New Property Tax System and Assessor Parcel Numbers

The County of Nevada is implementing a new Property Tax System starting on July 10, 2018!

New Parcel Number

Assessor Parcel Numbers will have new configurations, adding two additional zeroes to the number.

Example:  Old Parcel # 41-420-01-000, New P...

County Homeless Outreach Efforts

Nevada County provides homeless outreach through Nevada County Behavioral Health, but also provides funds to community partner organizations for homeless outreach activities, recognizing that these efforts are better together.Although the County&rsquo...

Nevada County’s 2018 Homeless Point In Time Count Shows Slight Decline From Previous Year

The number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Nevada County decreased slightly in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to County results from the annual point-in-time count published today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras....

Coordinated Entry - 211

On January 23^rd 2018, Nevada County - in partnership with the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras and Placer County - officially launched their Coordinated Entry system for people experiencing homelessness. This new system will create a centralized l...

Nevada County Cannabis EIR Notice of Preparation

In accordance with CEQA guidelines, the County of Nevada intends to prepare and EIR that addresses the potential physical environmental effects of the Nevada County Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance Project.

In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, the County has prepared this Notice of Preparation (NOP) to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with sufficient information describing the proposal and its potential environment...

Board of Supervisors Unanimously Place Commercial Cannabis Business Measure on November Ballot

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday, July 10th, unanimously placed a local Commercial Cannabis Business Measure for voter consideration on the November 6 ballot to generate up to $3 million annually for essential county services.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, July 10th,  unanimously placed a local Commercial Cannabis Business Measure for voter consideration on the November 6 ballot to generate up to $3 million annually for essential county services such ...

BOS Approves Contract for EIR with Kimley-Horn

On May 1, 2018, County staff presented a draft cannabis ordinance to the Board of Supervisors for review and direction. After public testimony and directing staff to make revisions to the document the Board

directed staff to begin the RFP process for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) based on the draft cannabis ordinance.

On May 3, 2018, Requests for Proposal were sent to ten consultants. Responses were received from five of those firms. A panel of County ...

County Residents Interested in Local Cannabis Cultivation and Business Measure

A recently commissioned independent survey shows Nevada County residents are interested in providing local funding for essential County services, including public safety and environmental regulation enforcement.

A recently commissioned independent survey shows Nevada County residents are interested in providing local funding for essential County services, including public safety and environmental regulation enforcement.

The independent community survey conducted i...

May 1, 2018 Special Board Meeting Update

On May 1st, 2018 a Special Board of Supervisors meeting was held to review the cannabis cultivation draft ordinance, discuss issues regarding long-term cannabis cultivation, and provide guidance to staff.

The meeting started at 9 a.m. and included a staff presentation on the draft ordinance, public comment from a variety of constituents, and Board discussion around cannabis policy decisions for Nevada County’s permanent cannabis ordinan...

Cannabis Taxation

The Board of Supervisors adopted a 2018 Board Objective to "Continue to develop long term County cannabis regulations and explore a cannabis revenue measure for the November Ballot." Find out more cannabis taxation process in Nevada County.

Cannabis as a 2018 Board Objective

Last week the Board of Supervisors adopted their 2018 Board Objectives which included an objective to "Continue to develop long term County cannabis regulations and explore a cannabis revenue measure for the November...

Parcel Numbers are Changing!

The Nevada County Offices of the Assessor, Auditor-Controller, and Treasurer-Tax Collector are well underway in implementing the new on-line property tax system with the expectation to go live with Stage 1 within the next week.  Nevada County is ...

Temporary Medical Commercial Cannabis Permits

On May 22nd, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved Urgency Ordinance 2450 allowing the issuance of Temporary Medical Commercial Cannabis Permits. The requirements for temporary cannabis permits and the permit application materials are now availa...

Edwards Crossing Bridge Project

Edwards Crossing
Bridge Project

EdwardsCrossing Bridge carries traffic on North Bloomfield-Graniteville Road over the
South Yuba River. Originally constructed in 1904 and last rehabilitated in 1989,it is one lane and load restricted, affecting emerge...

Food Recalls & CDPH Issued Warnings

Environmental Health Food Recalls and Safety Alerts

There are none at this time.

The following are resources for any food related recalls and alerts.

• FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration Recalls and Safety Alerts
  • Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alert...

Nevada County’s 2018 Homeless Point In Time Count

The number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Nevada County decreased slightly in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to County results from the annual point-in-time count published today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras....

MoneyGram

The California State Department of Child Support Services, in partnership with MoneyGram, is offering a convenient way for you to make cash child support payments without having to travel to the child support office.  There are convenient locatio...

County Homeless Outreach Efforts

Nevada County provides homeless outreach through Nevada County Behavioral Health, but also provides funds to community partner organizations for homeless outreach activities, recognizing that these efforts are better together.Although the County’s Navigat...

Emergency Call Box Installed at South Yuba River's Purdon Crossing

On June 20^th, the Office of Emergency Services completed installation of one Emergency Satellite Call Box at the Purdon Crossing of the South Yuba River. The call box will provide visitors a quick way to report an emergency situation without cell service....

Yuba River Safety

As we head into warmer weather, our local South Yuba River is already starting to see an increase in visitors. In response to heightened public safety issues in the area, Nevada County has been facilitating a multi-agency Yuba River Safety Cohort group to...

Nevada County’s 2018 Homeless Point In Time Count

The number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Nevada County decreased slightly in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to County results from the annual point-in-time count published today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras ...

Lobo and McCourtney Fire Recovery and Information

Nevada County had nearly 30 homes completely destroyed and more properties that had damage or lost other structures. We are currently linking fire victims to local, state, federal, and non-profit resources to start the recovery process. Nevada County's Of...

Is Your Library Card About to Expire?

or haven't used your library card in three years, please activate your card before the deadline.  Simply call or come in to any of the libraries.

Truckee Library at the Farmers Market (TR)

Event Type(s): Library Collaborative Event
Age Group(s): Any

3D Printing at Madelyn Helling Library

Interested in getting certified on the Library's MakerBot Replicator 2 so you can design your own creations? Learn the certification process and what's required to keep the printer in tip-top shape.Event Type(s): Computer ClassAge Group(s): AdultPresenter...

Not Quite Martha: Crafts at Grass Valley

These crafts may not be as polished as a certain icon of all things handmade, but they're charming nonetheless.

Please note.....No Program on July 3rd.

Adult Program.

Summer Stories at Truckee Library

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program - Truckee
Age Group(s): Preschool (3 - 5 yrs), babies (6 mos - 2 yrs)

PAWS to Read at Penn Valley Library

Read for five sessions and receive a free book!

Call the Penn Valley Library to sign up! Space is limited!

Age Group(s): Ages 5-10

Joe Warrillow

(530) 432-5764

Joseph.Warrillow@co.nevada.ca.us

Paws to Read

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! We will have books available, or you're welcome to bring your own. Emerging readers welcome as well!

No registration necessary; just drop in and sign up for a session.

Event Type(s): Library Program...

Storytime at the Library (MH/GV/TR/BR)

Madelyn Helling Library     

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Tuesdays from 10:30 -11:00 AM  
• Sensory Storytime (toddlers): Thursdays 11:00 - 12:00 PM (From June 14th till end of July the program will be Art Storytime) (no...

E-Book & Audiobook Download Help (GV)

Need Help Downloading Your E-book or Audiobook?Sign up for assistance with Overdrive & Enki at the Grass Valley LibraryRegistration is necessary for each 20 minute appointment. Appointments will be seen on first come first serve basis during the date/...

Saturday Lego Club (TR)

Drop by the library for Lego Club!

-Build things

-Take part in Lego Challenges

-Meet new friends

No registration needed.

Game On All Day! (BR)

Drop in and play with iPads & board games:Connect Four, Perfection, Mousetrap, Operation & much more! 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Every Saturday at the Bear River Library.  Join the fun.  No registration required.  Drop-In.

Life Size Games (BR)

Start your Saturday with some fun! We'll play a life-sized game in the library stacks like Mini Golf, Sorry!, Giant Connect Four, and more! Then stick around for more tabletop play with Game On.

Event Type(s): Library Programming

Age Group(s):&...

Sing-along for all ages (MH)

Sing favorite songs and learn new ones! Singing with your children is an important part of literacy building, and a fun activity for all ages. Drop-in program.

Event Type(s): Library Programming

Age Group(s): K - 6th Grades

(530) 265-1538

STEAM Saturdays (MH)

Located in the children's room at the Madelyn Helling Library.  Ages 3 and up.

Most Wanted

View the Nevada County Most Wanted List (PDF).

Press Releases

Find out the current news at the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, view all current press releases.

Sheriff's Jail Media Report

The jail media report displays a list of bookings for the last 30 days.