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
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
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
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
The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras, a collaborative group of agencies and nonprofit organizations, has announced that Nevada and Placer County’s annual point-in-time count of homeless individuals will take place January 26th, 2023. 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
Scammers have been sending text messages asking community members to provide personal information about their EBT cards. The County and State will NEVER text or call you to ask for your EBT card number or PIN (personal identification number). Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Thursday night, January 19th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for that night. Learn More
Notice of Intent to consider approval of fundng for purchase of certain real property described as 4.760 acres of real property with a single-family home located at 16573 Auburn Road, Grass Valley, CA. Learn More
Office of Emergency Services urges residents to sign up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts in preparation for a test planned for February 1, 2023. The test is scheduled to run in phases throughout the day by Supervisorial District beginning at 10:00 a.m. Learn More
National Weather Service now predict COLD nighttime temperatures
tonight, that meet activation criteria. Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada will extend shelter operations one more night as outlined in the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol. Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts continued and prolonged WET weather Saturday through Monday nights. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for those three nights. Learn More
Public hearing to proposed Fire Impact Fee Program Update is based on Truckee Fire Protection District’s Capital Improvement Plan and Mitigation Fee Annual Expenditure Plan approved by the District’s Board of Directors on December 20, 2022 Learn More
Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency due to the recent winter storms, resulting in damage to County roads due to fallen trees, debris flows, and culvert failures. Learn More
At the first Board of Supervisors meeting of 2023, Nevada County Supervisors selected District 2 Supervisor Ed Scofield as the 2023 Board Chair and District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock as Vice Chair. 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
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) new National Broadband Map shows internet availability at each household and small business around the nation and, for the first time, is asking for input from consumers! Learn More
If you live or work in Nevada County or represent, advocate for, or work for an organization that has an interest in improving conditions affecting people with low income in our community, the Adult & Family Services Commission wants to hear from you. 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
2022 was a year of recovery, resiliency, innovation, and collaboration. Watch our Year in Review video for a recap of some of Nevada County's top stories. Watch the video
This year, Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties partnered to create a Disaster Livestock Access Program to support the safe evacuation of livestock from commercial ranch operations during a disaster such as a wildfire. Learn More
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of interior Northern California Friday through early Sunday morning. Moderate to heavy rainfall could bring 3 to 7 inches of rain in the foothills and up to 9 inches of rain in the mountains. Learn More
The National Weather Service predicts significantly WET & COLD weather December 29th and 30th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Thursday and Friday nights. 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
Child Welfare Services extends a heartfelt thank you to the local businesses, organizations, and individuals that support families during this holiday season and every other day of the year. 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
The 2022 California Building Standards Code Update will be effective January 1, 2023. To prepare the community’s contractors for the update, the Building Department and the Nevada County Contractor’s Association are teaming up. Learn More
Supervisors recognized their colleagues, District 3 Supervisor Dan Miller, Auditor-Controller Marcia Salter, Assessor Sue Horne, and Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Greg Diaz, for their collective 120 years of public service. Learn More
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
The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights in Nevada City at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. each morning. 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
Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the 1st installment of the 2022-2023 secured tax bill is December 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Learn More
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month and in recognition of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe, Nevada County is hosting “Selections from CHIRP’s Visibility Through Art Collection, 2017 to 2021” through December 31st. 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
the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT) of 2022. The PACT Act is the most extensive piece of legislation to impact the lives of our nation's veterans in generations. 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 Military Appreciation Week, join us in shining a light of hope and support. Join Operation Green Light, and let’s turn Nevada County green for our veterans. 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
Nevada County’s Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program will provide up to $850,000 in one-time grants to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. Learn More
The Board approved nearly $850,000 in grant-funded contracts and programs for defensible space and green waste, $900,000 for storm-related cleanup, and grant applications for over $1 million towards vegetation removal along County roadways if awarded. Learn More
Microbusinesses in Nevada County may be eligible for $2,500 in grant funding. Applications will be open Friday, February 23rd at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. Learn More
Nevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region. Join in the community discussion to help shape the community. Learn More
Point-in-time (PIT) counts are required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive federal funding to address homelessness. Results will be posted to BetterTogetherNevadaCounty.org once available. Learn More
As the local masking order is rescinded, it is still highly recommended that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a high-quality mask while in public spaces. Learn More
Patrons will be invited back into the buildings to browse the shelves, use public computers, and enjoy library spaces once more. Curbside pick up will still be available for anyone that would like to use it. Learn More
211 Connecting Point is Nevada County’s free, multilingual information and referral call center, and serves Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe-Truckee region. Learn More
Caleb served as Project Administrator in the CEO's Office since September 2019 working on the Board of Supervisor’s priorities including wildfire mitigation, economic development, broadband expansion, and the protection of open spaces and trails. Learn More
Nevada County offers free storm-related green waste disposal at 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley on March 11-13, March 25- 27, and April 8-10 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Learn More
