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‘Hoping that we will continue to move forward’: Dr. Sherilynn Cooke discusses taking on public health officer role
Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Sherilynn Cooke says she always planned to work in public health, even as she entered medical school and trained as an internal medicine specialist. → Read More
Deadline approaches: Public comment due Monday for Idaho-Maryland Mine
The public has until Monday to submit comments on the draft environmental impact report currently available on the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project. → Read More
Two years in: Pandemic recognized at two-year mark by hospital, memorial
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer Lori Katterhagen says there is cause for encouragement. → Read More
On the watch: Opponents of Idaho-Maryland Mine seek signatures for petition
Janet Cinquegrana says she and her husband have agreed to sell their Grass Valley home and move, if the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine occurs. → Read More
UPDATE: DA candidate Matt Beauchamp, sheriff candidate Lori Steele will not be on ballot
UPDATE at 1:25 p.m. TuesdayMatt Beauchamp, candidate for Nevada County District Attorney, has not met the requirements of Election Code Section 201, and is therefore not eligible to be elected Nevada County District Attorney. Therefore, Matt Beauchamp will not be on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Gubernatorial Statewide Direct Primary Election.Lori Steele, candidate… → Read More
Hospital to ‘light up blue’ on pandemic’s 2-year mark
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital will “light up blue” today in order to recognize the pandemic’s two-year mark, according to a news release. → Read More
Next on tap: Ribald Brewing set to open on St. Patrick’s Day
Ribald Brewing co-owners Ryan Cano and Ray Van Lenten say they have already received a great deal of feedback as they prepare to open their Nevada City brewery. → Read More
Moving forward: Nevada Union High School back in session, state changes mask guidance
After a closure which lasted Thursday and Friday, Nevada Union High School was back in session this week. → Read More
‘In a much better place’: Officials discuss COVID-19 transmission, misconceptions
The COVID-19 surge fueled by spread of the Omicron variant in Nevada County has subsided as quickly as it came, according to county Director of Health and Human Services Ryan Gruver. → Read More
Nevada County native says she was jailed due to mistaken identity, is suing LAPD
Nevada County native Bethany K. Farber kept telling police she’d never even been to Texas, never mind committed a crime there. → Read More
Dancing in the streets: Mardi Gras parade brings people back to Broad Street (PHOTO GALLERY)
The fire-breathing dragon which made its way down Broad Street in Nevada City on Sunday brought with it a long history. → Read More
A voice against wrong arrest
Nevada City native Bethany Farber says she wants to be a voice for those who have gone through experiences like hers. → Read More
Nevada County native says she was jailed due to mistaken identity, is suing LAPD
Nevada County native Bethany K. Farber kept telling police she’d never even been to Texas, never mind committed a crime there. → Read More
‘Fun and energy’: Mardi Gras celebration to return to Nevada City on Sunday
After skipping last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Mardi Gras celebration is set to go forward Sunday in downtown Nevada City. → Read More
UPDATE: Nevada Union High School has staff shortage Wednesday
Multiple Nevada Union High School teachers said Wednesday that their decision to be absent that day was in response to the district’s recent decisions regarding the enforcement of the statewide school mask mandate. → Read More
‘A hard decision’: Pleasant Ridge School District announces change to masking enforcement
Pleasant Ridge School District is the second of two local districts that has announced a change to the enforcement of the statewide school masking requirement. → Read More
Masks optional: Nevada Joint Union to relax enforcement of school mask mandate, hold special board meeting
Nevada Joint Union students now have a choice about masks. → Read More
When in need: Local women’s nonprofit receives donation of pepper spray packs
Victoria Penate is a staff writer with The Union. She can be reached at vpenate@theunion.com LEARN MORE Women of Worth471 Sutton Way, Grass ValleyContact:Call 530-264-7337 or email info@womenofworth.orgWebsite:www.womenofworth.org → Read More
‘Moving forward’: New Nevada County Fairgrounds CEO discusses event planning, approach to the coming year
Planning for this year’s Nevada County Fair — including carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, and Treat Street — was ongoing as of last week, according to Chasse.“We’re going full steam with the Nevada County Fair,” he said, adding that while there always could be unforeseen challenges, he did not sense anything would hold back planning as… → Read More
‘Headed in the right direction’: Local health officials discuss COVID-19 cases, precautions
Nevada County’s COVID-19 case rate is “headed in the right direction,” according to county Director of Health and Human Services Ryan Gruver. → Read More