Posted on: December 7, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission is looking to fund proposals that reduce the causes of poverty and promote family self-sufficiency.
The commission has announced a Request for Proposals for federal Community Services Block...
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Posted on: November 29, 2023
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
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 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 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
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
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
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.
The Board of Supervisors on T...
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Posted on: November 2, 2023
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 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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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’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.
The single b...
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Posted on: October 17, 2023
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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:
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Posted on: September 20, 2023
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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.
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
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
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 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
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
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
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 23, 2023
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 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
“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
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
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
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
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’ 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Posted on: March 24, 2023
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
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, 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
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:
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Posted on: March 15, 2023
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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Posted on: March 8, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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