Brian Hamilton
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Grass Valley, CA, United States
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Heartbreaking: Taylor Dever went from college football with a degree to anxiety, memory loss and depression
Taylor Dever was driving through the typical congested traffic of the Bay Area, where he was putting his marketing degree to work for a tech company, when his mother and sister were suddenly startled by an angry outburst behind the wheel.“It was Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. It was the worst time being in a car… → Read More
Dangerous legacy: Concussion Legacy Foundation grows its support as CTE awareness, case counts increase
Founded 15 years ago, the Concussion Legacy Foundation has taken a lead role in supporting those impacted by concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). → Read More
Brian Hamilton: One and inseparable, indeed
Twenty years ago this month I first stepped through the front doors of The Union. Soon after, I took a leap, stuffing my Ford Escort with all that would fit — including my black Lab.... → Read More
Brian Hamilton: One and inseparable, indeed
Twenty years ago this month I first stepped through the front doors of The Union.Soon after, I took a leap, stuffing my Ford Escort with all that would fit → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Connecting can carry that weight (VIDEO)
Typically, Thursday’s Zoom message ahead of our 2 p.m. press deadline for the Sierra Sun offers a sense of relief. A deadline met. A weight lifted.That wasn’t the case → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Connecting can carry that weight
Typically, Thursday’s Zoom message ahead of our 2 p.m. press deadline for the Sierra Sun offers a sense of relief. A deadline met. A weight lifted.That wasn’t the case → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Everybody loves Daisy
It’s the same each time we pull into the parking spot.“Hon,” she says, “Please, remember, they really don’t want to hear about Daisy.”“Got it,” I reassure her, patting her → Read More
Brian Hamilton: What would our heroes say today?
Watching an eyewitness to one of our nation’s most historic moments swell with pride as he shared his story left a lump in my throat.Manuel “Chick” Cicogni’s eyes grew → Read More
‘A Long Way to Go,’ a book 20 years in the works, shares the legacy of Nevada County’s Lowell Robinson
David Comstock says he was a latecomer to the project, but certainly not a newcomer to the subject of the book.“A Long Ways to Go: Lowell Guy Robinson & → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Going mobile-first to meet digital demand
As you’ve scrolled to the bottom of stories published at SierraSun.com recently, you’ve likely noticed the ability to comment has been temporarily disabled as we migrate to a new → Read More
Long way back: Nevada County resident’s ‘Crawl of Grit’ ends in success
Crossing the finish line after the overnight horse ride from Truckee to Auburn, she wasn’t just arriving at the race’s end. She had landed on the doorstep of her → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Where were you, when you heard word of the 49er Fire in western Nevada County?
Brad Prowse couldn’t keep up with all the phone calls coming in from across the state and country, checking on him and his family as news coverage of California → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Asked and answered, indeed
Katrin couldn’t speak much English when we first met, and I know just enough German to order a beer, so our conversations were pretty limited when my buddy Flo → Read More
California Public Utilities commission hears opposition, support for sale of Bright Fiber to Race Communications
An advice letter filed with the California Public Utilities Commissions as part of a pending sale of Bright Fiber to Race Communications has spurred area residents to voice opposition → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Forward toward a more perfect Union
Loud shouts echo out of the lobby, jolting us to attention from our daily grind.Louder still, they continue and several of us stride from our work seeking the source.It’s → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Top-two primary puts power with people, not party
So the pundits are calling California’s top-two primary system the “Jungle Primary?” Please. I’ll call the top-two primary ahead of its time, and hopefully another example of “As California → Read More
Forging ahead: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows pushes forward with development, gondola projects
Sierra Watch’s attorneys argue Placer County fell well short of fully analyzing the impacts of Squaw Valley’s planned 25-year village redevelopment project, particularly when it comes to fire safety, → Read More
Brian Hamilton: Dude, where’s my letter?
Oh, it’s so tempting to try it out just once, but I’m too chicken to say it. Considering we’re in the thick of election season, in which everyone seems → Read More
Brian Hamilton: The rest of the story
Former Publisher Jeff Ackerman used to tell a story about a cocktail party he attended, where someone asked him what he did for a living.“I told him I was → Read More
No easy answers in Nevada County affordable housing dilemma (PODCAST)
Brendan Phillips opened the forum expressing optimism about potential progress with affordable housing, but after listening to his fellow panelists Nevada County’s housing resource manager joked that he suddenly → Read More