California man killed in Alpine Meadows avalanche, another seriously injured (VIDEO)
A powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows turned tragic Friday morning when a pair of skiers were caught in an avalanche. Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, was killed in the incident, and another, unidentified...
THROUGH THE LENS: A Q&A with photographer, featured artist Jim Bair
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A interview with photographer Jim Bair for the Nevada County Arts Council, which presented Bair as its Artist of the Month. We start off this year with a story...
Showcasing the community: Six vacation housing unit rentals open in Grass Valley
She wanted to fill a niche. That’s the reason Lore Reynolds-Hamilton gave for opening Creektown Cottages, a space that includes six vacation housing unit rentals, just outside downtown Grass Valley. “I think it’s a great...
Suspect in attempted burglary arrested in Grass Valley
A 21-year-old man fled from police after breaking into the rental yard of a Grass Valley hardware store and trying to steal tools and other equipment, authorities said. Justin Scott Day was taken into custody...
Suspect who killed Nevada County man in pot deal pleads guilty
A Chicago man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Wednesday in the shooting of a North San Juan man during a drug deal gone wrong, authorities said. Joseph P. McKenna was sentenced to 25 years...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: Not just a job
The Big Screen comes to GeeVee’s Veterans Memorial Building for a free showing of a movie to support Welcome Home Vets. “Oildale” will be shown at 5 p.m. today; doors open at 4 p.m. Mike...
Club News, Jan. 18, 2020
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...
PET OF THE WEEK: Jasper the German Shepherd
Jasper is a three-year-old neutered male shepherd mix that is very sweet, playful and likes to run. His friends at the shelter say he has a happy-go-lucky attitude. To adopt Jasper, call the Grass Valley...
Nevada County police blotter: Caller reports idiot driver
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 9:05 a.m. — A caller from Pleasant Valley Road and Vicki Drive reported a burglary. 11:23 a.m. — A caller from Tyler Foote Crossing and Sages roads reported a tree...
Silver lining
Frost appears like lace around damp leaves in Penn Valley.
UN chapter hosts guest scientist and climate crisis meeting
The Nevada County chapter of the United Nations Association is taking up the challenge from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to focus in 2020 on the global climate crisis. A kick-off community meeting, hosted by the...
Grass Valley Elks’ fundraiser benefits children with disabilities
The Grass Valley Elk’s Lodge will host a spaghetti dinner and fundraiser’ on Jan. 22 at 109 S. School St. in Grass Valley. Doors open at 5 for happy hour with dinner scheduled for 6...
Officials reflect on release of victim days before his death in officer-involved shooting (COURT TRANSCRIPT)
In the days before Gabriel Strickland’s fatal confrontation with law enforcement on New Year’s Day, a “be on the lookout” alert had been issued describing statements he made about shooting people. He was arrested in...
VIDEO: Jan. 17’s Tahoe Resort Report
Tahoe Resort Report from Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Nevada County Captures: Your snow photos from first snow storm of 2020
SUBMIT A PHOTO All these photos were taken of the first snow storm of the year, which happened Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Have you captured the faces, places and events of our lovely community? Need...
Former Nevada County correctional officer pleads guilty in inmate assault case
Adam Grizzell, a Nevada County correctional officer accused of assaulting an inmate in 2018, pleaded guilty on Friday to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to probation, authorities said. The plea means Grizzell, who had a...
Obituary of Alan L. Grover
Alan Grover Alan L. Grover passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2019 at home. He was 80. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the First Baptist...
UPDATE: Deceased victim in Alpine Meadows avalanche ID’d
UPDATE 2:21 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers live from Alpine Meadows on today’s avalanche. UPDATE 1:54 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers has identified the deceased as Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden. UPDATE 1:20 P.M.: Squaw Valley Alpine...
School closure update: only Twin Ridges School District closed today
Only Twin Ridges School District will be closed today due to the weather conditions, according to Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay. All other schools will be open in Nevada County.