Keeping the ship afloat: Nevada County solar experts consider the best way forward for the area’s energy system
There’s a reason county residents must deal with PG&E power shut-offs and extreme wildfire threat. It’s due in part to the culmination of poor foresight on how society has come to produce, distribute and consume...
Local artist hopes to display Ellen Sargent sculpture in Nevada City
After a heated debate in Nevada City whether to install a statue of Nevada City resident and U.S. Sen. Aaron Sargent and his wife, Ellen, at the top of Broad Street, the proposal was declined...
Census concerns could cost Nevada County
Whether people want more funding for their highway pet projects, better and more affordable housing options, increased school budgets, better health care choices, or to get any idea or project financed, almost all federal funding...
New solutions needed: Local and state officials grapple with Northern California’s energy systems
With over 16 million customers and its electrical lines spread across 70,000 square miles of northern and central California, PG&E’s control of power is enormous. But that extensive mileage has not come without issues. Its...
Bill Drown named Rotary’s Citizen of the Year
“I’m a little breathless, for sure — and honored,” joked Bill Drown Wednesday night as he accepted the Citizen of the Year award from Western Nevada County’s five Rotary Clubs. Drown has donated to and...
Sierra Business Council chooses broadband grant awardees
Two of the three applicants for the $225,000 Last Mile Broadband Grant, established to bring more high-speed internet options to Nevada County residents, were recommended to receive funding from the county by the Sierra Business...
Two of three candidates for state Senate District 1 talk health care, other issues
Two candidates are challenging state Sen. Brian Dahle for his District 1 seat. Pamela Dawn Swartz, a Democrat, and Linda Kelleher, no party preference, answered questions for two hours during the lightly attended Thursday event...
Nevada County sets 2 meetings about Edwards Crossing bridge
Edwards Crossing bridge carries traffic on North Bloomfield Road over the South Yuba River. Originally constructed in 1904 and last rehabilitated in 1989, the bridge is one lane and load restricted, affecting emergency response and...
Nancy Pelosi and husband involved in some fishy business
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s home district includes San Francisco. Star-Kist Tuna’s headquarters is in San Francisco. Star-Kist is owned by Del Monte Foods and is a major contributor to Pelosi. Star-Kist is the...
VIDEO: Grass Valley structure fire sends man to hospital with burns, smoke inhalation
One person was taken to the hospital after firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on the 100 block of East Empire Street in Grass Valley Tuesday afternoon. The unidentified man was taken to the...
Video of the officer-involved shooting of Gabriel Strickland: a minute-by-minute narrative
Editor’s note: Due to the graphic nature of footage on the officer-involved shooting released by local law enforcement, The Union has edited portions of the video. This video contains the sound of gunfire. Viewer discretion...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: Dancing the night away
Comedienne Paula Poundstone delighted a packed Baggett Theater when she performed here at the invitation of The Center For the Arts. Paula got into a back-and-forth with Mayor Lisa Swarthout and Lisa’s husband Chris, both...
Bear Yuba Land Trust to host volunteer orientation this weekend
The Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT) will host its annual volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Nevada City Elks Lodge No. 518 in Nevada City. Attendees will have the opportunity to...
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Boats & birds: A mostly nautical path to photography success
This month, we aim our lens at a photographic specialty by a talented photographer. Janet Peters started out as a “SoCal girl” with three sisters and a mother who liked the arts. What could be...
PG&E warns against bill payment scam
It seemed completely legitimate. Grass Valley resident Valerie Anderson knew she was behind on her PG&E bill, so she believed the message she received warning that her service was about to be disconnected. “These guys...
WATCH: Tahoe resort report — Feb. 21, 2020
California corduroy for the rest of the month!
Staff of county dispatch center to receive award at annual Red Light Ball
Staff of the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center will be honored with the Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Council’s “Bill & Susan Drown Public Safety Commitment Award” at the Feb. 29 21st Annual...