’s minds, as word of another PG&E shutoff swirled through Nevada County. At a Monday evening briefing hosted by PG&E’s top officials, the answer remained...
Nevada County police blotter: Woman doesn’t want her cat to see her calling for help
Grass Valley Police Department Friday 8:20 a.m. — A caller from the 100 block of East McKnight Way requested pickup of bloody needles. 10:44 a.m. — A caller from the 2000 block of Nevada City...
‘Pitty Party’ at Sammie’s Friends in Grass Valley
In observance of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, Sammie’s Friends is inviting the public to their shelter for a “Pitty Party” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Community members are encouraged to bring their own...
Nevada County Captures: All candy corn smiles
SUBMIT A PHOTO Have you captured the faces, places and events of our lovely community? Need help finding a lost pet? Then submit your photos to The Union’s “Nevada County Captures” page to be published...
Corey Vanderwouw: Movement freedom
Imagine a dancer whose body is so free that she can extend her arms, legs and spine in any direction, balance in numerous poses, and move with elegance, ease and agility. It seems so natural....
Gas leak forces closure of Grass Valley street
A gas service line underneath Kate Hayes Street in Grass Valley was ruptured Monday afternoon by a construction crew, forcing a temporary closure of the street. Residences near the intersection of Mainhart Drive and Kate...
Obituary of Charles Vincent Elizondo
Charles Vincent Elizondo passed at his home here in Grass Valley. The world has been blessed by his presence from January 12th, 1937 to September 23rd, 2019. On October 25th, a service will be held...
Obituary of Mark Dana Clifton
Mark Dana Clifton of Grass Valley, CA passed away on the night of Monday, June 17, 2019 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his...
PG&E decision on power shutoff expected this afternoon
UPDATE at 4:20 p.m. PGE&E says it will hold a media briefing at 5:30 p.m. today. At that briefing officials will discuss updates and answer questions about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff, which could...
Roadwork on South School Street in Grass Valley through Friday
From a release: South School Street, between Dalton Street and West Main Street; Walsh Street between Pleasant Street and Mill Street; and the intersection of South Church Street and Neal Street, will be subject to...
Nevada County Captures: Moon setting and storm clouds moving in
SUBMIT A PHOTO Have you captured the faces, places and events of our lovely community? Need help finding a lost pet? Then submit your photos to The Union’s “Nevada County Captures” page to be published...
United Way’s Grills and Grilles event continues to spread charity (VIDEO/PHOTO GALLERY)
The United Way of Nevada County held its 12th annual Grills & Grilles Backyard BBQ competition at Penn Valley’s Western Gateway Park on Saturday. The day started with a disc golf tournament, where more than...
Some school administrators unhappy with state pushing back school start times
One of a slew of bills recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom included delaying start times for middle and high schools to 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. The law doesn’t go into effect until...
New case law derails sentencing of Nevada County man in federal weapons case
A South County man indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 on weapons and marijuana charges was set to be sentenced today after taking a plea agreement. But Craig Mason’s sentencing has been postponed...
Volunteer opportunity spotlight: See the latest available positions
Connecting Point’s Volunteer Hub is a free service to connect Nevada County residents of all ages to volunteer opportunities in the community. Each week we feature a selection of upcoming opportunities from our growing list...
