The “Solim Ni” mural in downtown Grass Valley, featuring a local Nisenan Tribal member as she sings out to the baskets ...

If you want to catch a truly big trout within a couple of hours drive from home the best bet is Pyramid Lake Nevada. The ...

The Oaks Nature Trail in the Folsom State Recreation Area is a 1.6 mile out and back walking trail through oak trees.

During the past 23 years of writing this syndicated column, I’ve occasionally used my platform to cast a negative spotlight ...

“Working with precious and semi-precious stones combined with metals is a complete joy for me. I’m often inspired by the beauty of a stone and seek to find balance with a mix of materials. Blending ...

Silent energy suckers are scattered throughout your home and business, often hiding in plain sight. These invisible drains on electricity can quietly add up to increased power use, even when ...

Then submit your photos to The Union’s “Nevada County Captures” page to be published in our print and online editions. Send ...

What makes Nevada City unique is its trees and hills, its abundance of varied architecture and its lack of blatant pandering for attention. What I mean by that is there is a minimum of aggressive ...

Nevada Joint Unified High School (NJUHSTA) is the local union representing the teachers at Bear River, North Point Academy, Ghidotti, Silver Springs and Nevada Union. As teachers, we see the impact ...

I am sitting outside, listening to the noise that surrounds me — the noise of the freeway, and then the birds. I can even hear an airplane. The air is soft and for reasons that I cannot find, I feel ...

When Donald Trump ran for office in 2016, I felt certain that nobody in their right mind would vote for him. I overestimated the intelligence of the electorate and watched ...

I have recently been intrigued with the local, state and national efforts to generate open dialogue between the opposing ends of the political spectrum. This well-meaning effort is an attempt ...