THE UNION Articles
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Grass Valley hardly an oasis for business, Pat Butler, March 4, 2006
City should review approval process, Union editorial board, March 2, 2006
Wildwood bond deal tabbed as financial feat, Trina Kleist, March 1, 2006
Project passes on 3-2 vote, Josh Singer, March 1, 2006City to review RV site design, Trina Kleist, February 28, 2006
Zoning change OK'd for Sierra Terrace, Trina Kleist, February 15, 2006
Step taken toward Wildwood Ridge, Trina Kleist, February 15, 2006
Housing plan to go to Supes, Trina Kleist, February 14, 2006
Plot plan pockets praise, Trina Kleist, February 10, 2006
Median house price beyond income of many local workers, Trina Kleist, February 7, 2006
Family ties keep peace officer in town, Robyn Moormeister, February 4, 2006
Housing needs are becoming more apparent, Union Editorial Bd., February 4, 2006
Northstar nears completion, Jon Beckhardt, Swift News, February 2, 2006
County's pace of rising prices may be slowing, Trina Kleist, February 2, 2006
What a home can cost, Trina Kleist, February 2, 2006
In search of the impossible: The affordable home, Brittany Retherford, February 1, 2006
Olympia Gardens, meters at issue, Brittany Retherford, February 1, 2006
Status of more projects underway, Grass Valley Planning Dept, February 1, 2006Wildwood Ridge to face supervisors, Trina Kleist, January 28, 2006
Tech Center to bring offices, Soumitro Sen, January 27, 2006
'Senior Cohousing' author to speak, The Union staff, January 26, 2006
Public voices concerns about mine reopening, Brittany Retherford, January 26, 2006
Wildwood vote doesn't address housing concerns, Union editorial, January 21, 2006
Planners approve Wildwood project, Trina Kleist, January 20, 2006
Planners give thumbs up to RV project, Trina Kleist, January 18, 2006
Construction update: 13005 Loma Rica Drive, Brittany Retherford, January 17, 2006
Growth causes red ink, Trina Kleist, January 11, 2006
Construction update on cohousing project, Brittany Retherford, January 3, 2006Get real on affordable housing, Dana Reed, December 26, 2005
Chapa De project resurfaces, Brittany Retherford, December 21, 2005
Clock Tower Project gets green light, Brittany Retherford, December 21, 2005
Home prices still sizzle, Brittany Retherford, December 20, 2005
Healthy growth possible, Terry Lamphier, December 19, 2005
...impact of growth on our economy, Terry Lamphier, December 15, 2005
Joint session planned on SDAs, Brittany Retherford, December 14, 2005
Office ban one step closer to a reality, Brittany Retherford, December 14, 2005
Affordable housing ideas, Beverly Pack, December 12, 2005
Wildwood Ridge consultants back to the table, Brittany Retherford, December 9, 2005
Nevada City approves first-floor office ban, Brittany Retherford, December 9, 2005
Council against project, Brittany Retherford, December 1, 2005Council misses affordable housing opportunity, Pat Butler, November 26, 2005
City Council lacks vision on housing, Union Editorial Board, Nov. 24, 2005
Berg Heights project denied, Brittany Retherford, November 23, 2005
Mobile home park task force organized, David Mirhadi, November 22, 2005
Berg Heights' future up to council, Brittany Retherford, November 22, 2005
Faith-based Tentmakers hopes to build subdivision, B. Retherford, November 22, 2005
Horne's efforts should benefit park's residents, Union Editorial Board, Nov. 19, 2005
Rent hikes delayed, David Mirhadi, November 17, 2005
Wildwood debt vote a good call, Union Editorial Board, November 17, 2005
Debt decision delayed, Brittany Retherford, November 16, 2005
Berg Heights should be OK'd by city, Union Editorial Board, November 15, 2005
Office ban extended to March 25, Brittany Retherford, November 15, 2005
County may defer decision on $1M debt, Brittany Retherford, November 15, 2005
Wildwood deal requires public input, Union Editorial Board, November 14, 2005
County could forgive developer debt of $1 million, B. Retherford, November 12, 2005
Do we really want affordable housing?, Pat Butler, November 12, 2005
SDAs a done deal?, Susan C. Lund, November 9, 2005
Consultant hired for mine project, Brittany Retherford, November 9, 2005
Residents of mobile park plan to lobby, David Mirhadi, November 8, 2005
Office freeze may remain, Brittany Retherford, November 8, 2005
Council heeds public, Brittany Retherford, November 2, 2005
Council wants citizen input on Grass Valley developments, B. Retherford, Nov. 1, 2005Council accepts SDA study, Brittany Retherford, October 28, 2005
'Red tag' threatens new real estate office, Brittany Retherford, October 22, 2005
Meeting on real estate offices calm, Brittany Retherford, October 22, 2005
Fighting for a town's heart and soul, Pat Butler, October 22, 2005
Berg Heights proposal derailed by dogma, Paul Sieving, October 22, 2005
Nevada City off to a bumpy start with panel, Editorial Board, October 21, 2005
Let residents in on SDA discussions, Eric Engles, October 20, 2005
Mayor on two-man committee, Brittany Retherford, October 20, 2005
Developer to appeal rejection, Brittany Retherford, October 20, 2005
Berg Heights denied, Brittany Retherford, October 19, 2005
County and cities tackle big issues, David Mirhadi, October 19, 2005
Today's meeting brings promise of better future, Editorial Board, October 18, 2005
Faith-based firm seeks housing plan OK, Brittany Retherford, October 18, 2005
Rents through the roof, David Mirhadi, October 18, 2005
Grass Valley traffic group earns award, The Union Staff, October 14, 2005
Commissioner has little time to enjoy job, The Union Board, October 14, 2005
Downtown ban opens doors to some concerns, The Union Board, October 13, 2005
Silberstein on commission, Becky Trout, October 12, 2005
Nevada City approves ban, Brittany Retherford, October 12, 2005
Broad Street offices face ban, Becky Trout, October 11, 2005
Debate produces more heat than light, George Rebane, October 7, 2005
Housing report draws critics, Becky Trout, October 6, 2005
Council to vote on new planning commission member, Becky Trout, October 5, 2005
CABPRO supports ... Grass Valley mine, The Union staff, October 4, 2005
Catalyst for change, Brittany Retherford, October 4, 2005Team building won't work for council, Union editorial, September 28, 2005
Team-building talk turns testy, Becky Trout, September 28, 2005
Three roads return to private status, Becky Trout, September 28, 2005
Coming to grips with growth, Becky Trout, September 22, 2005
Ridge Road development put on hold, Becky Trout, September 21, 2005
Former politician may be planner, Brittany Retherford, September 20, 2005
More buildings in Ridge Road's future, Becky Trout, September 19, 2005
A few comments on ‘yesterday’s news’, Terry Lamphier, September 17, 2005
Role of a Planning Commissioner, Gerard Tassone, September 17, 2005
Lamphier’s ouster: Politics or implosion?, Pat Butler, September 17, 2005
Long wait over for growth report, Becky Trout, September 14, 2005
Plans discussed for Nevada City plaza, Becky Trout, September 13, 2005
Lamphier defends seat on planning commission, Becky Trout, September 13, 2005
With report done, time to look at growth, Jeff Ackerman, September 13, 2005
Commissioner's job in jeopardy, again, Becky Trout, September 10, 2005
Deer Creek is dangerously wrong, Troy Rampy, September 8, 2005
Growth gets more public scrutiny, Terry Lamphier, September 8, 2005
Development concerns, Roger Hager, September 1, 2005
Mine takes its case to the public, George Boardman, August 31, 2005
Planned mine may be golden opportunity, Jeff Ackerman, August, 30, 2005
Two workshops set on Idaho-Maryland Mine, The Union Staff, August 27, 2005
Planners rule on property split on Spenceville Road, Becky Trout, August 27, 2005
People protest project, Becky Trout, August 26, 2005
Deer Creek Park II impact discussed, Becky Trout, August 25, 2005
Nevada City to air ground floor real estate office debate, Becky Trout, August 23, 2005
This land is your land - or is it?, Becky Trout, August 23, 2005
Eminent domain amendment fails with Board of Supervisors, Becky Trout, August 24, 2005
Public meeting for Deer Creek Park II tomorrow, Becky Trout, August 24, 2005
More info needed for developments, Becky Trout, August 19, 2005
Hearts and mines: Company tries to bolster city's support, George Boardman, August 19, 2005
Project sparks debate - Traffic, affordable housing among top concerns,
Brittany Retherford, August 17, 2005
Housing plan raises reservations, Becky Trout, August 17, 2005
Penn Valley Oaks project gets planner's approval, Becky Trout, August 12, 2005
South Auburn Street plan has potential, August 8, 2005
Don't displace locals, Melanie Wellner, July 7, 2005
Pushed Out, Lori Smith, July 7, 2005
Master Plan - North Star Development, Becky Trout, July 8, 2005
Suggestions to improve traffic woes, Terry Lamphier, July 11, 2005
City Council OKs plan for 11 houses, Becky Trout, July 13, 2005
30 new houses OK'd, Becky Trout, July 15, 2005
Approval delayed for Rattlesnake project, Becky Trout, July 20, 2005
Eminent domain ruling crosses line, Jeff Ackerman, July 26, 2005
Penn Valley housing project faces review, George Boardman, July 27, 2005
The deception of public perception, Joey Jordan, July 28, 2005
It's time for us to review our priorities, Terry Lamphier, July 29, 2005
Decision on Penn Valley Oaks development delayed, Becky Trout, July 30, 2005
Special Development Areas and how to get involved, Gerard Tassone, July 30, 2005
Builders, leaders aren't out to ruin our town, Jeff Ackerman, February 28, 2006
Traffic issue touches nerve, Trina Kleist, February 25, 2006
Doolittle to help with Dorsey, Josh Singer, February 23, 2006
Crash leaves one in hospital, Dave Moller, February 22, 2006
Dorsey Drive Interchange a possibility, Edward Sylvester, February 21, 2006
Planners change course on Dorsey Drive, Trina Kleist, February 16, 2006
Traffic stands still when school lets out, Soumitro Sen, February 16, 2006
Hwy. 49 tops priority list, Dave Moller, February 15, 2006
Council delays vote on traffic, growth issues, Trina Kleist, February 15, 2006
Construction update, Brittany Retherford, February 14, 2006
Change in sight for traffic situation?, Trina Kleist, February 13, 2006
Trails, bridges and highways to be improved, Trina Kleist, February 13, 2006Right call made to review fees, Union Editorial, January 26, 2006
Council ups money for parks, will study traffic, Trina Kleist, January 25, 2006
County road projects get boost, Dave Moller, January 25, 2006
Development fees tek, Trina Kleist, January 25, 2006
Construction update, Brittany Retherford, January 24, 2006
Another solution for 49: plastic reflective tubes, Tom Larson, January 21, 2006
Highway 49 pleas fall on deaf ears, Pat Butler, January 21, 2006
Lake of the Pines: Hwy. 49 a serious issue, Laura LaVelle, January 20, 2006
Center divider demanded, Robyn Moormeister, January 19, 2006
Crash heightens need for Hwy 49 safety measures, Robyn Moormeister, January 18, 2006
Photo gallery included
Rumble strip a Band-Aid for Highway 49, Union Editorial, January 17, 2006
Highway 49 debate smolders, Robyn Moormeister, January 17, 2006
Crash on Hwy. 49 turns fatal, Dave Moller, January 16, 2006
Governor offers nothing for our dangerous roads, Union Editorial, January 6, 2006
County is unlikely to see funds from highway bill, Robyn Moormeister, January 6, 2006Hwy. 49 a deadly drive, Robyn Moormeister, December 31, 2005
'Zero tolerance' on Hwy. 49, Robyn Moormeister, December 21, 2005
D.C. politics about business as usual, Jeff Ackerman, December 29, 2005
County rebuffs funding fracas, Brittany Retherford, December 17, 2005
County needs to work harder for federal funds, Union Editorial Board, December 16, 2005
Money for roads not coming here, Brittany Retherford, December 15, 2005
Predictable comments, Pat Wynne, December 6, 2005
Right call on project, Grant Cattaneo, December 3, 2005
A few suggestions for sane traffic solutions, Charles Durrett, December 3, 2005
Meeting on traffic sends right signal, Union Editorial Board, December 1, 2005How do we keep that hometown charm?, Brittany Retherford, November 30, 2005
Traffic is topic of town meeting, Brittany Retherford, November 29, 2005
Doolittle asked for $9.5 million for Dorsey interchange, B. Retherford, Nov. 18, 2005
Country roads often pose tough obstacles, Trina Kleist, November 4, 2005
...relief from traffic congestion, Grant Cattaneo, October 1, 2005Developer fees remain a hot topic, Becky Trout, September 29, 2005
City continues drive toward traffic solutions, Gerard Tassone, September 24, 2005
...wants traffic fees paid by developers doubled, Becky Trout, September 22, 2005
Roundabout construction cranking into high gear, Sierra Sun, August 31, 2005
Grass Valley plans to untangle weave, Becky Trout, August 24, 2005
Western Nevada County gets $9.84 per resident, Becky Trout, August 20, 2005
Former DA blasts Crestview interchange, Becky Trout, August 17, 2005
More cash needed for Dorsey project, Becky Trout, August 16, 2005
County gets $777,747 for transit hub, George Boardman, August 13, 2005
Traffic workshop set for Monday, Union staff, August 12, 2005
South county roads return to private status, Becky Trout, August 10, 2005
Status of county roads a 'hot potato', Becky Trout, August 9, 2005
Off-ramp unsafe, Ken Suzuki, Letter July 8, 2005
County town to charge for parking, David Bunker, July 14, 2005
In rare move, county adds street to system, Becky Trout, July 20, 2005
Sales tax weighed for road work, Becky Trout, July 21, 2005
Crowd slams Crestview, Becky Trout, July 22, 2005
How many must die to get a traffic light?, Craig Ruble, July 25, 2005
Road decision an outrage, David Adams, July 27, 2005
Grass Valley becoming a city of gridlock, Grant Cattaneo, July 28, 2005
Plea deal set on pot charges, Trina Kleist, February 27, 2006
Family asks for another chance for offender, Trina Kleist, February 23, 2006
Frequent offender sentenced to rehab, Robyn Moormeister, February 15, 2006
11 arrested in police sweep, Trina Kleist, February 9, 2006
Picking up the pieces in drug court, Jeff Ackerman, February 7, 2006
Cops bust server, patron, Robyn Moormeister, February 3, 2006
Meth arrest lands North San Juan man in jail, Robyn Moormeister, January 31, 2006
Funding debate illustrates problem finding solutions, Union editorial, January 28, 2006
Meth meetings produce many good ideas, Union editorial, January 24, 2006
Meth meeting geared toward action, Trina Kleist, January 21, 2006
Meth meeting summons females to aid problem, Trina Kleist, January 18, 2006
County's drug problem affects us all, Shirl Mendonca, January 13, 2006
Governor continues to fund Prop 36, Trina Kleist, January 13, 2006Gizmos don't tip off alleged pot growers, Dave Moller, December 31, 2005
Ex-meth addict changes for son, Robyn Moormeister, December 26, 2005
Officers find 'new drug' during bust, Robyn Moormeister, December 21, 2005
Meth user's fate in judge's hands, Trina Kleist, December 9, 2005
Plea is filed on 15 drug charges, Robyn Moormeister, December 8, 2005
Life-long meth addict slips up, Trina Kleist, December 3, 2005
Walking in the shoes of a meth addict, Shirl Mendonca, December 2, 2005
Education key to winning meth war, Lindy Beatie, December 2, 2005Recovering addicts aid each other, community, Dave Moller, November 29, 2005
Woman arrested on drug charges, Robin Moormeister, Nov. 26, 2005
'Buck Meth' program aids those recovering from drug abuse, Union staff, Nov. 22, 2005
A mom battles to beat her meth addiction, Jeff Ackerman, November 22, 2005
Holiday Lodge handyman arrested, Robin Moormeister, Nov. 19, 2005
Weapons, drugs reportedly found in Penn Valley man's car, R. Moormeister, Nov. 19
Arrest made after homemade weapons, drugs found, Robin Moormeister, Nov. 18, 2005
Recovered addict to manage homes, Dave Moller, November 15, 2005
'A safe place to go', Dave Moller, November 15, 2005
Repeat offender pleads innocent on latest meth charge, Trina Kleist, November 11, 2005
2 men jailed on pot charges, Trina Kleist, November 10, 2005
Grass Valley man pleads guilty to having paraphernalia, Trina Kleist, November 9, 2005
Police pick up man arrested for meth, Trina Kleist, November 8, 2005
Horne's leadership, Lindy Beatie, November 5, 2005
$1M bail for meth suspect, Trina Kleist, November 5, 2005
Suspect arrested 4th time with meth, Trina Kleist, November 3, 2005... meth cases not as simple as it seems, Michael Ferguson, October 15, 2005
Feds arrest 6 for pot, Trina Kleist, October 13, 2005
$24K cash seized in pot raid, Trina Kleist, October 8, 2005
Seven arrests made in pot raid, Trina Kleist, October 7, 2005
Scarce meth help for teens, Michelle Butcher, October 6, 2005
Women call meeting to fight meth, Victoria Covell, October 4, 2005
Meth recovery advocates see hope..., Dave Moller, October 1, 2005KVMR hosts meth meeting, Dave Moller, September 29, 2005
Doolittle seeks funds to fight meth, News Brief, September 28, 2005
Traffic stop nets meth, Trina Kleist, September 22, 2005
Agency to fight drug abuse, George Boardman, September 19, 2005
Meth arrests may lead to rehab, Trina Kleist, September 12, 2005
Parolee arrested for selling meth, Dave Moller, September 10, 2005
Medical marijuana, Melanie Sullivan, September 8, 2005Charges stem from meth bust, Trina Kleist, August 23, 2005
Police chase yields meth arrest, Trina Kleist, August 24, 2005
Supervisors: Meth help necessary, Becky Trout, August 24, 2005
Supervisor urges Bush to focus on meth, Becky Trout, August 22, 2005
Hearings held for Penn Valley meth raid suspects, Trina Kleist, August 22, 2005
Woman pleads guilty in meth raid, Trina Kleist, August 12, 2005
Drug court success story praised, Trina Kleist, August 9,2005
Woman pleads in meth case, Trina Kleist, August 3, 2005
Meth devours our small-town life, Jeff Ackerman, August 2, 2005
Traffic stop leads to $50K drug find, Sierra Sun, Renée Shadforth, August 2, 2005
Drug war needs to target meth, Pat Butler, July 9, 2005
Meth, not pot, is Public Enemy No. 1, Jeff Ackerman, July 19,2005
Krause trial shows need for anti-meth strategy, Editorial Board, July 29, 2005
Six nabbed in Penn Valley meth bust, Dave Moller, July 30, 2005
Second try for Laura's Law, Dave Moller, March 2, 2006
Hospital lands donation of $500,000, Dave Moller, February 11, 2006
Mental health plan calls for team approach, Dave Moller, February 11, 2006
Mentally ill will teach peers to cope, Dave Moller, February 7, 2006
Quality of life lures docs, Dave Moller, February 3, 2006
Has the county done enough for mentally ill?, Union editorial, January 10, 2006
Laura's Law may be funded later this year, Dave Moller, January 10, 2006
Sea of change since shootings, Dave Moller, January 10, 2006
Remembering Jan. 10, 2001, Trina Kleist, January 10, 2006
Health-care crisis is coming our way, Dr. Christina Lasich, January 5, 2006
County Behavioral Health chief to leave, Dave Moller, January 5, 2006Briefs Panel needed for health funding, Union Staff, August 3, 2005
District's soda decision good for students, Editorial Board, August 2, 2005
Panel needed for mental health monies, anon, August 2, 2005
Charter school bill advances, Union staff, February 7, 2006
Shrinking enrollment raises future concerns, Union editorial board, February 7, 2006
County tackles teacher shortage, Soumitro Sen, February 6, 2006
Sharp decline in school enrollment, Soumitro Sen, January 31, 2006
The state of our children, Soumitro Sen, January 21, 2006
Housing costs lead to creative recruitment, Dr. Terence K. McAteer, January 20, 2006
New director hired at Sierra Montessori Academy, Union Staff, January 9, 2006Nevada Joint Union board’s future to be decided, Trina Kleist, December 14, 2005
New president likely for Grass Valley school board, Trina Kleist, December 13, 2005
Montessori school chief resigns post, David Mirhadi, November 1, 2005
Superintendent to truants: Get to class, David Mirhadi, October 4, 2005High schools upgraded by Measure A, David Mirhadi, September 29, 2005
Appeal dropped against Montessori school, Becky Trout, September 27, 2005
County's test scores provide good news, David Mirhadi, September 9, 2005
Charter coming to Wolf Road, Becky Trout, September 2, 2005
Changes await students attending Sierra College, David Mirhadi, August 29, 2005
Montessori school move temporarily delayed, Becky Trout, August 19, 2005
Turn lane, landscaping for Montessori, Becky Trout, August 19, 2005
Montessori school seeks temporary home, Davis Mirhadi, August 3, 2005
Rain brings another landslide to plant, Dave Moller, December 24, 2005
County gets $70K to study wastewater..., Brittany Retherford, October 1, 2005
District seeking state funds to rebuild treatment plant, Dave Moller, Sept. 22, 2005
Sewage spill at LOP cleaned up, Union Staff, September 8, 2005
Cascade Shores deadline set by state, Dave Moller, August 27, 2005
County fined $574,000, Dave Moller, August 12, 2005Raw sewage spills at Penn Valley plant, Union Staff, July 14, 2005
State wants answers on mudslide, Dave Moller, June 30, 2005
Health advisory lifted for Wolf, Peabody creeks, Union Staff, June 23, 2005
Sewage flows into Lake Wildwood Creek, Dave Moller, June 17, 2005
County blasted about landslide, Dave Moller, June 15, 2005
Vandals cause sewer spill, Dave Moller, June 14, 2005
Plant back on-line, Dave Moller, May 19, 2005
Treatment plant in peril, Dave Moller, May 12, 2005
Landside near wastewater plant, May 10, 2005
Sewage issues need monetary assistance, Britt Retherford, March 9, 2005
Back-flow gadget may be mandated in Nevada City, Becky Trout, March 2, 2005
Sewage woes leave stench of frustration, Jamie Bate, February 4, 2005Sewage spill at LWW, Union Staff, October 1, 2004
Sewage spill closes NU, David Mirhadi, October 1, 2004
Sewage spill fouls creek, Union Staff, September, 2004
Sewer fees to double at Cascade Shores, Jamie Bate, January 31, 2004
Sewer rate relief sought, Jamie Bate, December 17, 2003
Colfax fined; county sewer plants next?, Jamie Bate, December 13, 2003
No study underway for Alta Sierra sewer, Bill Nelson, December 11, 2003
Warning lifted at Deer Creek, Dave Moller, October 17, 2003
Wolf Creek filth blamed on a switch, Dave Moller, October 14, 2003
Raw sewage spills into Deer Creek, Dave Moller, October 7, 2003
LWW sewage spill contained, Tim Omarzu, January 3, 2002
Suspension bridge cable anchors unearthed, Bob Wyckoff, March 4, 2006
Beason tackles issues, Josh Singer, February 24, 2006
County close to recycling goal, Dave Moller, February 16, 2006
Brush clearing takes root, Brittany Retherford, February 14, 2006
Historical Society's collection needs a new home, Trina Kleist, February 7, 2006
Film will be set in Nevada City, Soumitro Sen, February 7, 2006
County work force ages, Brittany Retherford, February 7, 2006
The fog lifts on Lake Wildwood, Herb Lindberg, February 4, 2006
Stream safety posting comes late, Dave Moller, February 1, 2006
Financial officer concerned about county's future, Dave Moller, February 1, 2006Supervisors to ponder future at meeting, Dave Moller, January 28, 2006
NID to raise rates at lakes, Dave Moller, January 27, 2006
Leaving difficult for chief, Robyn Moormeister, January 27, 2006
Murder suspect wants charges dropped, Robyn Moormeister, January 26, 2006
County fair wins 10 awards, The Union staff, January 26, 2006
Elaine Channel 1928 - 2006, Original notice appeared about January 11, 2006
Shop locally, ensure quality lifestyle, Jeff Ackerman, January 24, 2006
Supervisors to ponder road, building projects, Dave Moller, January 23, 2006
Beason's town hall focuses on lake, dam, Dave Moller, January 13, 2006
Board of Supervisors gets 6 percent raise, Dave Moller, January 11, 2006
Don't turn the Internet over to the United Nations, Rep. Doolittle, January 7, 2006Spencer seeks re-election for District 3, Brittany Retherford, December 28, 2005
Become an eco-friendly business, Brittany Retherford, December 27, 2005
Former fire chief to run for supervisor, Brittany Retherford, December 20, 2005
Supply in demand, Dave Moller, December 20, 2005
NID’s rates rise for 2006, Dave Moller, December 15, 2005
$22,899 to guard injured murder suspect, Robyn Moormeister, December 13, 2005
Grass Valley leads Nevada City, Brittany Retherford, December 13, 2005
Supervisor Sutherland to go on leave, Brittany Retherford, December 8, 2005
Wanted: BID advisory board members, Brittany Retherford, December 8, 2005
Owners given shorter leash, Brittany Retherford, December 7, 2005
Public Workshop on Proposed Utility Rate, Brittany Retherford, December 6, 2005
Jail captain placed on leave, Trina Kleist, December 6, 2005
Mentors Guide newest judge, Brittany Retherford, December 3, 2005Court gets new director, The Union staff, November 24, 2005
NID wrestling with rate increase amounts, Dave Moller, November 24, 2005
Tentative deal with Comcast reached, Dave Moller, November 23, 2005
Are homeowners skirting final building inspections?, B. Retherford, Nov. 18, 2005
NID rate boost shrinks, The Union staff, November 11, 2005
Salter chosen as auditor-controller, Brittany Retherford, November 9, 2005
City clerk retires, Brittany Retherford, November 7, 2005
County changes child support system, The Union staff, November 2, 2005
Alleged assault prompts discussion, Trina Kleist, November 1, 2005Party politics and local elections, Harold Berliner, October 31, 2005
Is surgery really required for fire safety?, Virginia Moran, October 27, 2005
NID rate increases undecided, Dave Moller, October 27, 2005
Nevada County's top money man retires, David Mirhadi, October 25, 2005
NID to review rate hikes, Dave Moller, October 24, 2005
New leader for economic council, Brittany Retherford, October 13, 2005
A matter of time, Trina Kleist, October 13, 2005
Fire response times in Nevada County, Trina Kleist, October 13, 2005
NID rate increase on horizon, Dave Moller, October 12, 2005
New look, new life for 7 Hills area, Brittany Retherford, October 11, 2005
BID plots future in Nevada City, Becky Trout, October 11, 2005Fire Plan meeting set for Oct. 5, Union staff, September 28, 2005
Police finding Tasers useful, Trina Kleist, September 23, 2005
NID may increase rates 9%, Dave Moller, September 20, 2005
Governor fills county judge vacancy, Trina Kleist, September 15, 2005
Penn Valley Fire wins grant, Union Staff, September 9, 2005
...brace for big cuts to senior services, David Mirhadi, September 8, 2005Sparks fly again in Washington, Brittany Retherford, September 1, 2005
49er firehouse to host Nevada County management, Union Staff, August 24, 2005
Police whack weed operation, Trina Kleist, August 24, 2005
Fire Plan's progress available online, Trina Kleist, August 20, 2005
Grass Valley gets $1.5M for loans, The Union Staff, August 18, 2005
Judge John Darlington announces retirement, Trina Kleist, August 18, 2005
96% of high schoolers pass exit exam, Brittany Retherford
Penn Valley flume to be replaced, Dave Moller, August 12, 2005
Search on to replace judge, Trina Kleist, August 12, 2005
Count: 162 lack homes, Becky Trout, August 4, 2005
County trashed by illegal dumpers, Dave Moller, July 4, 2005
12 named to Nevada City business district board, Brittany Retherford, July 12, 2005
Council should embrace both sides of dispute, Editorial Board, July 14, 2005
Grand Jury questions, Charles Heinkel, July 20, 2005
A primer on a grand jury's role, Diane O. Masini, July 23, 2005
Background and hints on using these Web pages
The Union publishes many articles that form background or give ideas for Grand Jury investigations. This small Web collects these articles from The Union Web site in electronic form, for convenient filing and the ability to cut and paste material from the articles for Grand Jury applications. I started to gather articles from the Sierra Sun in Truckee, but decided that following The Union is job enough. If you've read articles that don't appear here that you feel should appear, please send an email to that effect to Herb Lindberg, preferably with the link to the Internet page. I don't plan to monitor YubaNet but, again, please send links to pertinent material and I'll include it.
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