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Dual enrollment expanded for local high school students at Nevada Union and Bear River High Schools

Next year, for the first time ever, every student in grade 9 enrolled in Bear River and Nevada Union High School (NU) will have the opportunity to be enrolled in … Read moreDual enrollment expanded for local high school students at Nevada Union and Bear River High Schools

Echoes From Our Past — Steve Cottrell: The day Schuyler Colfax visited Nevada County

In our previous history article we explained how it happened that three Nevada County pioneers were among the final people to talk to Abraham Lincoln before the p… Read moreEchoes From Our Past — Steve Cottrell: The day Schuyler Colfax visited Nevada County

'30 percent short and struggling to rebuild our homes': Fire victims forgotten and left with significant shortfall

Rethinking fire safety as a community includes planning for the aftermath of a wildfire disaster. Read more'30 percent short and struggling to rebuild our homes': Fire victims forgotten and left with significant shortfall

Joyful Aging: Taking a stand for Social Security

After the Civil War in 1863, President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address, in which he affirmed that the United States was a “government of the people, by… Read moreJoyful Aging: Taking a stand for Social Security

Ideas & Opinions — R.L. Crabb: It takes a village idiot

Cats snatching up concert seats at Crown Point Venues

Recently, six concert seats in the future Hardin Hall under construction at 125 Crown Point Court in Grass Valley were purchased to be named for cats belonging to… Read moreCats snatching up concert seats at Crown Point Venues

Lady Bruins softball dominates Indians

The Bear River Lady Bruins (9-6, 7-3) traveled to Marysville Thursday to take on the Indians (4-14, 1-7) and put on a show with a 15-4 win. In the 1st inning, the… Read moreLady Bruins softball dominates Indians

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Births, February 17 - April 14, 2025

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Marriages, March 4 - April 11, 2025

Ideas & Opinions — H. Ben Winkler: Cease lying about the war in Gaza

Belated thanks to Sheerlie Ryngler for her March 25 essay on the Grass Valley ceasefire debacle. Read moreIdeas & Opinions — H. Ben Winkler: Cease lying about the war in Gaza

Ideas & Opinions — Anne Merdinger: The truth about the 'Hands Off' protest

Jo Ann Rebane has done it again. In her “miss” of April 17, she pronounces as truth her misperception that the April 5 protest was about “hands off keeping men out of … Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Anne Merdinger: The truth about the 'Hands Off' protest

Ideas & Opinions — Becky Gillespie: Open letter to the NJUHSD Board of Trustees

Dear NJUHSD Board of Trustees, Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Becky Gillespie: Open letter to the NJUHSD Board of Trustees

Nevada County Captures: Church members release live butterflies after Easter service

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Dual enrollment expanded for local high school students at Nevada Union and Bear River High Schools

Next year, for the first time ever, every student in grade 9 enrolled in Bear River and Nevada Union High School (NU) will have the opportunity to be enrolled in a Sie…

Echoes From Our Past — Steve Cottrell: The day Schuyler Colfax visited Nevada County

In our previous history article we explained how it happened that three Nevada County pioneers were among the final people to talk to Abraham Lincoln before the presid…

'30 percent short and struggling to rebuild our homes': Fire victims forgotten and left with significant shortfall

Rethinking fire safety as a community includes planning for the aftermath of a wildfire disaster.

Joyful Aging: Taking a stand for Social Security

After the Civil War in 1863, President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address, in which he affirmed that the United States was a “government of the people, by the …

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Prep sports roundup: Miners and Bruins face-off in lacrosse, Bruins volleyball cruised to 3-0 victory

Nevada Union, Bear River lacrosse Read morePrep sports roundup: Miners and Bruins face-off in lacrosse, Bruins volleyball cruised to 3-0 victory

Bruins win two games in ECHS Tournament

League leading Nevada Union tennis carries 9-1 record into spring break

Heading into Spring Break, the Nevada Union tennis team finds themselves in first place in the FVL with a 9-1 record. Read moreLeague leading Nevada Union tennis carries 9-1 record into spring break

Miners MTB - Back to back XC excitement

Miners MTB has been busy traveling throughout Northern California, bringing that Miners grit and determination with back to back weekend races. Read moreMiners MTB - Back to back XC excitement

Prep volleyball recap: Miners and Bruins remain undefeated in league play

Nevada Union volleyball Read morePrep volleyball recap: Miners and Bruins remain undefeated in league play

Nicholls leads Bruins to 3-0 win over Zebras

On Friday afternoon, the Bear River Bruins (7-2, 1-2) beat the Lincoln Zebras (7-3, 4-1) in Lincoln 3-0 behind Kaden Nicholls’ strong pitching performance. Nicholls st… Read moreNicholls leads Bruins to 3-0 win over Zebras

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Everhart Hotel fire briefing from GVFD and GVPD

James Drummond with the City of Grass Valley Fire and Brian Blakemore with Grass Valley Police Department provide some updates and answer some questions from the media.

Everhart Hotel fire briefing from GVFD and GVPD

James Drummond with the City of Grass Valley Fire and Brian Blakemore with Grass Valley Police Department provide some updates and answer some questions from the media.

Wildfire prepared home vs. an unprepared one without defensible space

Wildfire prepared home vs. non prepped home: Live fire demonstration shows how to help your home survive a wildfire.

Wildfire Preparedness Week, event at McClellan Airbase: Meeting the mission through partnerships

Wildfire Preparedness Week Event at McClellan Airbase — Meeting the Mission through Partnerships.

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Ideas & Opinions — H. Ben Winkler: Cease lying about the war in Gaza

Belated thanks to Sheerlie Ryngler for her March 25 essay on the Grass Valley ceasefire debacle. Read moreIdeas & Opinions — H. Ben Winkler: Cease lying about the war in Gaza

Ideas & Opinions — Anne Merdinger: The truth about the 'Hands Off' protest

Ideas & Opinions — Becky Gillespie: Open letter to the NJUHSD Board of Trustees

Dear NJUHSD Board of Trustees, Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Becky Gillespie: Open letter to the NJUHSD Board of Trustees

Ideas & Opinions — Cheryl Cook: Manipulate the truth and punish dissent

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Cheryl Cook: Manipulate the truth and punish dissent

Ideas & Opinions — Orion Kroeger: Tax cuts favor high earners

Congressman Kevin Kiley claims support for Medicare, the VA, and wildfire prevention, yet insists we must also maintain the 2018 tax cuts, despite growing deficits. Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Orion Kroeger: Tax cuts favor high earners

Ideas & Opinions — Sharron Koslosky: Human kindness

After rereading Barbara Larson’s article in The Union dated April 19, I feel compelled to write. I met Barbara years ago when I was a nurse at Meadow View (now Crystal… Read moreIdeas & Opinions — Sharron Koslosky: Human kindness

Lifestyles

Melinda Myers: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts”, you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you appreciate all she does throug… Read moreMelinda Myers: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Sponsored: Hospital grows health and wellness at vegetable garden

Melinda Myers: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

Growing a healthy lawn in a more sustainable manner is better for the environment and can also help reduce maintenance. As a major component of landscapes, they provid… Read moreMelinda Myers: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

Fran Cole: Why donating to animal shelters is more important than ever

Donating to animal shelters, whether through financial contributions, supplies, or time, is one of the most direct and meaningful ways to make a positive impact on you… Read moreFran Cole: Why donating to animal shelters is more important than ever

Sponsored: Honoring Local Health Care Champions—SNMHF Annual Awards Reception

Day hiker: Brockway Summit Trail – A journey along the Tahoe Rim Trail

My first hike of the fall season took me to the northernmost segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). This 165-mile trail circles the breathtaking Lake Tahoe, and it’s di… Read moreDay hiker: Brockway Summit Trail – A journey along the Tahoe Rim Trail

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