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.
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Posted on: October 3, 2023
Please help our community celebrate Clean Air Day by riding the Nevada County Connects buses for free. All routes will be fare-free on Wed., October 4th, so hop on and enjoy a stress-free ride throughout Western Nevada County and help reduce traffic and c...
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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 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 25, 2023
Residents are asked to challenge themselves to take actions to help keep the air clean by carpooling, walking to appointments and driving less, if possible, for Clean Air Day on October 4.
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution last month...
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Posted on: September 18, 2023
Enjoy the Nevada County Fairgrounds Draft Horse Classic with free bus fares! Hop on any Nevada County Connects bus on Thursday, September 21, through Saturday, September 23. Enjoy a stress-free ride to the fairgrounds or throughout Western Nevada County a...
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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 20, 2023
Highway 20 will be fully closed for 12 days starting this Sunday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
The first closure will take place in the Lowell Hill segment between the Omega Overlook and Bear Valley. Work is anticipated to finish Sunday, October 1 at 7 p.m. Crew...
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Posted on: September 6, 2023
Pedal power becomes people power on October 7th, as hundreds of experienced bike riders compete in the third annual Heart of Gold Gravel Race to raise funds for youth mental wellness. Greet the riders as they cross the finish line and stick around for the...
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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
Caltrans will give a presentation Tuesday, September 12 to the Board of Supervisors about a planned closure of Highway 20 that is scheduled in late September and early October. The presentation will start sometime after 1:30 p.m. at the Board's r...
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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 7, 2023
By Jason Besaw
I have been working for Nevada County Code Compliance for over five years and have focused on Cannabis Compliance the last four years. I was the county’s first Cannabis Compliance Officer when the county legalized commerc...
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Posted on: August 21, 2023
Nevada County wants to collaborate with you! The County is championing Collaboration Day Friday, Sept. 8 at the Rood Center to share valuable resources that can benefit all.
The fair-type event is free and open to the public. It will feature more than 40 b...
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Posted on: September 5, 2023
Enterprise Holdings Foundation has given a $2,000 donation to Bright Futures for Youth to support the upcoming Heart of Gold Gravel mountain bike race Oct. 7 in Nevada City.
The popular race, which attracts hundreds of riders from around the state, raises ...
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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: September 5, 2023
Nevada County Public Health Department is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases as reported by health care providers and congregate care settings. This is mirroring what is reported statewide in wastewater surveillance and hospital reports and is driven by...
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Posted on: August 30, 2023
Nevada City, CA – Have you considered a career with Nevada County? The County is one of our area’s largest employers, with approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment syste...
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Posted on: August 30, 2023
Sierra Mental Wellness Group and Nevada County Behavioral Health presented two original co-responder pilot program team members a plaque in appreciation of their outstanding service in starting a Mobile Crisis Teams program. Nevada County Deputy Sheriff G...
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Posted on: August 29, 2023
Nevada County residents are invited to give feedback on the draft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) guidebook being created specifically for Nevada County. Please review the guidebook online at www.nevadacountyca.gov/ADUGuidebook and provide comments by Septe...
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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 23, 2023
Human Resources Director US, which offers news on the human resources profession, named Nevada County as one of the best places to the work with more than 500 employees in the United States in 2023.
Nevada County was one of only two organizations to get th...
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
The Board of Supervisors honored three Truckee leaders at its meeting Tuesday in Truckee. The Board met away from its normal Nevada City chambers to focus on the eastern county and highlight collaborative efforts between the County, Town of Truckee and ot...
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
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: August 21, 2023
Quick thinking by a Nevada County Connects bus driver put a stop to what could have been a dangerous fire on Highway 49 near Reader Ranch Road south of North San Juan Thursday evening.
Ahmer Al-Kayyali, of Lake of the Pines, was driving up Highway 49 to No...
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Posted on: August 16, 2023
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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Posted on: August 16, 2023
Supervisor Heidi Hall and Jeff Thorsby, a senior management analyst for Nevada County, have been appointed to the National Association of Counties’ Rural Action Caucus.
The caucus is the “voice of rural counties before Congress and the ...
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Posted on: August 16, 2023
Nevada City, CA– The Board of Supervisors moves to Truckee for its regular meeting August 22. The meeting is scheduled 9am-3pm at the Truckee Town Council Chamber, 10183 Truckee Airport Road.
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Posted on: August 14, 2023
Residents and businesses that sustained economic loss from the February storms have less than three weeks to file for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline for filing a claim with FEMA is Sept...
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Posted on: August 8, 2023
Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to support the consolidation of three fire districts -- Rough & Ready Fire Protection District, Penn Valley Fire Protection District, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District -- into one combined...
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Posted on: August 9, 2023
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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Posted on: August 9, 2023
Nevada County is the first rural county and the eighth in California to create a local Youth Commission. The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the group Tuesday.
The Nevada County Youth Commission will fight to ove...
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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 9, 2023
Three board members of Pioneer Community Energy urged the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to consider partnering with them for a new option for electricity service.
Pioneer Board Chair Alice Dowdin Calvillo, who is also Auburn mayor; Tom Ivy, a Gras...
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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: August 2, 2023
The public is invited to hear a presentation about a new option for electricity service – Community Choice Aggregation– at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, August 8.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) allows local governments to purchase and/or...
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Posted on: July 31, 2023
Supervisor Heidi Hall is working with the National Association of Counties to advocate for federal help for the loss of wildfire insurance and to get more staff on federal recreation lands.
Because of her resolution at the group’s recent conference, the as...
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Posted on: July 11, 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: 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 25, 2023
The Nevada County Oral Health Program, in collaboration with Smile California, is bringing Smile Dental Services to Madelyn Helling Library to offer preventative services to all ages on Tuesday, August 1, 8:00 – 5:00 pm.
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
Residents of unincorporated Nevada County have opportunities in coming weeks to learn more about a proposed alternative for getting electricity service.
The Board of Supervisors is considering whether to adopt a Community Choice Aggregation plan using Pion...
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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: July 11, 2023
Nevada County Probation is offering a free summer Skateboarding program for children ages 10- 14 years old.
We're thrilled to announce the much-awaited Skateboard Camp, happening now through August 2nd! This exciting camp is the perfect opportuni...
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Posted on: July 7, 2023
The Truckee Library building will close from July 17th through mid-October for updates. Library services and programming will remain available at the Truckee Library WorkSpace, the Joseph Government Center, Truckee Regional Park, and other community locat...
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Posted on: June 30, 2023
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Assessment Appeal Applications for Fiscal Year 2023/24 are available at the Board of Supervisors Office, Second Floor, Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 200, Nevada City, California, between the hours of 8:00 ...
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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 13, 2023
The CalFresh Market Match program returns to Farmer’s Markets in Nevada City and Grass Valley this summer and fall!
CalFresh customers are eligible to match up to $15 of EBT funds purchased at each participating market throughout the season while funds las...
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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 9, 2023
Nevada County Public Works is starting repairs and surfacing along Dog Bar Road, Carrie Drive, Bobcat Court, and Cougar Court in Grass Valley, and Gold Country Drive in Penn Valley as part of the 2023 Road Rehab Project, beginning June 12th through mid-Au...
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Posted on: June 9, 2023
Come join Supervisor Ed Scofield on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 8 PM at the Higgins Lions Community Center for a District 2 town hall event hosted by the South County Municipal Advisory Council (SC MAC). This wildfire preparedness and prevention town hal...
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
Nevada County Probation will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 13, 2023.
The Nevada County leg of the run will take place June 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. &a...
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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 9, 2023
We are happy to announce free green waste events in partnership with Waste Management of Nevada County.
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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 14, 2023
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 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 14, 2023
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 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 29, 2023
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather tonight, March 29th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for tonight only.
The shelter will open at...
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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 23, 2023
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Friday night, March 24th through Sunday morning, March 26th . Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday and Satu...
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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 24, 2023
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: 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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Posted on: December 6, 2022
Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one of the first of its kind in the state of California to comprehensively integrate solutions fo...
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Posted on: December 6, 2022
Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors recognized Bear River High School senior Liam Marchi for standing out as a youth leader through excellence in academics, athletics, theater, and student body government.
"We are very proud of your achievem...
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Posted on: November 30, 2022
The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night, December 1st, through Saturday morning, December 3rd. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protoc...
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Posted on: December 2, 2022
Eligible property owners are receiving information outlining how to participate in this critical fuel reduction program. The South County Shaded Fuel Break is a priority fuel reduction project in Nevada County that will slow the spread of wildland fires a...
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Posted on: November 29, 2022
On November 8th, Nevada County voters opted not to approve Measure V, the “Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness” measure.
The Board of Supervisors placed Measure V on the ballot to establish a locally controlled ½ percent countywi...
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
How do you reduce wildfire risk and increase holiday cheer? By obtaining a Christmas Tree Permit, of course! Removing small-diameter trees from selected areas reduces wildfire risk by reducing over-growth, particularly among firs. Tahoe National Forest an...
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
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: November 18, 2022
The Town of Truckee is hosting two upcoming Buyer and Seller Workshops on the Truckee Home Access Program (THAP), which helps the local workforce realize their homeownership goals!
The Truckee Home Access Program (THAP) preserves, produces, and protects ho...
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Posted on: November 9, 2022
Now through 2024, all California fourth graders and their families can sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass and visit 19 amazing state parks throughout the state for free for a full year – including the summer. Among the 19 parks is Empire...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
Nevada County will celebrate its 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Week from Saturday, November 5th, through Sunday, November 13th.
Military Appreciation Week engages the local community and businesses to honor all active duty, reservists, retired, veterans...
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Posted on: October 14, 2022
On Monday, October 17th, Nevada County will welcome the members of the California Association of County Veterans Services (CACVSO) as a host for their annual fall conference. County Veterans Services Offices (CVSO’s) are usually the first contac...
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Posted on: October 14, 2022
This week the Nevada County Department of Agriculture presented the 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors. This annual report helps gauge the economic health and diversity of the agricultural community here in Nev...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, Nevada County and United Way are pleased to announce this year’s Book Sale will begin in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administrative Center (ERAC) on October 17th and run through November 18th. The Book Sale will be open to the publ...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
All administrative County offices will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of a Federal holiday. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resum...
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