Jennifer Nobles

Staff Writer at The Union

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

A new leash on life: Fight For Paws gives pups a second chance

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Jullaney McKee never really meant to get into the world of dog rescue, but after a traumatizing past she realized she had more in common with the canines than she would have assumed. “I was a victim of sex trafficking, and I went through times when I was starving,” said McKee. “I was beaten in. I was abused. I was sold. So I felt like I really related to (the dogs). I had two little dogs that were with me when I went through all that that were used as leverage to keep me doing things.
Curiouser and curiouser: Holt Ballet Conservatory poised to present 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Many people are familiar with the Lewis Carroll tales of Alice and her Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. However, Yelena Holt—the founder of Holt Ballet Conservatory in Nevada City—has rethought the classic stories and developed them into a new, original ballet her company will be performing next month.
Mulch program sees changes: NID adopts rebate program

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Nevada Irrigation District (NID) made the decision Wednesday to go along with the suggestion of Customer Service Administrator Aurora Penaluna and Water Efficiency Technician Kaycee Strong and alter the Mulch Magic Giveaway, though not without slight pushback from some members of the board of directors. Said suggestion—which was ultimately approved by the board—will offer NID customers the chance to purchase their own mulch and in turn receive a rebate of up to $50 for their efforts.
NID discusses status of local reservoirs, golden mussels

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

The potential for a golden mussel infiltration in local waterways continues to be a hot topic for Nevada Irrigation District (NID) even though the invasive species was not technically on the agenda for the Board of Directors’ meeting Wednesday. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Don't worry-Diego's is in it for the 'long haul': Grass Valley restaurant up for sale

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

June Atkinson, co-owner of Diego’s Restaurant in Grass Valley, wants people to know that even though she has put her 25-year-old business and its building on the market, she is holding steady until the right buyer comes along. Atkinson said that she and her co-owner, her mom Diane Robison, made the difficult decision after some hemming and hawing over the past few years, and there are several contributing factors.
Oh honey, honey: Female-centric Honey Hills Fest returns for year two

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

For the second year, the Honey Hills Fest will return to Nevada County, featuring a variety of women and fem lead musical acts in a number of different venues. The festival will take place June 5 through June 8 and will bring together a total of 17 female based artists who are blazing their way through the music landscape. Amanda Chavez and Rahlene Weeden are co-founders of the festival, and say that the events are a great way to kick off the summer season.
Saluting Nevada County's finest: Law enforcement recognizes the best among their own during annual dinner

1 week ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Nevada County’s Law Enforcement was honored Friday evening with the annual appreciation dinner which for years has taken place at the Nevada City Elks Lodge. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. “From DA’s offices perspective, we are a small but mighty component in this criminal justice system here in Nevada County,” said District Attorney Jesse Wilson.
SaveMart employee struck by driver making strides toward recovery

2 weeks ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Anthony Magazzu recalls vividly the moment he was struck down by a vehicle in the parking lot of SaveMart in Grass Valley last December. Magazzu was working his normal shift as a courtesy clerk for the grocery store when William Beaumont Goodman plowed through the parking lot of the grocery store and caused what would come to be not only an inconvenience for Magazzu, but a life-altering event.
Meet your marshal: Frank Goss leads the parade for Penn Valley

2 weeks ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

Frank Goss didn’t ask to be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Penn Valley Rodeo, but the deciding committed deemed him fit for the job. “I felt great about it, to represent the Penn Valley Rodeo and the people of Nevada County,” Goss said. “This is a very special honor that was given to me and I really respect it.”Goss said he moved to Penn Valley having grown up and spent much of his life in and around Oakland.
Instilling 'Ridge pride': North San Juan Spring Fling to take place May 31

2 weeks ago | theunion.com | Jennifer Nobles

May 31 will present the Spring Fling in North San Juan, hosted by Sweetland Mercantile. The event, according to organizer Darlene Markey, will be a way for her to “instill Ridge pride,” bring the community together, and show off some of the best vendors and artisans the San Juan Ridge has to offer. “I invited the commercial cannabis growers to show their branding but I didn’t get a permit to sell cannabis so they can’t sell their cannabis, but they can show their branding,” explained Markey.