Nevada County Collaborates with City and Non-Profits to Move Campers off Sugarloaf Mountain

Nevada County launched an ambitious 30-day project designed to move campers into hotel rooms as a group, and will work with a collaborative team to find more stable housing and make use of the social services that are available to them.

Better Together Volunteer Hub Launches

Homelessness is a complex issue impacting our community. By visiting www.ConnectingPoint.org/BetterTogether, interested volunteers can find opportunites that will directly support people experiencing homelessness.

Extreme Weather Shelter for Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service is predicting significantly COLD and WET weather continuing Sunday and Monday nights in the Nevada City/Grass Valley area. Considering the weather predictions, Sierra Roots, and the County of Nevada are activating the Weather ...

Sierra Roots Weather Shelter for Homeless Residents Will Open Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service is predicting significantly cold LOW temperatures Sunday and Monday nights in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.  Considering the weather predictions, Sierra Roots, City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada ar...

Point-In-Time Homeless Count Wednesday, January 29th

Sierra Roots and Salvation Army Weather Shelters Open Wednesday-Friday

UPDATE: Due to the weather, the shelter has been extended to be open a third night for Friday, January 17th. Both shelters will close at 7:30am on Saturday morning.

Given the low snow levels, substantial accumulations, and cold temperatures in the Nevada C...

Good to Grow Discussion on County and City Cannabis License Types

Please join representatives from Nevada County Cannabis Compliance, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for a virtual discussion and listening session with YubaNet.com. The Town Hall is currently scheduled for September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Please join representatives from Nevada County Cannabis Compliance, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for a virtual discussion and listening session with YubaNet.com. The Town Hall is currently scheduled for September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are encou...

Good to Grow Discussion on County and City Cannabis License Types

Please join representatives from Nevada County Cannabis Compliance, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for a virtual discussion and listening session with YubaNet.com. The Town Hall is currently scheduled for September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are encou...

McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project Planning is Underway & Public Input Being Sought

Nevada County’s Solid Waste Division of Public Works Department has begun the planning process for the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project. The proposed project will address current facility challenges and future operations to ac...

CDA will be open for APPOINTMENT ONLY

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Development Agency (CDA) still encourages online submittal during the public closure.

Effective June 29, 2020, CDA will be open for APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday through Thursday 9:00-3:00.  No same day appointmen...

Vehicle Limits to Be Lifted at McCourtney Road Transfer Station

Customers Required to Wear Face Mask for Entry. Limits on Acceptable Items Expanded Slightly

There will no longer be a limit to the number of vehicles that can access McCourtney Road Transfer Station, but customers seeking to utilize the facility will be r...

TFF Car Hop Event this Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

TFF Carhop Event this Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

Continue to be COVID Safe: Help Nevada County Reach the Orange Tier Next Week

Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...

CSBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Allocation Funding Request for Proposals

while enhancing the priorities set forth by the Community Services Block Grant Community Action Plan (CSBG CAP) in the area of Improving Household Income and/or Obtaining/Maintaining Affordable Housing.

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commiss...

Mental Health Services Act Three Year Plan Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing

As directed by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Nevada County Behavioral Health Department (NCBHD) is inviting all stakeholders to review and comment on Amendment #1 to the Nevada County’s MHSA Fiscal Year 2020/2021 through 2022/2023 Three...

State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties

Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.

Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...

Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State

Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place

County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans

Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...

Nevada County submits Readiness Plan to State to move further towards Stage 2 reopening

State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours

Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...

Nevada County businesses can start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Guidance is available to help local businesses create COVID-19 Prevention Plans for a quick and safe reopening

County staff will be reaching out to local businesses to provide guidance on safe reopening

Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Hom...

Nevada County poised to reopen more businesses through Stage 2

Dr. Cutler rescinded the local Stay-at-Home order, but the State’s modified order is still in place

Nevada County is currently able to meet the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening

Nevada County’s R...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order

Nevada County still under statewide Order

State announced the "soft opening" of Stage 2 begins today

"Soft opening" includes curbside pickup only for some low-risk retail businesses

Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has...

Nevada County will increase COVID-19 testing with new community testing sites

May 4^th UPDATE: Testing locations confirmed and appointment registration now available

Western Nevada County

New COVID-19 testing sites are accepting appointments and will open on TUESDAY, May 5, in Grass Valley. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting (or call...

Public Health Officer Issues New Stay-at-Home Order for Nevada County to Clarify Local Questions

Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded.

“Although it is somewhat r...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...

Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.

At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...

Access HHSA Services during the corona virus event

See our Services directory for a list of all services available by phone, video, and appointments.

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2973/Access-Health-and-Human-Services-AgencyD 

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...

PG&E Announces a Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for Nevada County on Sunday

Read PG&E's full news release on their website at: https://www.pge.com/en/about/newsroom/newsdetails/index.page?title=20200925_updated_weather_forecast_for_dry_offshore_wind_event_means_pge_might_need_to_proactively_turn_off_power_fo...

Red Flag Warning Saturday evening through Monday afternoon

Be Ready Nevada County: Red Flag Warning IssuedSaturday, September 26 at 9pm - Monday, September 28 at 12pm

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon...

Supervisors Award $3.2 Million to Support Local Economy and Expand Broadband

On Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $3.2 Million to support economic and community resiliency, and offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonprofits.

Using State of C...

Continue to be COVID safe: Nevada County Moves into the Orange “Moderate” Tier

The State announced Nevada County in the Orange “Moderate” Tier which allows businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to continue to be COVID safe as we move into the Orange “Moderate” Tier as we’...

Good to Grow Discussion on County and City Cannabis License Types

Please join representatives from Nevada County Cannabis Compliance, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for a virtual discussion and listening session with YubaNet.com. The Town Hall is currently scheduled for September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are encou...

Continue to be COVID Safe: Help Nevada County Reach the Orange Tier Next Week

Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...

10-13-2020 Ski Town II PRD Ballot public hearing notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a resoluti...

Be COVID Safe Over Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day coming up, Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to stay COVID safe while enjoying their holiday weekend. Please remember to maintain physical distance from those outside your household, wear a mask when you are not able to maintain...

Jones Fire Recovery: On the Path Forward

OES will be hosting a Recovery Resource Center on Wednesday, September 9th to connect residents impacted by the Jones Fire to recovery resources. 

Residents can find additional information at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery.

The County of N...

State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties

Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.

Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Donations for Jones Fire Survivors

Nevada City, CA – With only 70% of the Jones Fire contained and evacuated residents just now returning to their homes, the Nevada County Relief Fund is requesting donations to provide emergency relief to wildfire survivors. According to CAL FIRE...

Prepare for Fire: Red Flag Warning Sunday into Early Next Week

National Weather Service Sacramento has updated the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for most of Nevada County and many Northern California counties due to the potential for thunderstorms beginning Sunday through Monday with little to no rainfall....

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening. There are currently 175 parcels under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire. Several residential areas outside of the fire perimeter have been reope...

McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project Planning is Underway & Public Input Being Sought

Nevada County’s Solid Waste Division of Public Works Department has begun the planning process for the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project. The proposed project will address current facility challenges and future operations to ac...

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening. There are currently 854 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,153 residents under an Evacuation Warning. Sev...

Jones Fire at 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening. There are currently 4,103 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,213 residents under an Evacuation Warning. The Evacuat...

Jones Fire Prompts Evacuations of Nearly Four Thousand Residents; Reminder to Stay Ready

The Jones Fire prompted the mandatory evacuations of 3,891 residents today with another 212 residents under an Evacuation Warning (potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock s...

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...

Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County

Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County

With high temperatures forecasted today and through next Thursday, the Nevada County Public Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are activating air-conditioned Cooling Centers in Western Neva...

County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants

County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants to Small Businesses and “Safety-net” Nonprofits

Round 3 Grant Applications due August 21^st; Apply online at https://www.ne...

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...

Reminder: Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on August 12

As peak fire season approaches, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts in preparation for a test scheduled for August 12. This will be a simultaneous test of the both ...

“Mysterious and Unsolicited Seed” shipments from China

“Mysterious and Unsolicited Seed” shipments from China

Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has become aware of a number of reports regarding “mysterious and unsolicited seeds from China and other...

County Supervisors Approve $1.5 Million for “Economic & Community Resiliency” Grants

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 Million to support a new “Economic & Community Resiliency” grants program designed to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonpro...

Ready Nevada County TFF Carhop Event - July 25

oin us for a SPECIAL EDITION of our TFF Carhop as we partner with Ready Nevada County to find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too!Being Read Nevada County means being ready for anything. Office of Emergency Services is excited to pa...

Office of Emergency Services Providing No Cost PPE to Small Businesses

PPE requests must be made in advance: https://bit.ly/SmallBusinessPPERequestFormNevada City, CA—The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners, with 25 employees or less, a 30-day supply of masks ...

Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards to Local “Safety-net”

Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards 

to Local “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses 

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund announced it...

TFF Carhop Event - July 11-12

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

Nevada County Announces Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson

Nevada County Public Health will continue to have enhanced health officer support from Dr. Glennah Trochet and Dr. Ken Cutler 

Nevada County Public Health welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson as interim Public Health Officer. Dr. Johnson is an M.D., has a...

The National and Local Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

The National and Local Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

Public Invited to talk with economist Jon Haveman, July 9th, 6:00-7:30PM 

Nevada City, CA – Renowned economist, Jon Haveman, will present a public talk on the national and...

Surge in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Nevada County

Physical Distancing and Reopening with Modifications Remains Important to Protect our Community and Continue to Reopen

Stage 3 Personal Service Businesses May Reopen with Modifications Today, June 19th

We have seen a significant increase of new cases in the...

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...

TFF Carhop Event this Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

Moving Forward - A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials

Moving Forward - A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials 

As we move into Stage 3 reopening, how do we balance the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with community health and wellness? Can we protect both our small businesses and our most ...

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Round 2 Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Round 2 Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Apply online at https://www.nevcorelief.org/apply/ starting at Noon on Wednesday, June 17^th 

Nevada C...

Nevada County Stage 3 Businesses May Reopen with Modifications, June 12th

Nevada County Stage 3 Businesses May Reopen with Modifications, June 12^th

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinded Local Lodging and Short-Term Rental Order

Nevada County is hosting a follow-up Stage 3 Business Guidance Workshop on Tuesday, June 16^th&a...

Nevada County Concludes Fiscal Year 20/21 Budget Hearings

Nevada County Concludes Fiscal Year 20/21 Budget Hearings

Nevada City, CA – On June 2, 2020, the County of Nevada conducted budget hearings for the fiscal year (FY) 20/21 County Budget.  Nevada County’s long-...

Saturday, June 6th TFF Car Hop Event to Celebrate Nevada County Students

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS AND THE CLASS OF 2020

Nevada County is proud to bring together the community and celebrate the graduating class of 2020 through our upcoming Carhop event this weekend. To show support for our graduating high school students ...

Nevada County confirmed COVID-19 cases increases to 48

Six additional confirmed cases in Eastern Nevada County

Five of the residents are closely connected with a common exposure; the sixth was a person who had no symptoms

Nevada County received notification of six new COVID-19 cases today; five of the residents...

Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards

Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards 

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund has announced the first round of grant awards, totaling $210,000 boosting eight “safety-net” no...

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Apply online at https://www.nevcorelief.org/apply/ 

The Nevada County Relief Fund seeks grant applications from “safety-net” nonprofits in western Nevada County providing a life-line to our neighbors most in need, and ...

Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State

Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place

County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans

Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...

Nevada County submits Readiness Plan to State to move further towards Stage 2 reopening

State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours

Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...

Nevada County businesses can start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Guidance is available to help local businesses create COVID-19 Prevention Plans for a quick and safe reopening

County staff will be reaching out to local businesses to provide guidance on safe reopening

Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Hom...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order

Nevada County still under statewide Order

State announced the "soft opening" of Stage 2 begins today

"Soft opening" includes curbside pickup only for some low-risk retail businesses

Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has...

Nevada County will increase COVID-19 testing with new community testing sites

May 4^th UPDATE: Testing locations confirmed and appointment registration now available

Western Nevada County

New COVID-19 testing sites are accepting appointments and will open on TUESDAY, May 5, in Grass Valley. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting (or call...

Vehicle Limits to Be Lifted at McCourtney Road Transfer Station

Customers Required to Wear Face Mask for Entry. Limits on Acceptable Items Expanded Slightly

There will no longer be a limit to the number of vehicles that can access McCourtney Road Transfer Station, but customers seeking to utilize the facility will be r...

Nevada County Relief Fund Empowers Community to Take Care of its Own

Fund creates immediate safety net for vulnerable populations and small business during the COVID pandemic; New website www.NevCoRelief.org launched today

Nevada City, CA – With todays’ public launch of the Nevada Count...

Public Health Officer Issues New Stay-at-Home Order for Nevada County to Clarify Local Questions

Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded.

“Although it is somewhat r...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...

Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.

At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...

Supervisors Launch Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force

Last Friday, over seventy-five business and nonprofit leaders participated in a kick-off video call to launch the “Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force,” co-chaired by Board Chair Heidi Hall and Vice Chair Dan Miller.

“I...

Coronavirus Update

 We will be updating this list  every day as cases are confirmed.

As stated previously, the Public Health Department team anticipates seeing an increase in diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Nevada County. With an increase in testing av...

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...

Nevada County Public Health Confirms 10 Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19

Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19.  The one that is currently under investigation for COVID-19 is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of c...

Teen DJ Disco Party on Zoom

Teens in grades 8th-12th are welcome to visit our Costume Disco Party on Zoom with a live DJ. Enjoy dancing to your own tune, win prizes and hang out afterward to chat with your friends. For ages 12-18.

Please register and a link will be sent to you via em...

Crafts and DIY - Hand Sewn Circle Wall Hanging

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours!

This program is sponsored by the generosity of the Friends of the Nevada County Libraries. Thank you friends, for yo...

Virtual RUFF (Read Up For Fun)

Have you ever read to a pet? Join us for a virtual visit with our furry friends. Our volunteers tell a story to one of the therapy animals on Facebook on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm. https://www.facebook.com/nevadacountylibrary

In partnership with the Humane Soc...

Nevada County Library Suspends Overdue Fees During COVID-19 Health Crisis

The Nevada County Community Library has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all overdue fines and late fees throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. This move is meant to ease the burden for many people in the Nevada County area. Patrons who ma...

Random Acts of Science

Join Amy each week as she demonstrates a super fun science experiment on Facebook Live. Then stop by the Grass Valley Library to pick up a kit so you can do the experiment, too! Ages 4-12

https://www.facebook.com/nevadacountylibrary

Art Attack Virtual Art Club for Tweens & Teens (Grass Valley Library supply pickup)

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It’s also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let&...

Telemedicine and Online Medical Resources

Now that You’re Online - Where Do You Go From Here? Part 1 - Telemedicine and Online Medical Resources

Presenters:

Mark Schweyer, BSN, MBA, Director of Telehealth Programs, California Health & Wellness/Health NetJohn Tan, Program Manager, Cali...

Livingroom Conversation: Coronavirus – Upcoming Election in the Time of Corona

Living Room Conversations are a conversational bridge across issues that divide and separate us. They provide an easy structure for engaging in friendly yet meaningful conversation with those with whom we may not agree. These conversations increa...

Saturday Family Crafts

Brittany will demonstrate how to create a Saturday Family Craft that can be used to decorate your home. This is a self-guided activity that will allow families to create together. Watch the tutorial video each week on the library’s Facebook page...

Nevada County Relief Fund Helping Sierra Commons Support Local Small Businesses

Since March 2020, Sierra Commons has made dramatic shifts to respond to the rapidly changing needs of small businesses and remote workers.

The Sierra Commons E-Commerce Business Ignitor Course, offered free to the public, helped 70 businesses build viable ...

Good to Grow Discussion on County and City Cannabis License Types

Please join representatives from Nevada County Cannabis Compliance, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for a virtual discussion and listening session with YubaNet.com. The Town Hall is currently scheduled for September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are encou...

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month the county has planned a number of activities, including a new partnership program through Let’s Talk Nevada County and training opportunitie...

Be COVID Safe Over Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day coming up, Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to stay COVID safe while enjoying their holiday weekend. Please remember to maintaining physical distance from those outside your household, wear a mask when you are not able to maint...

Digital Counties Survey – Third Place

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announced the winners of the 18th annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey, conducted by CDG in partnership with NACo, identifies the best technology practices among...

Nevada County Library Suspends Overdue Fees During COVID-19 Health Crisis

The Nevada County Community Library has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all overdue fines and late fees throughout the COVID-19 health crisis. This move is meant to ease the burden for many people in the Nevada County area. Patrons who ma...

Local Agencies and Organizations Partner on Rehabilitation of Independence Trail on South Yuba River

Nevada City, CA -  Staff from Nevada County and the Sheriff’s Office, Bear Yuba Land Trust, South Yuba River Citizens League and the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation accompanied California State Parks and CAL FIRE on Wednesday, Aug. 26 to v...

BriarPatch and Nevada County OES team up on Powerless Pantry video

A new educational video by BriarPatch Food Co-op and Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services is designed to empower community members during wildfire season and help people prepare their kitchens in the event of public safety power shutoffs...

Nevada County Department of Agriculture Distributing N95 Masks to Protect Its Agricultural Workers

Due to the recent wildfire event here in Nevada County as well as the numerous fires across the State, in the coming days it is possible that air quality could deteriorate into the unhealthy category here in Nevada County. The Nevada County Department of ...

Library Announces New Book Club Celebrating Culture

The Grass Valley Library has announced that a new book club, Diverse Perspectives, will have its first meeting on Tuesday, September 1^st. The book club will read authors from various cultures each month and come together to discuss. Participants will also...

Requests for Proposals for Projects to Improve Household Income or Maintain Affordable Housing

AFSC Mission

"To engage and empower our community to eliminate poverty, to create equity and prosperity, and assist people in achieving self-sufficiency through direct services, advocacy and community partnership"

Program Overview

The Nevada County...

Nevada County Celebrates 25th Year of Employee Awards Ceremony

Here are the winners of the County’s Employee Recognition Awards program.  Yesterday’s program marked it’s 25^th anniversary (we’ve been holding the event 25 years).

Employee of the Year—Tine Mathia...

County Supervisors Approve $1.5 Million for “Economic & Community Resiliency” Grants

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 Million to support a new "Economic & Community Resiliency" grants program designed to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonprof...

District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek: Rolling up Our Sleeves and Working Together to Do What’s Right

The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally altered our way of life for the past several months. It has placed many businesses in serious financial jeopardy or worse, forced others to close. It has impacted our children’s education by requiring d...

County of Nevada Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Nevada will conduct a virtual web-based Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m., on July 31,2020 via Zoom to consider the following item:

SUBJECT: 

 POTENTIAL PROGRAM(S) FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE COM...

CalFresh Farmers’ Market Match Program is Underway

For the seventh year the Nevada County Department of Social Services (DSS) has partnered with 211 Connecting Point to bring a Market Match Program to local Nevada County farmers’ markets.  This year the Market Match Program will be offe...

Office of Emergency Services Providing No Cost PPE to Small Businesses in Truckee

On July 28, 29, and 30, Eastern Nevada County businesses and organizations can pick up their no-cost Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the Truckee Rodeo Grounds from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 25 em...

The Yuba River Safety Cohort Takes Action to Protect Our River Community

Nevada City, CA – The South Yuba River sees 800,000 visitors a year; if you’ve driven by a crossing this summer, you have seen packed parking lots and busy beaches.  Accidents at the river happen every day and a group of Nevad...

Nevada County Dept. of Agriculture Distributes nearly 40,000 Masks to County Agricultural Industry

Nevada County acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our local farmers and ranchers to bring local healthy products to our table. Nevada County also recognize the need to ensure that our farmworkers and employers, who provide this essential service,...

Nevada County Public Works Receives Awards for Combie Road and Shady Creek Bridge Projects

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sacramento Section is pleased to announce that the Purdon Road over Shady Creek Bridge Replacement Project has been selected as the 2019 ASCE Sacramento Section Bridge Project of the Year. The American Societ...

NV County BOS Highlight the Importance of the Nevada Fairgrounds and Urge the Public's Support

At its meeting on July 14, 2020 the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a Resolution proclaiming support for the Seventeenth District Agricultural Association, known as the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

The first Nevada County Fair was held in 193...

Closure of All Bars and Indoor Operations of Restaurants, Wineries, Movie Theaters and Card Rooms

Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced additional statewide closures that impact Nevada County business operations.

What is closing statewide and in Nevada County:

Due to the current rates of disease transmission and...

Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund announced its second round of grant awards, totaling $200,000, supporting eleven "safety-net" nonprofits in western Nevada County, who are all providing a life line to our neighbors most ...

Nevada County Carl F. Bryan II Youth Center to close by June 30, 2021

A Resolution to close the Nevada County Carl F. Bryan II Youth Center by June 30, 2021, will go before the Board of Supervisors on July 14, 2020.  The Youth Center was built in 2003 and sized according to anticipated growth in juvenile detainees....

Local Agencies Partner to Bring Life-Saving Medication to COVID-19 Patient

While cases are climbing nationally, regionally and locally, many agencies continue to partner to support in responding to medical needs of COVID-19. The County works with local and regional hospitals, other counties, the State, local businesses and organ...

Four Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward in Nevada County

Four new affordable housing projects are currently moving forward in Nevada County. 

Brunswick Commons

In June, Brunswick Commons received Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) funding totaling $12,185,210. When completed, the Brunswick Commons pr...

4th Annual Rural County Photo Contest

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), a thirty-seven-county member strong service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties, is holding  its 4^th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. The...

Nevada County Reminds Residents to Help Limit Spread of COVID-19 Over Holiday Weekend

Summer is officially here in Nevada County. As residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, Nevada County reminds residents to follow best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19, including washing hands regularly, practicing physical ...

Army Community Board and Media Event

Human Resources Director Steve Rose attended both a Media Roundtable event and a Community Relations Board with the Northern California Army recruiting Battalion on June 26th.   Nevada County is the Battalion’s newest PaYS partner, the ...

Save the Date: The National and Local Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

Renowned economist, Jon Haveman, will present a public talk on the national and local economic impact of the Coronavirus. The presentation will provide evidence of how the economy is doing, how rapidly we are opening back up, and forecasts of the path for...

Fare Free Service Though July 31, 2020

As our community progresses through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Nevada County Transit Services is providing essential service while implementing best practices to minimize the spread of coronavirus. To make transit readily accessible to those wh...

Nevada County Supervisors Select Sierra Business Council to lead County Economic Development Initiat

The Board of Supervisors unanimously selected the Sierra Business Council (SBC) to manage the County’s economic development initiatives with a focus on business technical assistance, public-private sector coordination, and expanding internet acc...

Public Presentation on the Penn Valley Area Plan on Thursday June 25th at 6PM

In exciting news, the Nevada County Planning Department will be presenting the draft Penn Valley Area Plan on Thursday June 25^th at 6PM during a Special Virtual Meeting of the Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council (PV MAC) via Zoom. Principal Planner Tyl...

Great Plates Emergency Food Program Continues Feeding Seniors in Need

Last Week, the Great Plates Program was extended 30 more days through July 10th. The program is designed to stimulate the local economy by supporting local food vendors, while also providing a food service to seniors in need who do not qualify for any oth...

Let's Talk, Nevada County!

Let’s Talk, Nevada County!

In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention during a pandemic. In addition, the national dialogue aro...

Nevada County Testing Site Updates

Drive-through COVID-19 testing is now available for everyone at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building! With our new drive-through capabilities, getting tested is now even safer and more convenient. The testing site at the Grass Valley Veteran&rs...

Sugarloaf Pilot Program for Addressing Homelessness

As we enter into fire season, community concern is rising about the possible threat of a wildfire inadvertently started by people who are homeless and camping in the woods.  In addition, homeless individuals remain at high risk for contracting CO...

Summer Lunches for Kids at the Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling Libraries

For the third year in a row, children ages 18 and under can get a free, healthy lunch five days a week at the Grass Valley Library. Starting Monday, June 8, a bag lunch will be offered for pick-up from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in the shady backyard of the libr...

Nevada County Relief Fund Sets Goal to Raise $500,000 by 4th of July

The Nevada County Relief Fund has set its sights on raising $500,000 by the 4^th of July. Having received over $1,175,000 in funding requests from local nonprofits and small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19, and disbursing $210,000 in grants last we...

Nevada County Community Library Offers Summer Learning Online

Although many events have been canceled or postponed these past few months, the Nevada County Community Library Programming Team has put together a dynamic online Summer Learning Program.  According to Jill Davidson, Youth Services Librarian, the...

Nevada County Concludes Fiscal Year 20/21 Budget Hearings

Nevada County Concludes Fiscal Year 20/21 Budget Hearings

Nevada City, CA – On June 2, 2020, the County of Nevada conducted budget hearings for the fiscal year (FY) 20/21 County Budget. Nevada County’s long-standing Board of Supervisors...

Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund has announced the first round of grant awards, totaling $210,000 boosting eight “safety-net” nonprofits in western Nevada County, who are providing a life line to our neighbors ...

Nevada County Supervisor Dan Miller Op-Ed

Nevada County is now in the extended Phase 2 of reopening our economy, which allows some businesses to open if stringent restrictions are met. Until the State initiates Phase 3, other businesses must remain closed for now.

It has been a dark time for our r...

Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Handbooks Mailed to County Residents

The 2020 Ready, Set, Go! Handbook will arrive in mailboxes across Nevada County this week. Created by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services in collaboration with partner agencies, the guide serves as a tool for wildfire safety and emergency prepa...

Dr. Ken Cutler, Nevada County Public Health Officer, Announces His Planned Retirement Beginning July

Nevada City, CA - Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, is announcing his planned retirement beginning in July. While Dr. Cutler has been anticipating his retirement in the Spring for about six months, he has stayed with Nevada ...

Clerk-Recorder’s Office Will Open Counter Service for Marriages to Couples Who Make an Appointment

Due to COVID-19, effective June 1, 2020, marriage licenses, ceremonies and marriage deputization will be issued by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Step 1

Print the Name Equality Act of 2007 form (PDF). Please sign and date the form. This must ...

Rachel Roos Announced as Nevada County Social Services Director

Nevada County is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Roos as Nevada County’s Social Services Director, effective June 16^th, 2020. Since 2011 Rachel has served as Executive Director of Victor Community Support Services, a community-base...

Nick Wilczek Announced as Nevada County Librarian

After a strong candidate recruitment, Nevada County Executive Officer Alison Lehman has appointed Nick Wilczek as the Nevada County Librarian effective June 22, 2020. Mr. Wilczek has spent the past two years as Director of the Humboldt County Library (HCL...

Updated and Improved Interactive Map of Nevada County Historical Landmarks

Are you restless for something new to do during this difficult time? Try taking a virtual tour of Nevada County’s rich historical sites, a wonderful way to explore our County’s history.

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission ...

Nevada County Libraries Start Curbside and Front Door Pickup Services

The Nevada County Community Library will begin a curbside and front door pickup service for four of its branches starting on Tuesday May 26th. Patrons of the Grass Valley, Madelyn Helling, Penn Valley, and Truckee Libraries will be able to stop by their f...

Nevada County Child Welfare Services Recognizes National Foster Care Parent Appreciation Month

Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS) is honored to announce that May is National Foster Care Parent Appreciation Month. Nevada County CWS is indebted to the amazing resource foster families who have opened their homes, heart and give their time to c...

Nevada County Child Welfare Services Recognizes National Foster Care Parent Appreciation Month

Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS) is honored to announce that May is National Foster Care Parent Appreciation Month. Nevada County CWS is indebted to the amazing resource foster families who have opened their homes, heart and give their time to c...

Certified Farmers Markets

Nevada County Department of Environmental Health has been working closely with Certified Farmers Market (CFM) managers during this unprecedented time.  CFM managers have taken a proactive approach to ensure they will be able to meet the requireme...

Supervisor Scofield Supports AB3012 to Increase Insurance Protections for Homeowners

On Thursday May 7, 2020 Nevada County District II Supervisor Ed Scofield provided testimony in support for Assembly  Bill 3012 (Wood and Daly)  to the California Assembly Insurance  Committee. AB 3012 will provide consumer prote...

Great Plates Emergency Food Program for At-Risk Seniors in Nevada County

Last Week, Governor Newson directed the California Office of Emergency Services to release information and guidance for the Great Plates Program, a program designed to provide seniors with hot meals delivered to their home from local restaurants. The prog...

County of Nevada receives national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 5th year

County budgets are prepared to face financially uncertain times and maintain services for residents

The County of Nevada has been recognized for excellence in budgeting. The County has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Governm...

May is Older Americans Month and the theme is, Make Your Mark!

May is Older Americans Month and the theme is, Make Your Mark!

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to ...

Nevada County Community Library To Host Zoom Presentation On Nisenan Tribe Cultural Reclamation

The Nevada County Community Library will host a Zoom streaming presentation with Q&A at the end on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm, featuring Shelly Covert, Nevada City Rancheria Tribal Council Spokesperson and executive director of California Herita...

Letter from A Librarian Program Hopes to Connect with Homebound Community

The Nevada County Community Library is announcing a brand new, old fashioned way to connect with its patrons during its current building closure. Librarians have started a letter writing campaign to reach those who may be unable to gather virtually with o...

County of Nevada Receives Cannabis Equity Grant & Hosts Virtual Workshop

Community Development Agency Director, Sean Powers shared this week that the County of Nevada received nearly $150,000 from The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The funds will be used to conduct an equity study identifying...

Nevada County Transit Services announces the start-up of On-Demand Dial-a-Ride service for seniors o

Nevada County Transit Services announces the start-up of On-Demand Dial-a-Ride service for seniors on Gold Country Lift, effective Wednesday April 22, 2020.

Senior Dial-a-Ride service will be available to Western Nevada County residents during the same da...

National Public Health Week 2020

Each year, during the first full week of April, communities across the country come together to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the health of the nation. Ironically, this year National Publ...

High Speed Fiber Optic Lines Installed Into the County’s New Operation Center

AT&T installed high speed fiber optic lines into the Nevada County’s new operation center facility this week. This will enable fiber optic network connectivity back to the County’s data center located in the Nevada City Government ...

Certified Farmers’ Markets Considered Essential Activity/Business

As clarified in the recent Order of the Nevada County Public Health Officer issued on April 15, 2020, Certified Farmer’s Markets (CFM), as well as Farm and Produce Stands are considered “Essential Businesses.” Producers and m...

Nevada County Child Welfare Continues Operating At Full Capacity

Nevada County Child Welfare continues to operate at full capacity to ensure that children and families are safe during this precarious time. Child Welfare has modified its practices to ensure that whenever possible our clients and social workers are pract...

Heroes Among Us

There are many unsung heroes among us as we navigate the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. There’s one particular group of heroes who aren’t in the limelight and not making the news. That’s because they’ve hunk...

High Speed Fiber Optic Lines Installed Into the County’s New Operation Center

AT&T installed high speed fiber optic lines into the Nevada County’s new operation center facility this week. This will enable fiber optic network connectivity back to the County’s data center located in the Nevada City Government ...

Keeping Nevada County's Agricultural Industry Safe and Healthy webinar Monday, April 13th at 3pm

Nevada County Farmers and Ranchers are invited to attend an informative webinar and round table discussion regarding how Nevada County Agriculture can continue to provide safe and healthy food for our community while remaining economically viable. Guest s...

Nevada County Community Library Options for Continuing to Learn

With many members of the Nevada County community sheltering at home and looking to occupy their time, the Nevada County Community Library has lots of options for continuing to learn and work towards new goals. Have you ever wanted to learn a new language?...

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THOSE NEVADA COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO UTILIZE THE MCCOURTNEY ROAD TRANSFER STATION

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to remember the PURPOSE of California‘s Executive Order N-33-20, which requires all Californian’s to “shelter-in-place” by remaining at home or at their place of residence, except as ...

Supervisors to Launch “Nevada County Relief Fund” with $100,000 Challenge Grant

Faced with hardships that have left no one untouched, Supervisors Heidi Hall and Dan Miller are co-sponsoring a recommendation to allocate $100,000 to the newly formed “Nevada County Relief Fund” to support emergency response efforts a...

Thank an Essential Worker

We hope it is clear to everyone that the shelter in place or stay at home order is mandatory. We understand this is a challenging time, so we are encouraging all Nevada County to volunteer to take the extra step of educating friends and neighbors on this ...

Thank an Essential Worker

We hope it is clear to everyone that the shelter in place or stay at home order is mandatory. We understand this is a challenging time, so we are encouraging all Nevada County to volunteer to take the extra step of educating friends and neighbors on this ...

Ryan Gruver: Be the Ambassador of Calm Preparedness

As Nevada County’s Director of Health and Human Services, I am responsible for both the Public Health Department addressing COVID-19, and the safety net services that will be necessary in the pandemic’s aftermath. I am also a husband a...

Nevada County is Accepting Proposals for Economic Development

Nevada County is inviting proposals from qualified firms and organizations with the experience, expertise, and qualifications to provide comprehensive economic development management services. 

Economic development can be achieved when a community...

Mosquito Season and Outdoor Activities

Spring and Summer bring great weather for outdoor activities along with mosquitoes.  Our winter provided plenty of rainfall that created a multitude of breeding sites for mosquitoes and the expectation is the mosquito population will be very prol...

Community Initiative Funding (CIF) 2020/2021 Request for Proposals Now Open

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors, through the Adult & Family Services Commission (AFSC), anticipates the authorization of funding to facilitate projects/programs that address the key findings and recommendations identified in the 2020-2021 Commu...

Public Health Launches 211 Call Center and Updated Website to Encourage Community Preparedness

Nevada County Public Health Department is working closely with County departments such as the Office of Emergency Services and Environmental Health, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) t...

Nevada County Declares Local Health Emergency to Increase Coronavirus Response Resources

Nevada County is declaring a local health emergency and local emergency in response to the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and increasing spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. There are no known cases ...

Mark Your Calendar for Environmental Health Workshop Series

Nevada County Environmental Health Department is excited to host an Educational Workshop Series in 2020.  The Workshops are designed to provide guidance to all local food facility operators and to members of the public that are interested in lear...

Two New Nevada County Landmarks Designated by Supervisors

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce the designation of two new landmarks: John Woolman School and Kentucky Flat School.

John Woolman School

The private Quaker boarding school which opened in 1963 is located on Woolman La...

Free LINK+ Service Available at Nevada County Community Library

Have your tried to borrow a book from the library but it wasn’t available?  Nevada County Community Library patrons now have access to LINK+, a free resource-sharing consortium, to browse and borrow more than 11 million books, CDs, DVDs...

Attend a Public Input Meetings on Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement Project

Edwards Crossing bridge carries traffic on North Bloomfield Road over the South Yuba River. Originally constructed in 1904 and last rehabilitated in 1989, the bridge is one lane and load restricted, affecting emergency response and accessibility at the br...

Supervisors Unanimously Adopt 2020 Board Objectives

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted their 2020 Board Objectives at the February 11th Board Meeting. The Board Objectives for 2020 include fiscal stability and core services, wildfire, preparation for PSPS events, economic development, housing, ca...

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...

Nevada County Awarded Over $100,000 In State Reimbursements for Voting Modernization

On January 29, 2020, Nevada County Elections received a reimbursement award for its recent purchase of ballot marking devices. The award, totaling $105,816.96, was approved by the California Voting Modernization Board, which was established by the Voting ...

Supervisors Support Emerging Technologies for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions

On Tuesday January 28th, the County Board of Supervisors approved a Letter of Support to SPIN Storage Systems (SPIN) in hopes to help develop non-lithium ion energy storage technologies. Nevada County has a strong interest to improve the reliability of el...

Free Tax Preparation Services for Low Income Nevada County Residents

The Nevada County Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in collaboration with the Nevada County Department of Social Services, is once again operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site offering free tax prepara...

Sierra Roots Weather Shelter for Homeless Residents Will Open Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service is predicting significantly cold LOW temperatures Sunday and Monday nights in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area.  Considering the weather predictions, Sierra Roots, City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada ar...

Elder Memory Care classes at Penn Valley and Madelyn Helling Libraries

Four classes on elder care and memory loss will be held at the Penn Valley Station Library and the Madelyn Helling Library starting on January 31, 2020.  These classes will be presented by Barbara Larsen the creator and author of Movement with Me...

Stepping Up and Prop 47 Planning Meeting

Behavioral Health is hosting the next Stepping Up community meeting on February 19th at 10:30 a.m. in the Empire Room at the Eric Rood Administrative Building.  The Stepping Up Initiative is a national initiative to reduce the number of people wi...

Nevada County Point-In-Time Homeless Count on Wednesday, January 29th

The Nevada County Point In Time (PIT) homeless count will take place on Wednesday, January 29th. The annual count is coordinated by the Nevada County Regional Continuum of Care, The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras, and the County’s Heal...

Supervisors Discuss 2020 Priorities at Board Workshop

The Board of Supervisors completed their annual workshop this Friday to discuss their annual priorities for the following year. In 2020, fiscal stability, wildfire, housing, economic development, PSPS events, resiliency, homelessness and cannabis are all ...

Apply for the County's 2020 Spring Citizen's Academy

As the Board of Supervisors wraps up their annual workshop, community members are encouraged to engage with their local government through the County’s 2020 Citizen’s Academy.  Nevada County is now accepting applications for i...

Public Hearing for Discussion of State 2020 CDBG Application

Nevada County will conduct a public hearing on January 29th at 2:00 p.m., at the Eric Rood Center, located at 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City, in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the 2019/2020 State Community Development Block Gran...

Nevada and Placer County Accepting Tahoe/Truckee Prevention and Early Intervention Program Proposals

Nevada County and Placer County Behavioral Health are accepting proposals for Prevention and Early Intervention programs funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in the Tahoe/Truckee region. The MHSA, otherwise known as Proposition 63, is funded by...

Supervisor Miller Appointed as Rural California County Association Second Vice-Chair

Nevada County Supervisor Dan Miller has been appointed to serve as Second Vice-Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). RCRC installed its 2020 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards at their annual reception in Sacramen...

Supervisor Ed Scofield Re-elected as CSAC Treasurer for Second Year

Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield has been re-appointed to serve as Treasurer of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) for 2020. This will be the second consecutive year that Supervisor Scofield serves in this leadership position for the ...

Hard Work and Collaboration Mark the First Year of Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance in Neva

With 2019 now in the books, the Cannabis Compliance Division has tallied up the permit totals for the County’s first year operating with a Commercial Cannabis Cultivation ordinance. The Community Development Agency (CDA) accepted 89 Commercial C...

Governor Newsom Highlights Nevada County’s HOME Team as Model Program

Governor Gavin Newsom visited Grass Valley to learn about Nevada County’s Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team project. Learning about the County’s collaborative HOME Team program and local service providers was his fir...

Sierra Roots and Salvation Army Weather Shelters Open Wednesday-Friday

UPDATE: Due to the weather, the shelter has been extended to be open a third night for Friday, January 17th. Both shelters will close at 7:30am on Saturday morning. 

Given the low snow levels, substantial accumulations, and cold temperatures in th...

Child Welfare Thanks Community for Foster Youth Holiday Donations

Nevada County Child Welfare Services would like to send a heartfelt and indebted thank you to all of the County offices, community services providers and community members for making the holiday season wonderful for our local families and foster children ...

Library Card Design Contest

In honor of National Library Week in April, the Nevada County Community Library is launching a new "Imagination' themed Library Card Contest! We are calling on artists and library fans of all ages to submit a creative, original design following some ...

Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project Is Ahead of Schedule

Fire Safe Council, CAL FIRE NEU, and County of Nevada report 398 acres have been treated within the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, the highest priority hazardous fuel reduction project in the Nevada County Community Wildfire Prevention ...

Let’s Talk About Weed at the Library

In January 2020, the Madelyn Helling Library is hosting two programs that focus on different aspects of cannabis in communities. First on January 10^th, is an event in collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS (www...

Station Eleven Announced as 2020 Reads and Writes Selection

The Nevada County Community Library is pleased to announce Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel as the Nevada County Reads and Writes NEA Big Read selection for 2020. Station Eleven describes a world of hope, of people coping with loss, and the power o...

Last Mile Broadband Grant Applications Open for Public Comment

In July 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Sierra Business Council (SBC) to develop and administer a Last-Mile Broadband Grant Pilot Program. Specifically, the Board allocated $225,000 for the pilot program to fund broadband infrastru...

County Accepting Prevention and Early Intervention Program Proposals

Nevada County Behavioral Health is accepting proposals for Prevention and Early Intervention programs funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). 

About MHSA

The MHSA, otherwise known as Proposition 63, is funded by a 1% tax on personal income...

Natalie Adona, Assistant Registrar of Voters: Your 2020 Election Survival Checklist

The 2020 election cycle has been in the news for what seems like forever (and ever…and ever), and now—in Game of Thrones, House of Stark-like fashion—it’s truly upon us.

The abundance of election information can be ...

Community Development Partners with QLess to Reduce Wait Times

The Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) has implemented QLess, a dynamic line-management solution, to reduce wait times for customers. QLess helps organizations of all sizes improve the customer experience with an easy-to-use app, and is used...

Tex Ritter, Director of Social Services, Announces Retirement

Nevada County's Social Services Director, Tex Ritter, has announced his retirement for late February 2020. Tex is a licensed attorney who has worked for Nevada County for over 10 years as the Director of Child Support, Interim Director of Public Health an...

Top County Accomplishments of 2019

Before ringing in the New Year, here’s a look back at a few 2019 accomplishments in Nevada County. In addition to core services, Nevada County accomplished new achievements in 2019 from beginning the Ponderosa West shaded fuel break, issuing our...

County and Connecting Point Announce Volunteer Hub Partnership to Fight Homelessness

Homelessness is a complex issue impacting our community. There is no one way to solve the problem, just as there is no single reason people may become homeless. In the continued effort to keep our community safe and care for the most vulnerable among us, ...

Poverty Simulation Training Emphasizes Understanding of Community Needs

On December 11th, County leadership staff across all sectors of County government experienced the virtual realities of poverty in a unique poverty simulation presented by Mike Dent, Director of Child Support, Collections and Housing and Community Services...

District III Supervisor Dan Miller elected 2nd Vice-Chair of RCRC

On Wednesday December 11, 2019, District III Supervisor Dan Miller was elected as the 2^nd Vice-Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). Founded in 1972, RCRC is a thirty-seven member county strong service organization that champions...

Library Celebrates Local Cornish History

In two unique programs this December, the Nevada County Community Library is celebrating the rich Cornish history of Nevada County

On Friday, December 13th, the library will have a pop-up at Cornish Christmas in Grass Valley featuring books on local Cornis...

Gain Access to VA Benefits Quickly After Discharge

Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers two programs, including "Benefits Delivery at Discharge" and "Quick Start" to assist Nevada County Veterans receive disability benefits much faster than usual after disch...

Doris Foley Library Open House at Victorian Christmas

The Doris Foley Library for Historical Research welcomes the public to attend an Open House with the Native Daughters of the Golden West on Wednesday, December 18th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Members of Grass Valley's Manzanita Parlor No. 29 wi...

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Continues to Grow

Office of Emergency Services announces new hires and grant applications with budgets totaling nearly $8 million

In the continued spirit of Ready Nevada County, Office of Emergency Services (OES) expands capacity with new hires and aligns with key stakehold...

Sierra Roots, Hospitality House and Nevada County Coordinate Homeless Services During Cold Weather

On Tuesday November 26th, forecasted weather conditions triggered the opening of the Sierra Roots Weather Shelter. The weather conditions met criteria for the shelter to stay operational through Friday night. Building on the experience from previous years...

Nevada County Library Zip Books Program

Nevada County Community Library now has a Zip Books program. The Zip Books program allows library patrons to request a book that is currently not in the library's collection. The item is ordered through Amazon and sent directly to the patron's address, fr...

Learn about Gray Wolves in California

Kent Laudon, wolf specialist with California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be presenting information on California's Gray Wolf, during a special joint-meeting of the Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission and the Nevada County Fish and Wild...

1st Installment of the 19/20 Nevada County Property Tax Bill Due December 10th

Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the 1st installment of the 2019-2020 secured tax bill is December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a po...

State Recognizes Nevada County Public Health for Interfaith Food Ministry Partnership

The Nevada County Public Health Department is proud to announce that our nutrition education program was recognized for "Excellence in Programs" by the California Department of Public Health. This award recognizes community collaboration and col...

State Water Board Report Finds No Evidence of Plume Source on Kilham Mine Road

After reports of a yellow discoloration of the South Yuba River on Friday, September 20^th, local officials from Nevada County, South Yuba River Citizen's League (SYRCL), State Parks, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District met to discuss and respond ...

Supervisor Scofield, Health and Human Services and Community Partners Conduct PSPS Outreach

On Thursday November 21^st, District 2 Supervisor Ed Scofield, Health and Human Services staff, Heather Heckler from 211 Connecting Point and Ana Acton of FREED met with the residents of Forest Springs Mobile Home Park to discuss the recent PG&E Power ...

Give a Gift This Holiday: Giving Tree and Toys for Tots Programs

Giving Tree Program: Give Gifts to Foster Children this Holiday!

Nevada County Child Welfare Services has distributed their annual "Christmas Giving Tree" at different locations throughout Nevada County.

Every December, Nevada County Child Welfare...

Supervisor Heidi Hall Represents Nevada County in Washington D.C.

On November 19^th and 20^th Supervisor Heidi Hall met with congressional staff of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Feinstein's offices in Washington D.C. to discuss Nevada County's priority objectives including wildfire, homelessn...

Sierra Roots Extreme Weather Shelter for Homeless Residents

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the foothills. Low snow levels and cold temperatures are predicted this Tuesday through Thursday afternoon. 

In an effort to collaborate over one of our most vulnerable populations...

Nevada County OES Offers Free Sandbags and Winterizing Tips

Winter weather is here and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) would like to remind residents that free sand and sandbags are available at four locations.

•Next to the Nevada County Warehouse on the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Stre...

They are Still Here: Learn about Nisenan lands, language, and identity

On Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., renowned linguist and leader in the field of Native American language reclamation and preservation, Dr. Sheri J. Tatsch, will present an informative lecture highlighting language revitalization efforts of the Ne...

Nevada County Hosts Successful Stepping Up Community Meeting

Community members and stakeholders turned out this week for the  Stepping Up Community Meeting on November 19th.  This group is tackling the critical task of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness and substance use disord...

Nevada County Ranks First for Exclusive Breastfeeding

Nevada County ranks first in the state for exclusive breastfeeding rates in 2018! On September 24^th, the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH), Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) announced the release of the California 2018 in...

Apply for 2020/21 Community Service Block Grant Funding

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission (AFSC) announces a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Nevada County Community Services Block Grant Funding (CSBG). The AFSC seeks proposals from local non-profit agencies to provide services that wi...

Supervisor Meetings Now Offer Closed Captioning

Nevada County is pleased to announce the addition of real-time closed captioning on all Board of Supervisors meetings. Closed captioning is available on both the public television live broadcast and re-broadcasts on Channel 17 (Eastern County residents ca...

$225,000 Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant Application Available

The application process for the Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant, managed by Sierra Business Council (SBC), is officially open. The focus of the Nevada County Last-Mile Broadband Grant Program is to provide resources that help make the financial ca...

Movement Mortgage and Child Welfare Services Provide Comfort Cases for Foster Youth

Nevada County Child Welfare Services has been awarded an amazing opportunity with Comfort Cases and Movement Mortgage, a company in the mortgage industry. 51 branches in the United States have been raising money to participate in a packing party - an even...

Supervisor Miller and RCRC discuss Home Owners Insurance at the Ronald Regan Library

On Thursday November 14th, Supervisor Dan Miller, member of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) subcommittee on Homeowners Insurance, met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library with California FAIR Plan President Anneliese Jivan and o...

Stepping Up and Prop 47 Planning Meeting

Please join us for the next Stepping Up community meeting on November 19th at 9:00am. The meeting will be held in the Empire Room in the Eric Rood Administrative Building. We will be sharing the draft of our Sequential Intercept Map that many of you helpe...

County Celebrates New Army PaYS Program Partnership

Just a few days before Veterans Day, Nevada County and the Northern California Recruiting Battalion of the Army will be formalizing a partnership to support the recruitment of qualified veterans into County positions.

The Partnership for Youth Success (PaY...

County and City Elected Officials Speak Towards Recent PSPS Events

County Staff Present at International ICMA Conference on Citizen Engagement Initiatives

Staff from Nevada County's Executive Office (CEO) attended the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference earlier this month to present on Nevada County initiatives and programs.

ICMA is the world's leading association of profession...

Fall 2019 County Progress Report Available

In an ongoing effort to increase transparency and accountability regarding the work and resources dedicated to the Board of Supervisor's annual objectives, the County Executive Office (CEO) has implemented performance management software which tracks prog...

Better Together: Housing First and Landlord Engagement Training, October 29th

The Nevada County Regional Continuum of Care (NCRCoC) is inviting the public to a half day training on Housing First and Landlord Engagement. The NCRCoC has partnered with two national expert organization,  the Corporation for Supportive Housing ...

Free Medication Take-Back Day, October 26th

Join Nevada County Public Health's community partners at this year's Medication Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26th. Help us keep unused medications out of the hands of our youth and out of our water supply by dropping off your unneeded or expired pre...

Prepare for Upcoming Power Outages and Red Flag Warning

National Weather Service has announced a Red Flag Warning and High Wind Watch Saturday evening through Sunday evening. PG&E is monitoring the event and may turn off power to areas of Western Nevada County Saturday evening through Monday afternoon for ...

Proposed Gold Country Stage Bus Service Fare Policy Changes

On Wednesday, November 20th, at 8:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers in the Eric Rood Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, California, the Transit Services Commission (TSC) for Western Nevada County will conduct a public hear...

Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Grant Program Now Open

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission is soliciting grant proposals for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The Fish and Wildlife Commission has made a total of $15,000 available to non-profit organizations, schools, or other organizations and individuals. Th...

Dedication and Celebration of the Wolf Post Office Historical Landmark Plaque

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce the installation and dedication of a plaque honoring the Wolf Post Office on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Ranchers and farmers began to settle the historic agricultural community of Wolf ...

Nevada County Welcomes 4th Grade Robotics Team to the Rood Center to Learn About Homeless Issues and

On September 18th "The Midnight Girls", as the team is known, joined County officials from Office of Emergency Services, the CEO's Office and the HOME Team to prepare a project for their first state qualifier competition in November. The girls, ...

Community Response to PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoffs

With most of Western Nevada County without power during PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), local businesses, organizations and neighborhoods rallied to support each other with extra compassion during the power outage. Local grocery stores dona...

Investigation on South Yuba River Plume Continues

As the investigation into the South Yuba River plume continues, Environmental Health has received new test results confirming that the South Yuba River and Englebright Reservoir are safe for recreational use. The test results from all eight of the water s...

Active Shooter Preparedness Exercise Provides Valuable Feedback

In an effort to promote the safety of the County and the public, Nevada County conducted its third Active Shooter Emergency Preparedness Exercise, this time at the Brighton Greens Campus, on Friday, October 4th. The exercise was in response to the increas...

Probation Youth Center Employees Recognized by State Association

CAPIA Supervisor of the Year, Frank Cook

Nevada County Youth Center Senior Group Supervisor Frank Cook was recognized as the Supervisor of the Year for the Sacramento Region California Association of Probation Institution Association (CAPIA). Frank was rec...

Library Courses on How to Start a Business

On several Wednesdays in October, the Madelyn Helling Library will hold classes on how to start a business at 10:00 a.m. These classes cover topics such as how to research and organize information to prepare a business plan, define and organize your busin...

Library Hosts 2nd Annual Local Author Showcase

The Nevada County Community Library is once again hosting a Local Author Showcase on Saturday, October 12^th at the Eric Rood Administrative Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is the only book fair hosted by the library each year and is a chance for t...

Library Pop-Ups around Nevada County

The Nevada County Community Library has done a series of pop-ups throughout the community so far this year and has several more planned October through December.

Truckee Library is planning two pop-ups in October. On Saturday the 19^th the library will be a...

Nevada County Agriculture Increases 7.3% in 2018

This week Nevada County's Agricultural Commissioner Chris DeNijs presented the 2018 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 ...

County Services at Brighton Greens to be Interrupted on Oct. 4th for Emergency Preparedness Exercise

On October 4th, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Brighton Greens Resource Center, Nevada County will be conducting an Active Shooter Preparedness Exercise as part of their Emergency Action Plan. County services at the Brighton Greens Resources Center wil...

Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, October 21st

Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Monday, October 21^st, and come to Nevada County Public Health's free drive-thru flu shot clinic! The clinic is for adults and children 3 years of age and older, and will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the ...

Lone Oak Senior Apartments in Penn Valley Receives $7M in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) announced Wednesday that over 7 million in federal low-income housing tax credits will be awarded to the Lone Oak Senior Apartments in Penn Valley. This comes after the Nevada County Board of Supervis...

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Issued Test of CodeRED Emergency Alert System

Nevada County, CA—On August 15^th, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) conducted a test of the opt-in CodeRED emergency alert system. A substantial number of Nevada County residents registered for the notifications and received the test al...

PG&E Announces a Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for Nevada County on Sunday

Read PG&E's full news release on their website at: https://www.pge.com/en/about/newsroom/newsdetails/index.page?title=20200925_updated_weather_forecast_for_dry_offshore_wind_event_means_pge_might_need_to_proactively_turn_off_power_fo...

Red Flag Warning Saturday evening through Monday afternoon

Be Ready Nevada County: Red Flag Warning IssuedSaturday, September 26 at 9pm - Monday, September 28 at 12pm

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon...

PSPS Community Resource Centers

PG&E Sponsored Community Resource Centers

To support customers during the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff, PG&E has opened a Community Resource Center beginning at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m. These centers will be “mobi...

Jones Fire Recovery - Resource Fair Today

OES will be hosting a Recovery Resource Center on Wednesday, September 9th to connect residents impacted by the Jones Fire to recovery resources. 

Residents can find additional information at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery.

The County of N...

PSPS Community Resource Centers

PG&E Sponsored Community Resource Centers

To support customers during the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff, PG&E will be opening a Community Resource Center beginning Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m. These centers will be...

PG&E Plans for Widespread Public Safety Power Shutoff

FROM PG&E – Released September 7, 2020:

Pacific Gas & Electric Company Plans for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

Amid Extreme Heat, Forecasted Offshore Dry Wind Event Means PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in...

Red Flag Warning

Be Ready Nevada County: Red Flag Warning IssuedMonday September 7, 10 PM - Wednesday September 9, 8 AM

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning. Thi...

Jones Fire Recovery: On the Path Forward

OES will be hosting a Recovery Resource Center on Wednesday, September 9th to connect residents impacted by the Jones Fire to recovery resources. 

Residents can find additional information at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/JonesFireRecovery.

The County of N...

Jones Fire Virtual Town Hall on Friday, August 28th

Join us from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 28^th for a Town Hall to debrief on the Jones Fire. Board of Supervisors Chair Heidi Hall and District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek will introduce the Town Hall panelists. Panelists include:

• CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Pl...

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Donations for Jones Fire Survivors

Nevada City, CA – With only 70% of the Jones Fire contained and evacuated residents just now returning to their homes, the Nevada County Relief Fund is requesting donations to provide emergency relief to wildfire survivors. According to CAL FIRE...

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 30% containment Friday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 30% containment Friday morning. All Evacuation Orders have been lifted although some road closures remain in place. Road closures include:

• Jones Bar at Newtown Rd (check point for local residents)...

Prepare for Fire: Red Flag Warning Sunday into Early Next Week

National Weather Service Sacramento has updated the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for most of Nevada County and many Northern California counties due to the potential for thunderstorms beginning Sunday through Monday with little to no rainfall....

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 15% containment Thursday evening. There are currently 175 parcels under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire. Several residential areas outside of the fire perimeter have been reope...

Jones Fire at 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 705 acres and 5% containment Wednesday evening. There are currently 854 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,153 residents under an Evacuation Warning. Sev...

Smoke from Several Wildfires Burning in Northern California is Impacting the Sacramento Region

Smoke from several wildfires burning in Northern California is impacting the Sacramento region, enhancing ozone formation and increasing particle concentrations. Exposure to elevated PM2.5 (fine particulate matter in smoke) concentrations can result in ey...

Jones Fire at 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit is reporting 650 acres and 15% containment Tuesday evening. There are currently 4,103 residents under a mandatory Evacuation Order due to the Jones Fire with another 1,213 residents under an Evacuation Warning. The Evacuat...

Jones Fire Prompts Evacuations of Nearly Four Thousand Residents; Reminder to Stay Ready

The Jones Fire prompted the mandatory evacuations of 3,891 residents today with another 212 residents under an Evacuation Warning (potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock s...

Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...

Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County

Cooling Centers Available in Western Nevada County

With high temperatures forecasted today and through next Thursday, the Nevada County Public Health Department and Office of Emergency Services are activating air-conditioned Cooling Centers in Western Neva...

Excessive Heat Warning in Western Nevada County

Temperatures are projected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Western Nevada County. Extreme heat impacts are expected through at least next Thursday as the longest stretch of hot weather of the season is forecast.

During this heat wave, the Nevada County Publ...

OES Seeks Community Feedback on CodeRED Emergency Alert Test

August 12, 2020, the Office of Emergency Services conducted a test of Nevada County’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System and they seek your feedback. Share your experience by completing the emergency alert test Community Survey!

More than 150 surveys...

Defensible Space Assistance for Residents with Disabilities and Older Adults Now Available

Apply Today!

To reduce the threat of wildfire, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) are partnering to provide free defensible space clearing services to 15 homeowners who are low-income seniors or individual...

Reminder: Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on August 12

As peak fire season approaches, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts in preparation for a test scheduled for August 12. This will be a simultaneous test of the both ...

Small Business Mask & Sanitizer Distribution Succeeds Thanks to Generous Nevada County Spirit

In just 6 days, approximately 1,300 gallons of hand sanitizer and 314,000 surgical masks were given to more than 1,000 small businesses from Truckee to Penn Valley. The Nevada County spirit was on full display as volunteers from civic organizations, athle...

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the...

Ready Nevada County TFF Carhop Event - July 25

oin us for a SPECIAL EDITION of our TFF Carhop as we partner with Ready Nevada County to find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too!Being Read Nevada County means being ready for anything. Office of Emergency Services is excited to pa...

Office of Emergency Services Providing No Cost PPE to Small Businesses

PPE requests must be made in advance: https://bit.ly/SmallBusinessPPERequestFormNevada City, CA—The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners, with 25 employees or less, a 30-day supply of masks ...

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification Systems Scheduled for August 12

August 12, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and the Town of Truckee are teaming up to issue simultaneous tests of the CodeRED and Nixle Everbridge Emergency Alert Systems.

All Nevada County residents are advised to prepare by registering f...

Red Flag Warning for Eastern Nevada County in Effect from 2PM to 9PM Monday, July 6

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.Affected Area: Fire Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas...

A Message from the Office of Emergency Services

On this holiday weekend, we want to extend our gratitude to the residents of Lake Wildwood and the surrounding areas for reporting the recent fire, staying situationally aware via trusted news sources like Yubanet.com, checking in with their 5 emergency a...

The Sheriff’s Office Launches Evacuation Tag Initiative to Help Alert First Responders

 June 25, 2020, Nevada County CA—The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is providing free "EVACUATED" tags for residents to place in a highly visible place such as a door, reflective address sign, mailbox, fence, or gate...

Heat Advisory in Effect from Noon Monday to 8 PM PDT Saturday

WHAT: Dangerous heat with afternoon highs between 99 and 110 for the Valley and between 95 to 105 for the Foothills. The hottest daytime temperatures will be found north of Marysville. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s.WHERE: Sacramento ...

County of Nevada Earns National Achievement Award for Ready Nevada County Preparedness Campaign

County of Nevada has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

NACo recognized Ready Nevada County, ...

Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region

What: Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee RegionWhen: Thursday June 11, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.Where: Live Zoom Event on YubaNet.com

Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region 

County ...

Free Mulch Pick Up Fridays & Saturdays through June 27

Free mulch is available on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-3pm through June 27 at 

• Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds, 10513 Spenceville Rd, Grass Valley, CA
• Rise Gold Site, 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, CA

Staff will be on hand to mechanically load mulch...

Now Available Online: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County Virtual Town Hall

In case you missed it, the Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County virtual town hall is avilable to watch online. Our expert panel answers questions from Nevada County residents and provides updates on each agencies’ state of preparednes...

Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Wildfire in Western Nevada County

Fire season is just around the corner and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with YubaNet, and local fire authorities, to host a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wildfire Preparedness and Response...

FREE Green Waste Disposal Opportunities in Western & Eastern Nevada County

Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) expands free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout Nevada County. The Office of Emergency Services is partnering with Fire Safe Council, 211 Connecting Poi...

New Grant Funding Expands Free Green Waste Disposal Countywide

Nevada City, CA, April 28 — Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) will expand free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout the county. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) a...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...

Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.

At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...

Nevada County Public Health Reports Third Person with Confirmed COVID-19

The adult person, who resides in Western Nevada County, recently traveled outside the country, and at this time, it appears the disease was acquired during international travel. The person’s close household contacts are under quarantine and have...

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...

Nevada County Public Health Reports Second Person with Confirmed COVID-19

Highlights:

• Nevada County is announcing its second community member with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
• The person is an adult, resides in Eastern Nevada County, and was hospitalized out of the area.
• There are ways...

Nevada County Public Health Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19

Highlights:

• Nevada County is announcing its first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
• The person is an adult, resides in Eastern County, and has been isolated at home.
• There are ways to protect yourself and oth...

Nevada County Public Health Confirms 10 Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19

Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19.  The one that is currently under investigation for COVID-19 is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of c...

Nevada County Declares Local Health Emergency to Increase Coronavirus Response Resources

Nevada County is declaring a local health emergency and local emergency in response to the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and increasing spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. There are no known cases ...

No Cases of Coronavirus in Nevada County

Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project Is Ahead of Schedule

Fire Safe Council, CAL FIRE NEU, and County of Nevada report 398 acres have been treated within the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, the highest priority hazardous fuel reduction project in the Nevada County Community Wildfire Prevention ...

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Continues to Grow

Office of Emergency Services announces new hires and grant applications with budgets totaling nearly $8 million

In the continued spirit of Ready Nevada County, Office of Emergency Services (OES) expands capacity with new hires and aligns with key stakehold...

Nevada, Yuba, Placer Counties Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

CONTACT:    Mary EldridgeInformation Officer (530) 889-0111X1023RELEASE DATE: November 26, 2019

Auburn – Effective Friday, November 29th, at 08:00 am the...

Winter Storm Warning in Effect from 10:00 A.M. Tuesday through Thanksgiving above 2,000 ft

• What: Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, with localized amounts up to 4 feet at higher elevations, are expected.
• Where: Motherlode and West S...

Prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

Prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

Be Prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff

While it is understood that PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) measures are intended to protect communities from the threat of equipment-related wildfires, Nevada County Public Health recognizes that these measures may cause other negative publ...

PG&E Monitoring a Severe Wind Event Later this Week That Could Impact Nearly 30 Counties

• National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for vast portions of Northern California
•  PG&E’s Emergency Operations Center is open and monitoring the situation

PG&E announced today (Oct. 7) that its meteorological and o...

Work Begins on Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Shaded Fuel Break

Grass Valley- CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit in cooperation with Nevada County and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County began work on County of Nevada property as part of the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project.

Crews from CAL FIRE Washing...

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Issued Test of CodeRED Emergency Alert System

Nevada County, CA—On August 15^th, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) conducted a test of the opt-in CodeRED emergency alert system. A substantial number of Nevada County residents registered for the notifications and received t...

First Heat Wave of the Summer to Hit Nevada County This Weekend

Our relatively mild summer is heating up this weekend, with temperatures projected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Western Nevada County. During this heat wave, the Nevada County Public Health Department would like to remind everyone that higher temperatur...

Partnership Aids Seniors in Need of of Firewood and Homeowners Clearing Trees for Defensible Space

Partnership between Gold Country Community Services and Ready Nevada County Aids Seniors in Need of Firewood and Homeowners Clearing Trees for Defensible Space

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approves the Office of Emergency Services and Gold Cou...

Supervisors Approve 3 Resolutions Moving Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project Forward

Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, the highest priority hazardous fuel reduction project in the Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is moving forward with Board approval of 3 resolutions. Resolutions proclaiming a Local Emergen...

Fire Districts, OES, & Fire Safe Council Coordinate to Implement Red Flag Warning System

Grass Valley—In an effort to raise awareness on Red Flag Warning days, Nevada County Fire Districts, the Office of Emergency Services and the Fire Safe Council will post physical red flags to alert the community in the event of a Red Flag Warnin...

"Ready Nevada County: Be The Hero!" Trailer

With the generous support of Sierra Theaters, the talent and equipment of Nevada County Media, the spirit of our volunteer cast and crew, and the dedication of the first responders, we were able to create this piece that will be seen throughout the summer...

Nevada County Supervisors Learn About Local CAL FIRE Resources and Facilities

On Tuesday, June 11th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors along with County staff from the Board Office, County Executive Office, Office of Emergency Services, County Counsel and the Sheriff’s Office toured local CAL FIRE facilities to learn about the...

CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE

California Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionNevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

CONTACT:Mary EldridgeInformation Officer(530) 889-0111X1023

RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2019

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

AUBURN–&a...

Wildfire Preparedness Continues with Speaker Series: Ready, Set, Go for Families

On Monday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will host Ready, Set, Go for Families, the final in a four-part, speaker series designed to educate and inspire the co...

Sunday CAL FIRE NEU Runs Wildland Urban Interface Drill

Sunday, June 9, CAL FIRE NEU is running a Wildland Urban Interface drill in the Cement Hill, Lake Vera Purdon, and Round Mountain neighborhoods. There will be an increased presence of first responders on roadways and around homes.

A Code Red emergency aler...

ReadyNevadaCounty.org Launches as Part of a Larger Community Wide Strategy

ReadyNevadaCounty.org goes live this week as part of an innovative, multipronged approach to mobilize the community to take action to prevent and prepare for wildfire. Residents are encouraged to go online for the latest on Nevada County’s wildf...

June 10: Ready, Set, Go! for Families Wildfire Preparedness Presentation

On Monday, June 10, 6:00 -7:30 P.M. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will present Ready, Set, Go! for Families. The final in a four-part series, this event is designed to educate and ...

Ready Nevada County at First Friday Art Walk

Ready Nevada County at First Friday Art Walk

Ready Nevada County, Miners Foundry Cultural Center, and Nevada City First Friday Art Walk join forces for a summer-long series of Ready, Set, Go Mixers in Nevada City, June 7, July 5, August 2, 5:00-9:00 P.M.

Th...

Continue to be COVID safe: Nevada County Moves into the Orange “Moderate” Tier

The State announced Nevada County in the Orange “Moderate” Tier which allows businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to continue to be COVID safe as we move into the Orange &a...

Continue to be COVID Safe: Help Nevada County Reach the Orange Tier Next Week

Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...

Be COVID Safe Over Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day coming up, Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to stay COVID safe while enjoying their holiday weekend. Please remember to maintain physical distance from those outside your household, wear a mask when you are not able to maintain...

State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties

Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.

Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...

County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants

County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants to Small Businesses and “Safety-net” Nonprofits

Round 3 Grant Applications due August 21^st; Apply online at https://www.ne...

County Supervisors Approve $1.5 Million for “Economic & Community Resiliency” Grants

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 Million to support a new “Economic & Community Resiliency” grants program designed to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonpro...

Ready Nevada County TFF Carhop Event - July 25

oin us for a SPECIAL EDITION of our TFF Carhop as we partner with Ready Nevada County to find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! Being Read Nevada County means being ready for anything. Office of Emergency Services is excited to p...

Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards to Local “Safety-net”

Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards 

to Local “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses 

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund announced it...

Statewide Closure of All Bars and Indoor Operations of Restaurants, Wineries and Movie Theaters

Nevada County is not currently on the State’s County Monitoring List; fitness centers, personal services, hair salons, places of worship and offices may remain open with State required modifications in place

Nevada County, CA &...

TFF Carhop Event - July 11-12

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

Nevada County Reminds Residents to Help Limit Spread of COVID-19 Over Holiday Weekend

As our case counts rise locally, Public Health asks our community to avoid gatherings with non-household members

Summer is officially here in Nevada County. As residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, Nevada County reminds residents to fo...

Nevada County Announces Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson

Nevada County Public Health will continue to have enhanced health officer support from Dr. Glennah Trochet and Dr. Ken Cutler 

Nevada County Public Health welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson as interim Public Health Officer. Dr. Johnson is an M.D., has a...

The National and Local Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

The National and Local Economic Impact of the Coronavirus

Public Invited to talk with economist Jon Haveman, July 9th, 6:00-7:30PM 

Nevada City, CA – Renowned economist, Jon Haveman, will present a public talk on the national and...

Surge in Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Nevada County

Physical Distancing and Reopening with Modifications Remains Important to Protect our Community and Continue to Reopen

Stage 3 Personal Service Businesses May Reopen with Modifications Today, June 19th

We have seen a significant increase of new cases in the...

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...

TFF Carhop Event this Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21

Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...

Moving Forward - A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials

Moving Forward - A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Round 2 Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Round 2 Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Apply online at https://www.nevcorelief.org/apply-for-relief/ starting at Noon on Wednesday, June 17^th 

Also, ...

Nevada County COVID-19 Testing Site Updates

Nevada County COVID-19 Testing Site Updates

The state launched 80 OptumServe testing sites throughout California, collaborating with county leaders to identify appropriate testing sites with a focus on underserved communities. Nevada County was successful ...

Nevada County Stage 3 Businesses May Reopen with Modifications, June 12th

Nevada County Stage 3 Businesses May Reopen with Modifications, June 12^th

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinded Local Lodging and Short-Term Rental Order

Nevada County is hosting a follow-up Stage 3 Business Guidance Workshop on Tuesday, June 16^th&a...

Saturday, June 6th TFF Car Hop Event to Celebrate Nevada County Students

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS AND THE CLASS OF 2020

Nevada County is proud to bring together the community and celebrate the graduating class of 2020 through our upcoming Carhop event this weekend. To show support for our graduating high school students ...

Nevada County confirmed COVID-19 cases increases to 48

Six additional confirmed cases in Eastern Nevada County

Five of the residents are closely connected with a common exposure; the sixth was a person who had no symptoms

Nevada County received notification of six new COVID-19 cases today; five of the residents...

Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards

Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards 

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund has announced the first round of grant awards, totaling $210,000 boosting eight “safety-net” no...

Nevada County Public Health updates Reopen Nevada County Plan

Nevada County Public Health updates Reopen Nevada County plan to include hair salons, barber shops and religious services with modifications

Hair salons and barber shops may now open under Nevada County’s attestation of readiness with the State

Re...

Nevada County Transit Services Will Provide Fare Free Service Through June 30, 2020

Release Date: May 26, 2020

Nevada County Transit Services Will Provide Fare Free Service Through June 30, 2020

As our community continues to adapt to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Nevada County Transit Services is providing essenti...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Revised Short-Term Rental Order

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Revised Short-Term Rental Order

Nevada County still under statewide Order

Short-term rentals can be rented for stage 2 business travel, to essential service workers and COVID impacted persons

On March 19th, Governor...

Heidi Hall: Stay Strong and Stand Together

Since the Governor’s Stay at Home order was issued on March 19, Nevada County, like every community around the world, has struggled to meet the challenges brought on by a global pandemic. While some communities have rushed to re-open, defying st...

Great Plates Delivered Begins Service in Nevada County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 19, 2020

Great Plates Delivered Begins Service in Nevada County

Program delivers fresh meals to seniors who do not qualify for other supplemental nutrition programs and supports local food ...

Nevada County Relief Fund Seeks Grant Applications from “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Apply online at https://www.nevcorelief.org/apply/ 

The Nevada County Relief Fund seeks grant applications from “safety-net” nonprofits in western Nevada County providing a life-line to our neighbors most in need, and ...

Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State

Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place

County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans

Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...

Nevada County submits Readiness Plan to State to move further towards Stage 2 reopening

State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours

Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order

Nevada County still under statewide Order

State announced the "soft opening" of Stage 2 begins today

"Soft opening" includes curbside pickup only for some low-risk retail businesses

Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has...

Nevada County prepared for modification and Stage 2 of statewide Stay-at-Home Order

County looks towards reopening of lower-risk workplaces and meeting state readiness criteria

Today Governor Newsom announced good news that "the state can begin to move into Stage 2 of modifying the stay at home order this Friday, May 8, with guidelin...

Nevada County will increase COVID-19 testing with new community testing sites

May 4^th UPDATE: Testing locations confirmed and appointment registration now available

Western Nevada County

New COVID-19 testing sites are accepting appointments and will open on TUESDAY, May 5, in Grass Valley. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting (or call...

Nevada County Relief Fund Empowers Community to Take Care of its Own

Nevada County Relief Fund Empowers Community to Take Care of its Own

Fund creates immediate safety net for vulnerable populations and small business during the COVID pandemic; New website www.NevCoRelief.org launched to...

Community Education on Stay at Home Order

Community Education on the Stay-at-Home Order remains the Top Priority Across All County Departments

Code Compliance Addresses Questions and Concerns Regarding Stay-At-Home Compliance via Ask Nevada County App, 211 Operators, and MyNevadaCounty.com

Nevada C...

COVID-19 Symptom Tracker Now Available to Collect Community-level Data

Nevada County Public Health understands that our community wants current and up-to-date information about COVID-19 in our community. Since we have rapidly identified the arrival of COVID-19 in our community, our focus is to slow the spread of the virus, p...

Nevada County Efforts to Reach Individuals Experiencing Homelessness during COVID-19

Nevada County is partnering closely with the City of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Town of Truckee, and community partners to reach individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. These people may not have the same access to hygiene or th...

Public Health Officer Issues New Stay-at-Home Order for Nevada County to Clarify Local Questions

Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded.

“Although it is somewhat r...

Public Health Officer Recommends Cloth Face Coverings in Addition to Healthy Hygiene Habits

The Nevada County Health Officer continues to recommend that our best community and individual steps to slow the transmission of COVID-19 include washing hands frequently, avoiding touching our eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, and physical distan...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...

Nevada County Public Health Reports the First COVID-19 Related Death

Nevada County Public Health is reporting the first Nevada County death related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The person was an elderly Eastern Nevada County resident who had underlying health conditions and previously tested positive for the coronav...

Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community. At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place.

By now we hope it’s clear t...

Gold Country Stage & Lift Service Alert

Release Date: March 31, 2020Department of Public Works, Transit Services DivisionContact Person: Robin Van Valkenburgh, Transit Services ManagerTelephone: 477-0103, Extension 1003

Service Alert- Effective April 1, 2020

Due to issues surrounding COVID-19, i...

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Frequently Asked Questions

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on Friday, March 27. The state of California issued a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions document to help make sense of the new relief legislation. This document covers relief pro...

California State Parks Takes Additional Steps to Help Slow Down the Spread of COVID-19

For Immediate Release: March 26, 2020Source: California State ParksContact: Newsroom@parks.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks today announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks a...

Supervisors Launch Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force

Last Friday, over seventy-five business and nonprofit leaders participated in a kick-off video call to launch the “Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force,” co-chaired by Board Chair Heidi Hall and Vice Chair Dan Miller.

“I...

Interfaith Food Ministry Urgently Needs Volunteers

Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) is currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers due to the statewide Order to Stay at Home. Anyone in good health is welcome, including high school and college student volunteers. School credit will be applied where possi...

All WIC Services are Available by Phone or Video Chat

During COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, all WIC services through Nevada County Public Health are available by phone or video chat. Walk-in WIC clinics have been suspended. Community members should call their local clinic to enroll or certify, obtain future f...

Nevada County Public Health Reports Fourth Person with Confirmed COVID-19

Nevada County Public Health has confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19. The person who was diagnosed is an adult who resides in Eastern Nevada County, and self-isolated while symptomatic. The mode of transmission is undetermined at this time, and is still ...

Nevada County Public Health Clarifies "Stay-at-Home" for Short-term Rentals

Updated May 21st, 2020

On March 19th, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20, requiring all persons residing in the State to remain in their homes or places of residence, except as needed to maintain the continuity of operations for critical infras...

Nevada County Public Health Reports Third Person with Confirmed COVID-19

The adult person, who resides in Western Nevada County, recently traveled outside the country, and at this time, it appears the disease was acquired during international travel. The person’s close household contacts are under quarantine and have...

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...

Nevada County Public Health Reports Second Person with Confirmed COVID-19

Highlights:

• Nevada County is announcing its second community member with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
• The person is an adult, resides in Eastern Nevada County, and was hospitalized out of the area.
• There are ways...

Nevada County Limits Public Counter Services and Temporarily Close Buildings Starting March 19th

The County, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City continue to jointly respond to coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, by implementing social distancing protocols. Coronavirus continues to be an emerging, rapidly evolving sit...

Nevada County Public Health Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19

Highlights:

• Nevada County is announcing its first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
• The person is an adult, resides in Eastern County, and has been isolated at home.
• There are ways to protect yourself and oth...

All Nevada County Libraries Temporarily Closed through April 12, 2020

Beginning March 16, 2020 all Nevada County Library locations will be closed to the public through April 12, 2020. This includes the Grass Valley Library, Madelyn Helling Library, Doris Foley Library, Bear River Library, Penn Valley Library and Truckee Lib...

Nevada County Public Health Confirms 10 Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19

Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19.  The one that is currently under investigation for COVID-19 is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of c...

Nevada County Declares Local Health Emergency to Increase Coronavirus Response Resources

Nevada County is declaring a local health emergency and local emergency in response to the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and increasing spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. There are no known cases ...

3/1 Update: Still No Cases of Coronavirus in Nevada County

There are no known cases of coronavirus in Nevada County currently. However, with nearby confirmed cases in Solano County there continue to be rumors about the possibility of local cases in Nevada County. We want to assure our Nevada County community that...

Public Health Launches 211 Call Center and Updated Website to Encourage Community Preparedness

Nevada County Public Health Department is working closely with County departments such as the Office of Emergency Services and Environmental Health, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) t...

2/27 Update: No Cases of Coronavirus in Nevada County

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) remains in the media and of concern to many, so the Nevada County Public Health Department created a new “News and Updates” tab on our website (https://www.mynevadacounty.com/551/Public-Health), in...

Cleaning Recommendations for Homes with Known/Suspected Coronavirus Infections

COVID-19 Cleaning Recommendations for Home & Residential Settings with Persons with Known or Suspected COVID-19 Infections (PDF)

Read on...

1/28 Update: No Cases of Coronavirus in Nevada County

Due to recent inquiries and to promote the health and safety of Nevada County residents, the Nevada County Public Health Department is closely monitoring the recent coronavirus outbreak in China.

There have been no suspected or confirmed cases of coronavir...

"Veteran" Designation on Driver's License and ID Card

The "Veteran" designation on State ID Card and Driver's License is very popular at the Nevada County Veteran Service Office (VSO).

Since November 2015, the Nevada County VSO has helped the Veterans of this county complete paperwork to receive the...

Posted on: June 21, 2019 County Veterans Services Help Families When a Veteran Passes

When a family member who was a veteran passes away in Nevada County, Nevada County Veterans Services is here to help. We understand that this can be a difficult time for you and your loved ones. In order to prepare, we can assist you so you do not have to...

Free Access to State Parks for Veterans

The State of California offers special benefits for its military service members and Veterans, including the Distinguished Veteran Pass, a no-fee lifetime pass that entitles users to the use of all basic facilities, including day use, boating and camping,...

VA Disability Compensation for Gulf War Veterans

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Institute of Medicine, approximately 250,000 of the 696,000 U.S. servicemen and women in the 1991 Gulf War continue to suffer from chronic, multi-symptom illnesses. Commonly referred to as ...

Benefit Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Water Contaminants

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will begin a process that may allow Veterans to receive disability pay if they were sickened by drinking water contaminated at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Nevada County Veterans who may be affecte...

Dependents of Disabled Veterans can get College Tuition Assistance

Many students will be starting or returning to college this fall, and, thanks to the College Tuition Fee Waiver program (CTFW), disabled Veterans in Nevada County can get assistance in covering the cost of sending their children to college.

The CTFW progra...

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...

Gulf and Middle East War Burn Pits Could be this Generation’s Agent Orange

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) estimates that hundreds of
thousands of veterans who served in the Gulf War in the 1990s and most recentlyin the conflicts in the Middle East may have been exposed to a myriad of
airborne chemicals and toxic subs...