Ivan Natividad
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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Grass Valley road work to finish this month
Driving down East Bennett Road near Highway 49 in Grass Valley you may have noticed some heavy construction going on, with workers smoothing down previously cracked roadways and resurfacing → Read More
Ivan Natividad: Brave your adventure
The boy’s face was smudged brown with dirt caked-on from a two-mile trek littered with rock climbing walls, cargo nets, ball pits and mud crawls.He was cold, he was → Read More
Ivan Natividad: The borders that separate us
We found it hidden in the back of our pantry. It was a 10 by 10 foot beige blanket depicting a map the world that my wife and I → Read More
Marysville woman missing for 10 days found alive (VIDEO)
Update Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirm that Sheryl Donovan has been located and is alive with law enforcement officers. → Read More
Ivan Natividad: A chance to see life inside the ‘burn box’
“Are you nervous?” Grass Valley Fire Captain Christopher Armstrong asked before leading us into a 40-by-10-foot building, hosting a live fire inside.“More anxious and excited,” I responded. That was → Read More
Highway 49 closed near Sierra City due to structure fire
A structure fire was reported around 9:10 a.m. in Sierra City at Butte Aly. Highway 49 in that area has been closed in both directions. #TrafficAlert Hwy 49 closed in both directions at Sierra City due to structure fire. No ETO at this time. Expect delays while fire crews are working. pic.twitter.com/a1ZcwH9Do9 — Caltrans District… → Read More
Government Roundup: Nevada County supes to approve $258K for June election; Halstead to run for Nevada City Council
With both Grass Valley and Nevada City taking a break from council meetings this week, local government news has been sparse as of late. But our reporters continue to dig into the issues that matter to you. Here is a recap of this week's local government coverage. County News The Union's county reporter Alan Riquelmy… → Read More
Weekly Buzz: Dave Iorns passes away; Potential pot businesses; ‘Coco’ nominated for Academy Award
From the passing of a community icon, to the continuing discussion around pot businesses, local news has been buzzing this past week. Below is a recap of the 10 most read stories, from Jan. 22-28, that we saw at www.TheUnion.com. 10. Bear River High School graduate Adrian Molina is now among those who have been so… → Read More
Ivan Natividad: Bringing it back to humanity
“Hello this is Ivan.” “Oh hey, I’m calling to let you know about a great opportunity,” the voice on the other end of the phone says.Somewhat annoyed I respond → Read More
Ivan Natividad: The monopoly on political parties is the problem
Are we going to be OK?It’s hard to say yes when observing the “My party is better than your party” back and forth that some people go through online → Read More
Ivan Natividad: For men, ‘Me too’ movement should be more than a hashtag
The Internet, amazing as it is, can sometimes seem like a revolving door for social issues and charities competing for our philanthropic affection.On social media particularly there is a → Read More
“Love walk” in response to racist incident to be held Friday
Local residents are holding a “love walk” at 5 p.m. Friday, starting in front of the Del Oro Theater, in response to a racist incident that occurred in Downtown → Read More
Ivan Natividad: Cherish them while they’re young, and old
The most terrifying thing in the world is baby poo ... wet baby poo.When it seeps out of the diaper and soaks onto that onesie, without knowing, you go → Read More
Person on the street: Do you think crime on the rise?
A quick look on social media or in conversations around town, the perception seems to permeate that crime is on the rise in western Nevada County. Ivan Natividad, digital → Read More
Ivan Natividad: Are you fire safe? (Video)
My wife and I have spent most of our lives living in urban areas. Some refer to us as “city folk,” and it’s true. So when we moved to → Read More
Following theft, beloved Nevada County local Kenny Bond to get new bike donated from local businesses
In many communities across the country there are local residents that people hold especially dear to their hearts. In Western Nevada County, Kenny Bond is one of those people. Known for his endearing open nature and his iconic yellow bike, Kenny has been referred to many as a local legend. After news that Kenny's bike… → Read More
Preparing for the real thing: Local firefighters show us the importance of being ready for anything (VIDEO)
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a series highlighting local fire fighting training procedures.The Union is covering this in partnership with the Grass Valley Fire Department.I think → Read More