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Sierra to open new buildings next spring
Construction work on three new buildings is going on full-swing at the Sierra College Nevada County campus, Dean Neal Allbee said Friday.

12:38 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

From tarmac to traffic
When the engine in his Cessna 150 plane failed at 700 feet late Friday morning, pilot Rick Harmon of Grass Valley said the only place he could land was the eastbound lanes of the busy Golden Center Freeway.

12:20 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Veterans Memorial hall turns 76
Grass Valley's jewel of architecture built in honor of the area's Armed Forces veterans will be rededicated today, 76 years after it was first opened.

12:34 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Half-cent sales tax increase proposed
Three former council members submitted a sales-tax initiative to Grass Valley Friday in an effort to raise money for building the long-planned Dorsey Drive interchange and road repair.

12:15 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Fivelstad to retire year earlier than planned
After 38 years in public education, Rod Fivelstad sounds satisfied as he talks about his accomplishments.

12:17 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Iraq vets unite for respect and support
An Iraq War veteran who got fed up with people using soldiers and sailors for political gain has formed a college group to battle for them.

12:39 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Nevada County awaits directions on same-sex marriages
Same-sex couples in Nevada County may have to wait a bit longer before they can tie the knot, as guidelines come down from the state and a rehearing petition makes it way to the court.

12:43 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Massive oak misses carrier, crushes car
A newspaper carrier for The Union probably dodged death Thursday when strong winds uprooted a large oak tree that fell and smashed her car.

12:36 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

A look back at 1932
Arline Kenney, of the American Legion Auxiliary, discovered news clippings from The Morning Union, as the local paper was called then, about the opening of the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building on April 23, 1932. Here are some excerpts from stories written in April and May of that year.
12:49 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

New co-op directors to be seated Monday
Five new directors will sit on the BriarPatch Co-op Board after running in the most contested election the natural food store has ever held.

12:41 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Nevada County Assessor to reduce property tax values
The Nevada County Assessor's office will reduce assessed values of properties for the 2008-09 in cases where market values have declined, county Assessor Dale Flippin said Friday.

12:12 a.m. PT May 17, 2008 | more »

Police blotter 05/17/08
Grass Valley Police Department

11:55 p.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Former cancer patient pays back with bracelets
Breast cancer survivor Carol Hauswirth was so enamored with the care she got at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, she felt compelled to act.

12:26 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Salmon ban hits anglers, could prompt poachers
Anglers won't get a chance this year to fish for salmon in Central Valley rivers, including the Yuba, save for a short and severely restricted season on the Sacramento.

12:24 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Plane lands safely on Golden Center Freeway
A pilot whose engine failed landed his small airplane safely on the Golden Center Freeway near the Dorsey Drive overpass at about 10:45 a.m. today, tying up traffic.
11:04 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Sales tax for roads
A broad group of community leaders today is expected to introduce a sales-tax initiative to help fund street repair and an interchange at Dorsey Drive and the Golden Center Freeway in Grass Valley, The Union has learned.

11:57 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Step into history
Six local museums will open their doors in unison Saturday and at no cost in an effort to get more community traffic.

12:43 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Marriage ruling raises questions
Electoral candidates responded predictably to the California Supreme Court's decision Thursday to overturn a ban on same-sex marriage, with the controversial issue raising deeper questions for churches and businesses.

12:07 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Candidates Horne, Logue duke it out
The gloves are off in the 3rd District California Assembly race.

12:05 a.m. PT May 16, 2008 | more »

Police blotter 05/16/08
Grass Valley Police Department

11:33 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Grass Valley takes step to oppose proposed land-use initiative
Grass Valley City Council members are expected to vote in two weeks on a resolution opposing a plan to require public votes on most large developments.

3:47 a.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

'It's a rush'
Ever since he was in diapers, Cody Panero has been riding animals, so it's no surprise he is now a champion bullrider.

1:13 a.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Grass Valley woman killed in Reno wreck
A Grass Valley woman killed in a car accident in Reno was trying to help her friend, who was behind the wheel and suffering from a medical problem, Reno police revealed Wednesday.

3:48 a.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Take a trek into the wild
People living with limited mobility have few options for venturing into the wild, but a new trek program led by a founder of the Nevada County Land Trust is making nature trips easier.
1:16 a.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Discover The art of generosity
Discover The art of generosity

7:28 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Kudos to Adult education instuctor
Kudos to Adult education instuctor

7:28 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Stop Hillary Clinton in her tracks
Stop Hillary Clinton in her tracks

7:27 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

It's only Democracy, It won't hurt you
It's only Democracy, It won't hurt you

7:27 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Cool Car County
It all started at Hot August Nights in Reno. Gary Anderson was living in the Bay Area at the time and met Roamin Angel Ed Johnson there. Ed told him of the high number of rods and classics in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area and the Roamin...
6:47 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Inside OTD Cyclesports
"OTD Cyclesports is committed to our rock-bottom, low warehouse prices in all of our dealerships." So says the website for OTD (Out-The-Door) Cyclesports at www.otdcyclesports.com.
6:46 p.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »