The Nevada County Planning Department has scheduled the Planning Commission Public Hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project on May 10th. The Public Hearing will continue on May 11th as needed. Learn More
Nevada County Arts Council, the County of Nevada, and Nevada County Libraries present Poems on Belonging at the Rood. This exhibition is part of Sierra Poetry Festival’s month of pop-up poetry experiences, taking place in venues across Nevada County now. Learn More
On April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector. Learn More
Mother Lode ADU, a new partnership between Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties, has just launched! This group will be developing free resources in 2023, like a Guidebook, Website, Contractor List, and Development Checklist to build more ADUs. Learn More
Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region. Learn More
Residents and businesses can help report storm damage like down trees on their property or into structures, propane shortages, internet and phone outages, and dangerous snow loads that may threaten their building’s structural integrity. Learn More
Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our efforts to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All transit services will be free to ride on Friday, March 17th, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community. Learn More
Residents and business owners with storm damage repairs in unincorporated Nevada County will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits through for serious repairs following the February 24, 2023, winter storm. Learn More
After extensive interviews, documentation collection and analysis over several months, no evidence of misappropriation of funds was revealed in either contract. Learn More
The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) warns that its lower division dams will be spilling, as is typical during winter storms, and local rivers will have high, dangerous flows. Learn More
With significant rain in the forecast, it will be possible for the snow to act as a sponge absorbing the moisture and posing additional stress to roof structures. Learn More
PG&E reports crews continue to restore power in hard-hit Nevada County after heavy, low-elevation snowstorms caused power outages to thousands. PG&E continues to restore power using out-of-area crews and contractors to assist so power can be restored. Learn More
With a state and local emergency proclamation in place because of recent storm damage, qualified property owners in Nevada County might be entitled to property tax relief. Learn More
Road closures and limited access due to severe weather has impacted delivery routes in some areas of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Carriers are making daily rounds but ask residents to help clear the path. Learn More
Local Emergency Response Agencies Working Closely with Industry Leaders to
Support Deliveries and Provide Up-to-Date Information to the Public Learn More
A Warming Center is open at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to provide a space for all Nevada County residents to charge devices and warm up. Nevada County’s Extreme Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots has moved Grass Valley Memorial Building. Learn More
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 am through Monday, March 6th at 10:00 am.
Heavy snow is expected on Saturday and into Sunday morning. Learn More
The Tahoe region just experienced a blizzard that buried the area in over 100 inches of snow in just a few days. Here's what to expect if you decide to travel there. Learn More
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) has proclaimed a local state of emergency for Nevada County. This proclamation is the formal step necessary to request emergency mutual aid from state and federal partners following this extreme snowstorm. Learn More
Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada will extend the shelter operation through Friday morning, March 3rd, as outlined in the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol at the Veterans Hall Shelter. Learn More
As the state of California prepares to end the COVID-19 state of emergency at the end of February, it has begun closing state funded testing sites across California. Learn More
Sierra Gold Sector is hosting an informational Volunteer Program Open House on Saturday, February 25th, for those interested in learning more about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Additional Info...
Sierra Roots and the County are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. each night in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall, 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City. Learn More
The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday night in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City, and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. the next morning. Learn More
The Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency is operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site offering free tax preparation assistance and filing of simple returns for those who earned less than $66,000 last year. Learn More
The County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. Learn More
The 2023 Board Objectives remain largely the same as 2022 and include eight community priorities: fiscal stability, emergency preparedness, economic development, broadband, climate resilience, housing, homelessness, and recreation. Learn More
On Tuesday, February 7th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and awarded the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project to Bobo Construction. Construction is set to begin Spring of 2023. Learn More
Friday, February 10, 2023, the Nevada County Planning Department will release a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final EIR to be heard before the Nevada County Board of Supervisors on February 28, 2023. Learn More
Nevada County has millions of federal grant dollars available to hire work crews to create defensible space at hundreds of homes, all at no cost to homeowners or renters. The county just needs people to apply. Learn More
Nevada County was named as one of a select group of Stepping Up Innovator Counties in the United States for its expertise in data-driven efforts to keep people with mental illness out of jail and connected to treatment. Learn More
The program is part of a national effort to train and support more leaders in behavioral health systems in bringing an equity lens to the work. Learn More
On Tuesday, January 24th, the Board of Supervisors honored 115 employees, with a combined service of 1,235 years, who have served between 5 and 25 years at the County. Learn More
Sierra Roots and the County are opening the Cold Weather Shelter on Sunday and Monday nights due to the cold forecasted weather at the Nevada City Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street. Learn More
“Sometimes, motorists are annoyed with us for slowing them down or stopping them,” says Colten Gould, a county road supervisor for the past 21 years. “But without road maintenance crews, no one would get anywhere.” Learn More
The Ranch House project is a great example of an innovative project that addresses an important gap in the current array of housing services. Learn More
The National Weather Service is monitoring three more heavy rain events over the next seven days. Be prepared for heavy rain, local area flooding, and high winds that may drive trees into power lines and across roads. Learn More
Today, seven Nevada County elected officials were sworn into office, including District 3 and District 4 Supervisor, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Assessor, and Treasurer/Tax-Collector. Learn More
A swearing-in ceremony for Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner/Public Administrator, District IV Supervisor; Treasurer-Tax Collector, Assessor, and District III Supervisor will be held on January 3, 2023, at 10 am. Learn More
Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17th until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays. Learn More
In this Special Feature for Barbed Wire, Nevada County's Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan outlines what rural counties need to know about Digital Equity planning. Read More at Barbed Wire
Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is a first for Nevada County, it's a first for California to integrate solutions for adapting to extreme weather and planning for recreation. Learn More
Marchi has been a significant contributor to the Bear River High School’s (BRHS) leadership class, from event planning and production to securing event resources and donations. Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night through Saturday morning. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol Thursday and Friday nights. Learn More
On November 8th, Nevada County voters opted not to approve Measure V, the “Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness” measure. Learn More
How do you reduce wildfire risk and increase holiday cheer? By obtaining a Christmas Tree Permit, of course! Removing small-diameter trees from selected areas reduces wildfire risk by reducing over-growth, particularly among firs. Learn More
As the winter season sets in, Nevada County Library continues to expand this Recreation Collection. What is it that you want to do this winter season? The Library probably has a resource for you! Learn More
The Truckee Home Access Program preserves, produces, and protects homes to create places for people who work full-time in the Truckee region to live locally. Buyers can apply for compensation up to $150,000 for a maximum $937,500 home purchase price. Learn More
Now through 2024, all California fourth graders and their families can sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass and visit 19 amazing state parks throughout the state for free for a full year – including the summer. Learn More
This week the Nevada County Department of Agriculture presented the 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors. Learn More
After a 2-year hiatus, the County of Nevada and the United Way, in continuing a strong and enduring partnership, are pleased to announce this year’s Book Sale. Learn More
On September 30th, a 45-day public review period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Nevada County Broadband Program begins. Learn More
This Saturday, September 24th, eighteen staff volunteers cleaned up approximately 150 pounds of trash alongside LaBarr Meadows Road in Grass Valley. The County “adopted” LaBarr Meadows Road in 2022 as a part of the County’s Adopt-a-Road program. Learn More
The Nevada County “All Veterans” Stand Down will be once again held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th. Learn More
The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) announced that Steve Monaghan, Nevada County’s Agency Director/Chief Information Officer,
was recognized with the 2022 RCRC President’s Award for his work. Learn More
Since 2019, Nevada County has hosted 94 interns who have contributed over 40,000 hours serving Nevada County and its residents. . The California State Association of Counties presented a Challenge Award to Human Resources for the successful program. Learn More
The August 23rd meeting of the board of supervisors, which was held in Truckee, highlighted some innovative and exciting initiatives taking place in Nevada County’s largest town. Learn More
Nevada County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Brunswick Commons housing development Monday, August 22. The project will provide 41 units of affordable housing to homeless or at-risk of homelessness individuals. Learn More
The South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort, a multi-agency work group amongst its members as “The Cohort,” recently celebrated five years of meeting monthly to coordinate public safety efforts in the Yuba River corridor. Learn More
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors reviewed progress highlights for the Board’s newest objective, Recreation, including recent awards totaling $415,570 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants to community organizations. Learn More
The Community Development Agency (CDA) is bringing back 2 ways to assist you with your permit and application needs: Over the Counter Wednesday and the Building Outpost! Learn More
The Glenbrook Kiosk was refreshed and restored. Glenbrook Basin, for years the center of recreation in western Nevada County, was declared a historical landmark by the Board of Supervisors in 1993. Learn More
The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that on June 14, 2022 the Nevada County Board of Supervisors designated The Nevada City African Methodist Episcopal Church Site as a Nevada County Historical Landmark, NEV 22-02. Learn More
In order to assist residents in preparing for fire season, participants will receive free flash drives to store scans of their important documents and a packet of information including personalized evacuation route maps and evacuation zone information. Learn More
The Community Academy is a program designed to give those with little to no law enforcement exposure or experience a chance to see what goes on “behind the scenes” at your Sheriff’s Office. Learn More
Summer Learning is a countywide event that takes place from June 13th-August13th. Community members can enjoy fun events and reading challenges across Nevada County throughout the duration of the program. Learn More
The $2.1 million award from CAL FIRE will support selective thinning in an area directly above the River Fire burn scar and flanked by two critical evacuation corridors – State Highway 49 to the east and State Highway 174 to the north. Learn More
Heads up Nevada County residents in Truckee! Free residential green waste disposal is coming to the Truckee Rodeo Grounds – on May 20, June 4, and June 17, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn More
The increasing fire danger posed by dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, and Placer and Counties. Learn More
Using Ladris’ Evacuation Pre-Planner tool, Nevada County’s emergency managers and law enforcement personnel can now simulate detailed models for evacuations, traffic times, and road congestion scenarios for wildfires or other disasters. Learn More
Nevada County Human Resources was named as one of twenty-nine most innovative teams in the US by Human Resources Director (HRD), out of over 2,800 submissions from across the United States. Learn More
Fire trucks, police cars and helicopters - oh my! Free family fun is to be had at the Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival this Saturday, May 7th 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Rood Center. Learn More
Nevada County is asking residents what is most important to them around emergency preparedness and prioritizing critical resources required to prevent and respond to disasters. Data will also be used to better analyze gaps in resources and services. Learn More
The results of the survey will help the County prioritize new broadband projects, apply for funding, and advocate to elected officials and state regulators. Learn More
In this meeting, learn more about this exciting project, review conceptual design and development options for future growth in the Greater Higgins Plan Area, and interact with other participants to identify development and circulation improvements. Learn More
Nevada County has awarded $57,500 in relief funds to 23 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty microbusiness grants are still open on a rolling basis until filled and are encouraged to apply for the grant funding as soon as possible. Learn More
Need one or two more FREE Green Waste days? To keep your momentum up Waste Management is offering two more days. Read on for all the details. Learn More
Effective 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2022, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU) will require burn permits for residential burning within Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties. Learn More
Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for Monday and Tuesday nights with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Learn More
