Anthologies are, by their nature, a heterogeneous lot, taking on a multiplicity of angles, topics, tones, voices. A strong editor will keep a tight rein on the more far-flung efforts. Sometimes, the topic itself has enough gravitational pull to make the parts cohere. No one would question the force California exerts on the winescape, as
Western Nevada County businesses saw a great deal of change this year, from new names on Grass Valley and Nevada City storefronts to the closing of businesses with decades of history. The Union looks back…