Grass Valley’s assessor rolls found hidden behind City Hall wall
Teresa Poston went on a treasure hunt in the unlikeliest of places — a seemingly featureless stretch of hallway next to Grass Valley’s City Council chambers. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said after being pointed...
Boy survives tumble from rocks, leg entrapment in South Yuba River
A boy visiting the South Yuba River from Yuba City got doubly lucky after slipping from the rocks and plunging into the river. The 12 year old escaped serious injury Monday afternoon after falling 6...
Authorities take Wyatt Yoder into custody
Authorities say the large SWAT vehicle rolling down the driveway alerted Wyatt Yoder to his imminent capture. Wanted for fleeing officers a handful of times, Yoder ran around 7 p.m. Tuesday from a house in...
Nevada County resident Alicia Berardi completes 100-mile Tevis Cup, 30 years after first attempt
You couldn’t blame Alicia Berardi for having somewhat of a traumatic flashback. It was just past 8 p.m. at the Foresthill checkpoint of the Tevis Cup ride. Her trail buddy, Amrita O’Leary, had just made...
Grass Valley’s Salvation Army thrift store closing Friday
In July, the Salvation Army Del Oro Division announced it was closing its thrift stores in Northern California, including Grass Valley’s shop. The future closings were part of a greater decision to merge The Salvation...
Starbucks barista from a Grass Valley Safeway wins competition
Selina Duncan describes her co-working environment as “a little family.” She works at the Starbucks in the Safeway on Sutton Way, and one of her co-workers, Shawn Covington, was just given the Starbucks Barista Champion...
An era ends: Salvation Army Thrift Store closing its doors in Grass Valley
It was a sad day at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in downtown Grass Valley on Thursday. On the second-to-last-day of operation, the sales room floor sat mostly empty with only a handful of clothing...
Annual Nevada County tax auction to take place in November
When property owners fail to pay taxes on their property for more than five years, responsibility of the land falls to the Nevada County government. Currently, 26 property owners who have not paid their property...
Nevada County residents can watch fire insurance town hall in person, online
Watch fire insurance forum in person, online Nevada County residents will have a chance to ask the California insurance commissioner questions at a town hall set to start at 6 p.m. today. Commissioner Ricardo Lara,...
Obituary of Susan Laura Dunbar
Susan Laura Dunbar August 25, 1945 – May 29, 2019 A light went out in the world when in the wee hours of May 29th, Sue died peacefully in the arms of her husband Robert...
Obituary of Mitchel Scott Sylva
Mitchel Scott Sylva died suddenly on June 13, 2019 at Roseville Hospital. Mitch was born October 2, 1954. He was 64. Preceded in death by parents June Anderson and Frank Sylva and brother Matthew Sylva....
Nevada County Police Blotter: ‘Roofio’ reportedly selling ketamine in bar
Grass Valley Police Department Monday 11:02 a.m. — A woman reported her husband was acting crazy and took the bedroom door off. He was upset because she slams the bedroom door. The issue was mediated....
Into the wild: Nevada County-raised woman to appear on 6th season of the History channel’s Alone
For some the wilderness is lonely. For others, it’s a haven for community. Ever since she was young, Woniya Thibeault felt the natural world belonged in the latter category. The 1993 Bear River High School...
Obituary of Thomas N. Cude
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas N. Cude, age 60, announce that he has travelled to heaven (probably in a race car) on August 5, 2019. He is preceded in death...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Nevada City flasher reported
Grass Valley Police Department Tuesday 8:45 a.m. — A caller from Hansen Way and Bennett Street reported a vehicle hit a pedestrian with no injuries. 9:41 a.m. — A caller from a business in the...
Five Yuba River swimming holes to beat the summer heat in western Nevada County
Editor’s note: This is a list compiled a few year’s back, by a former intern and Nevada County native, that has become popular on TheUnion.com during the summer season. As hot summer days continue, with...
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Obituary of Charlene Manselle
In Loving Memory of Charlene Manselle March 25, 1953 – August 2nd, 2019 Charlene passed quietly, after a short illness, in her beloved Grass Valley, CA. home. The Manselle family and her friends will mourn...
Open house set for Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project
Work on the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project has begun, Cal Fire said Wednesday. People with questions about that project — which will create around a 1,200-acre shaded fuel break — can ask...
