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Bear River girls soccer match ends in draw

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Bear River graduate officiates Division I football: Doors are opening for female referees ‘based on merit’

Amy Pistone graduated from Bear River High School in 2003 and recently visited the area to referee a playoff football game between the Sacramento State Hornets an… Read moreBear River graduate officiates Division I football: Doors are opening for female referees ‘based on merit’

‘A new chapter’: Palisades Tahoe opens Base to Base Gondola

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe on Saturday morning opened its Base to Base Gondola, realizing a decades old dream of connecting Alpine Meadows to Olympi… Read more‘A new chapter’: Palisades Tahoe opens Base to Base Gondola

Mary West: Feather Falls Trail

Worth the drive out Highway 70 to the Plumas National Forest in Butte County, the 410-foot Feather Falls waterfall awaits. But this 9-mile out and back trek offer… Read moreMary West: Feather Falls Trail

Denis Peirce: Promising research on Pacific Salmon

The salmon runs in the north state have been in overall decline for half a century. The populations are cyclical. Last year, we had a substantial run on the Lower… Read moreDenis Peirce: Promising research on Pacific Salmon

Meet your Nevada Union football superfans; Josh Last and Dylan Foster

It’s Friday night at Nevada Unions’ Hooper Stadium. The game is winding down, the Miners are up by several touchdowns, a much needed victory to bring NU into play… Read moreMeet your Nevada Union football superfans; Josh Last and Dylan Foster

Nevada County embarks on first-ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one … Read moreNevada County embarks on first-ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Mary West: Loves Falls

A mile north of Sierra City in Sierra County, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses Highway 49. This is where I parked my car to begin the search for the elusive Loves Falls. I had…

Denis Peirce: The Afterbay for winter trout

As we head into winter a couple of weeks from now, hopefully we will be dealing with lots of precipitation. Knowing a bit about the geography surrounding some of our local waters could help in…

Nevada County Fencing Club hosts Open House/Open Fence

On Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 the Nevada County Fencing Club will host a free Christmas Open House/Open Fence from 7:00pm -9:00pm at the Grass Valley Veteran’s Memorial Building, 255 S. Auburn St in Grass Valley.

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Schimek wins gold against the wind

The sun was in her eyes, the wind was blowing against her, and she had one last chance. Nevertheless, on her fifth try, Durelle Schimek threw a javelin 44.17 meters (48.3 yards) to break the…

Miner runners have ‘strong showings’ at Angels Camp

The Nevada Union girls and boys cross country teams had strong showings at the Sac Joaquin Sub Section Meet in Angels Camp on Saturday Nov. 5. Perfect conditions opened the door for the Miners to…

Miners make it far: First second round playoff appearance in 13 years

The Nevada Union varsity Miners football team made its way to the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section’s football playoffs last Friday in Roseville where they lost to the Panthers 48 – 28.

Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts to open Saturday

TRUCKEE — The November snowstorms have delivered and three more resorts have announced earlier than anticipated openings.

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Fast Facts: Sac-Joaquin Section football playoffs 2022, second round

All seven eventual section champions will participate in the CIF State Football Bowl Northern California Regional Championships to be played on December 2 and 3 at sites to be determined. Winners of select regional games…

Miners rise above East Union: NU grabs 1st playoff win in 13 years; to face West Park in 2nd round

This win was more than a decade in the making.

Eight-U Bear River Junior Bruins make it back to championship game

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Ten-U Junior Bruins win PVL Championship

The Bear River Junior Bruins’ Ten-U team finished their season Saturday with a 10-0 record and remained undefeated to take the PVL Championship.

Miners pound Pondo; earn playoff spot

The Miners are headed to the playoffs.

Ready for an adventure? State Parks release Adventure Pass for 4th graders, families

Now through 2024, all California fourth graders and their families can sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass and visit 19 amazing state parks throughout the state for free for a full year…

Miners rout Vikings on Senior Night

It was Senior Night at Hooper Stadium, and the Nevada Union upperclassmen did not disappoint in the team’s final home game of the season.

Gold blood, blue collar: NU seniors dig in at Hooper Stadium for final home game

Bonds formed on the gridiron are not easily broken, and can often last a lifetime.

‘It’s not over:’ Varsity Bruins looking ahead

The varsity Bear River Bruins (1-6) are hoping to end their six game losing streak during their upcoming Pioneer Valley League matchup against the Center High School Cougars (4-3) this Friday.

Skate contest at Condon: Friends, family and fun under the guise of fierce competition (PHOTO GALLERY)

Goodtimes Board Store hosted the Grass Valley Skate Contest on Saturday, where 57 participants challenged themselves and their peers in a variety of categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters and Ladies, at Grass Valley’s Condon Park…

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