At 11.30am on 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary hacked his way through the final snow slope to the summit of Everest, the wind tearing at his down suit, the air thin enough to make every step a battle.

He is one of the wealthiest and probably most well-known people in the world. While the Microsoft co-founder likes to present ...

The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email [email protected]. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club ...

From Guccio Gucci to Tim Horton, meet the people who launched hugely successful businesses in their own names.