The Union - July 18, 2026

New ‘workhorse’ engine arrives at fire department after five-year wait

Nevada County Fire Chiefs Association calls for modernizing fire service funding to protect public safety

Eastbound Highway 20 closure scheduled next week due to crane demobilization

Washington Ridge inmate caught in Tijuana released by Mexico judge

L: 63˚

Nevada County Fair nearing 2026 still exhibit entry deadline

PG&E grant powers emergency shelter operations in Nevada County

North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum Seeking Docents

Thursday GRASS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Was stuck, causing a traffic issue.

NU graduate re-elected as judge for Superior Court in LA

Monsoonal moisture to bring muggy conditions to Nevada County next week

Two Northern California Forest Service employees alive after kidnapping at gunpoint

Presidential grammar

Letters to the editor

Response to George Rebane’s ‘The MOU to Nowhere’

Well said

GRAMMAR

OUR POLICIES

R.L. CRABB IT TAKES A VILLAGE IDIOT

William “Peter” Clark

HIGHWAY

SAFETY

KIDNAPPING

How to involve your children in travel planning

Crossword

Growing older, feeling Smaller

Monday’s crossword

LOTTERY

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

57 58 60

Entirety

SUBMIT A PHOTO

Understanding AI

Managing aphids, a common garden insect

Finding lasting relief

ROYAL STARS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Complete the grid

RELIEF

AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES

NEVADA COUNTY BOCCE CLUB AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)

SIERRA GOLD COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER BRIDGE CLUB WESTERN NEVADA COUNTY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

NEVADA COUNTY WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB (FORMERLY NEWCOMERS)

CLUB NEWS

EARLY RISERS TOASTMASTERS

‘You never know when it’s your last’

Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYS ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guy

How Spain ‘recaptured the spirit of 2010’ in its run to the World Cup final

Giannis admits Heat culture was the biggest draw

France, England to face off for bronze in last Miami World Cup match

Sunshine Daydream overtake Jim Meadows Construction in last minute rally

Bryson Dechambeau’s ‘strategy’ keeps him on heels of surprise Open leader Jackson Suber