Elias Funez
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Impacts from rain and wind expected today
Weather forecasters are anticipating another four to five inches of rainfall to occur in Grass Valley today through Wednesday. → Read More
BrewHaus one step closer to approval in Nevada City
BrewBilt Brewing Company’s proposed BrewBilt BrewHaus is one step closer to becoming reality along Nevada City’s Spring Street corridor after getting approved by the Nevada City Planning Commission this week. → Read More
Home advocacy groups planning to speak at Nevada County supervisors meeting
The public comment period for Tuesday’s Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting is gearing up to be an interesting one. → Read More
Inmate dies at Nevada County jail
A female inmate’s death at Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City is currently under investigation by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office after she was discovered unresponsive in her cell → Read More
Nearly thirty inches of precipitation since Christmas: Rain, snow expected tonight
Nevada County residents welcomed the sun Tuesday morning after nearly a week of rain and cloud-filled skies. → Read More
‘A community effort here:’ Final Cornish Christmas of the year goes on tonight
A fifth and final Cornish Christmas of the 2022 holiday shopping season is upon us tonight, and with just two more days until Christmas and with many folks home for the holiday, organizers are anticipating… → Read More
Grass Valley’s Sierra Theaters up for sale
“The main thing is that the building is for sale,” LaMarca said. “We do not own the building at Sutton Cinemas. For now both theaters are open, but they are one business.”According to the release, “The last few years have been challenging for all of us, and movie theaters are still recovering. We have owned… → Read More
‘I made a mistake and I’m sorry:’ Grass Valley Councilmember Hillary Hodge arrested for DUI
Grass Valley Councilmember Hillary Hodge was arrested Friday evening and taken into custody at Wayne Brown Correctional Facility for misdemeanor DUI, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to Hodge, a car fire at Bank and Hansen Way in downtown Grass Valley spooked her dog out of its collar while she was helping at the… → Read More
‘Travel is definitely discouraged:’ Whiteout conditions over weekend, low snow Monday forecasters warn
To contact Managing Editor Elias Funez email efunez@theunion.com, or call 530-477-4230. → Read More
Riding the storm out: Two feet of snow, two inches of rain fall across the region (PHOTO GALLERY)
Two feet of fresh snowfall is forecast at 5,000 feet and above following the first round of the storm. Another two feet of snow is forecast Friday night through Sunday with snow levels dropping to 2,500 feet to 3,000 feet during the second round of the storm. → Read More
Parklets in place: Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project moving along
Support Local Journalism Readers around Grass Valley and Nevada County make The Union’s work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism. Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or… → Read More
Major winter storm on the way to Nevada County
A winter storm with major snow and wind impacts is headed towards Nevada County with forecasters calling for five to seven and a half inches of precipitation between Wednesday and Sunday in Grass Valley and four to five feet of snow over Donner Summit.The National Weather Service is calling for dangerous travel conditions in the… → Read More
Cornish Christmas’ return (PHOTO GALLERY)
Hundreds of people filled downtown Grass Valley’s Mill Street to witness the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and take part in the inaugural Cornish Christmas street faire event of the season. Remaining event dates include Dec. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. → Read More
Turkey Trot draws hundreds to Hooper Stadium (PHOTO GALLERY)
Support Local Journalism Readers around Grass Valley and Nevada County make The Union’s work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism. Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or… → Read More
Cold temperatures on the way: Chance for low snow, more rain on the way
The weather on Thanksgiving Day in Western Nevada County couldn’t have been more pleasant with high temperatures being recorded in the mid 60s. → Read More
Judge: Tribble not eligible for auditor-controller
A Nevada County judge ruled last week that Rob Tribble is not qualified to be the next auditor-controller of Nevada County. Tribble had previously won the June 7 auditor-controller race against Gina Will, getting 55%... → Read More
Sunny skies, nice temps: Chance of precipitation forecast for Monday, Tuesday
Western Nevada County leaf peepers will continue to have good weather to facilitate fall color viewing activities through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Sacramento. → Read More
Sober bar due to suspension: 1849 Brewing Co. served 20 day alcohol ban
Grass Valley’s 1849 Brewery was served with a 20 day suspension of alcohol sales due to operating past hours as well as having an unsecured entryway according to brewer/owner Kevin Krikorian. → Read More
Measure V losing: 345 votes separate 1/2 cent sales tax issue
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Measure V, the ½ cent sales tax intended to help provide wildfire prevention, emergency services and disaster readiness, is currently failing according to totals released by the Nevada County Elections Office. No... → Read More
‘Unrealistic cause’: No evidence of meteorite striking ground
Firefighters investigating the cause of a Friday night structure fire off of Englebright Dam Road in Smartsville, have stated that the ignition source was most likely not a meteorite. A widely viewed Facebook video posted... → Read More