I was raised on five acres, with a cabin, ponds and gardens. When I was five, my brother and I were walking the land and I fell into a cistern ...

12:40 a.m. – A 911 caller from Washington Street reported 3-4 bears outside their RV, trying to get inside. The caller advised that garbage was left outside the trailer and was attracting the bears.

Humans love stories. Since before recorded history, humans have woven fact into convenient fiction to explain and order their world. In spite of advancing technology, our stories perpetuate. The fly ...

In response to Sally Knutson’s letter “Enough with the attack letters,” on September 5th, 2025, I hope Sally will rethink potentially canceling her subscription to The Union.

Terry McLaughlin’s “Suicide Prevention Month” article was an important reminder of the prevalence of suicide in our society. It was also a reminder of how important small acts of caring, ...

The phrase “Here Comes the Sun” catches the imagination. The sun’s constancy, warmth and light are essential in sustaining life.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was set up by an act of Congress in 1967. It is now defunct because it was defunded.

The future of Nevada City Accessory Dwelling Units—also known as ADUs—was discussed Wednesday evening as the Nevada City City Council met to talk about how proceedings would move forth when ...

Nevada County has recently reported their first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2025. As of September 5, 2025, the ...

The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is one that the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has been looking at for some time. On ...

Eagle Lake is a fall fishery. Yes, you can hit a good bite when it opens in late May and into June, but the cool down ...

The, Sierra County Land Trust and Nevada City Neighbors are working together to acquire through grants the 2.2-acre Pello ...