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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Landline, Cellular, and VoIP Customers: Help Improve Existing California Telephone Service Standards

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Have you experienced repeated or extended service outages? Poor response to customer service requests? Other non-billing challenges? Tell your story to the California Public Utility Commission so they can assess whether existing standards for telephone se...

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Posted on: October 11, 2023

Supervisors Postpone Decision to Join Pioneer Community Energy

The Board of Supervisors today voted to postpone partnering with Pioneer Community Energy to procure electricity for residents and businesses of the unincorporated county.

Pioneer Community Energy is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) provider, which pro...

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Community Choice Aggregation
Posted on: July 21, 2023

Pioneer Community Energy to Host Two Town Hall Meetings

A locally-governed, not-for-profit, public agency called Pioneer Community Energy is coming to western Nevada County in 2024. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Donald Eckert, agency’s Executive Director, to learn more about what it is, how it...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Ride the Free E-Bus Shuttle to Victorian Christmas Wed., Dec. 6 and 13

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on EBus to Victorian Christmas Dec 6 and 13

Nevada County Connect invites you to ride the E-bus for free transit on Wednesday, Dec. 6th and 13th, to Victorian Christmas in Nevada City this year. 

Nevada County Connects (Transit Buses) will provide free fares to Victorian Christmas on Wednes...

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Community Development News
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Nevada County Releases Staff Report on Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition

Staff Report Released: Staff Report for Rise Grass Valley's Vested Rights Petition Now Available

Nevada County released the staff report today responding to Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine.

The County released the staff report ahead of the upcoming Special Meeting of the Board...

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Community Development News
Posted on: November 9, 2023

First Affordable Master Plan Home Build Begins

Building Master Plans First Home Build

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. In these photos, you can see the initial outline f...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 17, 2023

Nevada County Releases 2022 Agricultural Crop Report

Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures 2022 Crop and Livestock Report

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. 

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Gary D. Clarke Field Ribbon Cutting Brings Leaders Together Wednesday

Square Clarke field

Community leaders, including Supervisors Ed Scofield, Lisa Swarthout and Sue Hoek, met Wednesday for a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field by Magnolia School in Grass Valley.

The field, which has a new synthetic turf, is used daily ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Nevada County Supervisors Approve Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidebook

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The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday  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.motherlodea...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 4, 2023

Supervisors Approve Circulation of Draft Environmental Impact Report for Edwards Crossing Bridge

Edwards Crossing Bridge taken from bank of bridge to show the full arching bridge over S. Yuba River

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 by the public through...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Residential Recycling Drop Off Available in Loma Rica

Residential Recycling Available 1556 Loma Rica Ave Mon-Fri 9am-3pm 530-274-3090

After the unfortunate collapse of the old location during a snowstorm,  Waste Management Residential Recycling Drop-off is open in a new location. 

The new location is the result of  a partnership between Waste Managemen...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 5, 2023

Bear River Rec and Park District Celebrates New General Manager Plus Revitalized Sports Field Oct 11

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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.

Miranda Brown was appointed General Manager on July 25 after serving as a board member fo...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Rise Grass Valley Petition for Vested Rights Hearing Rescheduled to December 13

Rise Mine Update v2

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.

Due to the unprecedented volum...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Supervisors Approve 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments

Supervisors Approved 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments

On September 12, 2023, 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 June...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Nevada County Supervisors Approve Sierra Business Council to Administer Cannabis Grant Programs

Sierra Business Council Assisting with Administration of Cannabis Grant Programs

On August 22, 2023, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved two contracts with the Sierra Business Council to administer and distribute funds for two Cannabis grants that will support the Local Cannabis Equity Program (Equity Program). The Equity ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

Update: Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

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.

Rise Grass Valley, the applicant, plans to fi...

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Community Development News
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Nevada County Awards $388,840 in Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

Outdoor Visitor Safety Grant Projects - Vault Toilet, Trail maintenance, 49 Bridge Yuba River

This week, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a second round of awards totaling $388,480 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Program (program) grants to eight eligible entities to increase resiliency and promote health and safety at highly impacte...

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Community Development News
Posted on: July 26, 2023

Nevada County Now to Offer On-Demand Service for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: July 11, 2023

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm

Small Business and Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm

Are you a business impacted by the 2023 winter storms?  If you are a business, homeowner, or renter in Nevada County that suffered physical damage or economic impacts because of Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

May 21st to May 27th is National Public Works Week!

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May 21st to May 27th is National Public Works Week. Public Works professionals help maintain and support our community infrastructure by providing a wide variety of services, including transportation, wastewater, solid waste, road maintenance, engineering...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Nevada County Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services

Ag Commissioner Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee

Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs was appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack on recommendations for policies and activ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Staff Report Released: Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Proj. Planning Commission Staff Report Available

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. 

At the May 10th Public Hearing, the Planning Commission wi...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Nevada County Environmental Health Announces 2023 Mosquito Fish Giveaway Days

Mosquito Fish Giveaways 10-12pm May 11& 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 at the Rood Administrative Center

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.  

“Mosquito fish consume a lot of insect larvae in ponds or other standing bodies of ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project (2)

Today, May 1st, Nevada County Supervisor Hoek and staff broke ground on the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project along with Bobo Construction, Hansen Brothers Enterprise, and Waste Management. This project will repurpose the existin...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

Nevada County Connects Easier to Navigate - color and numbers added to Tinloy Station

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. The Nevada County Transit Division aimed to create a simple, color-coded visual repre...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director

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Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

“I’m excited to work with the community and our Public Works team on the complex projects and...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

New Housing Master Plans Available in Nevada, Placer, and Sierra Counties

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Housing units are in high demand across California, including the Sierra Nevada region. To expedite the permitting process and reduce building costs, Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, Placer Co...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project

The 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 Special Meeting for the Public Hearing of the proposed Idaho...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fare on April 22 for Earth Day

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare for Earth Day April 22

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.

The County of Nevada Transi...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County: Take the Public Survey, Available Now Through April 16th

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County Take Survey and Make Voice Heard

The County of Nevada invites the public to 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 commu...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Save the Date: Idaho Maryland Mine Project Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for May 10th

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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.

The Planning Departme...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Motherlode ADU Wants to Hear From You!

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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 help homeowners...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Matthew Kelley Selected as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director

Matthew Kelley Head Shot

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.

“I’m looking f...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Nevada County Connects: Free Fares to Celebrate the Fun of St. Patrick's Day!

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on St. Patrick's Day March 17th

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. Find...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

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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. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint t...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

Notice of Upcoming Public Hearing for Nevada County Broadband Final EIR and Document Availability

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On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Nevada County Community Development Agency’s Planning Department will release a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final Environmental Impact Report (F...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

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Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17 until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays.

Nevada County Transit Services has received a Low Carbon Transit Operations ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

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Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. (click here to review the Notice of Availability).

The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted r...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Federal Budget Update

Federal Budget

On March 9, President Biden unveiled a summary of his fiscal year 2024 budget request, which covers broad spending categories and includes projections for major entitlement programs, such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The budget request calls...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Nevada County Women’s History Month

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At the end of February, 2023, the board of supervisors passed a resolution declaring March 2023 Nevada County Women’s History Month. Women have been a vital component in Nevada County history and creation of community, business and cultural life...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls In Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

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District 1 News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Broadband Update

On Friday, February 28, 2023, the board of supervisors approved the adoption of the County’s broadband environmental impact report (EIR).

The ultimate goal of the broadband EIR is to expand broadband access in the county more quickly and efficien...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

New Board Objectives for 2023

New board priorities for 2023

In late January, the board of supervisors gathered for our annual workshop where we review progress on our prior year’s objectives – our top priorities – and then establish our objectives for the new year. We heard presentations on progress and challenges...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Snowpocalypse 2023

Snowpocalpyse 2023

Starting in late February, a series of heavy snowstorms brought our area to a standstill. For the second year in a row, we experienced significant snow damage from trees into utility lines and structures, residents trapped in their homes and neighborhoods...

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Posted on: March 30, 2022

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Cascade Shores

Neighbors Giving Each Other a High Five

Nevada County’s Building Director Craig Griesbach shared with me a special experience he had while working to address green waste cleanup needs around the county: “This past month, I met a disabled veteran and his neighbor in Cascade Shores. The veteran n...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Bridgeport Covered Bridge Wins 2023 Preservation Design Award

California Preservation Foundation Awards 2023

The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Preservation Design Awards, recognizing the best in historic preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation. One of this year’s 16 winners is our v...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Community Wildfire Defense Grant Funding Awarded to Projects in Nevada County

Community Wildfire Defense Grant

On March 20, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was investing over $600,000 in wildfire protection projects in Nevada County through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. This program is designed to assist ...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Top Priorities in 2023

Each year, the Board of Supervisors identifies our top priorities – our “objectives” – during the Board’s January workshop. These objectives aim to address community challenges, help prioritize staff time ...

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District 4 News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Big Wins for the South Yuba River

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This fall, we celebrated the five-year anniversary of the South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort (known as “the Cohort”), a roundtable discussion group led by myself  -- District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek -- and District 1 Supervis...

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

$6.6M in Federal Funding Awarded to Public Safety Projects in Nevada County

Funding Wins

Back in the spring of 2021, as Congress was starting to put together its proposed budget for FY22, they announced that they were bringing back federal “earmarks” – a portion of the federal budget that is set aside for members...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Donner Pass Road is Open - 8/23/2024

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Donner Pass Road is open. Motorists should be aware that Herback General Engineering will be striping the road, starting Friday, August 25, through Sunday, August 27, nightly from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. with traffic controls including 20-minute delays. The reo...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Donner Pass Road Rock Fall Update: Road Anticipated to Open Labor Day Weekend Update 4 - 7/25/2023

rock and rubble on donner pass road in the very early morning

A portion of Donner Pass Road (Old Highway 40, about one mile west of Donner Lake) is anticipated to open Labor Day Weekend; however, it remains closed to traffic due to a potentially unsafe rock fall.? For public safety, the rockfall area is closed to al...

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Posted on: July 3, 2023

Donner Pass Road Rock Fall Update 3 - 7/03/2023

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A portion of Donner Pass Road (Old HWY 40, approximately one mile west of Donner Lake) remains closed through the end of July 2023 to traffic, including recreational activities, due to a potentially unsafe rock fall.

Following a 40-ton rock mass that fell ...

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Posted on: June 21, 2023

Donner Pass Road Rock Fall Update 2 - 6/21/2023

rock and rubble on donner pass road in the very early morning

Donner Pass Road remains closed to through traffic just west of Donner Lake due to existing and potential unsafe rock fall on the roadway and is anticipated to extend into July. For the public's safety, the rockfall area is closed to all activiti...

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Posted on: June 12, 2023

Donner Pass Road Rock Fall Update 1 - 6/12/2023

The hard road closure on Old 40 remains; staff is assessing precarious rocks, which may result in subsequent rock fall on the roadway. 

Today, staff opened the gates and added concrete guardrails to close off the affected area (see photos); ??????...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Economic Development Office Connects Businesses to Opportunities

Did you know that the Nevada County Economic Development Office can connect you to resources and services that will help in all stages of your business’ growth? 

Sign up for the monthly Nevada County Economic Development Office e-newslet...

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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm - Deadline July 20, 2023!

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm Deadline to Apply July 20, 2023

Are you a business impacted by the 2023 winter storms?  If you are a business, homeowner, or renter in Nevada County that suffered physical damage or economic impacts because of Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

EXTENSION OF CANDIDATE FILING

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Candidate filing for County Supervisor, District 2 and for State Assembly Member, District 1 is extended until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Candidates who wish to run for Supervisorial District 2 or for State Assembly Member District 1 who int...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Measure Letter Assignments

Measure Letter Assignments

Three Districts have consolidated with the Office of the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

Measure A: Twin Ridges Elementary School District Bond Measure

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Vote Center Workers Needed!

vote center workers needed!

Serve your community and your country by becoming a vote center worker! If you are interested in becoming a vote center worker please complete a Vote Center Worker Application https://forms.gle/WkuTVS94wWnRUptw7.

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

Notice of Random Alphabet Draw

Random Alpha March 2024

NOTICE FROM THE NEVADA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD FOR A RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING FOR LISTING OF STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES ON NEVADA COUNTY BALLOT

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

Crossover Cards Are In The Mail

Crossover Cards

Every 4 years, Americans cast their vote for President. The nominees for President and Vice-President are chosen by political parties. Political parties have varied state rules on how to choose their nominees; for example, whether to hold a primary or a c...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Notice of Election

Notice of Election

(AMENDED DECEMBER 8, 2023)

NOTICE FROM THE NEVADA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE ELECTED AND DATES WITHIN WHICH DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY MAY BE FILED. NOTICE OF A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION. NOTICE O...

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

The Ballot Bulletin

The Ballot Bulletin

Our office is excited to offer The Ballot Bulletin, a monthly newsletter from Nevada County Elections! In it, you’ll find current elections news and information brought to you in bite-sized bits.

If there’s one thing that we’v...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Elections Data Explorer

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In partnership with the Nevada County Geographic Information Services Department, we are able to offer a new way to view key data about the county's voters. Using data from the 2020 census, as well as data from the Nevada County Elections Departm...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

2022 Year End Report is Now Available

2022 Year End Report

This report on the 2022 election cycle in Nevada County is intended to offer the public a snapshot in time of the 2022 election cycle, from the perspectives of the Registrar of Voters and the Elections Staff. This report is a product of Nevada County Elec...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training

Know Overdose Nevada County's Goals are to prevent death from drug overdoses

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign will be hosting two FREE virtual community opioid overdose prevention and Narcan trainings—one in English (August 31 from 12-1pm) and o...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Elder Abuse Awareness

June 15th is World Elder Abuse awareness Day!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.

The purpose of World...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

COVID-19 Test Site Closures

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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. 

 

The OptumServe testing site located at 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Vall...

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Posted on: December 7, 2023

Director of Behavioral Health Phebe Bell Receives Circle of Service Award

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Phebe Bell, Nevada County’s Director of Behavioral Health, has received state-wide recognition for her outstanding advocacy efforts. 

On November 16, the California State Association of Counties honored Bell with the prestigious Circle o...

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Posted on: December 7, 2023

First Installment of 2023-24 Property Taxes Due Dec. 11

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Michelle Bodley, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the first installment of the 2023-2024 secured tax bill is December 11 at 5 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a post...

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Posted on: December 7, 2023

Seventeen Youth Commissioners Appointed

Youth Commission

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed 17 students to serve as members of the new Youth Commission.  The purpose of the commission is to serve as a bridge between the youth and the board. Members will advocate for Nevada County youth and p...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Find the gateway to backcountry adventure this winter on Donner Summit

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From Castle Peak to the headwaters of the South Yuba River, Van Norden Meadow and Serene Lakes, Donner Summit is a recreationist’s dream. With miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, world class granite walls for cl...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Supervisors Create New Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board Position

Jeff and Julie

In response to the coming retirement of longtime Clerk of the Board Julie Patterson-Hunter at the end of this month, the Board of Supervisors has added duties to the position and retitled it Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board. 

Jeffrey Thorsby, a S...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Ride the Free E-Bus Shuttle to Victorian Christmas Wed., Dec. 6 and 13

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on EBus to Victorian Christmas Dec 6 and 13

Nevada County Connect invites you to ride the E-bus for free transit on Wednesday, Dec. 6th and 13th, to Victorian Christmas in Nevada City this year. 

Nevada County Connects (Transit Busses) will provide free fares to Victorian Christmas on Wedne...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

North San Juan Fire Suppression System Could Help Spur Economic Opportunity

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North San Juan could get a 330,000-gallon water storage tank, 4,200 feet of water mains and 10 fire hydrants, with construction expected as soon as 2025.

The proposed $3 million North San Juan Fire Suppression System got a win Tuesday when the Board of Sup...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Nevada County Releases Staff Report on Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition

Staff Report Released: Staff Report for Rise Grass Valley's Vested Rights Petition Now Available

Nevada County released the staff report today responding to Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine.

The County released the staff report ahead of the upcoming Special Meeting of the Board...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Calamity Relief Resulting in Property Tax Reduction

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Due to the excess damage in our county as a result of the large winter storms in February and March 2023, a large number of properties qualified for a temporary reduction in assessed value by the Assessor’s Office. As a result, these qualified a...

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Give a Gift to a deserving Child This Holiday Season

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Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS) has distributed their annual "Giving Trees" to different community locations. Every December, CWS works with community partners to collect donated presents for children in need in Nevada County. This an...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

County Seeking Proposals to Reduce Causes of Poverty

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The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission is looking to fund proposals that reduce the causes of poverty and promote family self-sufficiency. 

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

County Nurse Practitioner for Public and Behavioral Health Wins Juniper Award

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Kathlee Martin is the recipient of the Community Impact Award through the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund.  

As a nurse for the county’s public and behavioral health departments, Martin has been serving high-risk populations in the Tahoe-Truck...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Nevada Union Students Job Shadow County Employees

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Students from Nevada Union High School’s  “Natural Resources” class recently visited the Rood Center in Nevada City to job shadow county employees.

Twelve students visited several departments on November 9, including ...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Volunteers Tarp Roofs in Preparation for Storms

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Volunteers from Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, spent the weekend fastening tarps over Nevada County homes damaged in the February-March winter storms.  The group hopes to cover 10 homes with tarps before leaving Tuesday.&a...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Candidate Filing Period for March 5 Election Begins Today

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Candidate filing for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election officially begins at the Nevada County Elections Office today. Prospective candidates may file their Declarations of Candidacy and Nomination Papers now through December 8 during regular busin...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Nevada County Considers Options to Replace 119-year-old Edwards Crossing Bridge

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When emergency personnel get a call for help in the river canyon on North Bloomfield Road, first responders in fire trucks and ambulances find themselves in a bind.

It’s impossible for firetrucks and ambulances to navigate a sharp hairpin turn at the botto...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Supervisors Accept $275,000 Grant to Help Draft Rules for Retail Cannabis Sales

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The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday accepted a $275,000 state grant that will be used to help develop a retail cannabis sales ordinance for the unincorporated areas in Nevada County.

The funding comes in two parts. First, $200,000 will fund the development...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

County Accepts $3.6 Million to Shelter Unhoused Residents with Mental Illness

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Nevada County will soon have 25-30 new beds available for people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions thanks to a $3.6 million grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program.

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Needs Staff, Volunteers

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Help save lives working as part of the Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Team. Sierra Roots, in partnership with Nevada County needs: 

  • Volunteers:  shelter set-up, kitchen help, participant intake workers
  • Paid staff:  evening/over...
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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Nevada County Seeks Consultant to Provide Recommendations for Future Use of Courthouse

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Nevada County is looking for a consultant to assess the historic Nevada County Courthouse, located in downtown Nevada City, and offer recommendations for its future re-use.

Planning now is timely as the State Judicial Council of California will build a new...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Nevada County Allocates $171,000 for Family's Habitat for Humanity Home

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The Board of Supervisors in October awarded $171,000 for a 1,300-square-foot Grass Valley house to be constructed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity.

The money will be used for construction materials, permit fees and other costs for a four-bedroom, two-...

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Posted on: October 26, 2023

Alliance for Workforce Development helped 3,634 Nevada County residents in last year

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The Alliance for Workforce Development helped  3,634 Nevada County residents with everything from job searches to training in fiscal year 2022-2023 , an organization representative told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. 

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Posted on: October 26, 2023

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

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Four Nevada County locations will be open Saturday to receive unused medication for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at: 

  •  Nevada County Sheriff's Office, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
  • Sheriff's Office Substa...
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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Supervisor Scofield: For Some, a Shed is a Home

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Message from Supervisor Ed Scofield: 

Recently I had one of those “fifteen minutes of fame,” actually it was only one minute where I was interviewed on KCRA on the County’s Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) program. &...

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Fentanyl Awareness Night Set For Oct. 26 at Nevada Union High School

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Parents, students and community members are invited to learn about the dangers of fentanyl,  a powerful synthetic opioid, Thursday night at Nevada Union High School.  The meeting is 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. 

Those who att...

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Nevada County Medi-Cal Recipients Move to Partnership HealthPlan

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Nevada County’s 25,000 Medi-Cal recipients will be served by Partnership HealthPlan of California beginning in January. 

They are now served by California Health & Wellness and Anthem Blue Cross.  Most people affected by the...

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

Sheriff and Probation Support Pink Patch Project

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The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Probation Department and other local law enforcement and fire agencies will meet Oct. 26 at Sierra Mountain Roasters in Grass Valley for "Coffee for a Cure."  The event runs from 8 a.m. to 11...

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

Java Johns County Cafe Open at the Rood Center

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A café is back open at the Rood Center! Java Johns County Café had a soft opening this week on the first floor of the Rood Center and is planning a grand opening this Monday, October 23.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Frida...

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

Supervisors Release Quarterly Report on Progress July-September

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The Board's full Quarterly Report on progress from July to September is now available on the the county's website.  The report tracks the Board's progress on its eight objectives for the year: fiscal stability and core services, emergency prepare...

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

Nevada County Releases 2022 Agricultural Crop Report

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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. 

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

Supervisors Postpone Decision to Join Pioneer Community Energy

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The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 10 to postpone partnering with Pioneer Community Energy to procure electricity for residents and businesses of the unincorporated county.

Pioneer Community Energy is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) provider, which p...

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Over 300 attend first Nevada County Health Fair Oct. 4

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Over 300 people attended the first annual Nevada County Health Fair October 4. 

The event, for seniors and adults living with disabilities, featured 40 local resource providers, county services, FREED (disability and aging resource center), hospit...

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Gary D. Clarke Field Ribbon Cutting Brings Leaders Together Wednesday

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Community leaders, including Supervisors Ed Scofield, Lisa Swarthout and Sue Hoek, met Wednesday for a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field by Magnolia School in Grass Valley.

The field, which has a new synthetic turf, is used daily ...

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Posted on: October 11, 2023

Property Taxes Reduced (For Some)

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Due to the declining housing market in Nevada County in the second half of 2022, over 5,300 properties or 8.7 percent of parcels, were proactively reviewed for a reduction in assessed value by the Assessor’s Office. 

Their assessed value...

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Residential Recycling Drop Off Available in Loma Rica

Residential Recycling Available 1556 Loma Rica Ave Mon-Fri 9am-3pm 530-274-3090

After the unfortunate collapse of the old location during a snowstorm,  Waste Management Residential Recycling Drop-off is open in a new location. 

The new location is the result of  a partnership between Waste Managemen...

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Posted on: October 10, 2023

Nevada County Residents Asked to Take Survey to Help Set Community Priorities

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The Board of Supervisors is asking residents to complete an online survey to give their assessment of Nevada County on a wide range of topics from economic opportunity to cannabis to wildfire prevention and more. 

 The 2023 Nevada County ...

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Posted on: October 5, 2023

Bear River Rec and Park District Celebrates New General Manager Plus Revitalized Sports Field Oct 11

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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.

Miranda Brown was appointed General Manager on July 25 after serving as a board member fo...

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Posted on: October 4, 2023

Nevada County Human Resources Director Elected President of Statewide Association

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Nevada County Human Resources Director Steve Rose was recently elected president of the County Personnel Administrators Association of California. 

Having Nevada County represent the state is an honor for the County and a testament to our Leadersh...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Visibility Through Art Exhibition Opens at the Eric Rood Center

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Nevada County Arts Council and Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District invite the community to attend the opening of Visibility Through Art at the Eric Rood Administration Center, and are combining this important event with their October Creatives Meet...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

More than 100 Gather for 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit

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More than 100 community leaders met to discuss ways to mitigate climate change last week at the 2nd Annual Nevada County Sustainability Summit at Martis Camp. 

 “We are here because our planet needs us now more than ever, our re...

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

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A case of West Nile Virus was identified in Nevada County in September.  The patient is now home and doing well.

While many areas throughout California have already experienced West Nile Virus this year, this is the first human case of the disease...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Rise Grass Valley Petition for Vested Rights Hearing Rescheduled to December 13

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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.

Due to the unprecedented volum...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Hero Drivers Honored for Helping Prevent Spread of Fire

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The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday honored two men who helped prevent the spread of wildfire on Highway 49, south of North San Juan on Aug. 17.  

UPS driver Roy Lewis (pictured here) and Nevada County Connects driver Ahmer Al-Kayyali used fire ex...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

United Way Book Sale Runs Through Oct. 27

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Classics, cooking and mysteries are just a few of the genres represented at the United Way Book Sale going on now in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administration Center in Nevada City. 

Other genres include young adult, romance, Western, religion, he...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Clerk of the Board to Retire in December

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Julie Patterson-Hunter is retiring December 29 as Clerk of the Board after over 19 years of service in the Board of Supervisors' office. 

Patterson-Hunter was appointed to her current position in May 2015. She began her career in Nevada County as ...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Supervisor Hall Advocates for Wildfire Insurance Solutions in D.C.

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Supervisor Heidi Hall met last week with congressional staff to discuss possible wildfire insurance solutions.  Many Nevada County homeowners have been dropped by insurance providers and have had to get costly fire insurance through the Californi...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Supervisor Hoek Hosts North San Juan Town Hall Oct. 4

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Supervisor Sue Hoek is hosting a San Juan Ridge Town Hall Wednesday Oct. 4 in North San Juan. The meeting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the North San Juan Fire Station Number 1, 10057 Reservoir St.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

  • District 4 update
  • La...
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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Nevada County 1st Annual Health Fair Set for Oct. 4

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The 1st Annual Nevada County Health Fair is set for Wednesday, October 4 in Grass Valley. 

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gold Miner's Inn, 122 Bank St. 

There will be 40 local resource providers, county service...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

United Way Book Sale Returning to Rood Center Sept. 27-Oct. 27

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The Human Resources Office is now accepting donations for the upcoming United Way Book Sale, set for Sept. 27-Oct. 27 in the Eric Rood Administration Center lobby. 

Books can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily at the Human Resources O...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Why I Ride the Heart of Gold Gravel Race

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Why would anyone want to bike in a grueling 46- to 70-mile gravel ride through the Yuba River Canyon and over “lots and lots of dirt?”

“The feeling of completion and that you’re just glad to be alive,” said...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Nevada County Supervisors Approve Sierra Business Council to Administer Cannabis Grant Programs

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On August 22, 2023, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved two contracts with the Sierra Business Council to administer and distribute funds for two Cannabis grants that will support the Local Cannabis Equity Program (Equity Program). The Equity ...

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Emergency Operations Center and Nevada County Roads Crew Honored as Teams of the Year

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The Emergency Operations Center Team and Nevada County Roads Crew were named Nevada County Collaborative Teams of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12. 

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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Nevada County Employee of the Year: Casey Davey

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Casey Davey, a behavioral health nurse, was named Nevada County Employee of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12.

It’s hard to imagine an employee who touches more departments and more individual lives than Davey.  She works with ...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

Public Health Community Baby Shower

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We are thrilled to invite expecting families and families with babies under 1 year old to the upcoming Public Health Community Baby Shower! This event will take place on September 19th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Grass Valley Library, located a...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Rise Grass Valley Files Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

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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. 

 “A vested right is a right to ...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

Update: Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

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.

Rise Grass Valley, the applicant, plans to fi...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

August is Child Support Awareness Month

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The Nevada County Board of Supervisors and California Department of Child Support Services have declared August as Child Support Awareness Month! 

The theme of this year's Child Support Awareness Month is “Different Wants, Diffe...

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Posted on: August 2, 2023

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Receives 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category

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Nevada City, CA—Last week, the National Association of Counties, NACo, held its Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was in attendance to receive the 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category on b...

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Posted on: July 24, 2023

Deadline to Access Local Assistance for 2023 Winter Storms Extended

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The deadline for Nevada County residents to apply for FEMA assistance for the February 2023 Winter Storms has been extended to September 1. This opportunity makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships du...

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Posted on: July 26, 2023

Nevada County Now to Offer On-Demand Service for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means ...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

County to Receive $25K Grant to Help Residents with Low Income Connect to Affordable Internet

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Nevada County learned last Tuesday that it is receiving a $25,000 grant from the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to help low-income residents get discounted Internet service. The money will be used for outreach to let eligible residents know ab...

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Posted on: June 22, 2023

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in collaboration with Bright Futures for Youth, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Our agencies share the vision of lifting our community...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect

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The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season beginning at 8:00am on Monday, June 26, 2023. Annually, the ban begins when CAL FIRE declares fire restrictions and prohibits burning on private property within the lower 39-mile...

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Posted on: June 29, 2023

Nevada County is Developing a 2024 Community Health Improvement Plan

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Nevada County is pleased to announce that we have started working to develop a 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)!  A Community Health Assessment (CHA) will identify key health needs and i...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Child Support Services Announces Drop in Hours at Sierra Community House in Truckee

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is happy to announce a partnership with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community!

Beginning in June 2023 Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Chi...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Governor Newsom Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor Lou Conter

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This week, District 2 Supervisor and Board Chair Ed Scofield delivered a letter signed by Governor Gavin Newsom honoring World War II veteran and retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, who is the last living survivor of the attack on the USS Arizon...

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Posted on: June 20, 2023

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties

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After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in...

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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Nevada County Firewise Communities: We Are the Solution

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Did you know Nevada County now has more Firewise USA® Communities than any other county in the nation? Here, wildfire preparedness isn't just a catchphrase. To us, it's a way of life. Preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort that involves the whole f...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Historical Landmarks Commission Designates Truckee Chinatowns as Historical Landmark

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The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that at its June 13 meeting, the Board of Supervisors designated Truckee's two Chinatowns as the County's latest historical landmark. The applicant was the Truckee-Donner Historical ...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31st

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Nevada City, June 1, 2023—Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update to the Loc...

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

Nevada County Veterans Leader Elected to Executive Board of National Veterans Advocacy Group

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David West of Nevada County, California was elected Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 to the Executive Board of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) at their Annual Business Meeting and Training Summit.

West assists veterans and th...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Keep Up Your COVID Defenses

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By Dr. Sherilynn Cooke, Nevada County’s Public Health Officer

COVID-19 is still making us sick in Nevada County, but we can protect ourselves.

Many people think that because the declarations of&...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

The Secret to Nevada County's Award Winning HR Programs

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By Steve Rose, Nevada County Human Resources Director

The Nevada County human resources department has been recognized recently by the U.S. Department of Labor, the California State Association of Counties, International City/County Management Association ...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Nevada County Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services

Ag Commissioner Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee

Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs was appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack on recommendations for policies and activities for ...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

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Today, May 1st, Nevada County Supervisor Hoek and staff broke ground on the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project along with Bobo Construction, Hansen Brothers Enterprise, and Waste Management. This project will repurpose the existin...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Student Activist Maddux Eckerling Brings Mental Health Message to the State Capitol

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“I am here because exercise saved my life,” Maddux Eckerling told the crowd gathered outside of the State Capitol on May 1st to kick off California Moves for Physical and Mental Fitness Month

Eckerling, who serves as the president of the Bring C...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Staff Report Released: Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Proj. Planning Commission Staff Report Available

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. 

At the May 10th Public Hearing, the Planning Commission wi...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Rome Power House Designated as a Nevada County Historical Landmark

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The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce the County's latest landmark: The Rome Power House, approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 25, 2023.

The Rome Power House was the first and only hydroelectric generating plan...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fare on April 22 for Earth Day

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare for Earth Day April 22

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.

The County of Nevada Transi...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director

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Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

“I’m excited to work with the community and our Public Works team on the complex projects and programs that come ...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

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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. The Nevada County Transit Division aimed to create a simple, color-coded visual repre...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

New Housing Master Plans Available in Nevada, Placer, and Sierra Counties

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Housing units are in high demand across California, including the Sierra Nevada region. To expedite the permitting process and reduce building costs, Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, Placer Co...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County: Take the Public Survey, Available Now Through April 16th

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County Take Survey and Make Voice Heard

The County of Nevada invites the public to 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 commu...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled May 10 for Idaho Maryland Mine Project

The 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 Special Meeting for the Public Hearing of the proposed Idaho...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Save the Date: Idaho Maryland Mine Project Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for May 10th

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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.

The Planning Department will is...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Grant Spotlight: Neighborhood Center of the Arts

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Nevada County is proud to support the work of the Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA), which provides arts-based training and education for adults with developmental disabilities. 

NCA was ...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Community Celebrates Cashin's Field with Ribbon Cutting

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The community came together on Tuesday for a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new affordable housing development at Cashin's Field in Nevada City. The project is the culmination of a collaboration between multiple local and state agencies to bring...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Matthew Kelley Selected as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director

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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.

“I’m looking forward to working with the com...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Mother Lode ADU Wants to Hear From You!

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Mother Lode ADU, a new partnership between Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties, has just launched! The group will be developing free resources in 2023, including a guidebook, website, contractor list, and development checklist, to help homeow...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada County

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Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region.

The grant recipients are:

  • The Yuba Watershe...
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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Nevada County Connects: Free Fares to Celebrate the Fun of St. Patrick's Day!

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on St. Patrick's Day March 17th

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.

We hope you enj...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

PG&E: Working to Restore as Many Customers as Possible Ahead of Next Storm

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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 local teams...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Property Tax Relief as a Result of Storm Damage

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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.

Storm damage must be $10,000 or more for a property owner to be eligible for emergen...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Nevada County Opens Warming Center at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building

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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 also moved ...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

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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. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint t...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

Notice of Upcoming Public Hearing for Nevada County Broadband Final EIR and Document Availability

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On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Nevada County Community Development Agency’s Planning Department will release a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) to be heard bef...

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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Phebe Bell Among First to Complete Equity Grounded Leadership Fellow Program

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Nevada County Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell was recently among 21 behavioral health professionals from across the country who completed the first-ever Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program, an 11-month course to develop skills centered o...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Nevada County Road Crews Play the Role of Both Hero and Nuisance

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“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.”

The dedication and skill of Nevada County...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

The Ranch House: Closing Gaps in Housing Services

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By Mike Dent, Nevada County Housing and Community Services Director

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors had foresight when they prioritized access to affordable housing in 2018. Since that time, the housing crisis in California has accelerated, as has t...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Stay Prepared: Significant Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding and Outages

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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. Please plan for wide-area p...

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Seven Nevada County Elected Officials Sworn into Office

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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.

Speaking to a standing-room-only cro...

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

Swearing In Ceremony for Elected Officials

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A swearing-in ceremony will be held on January 3, 2023, at 10 am in the Nevada County Board of Supervisors' chamber in the Eric Rood Administrative Center at 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959. The public is welcome but is reminded that, as th...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

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Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17 until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays.

Nevada County Transit Services has received a Low Carbon Transit Operations ...

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Steve Monaghan: Rural California Counties Have a Digital Equity Problem

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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.

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

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Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. (click here to review the Notice of Availability).

The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted r...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

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Nevada County’s Citizen’s Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have you ever wondered how the C...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Nevada County Releases Staff Report on Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition

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Nevada County released the staff report today responding to Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine.

The County released the staff report ahead of the upcoming Special Meeting of the Board...

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

How to Participate in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing on the Vested Rights

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The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, December 13, will hear Rise Grass Valley’s petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. The hearing is at 9:00 a.m. with a second day added on Thursday, December ...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Rise Grass Valley Petition for Vested Rights Hearing Rescheduled to December 13

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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.

Due to the unprecedented volum...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Rise Grass Valley Files Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

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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. 

 “A vested right is a right to ...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

Update: Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

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.

Rise Grass Valley, the applicant, plans to fi...

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Posted on: June 20, 2023

Save the Date: Supervisors Public Hearing for Idaho Maryland Mine Project Scheduled Oct 2 & 3

Save the Date: Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Scheduled October 2nd & 3rd for IMM/Rise Project

The Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project is scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd.

The Clerk of the Board will issue a formal Notice of Public Hearing for the Special Meeting of the Boar...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Nevada County Planning Commission Recommends the Denial of Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine

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Today, after approximately 9 hours of public comment over two days, the Nevada County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the denial of the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project and the Final Environmental Impact Report (...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Staff Report Released: Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Proj. Planning Commission Staff Report Available

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. 

At the May 10th Public Hearing, the Planning Commission wi...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project

The 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 Special Meeting for the Public Hearing of the proposed Idaho...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Save the Date: Idaho Maryland Mine Project Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for May 10th

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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.

The Planning Department will is...

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

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Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. (click here to review the Notice of Availability).

The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted r...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Nevada County Wins Fifth Place in Center for Digital Governments “Digital Counties Survey”

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Nevada City, CA – Nevada County’s Information Systems department has been awarded fifth place for its 2023 submission to the Center for Digital Governments Digital Counties Survey.

Each year the Center for Digital Governments in partnership with the Nation...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Winter Reading with Nevada County Library

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Winter Reading 

There's a chill in the air, and that means it's time to get cozy with some good books! Nevada County Library's Winter Reading Challenge runs Dec 16 - Jan 20. Participate in the challenge to win a free boo...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Poetry Out Loud

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Nevada County High School Students who plan to participate in Poetry Out Loud will receive in-person coaching from two poet librarians. We'll work on confidence, poise, clarity, voice, understanding and accuracy. Drop-ins welcome at the Madelyn H...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Bear River Library Craft Workshop

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 Bear River Library in South County hosts a weekly Winter Craft Workshop series on Saturdays to get you ready for the holidays! Make a pom-pom creation, a winter wreath, snowflake prints, and felt ornaments. All supplies are included in this free...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Richard Gill's Signs of our Time on display at the Madelyn Helling Library

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"Signs of Our Time: Sculptures & Poems by Richard Gill" is now on view at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. The installation features six of Richard Gill’s intricately crafted copper sculptures paired with seven thought-provoking p...

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Posted on: October 28, 2023

Kanopy updates its viewing experience

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Kanopy play credits will change to tickets on Nov. 1st, 2023

At the beginning of each month, users will receive 30 tickets. Tickets do not roll over from month to month. This update provides users clear insight into how many tickets are required and how lo...

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Posted on: October 28, 2023

English Classes and Conversation

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Weekly classes for English language learners are now being offered at the Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling Library locations. Learn, improve and practice English speaking skills with emphasis on practicing conversation. All levels welcome. No registration ...

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Weatherization Programs Help Residents Keep Out the Cold

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When the temperatures drop in Nevada County, many of us feel the chill inside of our homes. Weatherizing your home is a great way to keep out the cold while saving money on energy bills. Nevada County residents with low income have a few different options...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Tine Mathiasen Elected Treasurer for State Clerk's Association

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Tine Mathiasen, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, has been elected as treasurer of California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Association (CCBSA). As one of the association's three officer positions, the treasurer is responsible for the...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Mock City Council-School Board Meeting Part of Leadership Program

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A developer wants to build the city a free sports complex, the teachers union wants a raise, and the city manager is in danger of getting fired.

Those were just a few of the highlights of the jam-packed agenda for the fictional joint meeting of the Harmony...

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center Celebrates One Year in New Facility

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Yesterday, August 16th, the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) celebrated its one year anniversary in its new home. Dispatchers at RDC handle all 911 calls and all non-emergency calls for the entire County of Nevada. 

The new facility ha...

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Posted on: July 26, 2023

Nevada County Now to Offer On-Demand Service for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means ...

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Posted on: July 26, 2023

Nevada County Shines at National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference

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District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall recently attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference. NACo serves to strengthen America’s counties by advocating for their priorities in federal policymaking. The organization’s membership includ...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

Supervisor Heidi Hall Appointed to Role Promoting Western States' Interests

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In June 2023, District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was appointed to the board of the Western Interstate Region (WIR), an organization affiliated with the National Association of Counties (NACo), where she joins 29 other representatives from western state coun...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

County to Receive $25K Grant to Help Residents with Low Income Connect to Affordable Internet

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Nevada County learned last Tuesday that it is receiving a $25,000 grant from the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to help low-income residents get discounted Internet service. The money will be used for outreach to let eligible residents know ab...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

Nevada County Opens Cooling Centers Saturday-Monday at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley Libraries

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National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County beginning Saturday morning through Monday evening. In response, Nevada County will open Cooling Centers at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley lib...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

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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. The innovative multi-jurisdictional pro...

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Posted on: July 7, 2023

Nevada County Added to Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration

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Nevada County has been added to the Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration for the February 2023 Winter Storms. This makes individual residents eligible for FEMA funding and programming.

Nevada County will host local assistance centers where r...

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Posted on: July 6, 2023

Public Health Department Offers Opioid Overdose Prevention Training in Spanish

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Nevada County Public Health and the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign are hosting a free Spanish opioid overdose prevention training in Truckee on Wednesday, July 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Sierra Community House in Truckee (11695 Donner Pass Road) o...

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Posted on: July 7, 2023

Funding Awarded for Improvements on State Route 49

On June 28, 2023 the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded the Nevada County Transportation Commission $14.6 million of Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) funding for southbound improvements on the State Route 49 corridor between the M...

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Posted on: June 29, 2023

Nevada County is Developing a 2024 Community Health Improvement Plan

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Nevada County has begun to develop its 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). A Community Health Assessment  identifies key health needs and issues in our community through comprehensive data...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Child Support Services Announces Drop in Hours at Sierra Community House in Truckee

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is happy to announce a partnership with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community!

Beginning in June 2023 Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Chi...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day Weekend!

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Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July? A friendly reminder before the holiday weekend that all types of fireworks are illegal in Nevada County. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is against the law. More information about firework safety an...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect

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The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season beginning at 8:00am on Monday, June 26, 2023. Annually, the ban begins when CAL FIRE declares fire restrictions and prohibits burning on private property within the lower 39-mile...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Three Fire Districts Explore Reorganization as One New District

Three local fire districts announced their intention to explore reorganization as one new district at today’s meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). Uniting the three independent fire districts -- Nevada County Consolidated Fi...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Governor Newsom Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor Lou Conter

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This week, District 2 Supervisor and Board Chair Ed Scofield delivered a letter signed by Governor Gavin Newsom honoring World War II veteran and retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, who is the last living survivor of the attack on the USS Arizon...

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Posted on: June 22, 2023

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

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Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in Collaboration with Bright Futures for Youth, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Our agencies share the vision of lifting our community...

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Posted on: June 17, 2023

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

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Nevada County Wants to Hear from You!

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Now through August 31st, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services is collecting resident feedback through the Community Wildfir...

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Posted on: June 20, 2023

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties

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After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31st

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Nevada City, June 1, 2023—Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update to the Loc...

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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Nevada County Firewise Communities: We Are the Solution

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Did you know Nevada County now has more Firewise USA® Communities than any other county in the nation? Here, wildfire preparedness isn't just a catchphrase. To us, it's a way of life. Preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort that involves the whole f...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

The Secret to Nevada County's Award Winning HR Programs

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By Steve Rose, Nevada County Human Resources Director

The Nevada County human resources department has been recognized recently by the U.S. Department of Labor, the California State Association of Counties, International City/County Management Association ...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Historical Landmarks Commission Designates Truckee Chinatowns as Historical Landmark

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The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that at its June 13 meeting, the Board of Supervisors designated Truckee's two Chinatowns as the County's latest historical landmark. The applicant was the Truckee-...

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Posted on: June 9, 2023

Internship Spotlight: Logan van den Berg

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The Nevada County Executive Office recently hosted Nevada Union senior Logan van den Berg for a three-month internship as part of his senior project. Inspired to pursue a career in government by his grandfather, who was a member of the Sonora City Council...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Keep Up Your COVID Defenses

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By Dr. Sherilynn Cooke, Nevada County’s Public Health Officer

COVID-19 is still making us sick in Nevada County, but we can protect ourselves.

Many people think that because the declarations of&...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Digital Equity Event Draws Broadband Champions

On May 12th, Nevada County was pleased to support the regional Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and Deployment Workshop in Grass Valley. The event included representatives from state agencies, including the California Department of Technology, Caltrans,...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Nevada County Contributes to National Discussions on Public Lands

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Last week, District I Supervisor Heidi Hall returned from the National Association of Counties 2023 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference hosted in St. George Utah. Supervisor Hall serves as the County’s representative to NACo, a national association...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Yuba Watershed Institute Named Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation Partner of the Year

Yuba Watershed Institute BLM Conservation Partner of the Year

NEVADA CITY, CA—Yesterday, at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) named the Yuba Watershed Institute (YWI) their Conservation Partner of the Year for 2023. YWI is a local nonprofit that has been operating on...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Student Activist Maddux Eckerling Brings Mental Health Message to the State Capitol

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“I am here because exercise saved my life,” Maddux Eckerling told the crowd gathered outside of the State Capitol on May 1st to kick off California Moves for Physical and Mental Fitness Month

Eckerling, who serves as the pres...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Rome Power House Designated as a Nevada County Historical Landmark

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The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce the County's latest landmark: The Rome Power House, approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 25, 2023.

The Rome Power House was the first and only hydroelectric genera...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Staff Report Released: Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Proj. Planning Commission Staff Report Available

On April 25th, 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. 

At the May 10th Public Hearing, the Planning Commi...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Save the Date: Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

Nevada County Childrens Health and Safety Carnival

18th Annual Free Day of Family Fun!

Save the Date! The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety and Fire Preparedness Carniva...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Bridgeport Covered Bridge Wins 2023 Preservation Design Award

California Preservation Foundation Awards 2023

The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Preservation Design Awards, recognizing the best in historic preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation. One of this year’s 16 winners is our very own Br...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director

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Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

“I’m excited to work with the community and our Public Works team on the complex projects and programs that come ...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled May 10 for Idaho Maryland Mine Project

The 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 Special Meeting for the Public Hearing of the proposed Idaho...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

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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. The Nevada County Transit Division aimed to create a simple, color-coded visual repre...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County: Take the Public Survey, Available Now Through April 16th

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County Take Survey and Make Voice Heard

The County of Nevada invites the public to 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 commu...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Grant Spotlight: Neighborhood Center of the Arts

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Nevada County is proud to support the work of the Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA), which provides arts-based training and education for adults with developmental disabilities. 

NCA was ...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

No Zombie Buildings Here on Our Watch

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By District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall and Nevada City Mayor Doug Fleming

We would have preferred the Nevada County Courthouse to remain at the top of Church Street in the heart of downtown Nevada City where it’s been since 1864 (though the first co...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Community Celebrates Cashin's Field with Ribbon Cutting

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The community came together on Tuesday for a beautiful ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new affordable housing development at Cashin's Field in Nevada City. The project is the culmination of a collaboration between multiple local and state agencies...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Nevada County Advocates for Local Issues in D.C.

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Vice-Chair and District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock met with California and Nevada County’s federal representatives and agencies in Washington D.C. this past week while attending the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Legislative Conference. In a...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: February 10, 2023

Resources Available to Assist with Utility Costs

Many people in our community are struggling with the increased cost of utilities and other necessities. But did you know that there are resources available to help with utility costs? From internet and phone services to gas and electric, there are program...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

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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. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint t...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Sunday and Monday Nights

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The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Sunday and Monday nights, January 29th and 30th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for those nights.

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Phebe Bell Among First to Complete Equity Grounded Leadership Fellow Program

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Nevada County Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell was recently among 21 behavioral health professionals from across the country who completed the first-ever Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program, an 11-month course to develop skills centered o...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Nevada County Road Crews Play the Role of Both Hero and Nuisance

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“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.”

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 20, 2023

The Ranch House: Closing Gaps in Housing Services

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By Mike Dent, Nevada County Housing and Community Services Director

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors had foresight when they prioritized access to affordable housing in 2018. Since that time, the housing crisis in California has accelerated, as has t...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on February 1, 2023

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Start 2023 off right by ensuring that you are signed up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts! CodeRED is an opt-in notification system used by the County of Nevada to notify residents in an emergency. These alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell ph...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Stay Prepared: Significant Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding and Outages

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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. Please plan for wide-area p...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Funding Opportunity: Mental Health Services Act

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The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-Prop 63 was passed by California Voters in 2004. The proposition is funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million per year with the goal of utilizing the funds to expand and transform California’s be...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Seven Nevada County Elected Officials Sworn into Office

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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.

Speaking to a standing-room-only cro...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 27, 2022

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

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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. The innovative multi-jurisdictional pro...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 23, 2022

Steve Monaghan: Rural California Counties Have a Digital Equity Problem

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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.

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

David West: Raising Awareness Around Veteran Suicide

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The holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection, and worship, and it brings joy to many families throughout Nevada County.  However, for many people, the holiday season can increase stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression, leading th...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

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Nevada County’s Citizen’s Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have you ever wondered how the C...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

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Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17 until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays.

Nevada County Transit Services has received a Low Carbon Transit O...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 13, 2022

Nevada County Prepares for 2022 California Building Standards Code Update

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The 2022 California Building Standards Code Update (Title 24) will be effective January 1, 2023. To prepare the community’s contractors for the update, the Nevada County Building Department and the Nevada County Contractor’s Association (NCCA) are offerin...

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Nevada County News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

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Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. (click here to review the Notice of Availability).

The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted r...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties Burn Suspension Lifted

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Submitted by CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

Auburn, CA- Effective Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 AM the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes is formally...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: December 2, 2023

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Now Available!

Nevada County Christmas Tree Fuels Reduction

How do you reduce wildfire risk and increase holiday cheer? By obtaining a Christmas Tree Permit of course! Removal of small diameter trees from selected areas reduces wildfire risk by reducing over-growth, particularly among firs. Effective November, Tah...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Prepare Now for Severe Winter Weather

Prepare Now for Severe Winter Weather

The past two winters, Snowmageddon and Snowpocalypse, have shown us just how important it is to be prepared for severe weather. Extended power outages and road closures mean planning for food, water, heat, medicine, and fuel well in advance. Whether you’v...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Managing Winter Storm Impacts for Wildfire Resilience in Nevada County

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Nevada City, CA—In the immediate aftermath of the severe winter weather of early 2023, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) launched the Winter Storm Hazardous Vegetation Cleanup Project. This program, which began earlier this year and is ...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Emergency Operations Center and Nevada County Roads Crew Honored as Teams of the Year

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The Emergency Operations Center Team and Nevada County Roads Crew were named Nevada County Collaborative Teams of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12. 

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: September 7, 2023

FEMA Assistance Available for Eligible Disaster-damaged Wells and Septic Systems

FEMA Assistance for Storm Damage to Wells and Septic Systems

By FEMA pdfSACRAMENTO, Calif.- Residents who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Wildfire Restoration Funding Secured for Jones Bar and Lobo Fire Footprint

Sierra Foothills Forest Resilience Project

Nevada City, CA— Last week, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), voted to grant $2,396,000 to Sierra Streams Institute (SSI) and the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) to implement the Sierra Foothills Forest Resilience Projec...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Wildfire Planning Efforts Ramp Up in Truckee

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Long recognized as a tourist destination, Truckee faces unique challenges in wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts,  including those posed by seasonal population fluctuations and heavy recreational use. On the heels of Measure T, Truckee Fir...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Nevada County to Host Community Wildfire Protection Plan Lunch & Learns

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Nevada City, CA—The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is hosting four virtual Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Lunch & Learns this month and the public is invited to join. The Lunch & Learns will be the first set of communi...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Nevada County Secures $3.9 Million for Fuels Reduction in Woodpecker Ravine

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Nevada City, CA—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) with $3,914,536 to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break. This project, identi...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Receives 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category

2023 NACo Achievement Award Best in Category

Nevada City, CA—Last week, the National Association of Counties, NACo, held its Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was in attendance to receive the 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category on b...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: July 24, 2023

Deadline to Access Local Assistance for 2023 Winter Storms Extended

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The deadline for Nevada County residents to apply for FEMA assistance for the February 2023 Winter Storms has been extended to September 1. This opportunity makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships du...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 28, 2023

Happy 4th of July!

Nevada County Safe 4th of July Holiday No Fireworks

Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July? A friendly reminder before the holiday weekend that all types of fireworks are illegal in Nevada County. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is against the law. More information about firework safety an...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 23, 2023

South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect

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The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season beginning at 8:00am on Monday, June 26, 2023. Annually, the ban begins when CAL FIRE declares fire restrictions and prohibits burning on private property within the lower 39-mile...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 20, 2023

CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties

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After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 17, 2023

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

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Nevada County Wants to Hear from You!

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Now through August 31st, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services is collecting resident feedback through the Community Wildfir...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 8, 2023

Nevada County Firewise Communities: We Are the Solution

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Did you know Nevada County now has more Firewise USA® Communities than any other county in the nation? Here, wildfire preparedness isn't just a catchphrase. To us, it's a way of life. Preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort that involves the whole f...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31st

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Nevada City, June 1, 2023—Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update ...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Nevada County Secures $1.7 Million to Treat Evacuation Routes

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Nevada City, May 23, 2023—Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved acceptance of CAL FIRE and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding to reduce hazardous fuels along evacuation routes in the wildland urban interface. The Off...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Nevada County Recognizes Firewise Together Fundraiser: A Benefit for Firewise Communities

Firewise Together Fire Safe Council of Nevada County

Nevada City, May 22, 2023—The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is hosting the Firewise Together Fundraiser a benefit for Firewise Communities from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Lake Wildwood’s Commodore Park. This even...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Yuba Watershed Institute Named Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation Partner of the Year

Yuba Watershed Institute BLM Conservation Partner of the Year

NEVADA CITY, CA—Yesterday, at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) named the Yuba Watershed Institute (YWI) their Conservation Partner of the Year for 2023. YWI is a local nonprofit that has been operating on...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 4, 2023

Elemental Documentary Film Screening and Q&A May 8 at 7pm

Elemental Reimagine Wildfire Film Screening Nevada Theatre

Submitted by the Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre WHAT: Elemental: Reimagine Fire film and Q&A WHEN: Monday, May 8, 2023, 7:00 pm WHERE: Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre TICKETS: htt...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: May 4, 2023

CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required MAY 1st

Residential Burn Pile Permit Required Nevada County

The CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit announced effective Monday, May 1, 2023, at 8:00 am all residential pile burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. Burn permits must now be obtained online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov.

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Historic Winter Makes for Dangerous River Conditions

South Yuba River Unsafe to Swim Spring 2023

After a long winter which brought one of the largest snowpacks on record, rising temperatures are delivering historic volumes of snowmelt to California’s rivers. The sun is finally out, but that doesn’t mean it is time to hit the river. 

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Save the Date: Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

Nevada County Childrens Health and Safety Carnival

18th Annual Free Day of Family Fun!

Save the Date! The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety and Fire Preparedne...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada County

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Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region.

The grant recipients are:

  • The Yuba Watershe...
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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Property Tax Relief as a Result of Storm Damage

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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.

Storm damage must be $10,000 or more for a property owner to be eligible for emergen...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Snow Load Advisory: Reminder to Monitor Structures for Dangerous Snow Loads

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Nevada County’s Building Department is advising residents and businesses to monitor buildings and roofs for signs of excessive snow loads. With significant rain in the forecast, it will be possible for the snow to act as a sponge absorbing the moisture an...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 8, 2023

PG&E: Working to Restore as Many Customers as Possible Ahead of Next Storm

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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 local teams...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Nevada County Opens Warming Center at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building

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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 also moved to the Gra...

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Office of Emergency Services
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on February 1, 2023

CodeRED Emergency Alert Test - NewsFlash

Start 2023 off right by ensuring that you are signed up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts! CodeRED is an opt-in notification system used by the County of Nevada to notify residents in an emergency. These alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell ph...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

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Public Assistance
Posted on: September 26, 2022

Youth Job Corps helps job seekers 16 to 30 years old with employment readiness and paid internships

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The new Youth Job Corps program is open to anyone from 16 to 30 years old. The program will help you build your resume while addressing our community's urgent needs, and will provide a paycheck while you participate!

Youth Job Corps can provide:

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Public Assistance
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Apply For Or Manage Your Benefits Online At BenefitsCal.Com

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BenefitsCal.com is a new simple way to apply for, view, and renew benefits for health coverage, food and cash assistance. 

BenefitsCal is the first statewide self-service site for managing benefits - it is replacing the C4Yourself website and mobi...

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Visit BenefitsCal.com today to apply! Public Assistance

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Gary D. Clarke Field Ribbon Cutting Brings Leaders Together Wednesday

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Community leaders, including Supervisors Ed Scofield, Lisa Swarthout and Sue Hoek, met Wednesday for a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field by Magnolia School in Grass Valley.

The field, which has a new synthetic turf, is used daily ...

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Recreation
Posted on: October 5, 2023

Bear River Rec and Park District Celebrates New General Manager Plus Revitalized Sports Field Oct 11

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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.

Miranda Brown was appointed General Manager on July 25 after serving as a board member fo...

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Recreation
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Nevada County Awards $388,840 in Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

Outdoor Visitor Safety Grant Projects - Vault Toilet, Trail maintenance, 49 Bridge Yuba River

This week, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a second round of awards totaling $388,480 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Program (program) grants to eight eligible entities to increase resiliency and promote health and safety at highly impacte...

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Recreation
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Get Outside: New Additions to the Library Recreation Collection

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Over the summer, the Nevada County Library launched the Recreation Collection with outdoor games and equipment available for checkout. With your library card you can check out a disc golf set if you’re headed to Condon Park, a bird-watching kit for your h...

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Posted on: August 2, 2022

Nevada County Awards $415,570 in First Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

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Nevada City, CA – August 3, 2022 – On July 26th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors accepted the mid-year progress report for their 2022 objectives. Progress highlights for the Board’s newest objective, Recreation, included recent awards totaling $415...

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Recreation
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Pines to Mines Trail Update August 26, 2022

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With the recent snow melt, work has begun on the Pines to Mines National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment. Field verification of the proposed trail alignment was completed by a team of staff and volunteers from the United States Fo...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

Medi-cal rules are changing. Make sure your contact information is up to date.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Ride the Free E-Bus Shuttle to Victorian Christmas Wed., Dec. 6 and 13

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on EBus to Victorian Christmas Dec 6 and 13

Nevada County Connect invites you to ride the E-bus for free transit on Wednesday, Dec. 6th and 13th, to Victorian Christmas in Nevada City this year. 

Nevada County Connects (Transit Busses) will provide free fares to Victorian Christmas on Wedne...

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Transit Services
Posted on: July 26, 2023

Nevada County Now to Offer On-Demand Service for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means ...

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Transit Services
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fare on April 22 for Earth Day

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare for Earth Day April 22

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.

The County of Nevada Transi...

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Transit Services
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

Nevada County Connects Easier to Navigate - color and numbers added to Tinloy Station

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. The Nevada County Transit Division aimed to create a simple, color-coded visual repre...

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Transit Services
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Free Fares to Celebrate the Fun of St. Patrick's Day!

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on St. Patrick's Day March 17th

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.

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Transit Services
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

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Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17 until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays.

Nevada County Transit Services has received a Low Carbon Transit Operations ...

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Posted on: March 18, 2022

VA Considers Adding Nine Cancers to Presumptive List due to Burn Pit Exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it intended to add nine rare respiratory cancers related to toxic chemical exposure to its presumptive list of service-connected conditions due to exposure to burn pits. Once confirmed, these resp...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: March 4, 2022

Nevada County Annual “All Veterans Survey”

I started my position as the Nevada County Veterans Services Officer (CVSO) in September of 2018.   When I sat in that empty office on that first day, I swore to myself that I would always advocate for the veterans in this community, bring the le...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: February 15, 2022

Nevada County Veterans Need Hearing Aids? Auburn VA OPC Opens New Audiology Clinic

In the fall of 2020, the VA informed the veterans of Nevada County that our medical provider would change from the Reno VA Medical Center to our current provider at the Mather VA Medical Center.  When this change was made it was promised that thi...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: January 21, 2022

Nevada County Veterans Services and the Madelyn Helling Library Team Up to Impact Veterans

The Nevada County Veterans Services Office (NCVSO) assists veterans with obtaining compensation for injuries, diseases, or health conditions that were a result of service.   When assisting veterans to submit their claims for compensation to the V...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: August 20, 2021

Nevada County is Committed to Reducing Veterans Homelessness to Zero

On July 15, 2021, Nevada County announced that it was participating in Built for Zero, a national initiative of more than 80 communities working together to measurably end homelessness, one population at a time.  We also announced that w...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: July 16, 2021

VA adds presumptive health conditions due to exposure for two generations

On January 1, 2021 the Veterans Administration (VA) added bladder cancer, Parkinsonism or Parkinson’s like symptoms, and Hypothyroidism to the presumptive medical condition list due to Agent Orange exposure while serving in Vietnam.  Ag...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: May 21, 2021

Walk-In Thursday’s are Returning!

The Nevada County Veterans Services Office exists to assist the veterans, spouses, and dependents of this county obtain the benefits and services that they are entitled to.  For the past 16 months, our office has been working remotely and over th...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: April 23, 2021

Veterans Serving Veterans – Volunteers Needed

Before the pandemic, the Nevada County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) coordinated rides for our low-income, aging, and homeless veterans to get to their VA medical appointments.  This service relied on the efforts of local veteran volunteers to ...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: March 19, 2021

Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to Receive Internet Upgrades

The Nevada County Consolidated Veterans Council (NCCVC) meets monthly and is represented by a member of the local Veterans Services Organizations.  The NCCVC was formed with the intention of building strong collaborative efforts between local vet...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: February 19, 2021

The Current Pandemic Continues to Impact VA Claims Processes

For the past year, the world has learned how a small virus can completely alter our daily lives and have a negative impact every business, government organization, and even schools.   We as a veteran community have not been sparred by the negativ...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: January 22, 2021

Three New Conditions Have Been Added to the Agent Orange Presumptive List

When the 2021 Defense Spending Bill was passed in December of 2020, the bill included adding three conditions to the VA’s Agent Orange Presumptive List.  Bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism.  This decision will not...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: February 7, 2020

CalVet Home Loans are Fully Insured

The Nevada County Veteran Service Office has seen an increase of requests for assistance with obtaining fire insurance for their homes.  Usually, we have few options to provide because we cannot influence insurance providers on how to provide the...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: December 18, 2020

Nevada County VSO Can Assist with Mental Health

I think that this goes without saying at this point, but 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for many different reasons.  It seemed just as we were collectively thinking, “Well, it can’t possibly get any worse”...

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Veterans Services
Posted on: December 14, 2018

Veterans may qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability Benefits

Many injuries sustained during combat can qualify veterans for disability benefits under the law, especially when it comes to employment. In some cases, however, a veteran's disability is not severe enough to qualify for a 100 percent rating under the Vet...

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Veterans Services