Springtime in the foothills: Music in the Mountains hosts its 36th annual home tour
Music in the Mountains, a Nevada County advocate for classical music, has announced its 36th annual home tour. Following its move to spring last year, the Music in the Mountains Alliance looks forward to tour...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Ducklings try to merge into traffic, bite the hand that’s helping them
Grass Valley Police Department Thursday 7:55 a.m. — A caller from the 100 block of Forest Glade Circle reported theft of a backpack with fishing gear and knives from the caller’s vehicle. 8:54 a.m. —...
CLASS OF 2019: Coaching greats Bob Rogers and Larry Peterson to be inducted into NU Athletics Hall of Fame
When it came to coaching high school volleyball, Bob Rogers and Larry Peterson had a simple yet highly effective approach — keep it positive, fun and competitive, especially during practice. “The thing that we tried...
New facts change Nevada County vehicular manslaughter case
A felony vehicular manslaughter case has been reduced to a misdemeanor after Nevada County prosecutors say they received more information about the fatal wreck. Prosecutors opted for a lesser vehicular manslaughter charge against Joaquin Lopez...
River groups accuse Nevada Irrigation District of trying to circumvent federal law
Local river protection groups and a state regulatory board are protesting what they characterize as an attempt by Nevada Irrigation District to circumvent the federal law. At issue is the relicensing process for NID’s Yuba...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: Walking in an Easter wonderland
Easter Is in the Air, Literally. The front yard of Dan and Elizabeth Poston’s home (next door to Maria’s Mexican Restaurant) is a sight to behold. It started with decorations for an Easter party a...
Sentencing set in Nevada County child sex case
A Grass Valley man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl has pleaded no contest to the accusation and is expected to receive a two-year prison sentence, authorities said. Patrick John Denboske, 23, pleaded...
Our View: Let’s talk about sex
For a topic typically kept in the bedroom, sex always finds a way into all aspects of our lives. It’s on your television, in your advertising, even in your newspaper. And, thanks to the government,...
Crash sends plane over runway at Nevada County Airport: Two occupants able to walk away (VIDEO)
A plane with a faulty braking system sent an airplane and its two occupants over the end of the runway at the Nevada County Airport Friday afternoon. Both the pilot and the passenger were conscious...
‘Climate Change Fashion’ show tonight in Grass Valley
Join Haute Trash as Earth Day turns to night. Has global warming got you down? Are you unsure of how to make long-range plans for your wardrobe? Let Haute Trash lift your spirits with a...
PET OF THE WEEK: Lexi
Lexi is a beautiful and friendly 2 1/2 year old dog that is spayed and weighs about 70 pounds. Lexi is great with other dogs and livestock, but not too good with cats. She is...
Club News, April 20, 2019
The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club submissions are published in the print version...
University Women to explore feminist activism
Feminist activism in a globalizing world will be the topic at today’s meeting of the American Association of University Women’s Nevada County branch, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley. The...
Obituary of Fay Wales
Fay Staples Wales passed away April 17, 2019 in Grass Valley, CA. She was 84. Fay was born April 19, 1934, in Nevada City California to Charles and Vivian (Coombs) Staples. She graduated from Marysville...
Senior prom
As a part of the “Livin’ the Dream” program, residents of the Brunswick Village Assisted Living community in Grass Valley partied the night away recently at their very own prom. Pictured, prom king David Knobloch,...
Nevada County Captures: Smokey the Bear and goats
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...
Mueller reveals Trump’s attempt to choke off Russia probe
WASHINGTON — Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him...
Come hunting once again: Nevada County strewn with Easter egg hunting events
Most people associate Easter with eggs. This year, the Grass Valley Unitarian church has something else in mind. The Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains will have children collect cans of pet food, pet treat...
Nevada County cannabis growers seek quick passage of new rules
Nevada County officials say they’ll likely need two days to present a cannabis ordinance and environmental report, with possible passage of both on May 14. If passed, the grow ordinance would become effective in mid-June,...
