The Union

3 days ago | theunion.com | George Boardman

Donald Trump, who went to great lengths to avoid military service and never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention, is going to use the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army to celebrate his 79th birthday. While events on June 14 will include concerts, fireworks, displays and other activities, the centerpiece will be a parade through Washington, D.C., featuring 6,700 soldiers, 28 tanks and numerous other Army gear, and 50 helicopters and aircraft.

6 days 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.

6 days ago | theunion.com | Darrell Berkheimer

What we see in President Donald Trump’s selection of Pam Bondi as attorney general is corruption of the Department of Justice at its epitome. He picked her to serve as his judicial “attack dog” — and she is attending to the job with fervor. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

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.

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.