The first affordable Housing Master Plan is underway! We are excited to share the construction process as the owner/builder builds their accessory dwelling unit (ADU) through a series of photos. Learn More
County asks public to weigh in on two alternatives plus a third no-build option. The Draft Environmental Impact Report on pros and cons is now available for review; public comment must be received by Nov. 14. Learn More
The first $200,000 will fund ordinance preparation and stakeholder engagement. The $75,000 will help approved applicants in their effort to start their retail cannabis business. Learn More
Nevada County’s total gross value of all agricultural commodities in 2022 was $18.8 million, according to the County’s Annual Crop and Livestock Report released earlier this month. That was a 12 percent decrease from the year before. Learn More
Community leaders met Wednesday for a ribbon cutting on the newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field by Magnolia School in Grass Valley. The field, which has a new synthetic turf, is used n for soccer, flag football, baseball and more. Learn More
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has approved the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook, the newest tool to guide property owners through the ADU process. The guidebook and other materials are available at www.motherlodeadu.org. Learn More
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has approved the circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), which considers three alternatives for the Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement. The DEIR is now available for review through Nov. 14. Learn More
Bear River Recreation and Park District announces a new General Manager, Miranda Brown, and a ribbon-cutting celebration for its newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field. Come to the ribbon cutting event on Wed, October 11, at 4:30 pm, Gary D. Clarke Field. Learn More
The Board of Supervisors has rescheduled a hearing to December 13 on Rise Grass Valley’s petition for vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. The hearing was originally scheduled for October 27. Learn More
On September 12, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments to remove barriers to housing production in unincorporated Nevada County; this reflects the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Learn More
Supervisors approved two contracts with the Sierra Business Council to administer and distribute funds for 2 Cannabis grants supporting the Local Cannabis Equity Program. The Program will reduce the barriers to entering the regulated cannabis marketplace. Learn More
Rise Grass Valley filed a petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct
mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine in Grass Valley. The petition was submitted to the County on Friday, September 1. Learn More
Rise Grass Valley plans to petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine, according to a letter sent to Nevada County by its attorney Monday, August 21, 2023. Learn More
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a second round of awards totaling $388,480 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Program grants to 8 entities to increase resiliency and promote health and safety at highly impacted recreation destinations. Learn More
Effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Transit Services and Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to seniors 65 and over and eligible members of our disabled community. Learn More
Public Works professionals maintain and support our infrastructure by providing a wide variety of services, including transportation, wastewater, solid waste, road maintenance, engineering, and even maintenance of the County’s fleet of vehicles. Learn More
Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs was appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, advising the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack on USDA policies and activities recommendations. Learn More
Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the staff report on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project for the May 10th Planning Commission Public Hearing. Learn More
The Nevada County’s Environmental Health Department announces the five (5) Mosquito Fish Giveaways, all occurring on Thursdays starting May 11 and ending July 6. Learn More
Nevada County Supervisor Hoek and staff broke ground on the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project along with Bobo Construction, Hansen Brothers Enterprise, & Waste Management. Learn More
Nevada County Connects’ Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley received a colorful transformation to make the transit hub easier to navigate and more accessible. Learn More
Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors. "I believe in Public Works’ role in serving the public and meeting their solid waste, wastewater, and road needs." Learn More
To expedite the permitting process and reduce building costs, Nevada County, Town of Truckee, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, Placer County, and Sierra County are offering new Housing Master Plans for single-family homes or granny units. Learn More
Nevada County Planning Department released the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project. The Planning Commission will hold a meeting for Public Hearing on May 10 and may be continued on May 11 as needed. Learn More
Celebrate Earth Day and reduce carbon emissions by hopping on a Nevada County Connects bus! It's our gift to the Earth from you. Please help us make a positive impact in our communities by riding transit on Saturday, April 22nd. Learn More
Take a survey about how recreation can be improved throughout the county. The survey provides an opportunity to share concerns, hopes, and ideas for the future of recreation in Nevada County. Input from all community members is needed. Learn More
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
Property owners in unincorporated eastern Nevada County (outside the Town of Truckee limits) can learn more about the Solid Waste (trash) Rate Study; the public workshop will be on April 12th at 5:30 pm at the Truckee Town Hall Administrative Center. 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
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
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
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
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
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
