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 ...

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 ...

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...

Recycle your Christmas Tree for Free

Recycle your Christmas tree for free at several locations in Western Nevada County! 

Trees can be disposed of in two easy ways: 

Residents that subscribe to Waste Management's green waste collection service can cut trees into three foot se...

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...

Nevada County Supervisors attend 2019 Annual CSAC Conference

On the first week of December, Nevada County Supervisors Heidi Hall, Ed Scofield and Susan Hoek attended the 2019 Annual California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Conference in San Francisco California. CSAC holds its annual conference every year to...

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...

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the County!

It's almost that time of year - Halloween! Bring your family and trick-or-treat at offices in the Eric Rood Administrative Center (ERAC), and the lobbies of our Crown Point and Brighton Greens campuses on October 31st between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In addi...

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...

Clothing Allowance Benefits for Veterans with Service-Related Disability or Injury

Veterans who have unique clothing needs as a result of a service-related disability or injury may be eligible for a clothing allowance to supplement their disability compensation provided by the Veteran Administration (VA).

The clothing allowance reimburse...

Donate Books! 24th Annual Nevada County Book Sale to Benefit United Way of Nevada County

Nevada County is holding its 24^th annual Book Sale to benefit United Way of Nevada County soon. Over the last 23 years, the Nevada County Book Sale has raised over $65,000 for United Way of Nevada County.

Donate Books

It's time to load up and donate all tho...

CAL FIRE NEU Recognized for Heroic Efforts During the Camp Fire

On Friday, September 13th, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) recognized 3 local CAL FIRE NEU Captains and CDCR Lt. Ratliff for their heroic efforts while assigned to the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise. They were present...

WIC Now Offering Electronic Benefits!

Nevada County WIC is thrilled to introduce the California WIC Card! Starting September 23rd, the WIC Card will replace the current paper food checks and will provide an easier way to receive and use food benefits, as well as improve the shopping experienc...

Report of Possible Blue Green Algae in Holding Pond Near Combie Lake

The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB), Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Division Scientist released the report of a possible (not confirmed) Cynaobacteria Bloom occurring in a holding pond just above Combie Lake. The lake/reservoir an...

SmartPedal Project Creates Fuel Savings and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions on County Vehicles

After an initial 6 month pilot, Nevada County has added SmartPedal to 39% of applicable County fleet vehicles to create fuel cost-savings and lower the County Fleet's greenhouse gas emissions. SmartPedal improves mileage by electronically correcting for u...

Back-to-School Library Programs Provide Fun and Free Learning for Kids and Teens

As the school year ramps up, so does free programming for kids and teens at the libraries in Western Nevada County. The fall schedule is now available with programs ranging from chemistry to movies to reading to dogs to DIY beauty projects for tweens.

STEM...

District 1 Supervisor Hall & Division I NID Director Heck Joint Town Hall

Nevada County District I Supervisor Heidi Hall and Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Division I Director Ricki Heck are hosting a joint Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 3^rd in the Board of Supervisors' chambers at the Nevada County Eric Rood Administ...

Building Department Outpost Receives 2019 CSAC Challenge Award

Nevada County has been awarded a California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 2019 Challenge Awards for outstanding county programs. CSAC's annual statewide program honors innovation and best practices in government. With a record number of 284 entries...

Watercolor Classes at the Nevada County Community Library

The Madelyn Helling Library is pleased to announce a Fall Watercolor series sponsored by the Nevada County Friends of the Library. The class will include one class per month September through November.

Classes will be taught by local artist Dori Greenbaum....

Free Screenings During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men and is nearly 100% survivable if caught early. National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September by health experts, health advocates and individuals concerned with or aff...

Provide Your Feedback: Parks and Recreation Roundtable Meeting, September 22nd

The Nevada County Planning Department invites you to join a conversation about park and recreation services in Nevada County on Sunday, September 22nd at the Madelyn Helling Library in the Gene Albaugh Community Room from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  ...

Supervisor Ed Scofield: Combie Road Corridor Improvement Project Update

Construction of the Combie Road Corridor Improvement Project started in July 2019 and is fully underway! Storm drain and sewer lines are one of the first orders of work and span the project from Higgins Road to Cascade Crossing Road. Meanwhile, widening w...

Open House Hosted for Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone

September 4th--Nevada County Board of Supervisors Heidi Hall, Sue Hoek, Dan Miller and Office of Emergency Services joined CAL FIRE NEU and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County at a community open house designed to share information about the Ponderosa ...

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day

Local communities around the world are coming together on August 31st to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.

Observed on the 31st of August every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create ...

Katherine Elliott Announced as Nevada County’s County Counsel

After a strong candidate recruitment with Ralph Andersen & Associates, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors has appointed Katherine Elliott as Nevada County's County Counsel effective November 1st, 2019.

"The Board is excited to announce Ms. Ell...

NorCal AIDS Cycle Awards Funds to Public Health’s HIV/Hep C Testing and Counseling Clinic

The Public Health Department is proud to report that the NorCal AIDS cycle has awarded additional funds to support its HIV/Hep C Testing and Counseling Clinic, which has been funded fully by NorCal AIDS Cycle since the department started offering these fr...

NorCal AIDS Cycle Awards Funds to Public Health’s HIV/Hep C Testing and Counseling Clinic

The Public Health Department is proud to report that the NorCal AIDS cycle has awarded additional funds to support its HIV/Hep C Testing and Counseling Clinic, which has been funded fully by NorCal AIDS Cycle since the department started offering these fr...

Prescription Drug Discount Program Sponsored by Nevada County

Nevada County has partnered with Coast2Coast Prescription Drug Program to allow all residents, regardless of income, age, or health status, to save on the cost of medications. Coast2Coast provides a Rx card program that is free of charge, requires no pape...

Ready Nevada County: Wings of Morning Neighborhood Preparedness Efforts

This year's wildfire season is here, and Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services has been working to raise awareness and mobilize the community to prevent and prepare for wildfire. However, without the community's participation and mobilization at th...

Nevada County Insurance Town Hall with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on August 22nd

Nevada County is partnering with the California Department of Insurance to host an Insurance Town Hall on homeowners insurance with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, District III Supervisor Dan Miller and District II Supervisor Ed Scofield o...

Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday Morning through Friday Night

The National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Valley and Foothills for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday August 14^th to 10:00 P.M. Friday August 16^th. Our relatively mild summer is heating up this week, with temperatures projecte...

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...

Visit Nevada County Booths at the Fair

Visiting the Nevada County Fair this weekend? Stop by and say hello to County staff from Gold Country Stage, the Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Services, the District Attorney's Office, Nevada County Library, and more!

County of Nevada Public Works ...

Back to School Immunization Clinic, August 13th and 29th

For those children without a medical home, who are uninsured or who have Medi-Cal, Nevada County Public Health will be holding a Back to School Immunization Clinic on August 13^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grass Valley Veteran's Hall in Grass Val...

California Insurance Commissioner Meets with Supervisors and County Staff

On Wednesday, August 7th, Supervisors Miller and Scofield, County Executive Officer Alison Lehman, Information and General Services Director Steve Monaghan and County staff met with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his staff to talk abou...

World Breastfeeding Week at the Nevada County Fair

World Breastfeeding Week is recognized and celebrated by organizations throughout the world every year from August 1 to 7. This year the theme is "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding," which focuses on inclusion of all types of parents. Breast...

Nevada County’s Oral Health Program Partners with First 5 and Local Volunteer Dentists

Nevada County Public Health partnered with First 5 Nevada County and two dentists, Dr. Robinson and Dr. White, to bring oral health to First 5’s Step Up to Kindergarten program. Soon-to-be Kindergarteners participating in First 5’s Step Up to Kindergarten...

Board Approves Partnering with SBC to Expand Broadband Through Last-Mile Broadband Grant

At Tuesday's July 23rd Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board unanimously approved a contract with the Sierra Business Council (SBC) for the administration of the Last-Mile Broadband Grant program, a grant for the development and expansion of Broadband i...

Public Health Accreditation in Action!

The Nevada County Public Health Department is working towards obtaining National Accreditation status from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The Mission of PHAB is to "Improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and transfor...

Countywide Emergency Alert Test, August 15th at 10:00 a.m.

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services will issue a test of the Code RED emergency alert system August 15, 2019 at 10:00 A.M PST.

All Nevada County residents are advised to prepare by registering for Code RED emergency alerts one of the following wa...

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...

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...

Western Nevada County Library Summer Learning Finale Party

After a great 7 weeks, it's time to celebrate the end of Summer Learning in western Nevada County. The Nevada County Library has had over 2000 kids and teens get free books from our Friends of the Library and sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge.

The ...

"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...

First County Progress Report Is Presented to Supervisors

In an effort 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 progress on obj...

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...

Summer Lunches in the Park with the Truckee Library

The Truckee Library and Meadow Park are feeding kids minds and bodies this summer by offering a free, healthy lunch to all children ages 18 and under, courtesy of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Food and Nutrition Services.

The Summer Lunches wit...

Behavioral Health Awarded $1 Million to Expand Mental Health Services in the Criminal Justice System

Keeping people with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and instead connecting them to treatment services is a critical goal for Nevada County. These efforts received a significant boost this past week when the Board of State and Community C...

County Submits $5.6 Million Grant for Community Wildfire Prevention Services

On July 2nd, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency services submitted a hazard mitigation grant to help fund the Regional Gold Country Wildfire Mitigation Project. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding is available when authorized under a Pres...

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 Warning, in addi...

POV Documentary Screening: Inventing Tomorrow

The documentary, Inventing Tomorrow will be screening at the Madelyn Helling Library on July 12th at 4:00 p.m. in the Gene Albaugh Community Room. The film highlights passionate teenage innovators from around the globe creating cutting-edge solutions to c...

Nevada County Library Receives NEA Big Read Grant

The Nevada County Community Library has been selected to host the NEA Big Read in Nevada County. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our ...

Library Card Holders Can Now “Discover and Go” To Museums, Zoos Theaters and More

Library card holders who are Nevada County residents can now get access to free or low-cost passes to more than 40 museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural venues throughout Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. The onlin...

Apply for the County’s 2019 Citizen's Academy!

Nevada County is now accepting applications for it's 6th year of Citizen's Academy! Citizen's Academy offers a behind the scenes look at County government where participants tour six 6 County facilities, and learn from over twenty department presentations...

County Clears Hazardous Vegetation on County Property Using Sheep

Nevada County Facilities has partnered with local business, Origin Grazing, to maintain vegetation on the County's solar field located at 16782 Hwy 49. The lot, which is approximately 10.45 acres, has had sheep from Origin Grazing since the beginning of J...

Celebrate Safely: All Fireworks Banned Throughout Nevada County

With the 4^th of July holiday around the corner, we ask that all Nevada County visitors and residents remember that all fireworks are illegal throughout Nevada County due to the high fire hazard.

Especially around 4^th of July and during wildfire season, it ...

Contact Nevada County OES for Neighborhood Fire Inspections

It is a top Board priority to reduce the risk and effects of wildfire by pursuing hazardous vegetation mitigation resources. This year, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) funded and hired three fire inspectors to work throughout the summer. ...

Ryan Gruver Announced as County's Health and Human Services Director

After a strong candidate recruitment, Nevada County Executive Officer, Alison Lehman, has appointed Ryan Gruver as Health and Human Services Agency Director, effective July 22.

"Ryan has been a strong leader throughout his 13 years with Nevada County....

Nevada County Students Participate in the Athlete Committed Summit

On June 5^th, 64 students from Tahoe Truckee Unified School District participated in a Leadership Summit specifically for athletes who had been identified by coaches and faculty as emerging leaders from the district’s Athlete Committed program. T...

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...

Adult Summer Learning at Nevada County Community Libraries

Nevada County Community Libraries are offering a variety of fun-filled events geared towards adults as part of the annual Summer Learning Program.

This year the library is presenting an innovative 3D Design Camp for adults that is scheduled for Tuesdays at...

Truckee Library Summer Learning Program for Youth Kicks Off

The Truckee Library is diving head first into a Summer Learning Program full of fun and engaging activities to keep children reading and learning all summer long.

This year kids and teens are invited to Blastoff for Reading! with events that focus on scien...

Lake of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour, June 29th

Whether you are taking a shower, washing your clothes or flushing your toilet you are using water. We all know where water comes from, but where does it all go? Join us on June 29th, at the Lake of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant (10984 Riata Way, Au...

County Awarded No Place like Home Funding for Brunswick Commons Housing Project

Nevada County received noticed on Monday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development will be allocating $1.61 million dollars in No Place Like Home (NPLH) grant funding for the Brunswick Commons housing project. The project will be...

County Expands Homeless Outreach Efforts with HOME Team

On Monday, June 24th, Nevada County, in partnership with Hospitality House, Turning Point Community Programs and AMI Housing is proud to launch the Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) team. Comprised of 8 dedicated staff members, each partner ...

Library Hosts Film Screening and Discussion of American Creed

The extended version of the film American Creed will be shown on Saturday, June 15th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Madelyn Helling Library. This 90-minute film includes a segment not shown on PBS involving the connections and common ground di...

Public Health Celebrates 6th Annual Health Fair at Silver Springs High School

Nevada County Public Health, in collaboration with Silver Springs High School in Grass Valley, celebrated the 6^th Annual Silver Springs Health Fair on May 31^st. Students enjoyed a day of health and wellness classes, outdoor experiential booths and healthy...

Meet the Author: Francine Tone at the Truckee Library

Author and business strategist, Francine Tone will appear Thursday, June 20^th at 5:30 p.m. at the Truckee Library. Author of "What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know" and the upcoming "The Art of Action", Francine will share her exper...

Recycle Used Tires for Free!

Waste Management will be hosting Tire Amnesty Collection events from June 17^th – 21^st, at four locations in Western Nevada County. Used tires are accepted at the transfer stations all year for a fee. This event will provide an opportunity for Ne...

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...

Red Flag Warning and Possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs Issued for Parts of Nevada County

Parts of Western Nevada County have been issued a Red Flag Warning, the highest alert for fire danger, by the National Weather Service (NWS) starting at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8th, through 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9th. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) ...

Nevada County Library Launches Blastoff to Summer Reading and Learning Program

Babies, kids, and teens are always needing things to do over the summer. Luckily, the Nevada County Community Library has free events for all ages, a learning challenge program with prizes, and even free lunches.

"This year we have made it easy for yo...

Summer Lunches for Kids at the Grass Valley Library

For the second year, children and teens ages 18 and under can get a free, healthy lunch five days a week at the Grass Valley Library, starting Monday, June 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., participants are encouraged to eng...

Transit Summer Youth Pass

Nevada County Transit Services is offering a Summer Youth Pass, for kids ages 6 -17 with proof of age. The Pass provides unlimited rides on all Gold Country Stage fixed routes including Route 5 to Auburn, Route 6 to Penn Valley – Lake Wildwood a...

Call Box Reinstalled at Purdon's Crossing

On June 5th, the Office of Emergency Services completed the re-installation of one Emergency Satellite Call Box at the Purdon Crossing of the South Yuba River to provide visitors a quick way to report an emergency situation without cell service. The Call ...

Library Hosts Final American Creed Community Conversation and Film Screening

On Monday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m., the third and final American Creed Community Conversation about connection, relationships, and the community will be held at the Grass Valley Library. The public is invited to listen to a brief poem and then participate i...

Mental Health and Mindfulness Resource Fair at the Truckee Library

The Truckee Library will hold its first mental wellness and mindfulness resource fair, Mind Your Mental Health, on Tuesday, June 11^th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event, suitable for all ages, offers the opportunity to connect with local organizations...

Board of Supervisors Support Financing Senior Affordable Housing Project in Penn Valley

On Tuesday, May 28th the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two resolutions that, combined, earmarks $1.2 million in County funds as deferred loans in the Loan Oak Senior Apartments as part of Regional Housing Authorities' (RHA) developer funding a...

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...

Board Sends Letter of Concern Regarding Homeowners Fire Insurance to State

On Tuesday May 28th, District II Supervisor Ed Scofield brought a Letter of Concern to the Board of Supervisors regarding the availability and affordability of homeowners' fire insurance In Nevada County. The Letter, submitted to State Insurance Commissio...

Library Hosts Mind Your Mental Health, May 30th

The Nevada County Community Library will hold its second annual mental wellness resource fair, Mind Your Mental Health, on Thursday, May 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. This event, suitable for all ages, offer...

CalFresh Farmers’ Market Match Program Begins in June

For the sixth year the Nevada County Department of Social Services (DSS) will partner with 211 Connecting Point to bring a Market Match Program to local Nevada County farmers' markets.  This year's the Market Match Program will be offered at thre...

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...

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 ...

Annual Point in Time Count Results Released for Nevada County

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Nevada County increased from 2017 to 2019, according to results from the point-in-time (PIT) count released by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS). As the lead organization in the region's ...

Library Hosts 2nd Series in American Creed Community Conversations

On Tuesday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m., the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research in Nevada City will host the second of three American Creed Community Conversations about connection, relationships, and the community. The public is invited to listen to a...

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,...

Mosquito Control: Drain, Dress, Defend, Dawn and Dusk

Fight the bite! West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease that was originally found in Africa, and as of 1999 has moved to the United States. Approximately 80% of people do not develop any symptoms, however about 1 in 5 will get flu-like symptoms ...

Supervisors Pass Beekeeping Ordinance

On Tuesday, May 14th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an urgency ordinance regarding beekeeping in Nevada County. The Board of Supervisors heard public testimony from many Nevada County Beekeepers who have over the years' experie...

Board of Supervisors Approves Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance

On Tuesday, May 14th the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved Nevada County's Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance with a 4/5 vote. This comes after a multi-year community process starting in 2016 when 59% of Nevada County voters rejected Meas...

Save the Date: Building Fair, June 14th

Does the idea of developing property feel overwhelming? Do you feel the same about clearing vegetation for fire prevention? If so, mark your calendar for the Nevada County Community Development Agency's (CDA) 4th annual Building Fair on from 9:00 a.m. to ...

May is Maternal Mental Health Month

One in five California women have symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy, according to the Maternal Infant Health Assessment (MIHA). This translates to about 100,000 women a year. Perinatal depression can affect any woman, regarding of age, inco...

County Celebrates Breaking Ground at Future Operations Center Site

On Friday May 3rd, the County of Nevada celebrated construction breaking ground at the future Public Works Operations Center located on La Barr Meadows Road in Grass Valley. Over 40 County staff, elected officials and project partners attended an event at...

Free Residential Green Waste Opening Weekend a Stellar Success

Program Continues Weekends in May

Nevada County, CA—May 4th marked the opening day of Free Residential Green Waste Disposal at six sites all weekends in May. More than 60 tons of green waste were collected, and by all accounts community participation excee...

2019 Ready, Set, Go! Handbooks Mailed for Wildfire Preparedness Week

The 2019 Ready, Set, Go! Handbook has arrived in mailboxes across the county in time for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Created by the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (NCOES), in collaboration with partner agencies and emergency managers, to he...

County Encroachment Permits for Construction, Events, and Filming

What is an Encroachment Permit and why is it required?

An Encroachment Permit allows the County to monitor work and activities performed within their Right-of-Way (typically County maintained roads) to ensure County Facilities and Infrastructure are protec...

CAL FIRE Requiring Burn Permits

Effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st 2019 the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties. Burning can on...

New Technology at the Madelyn Helling Library

The Madelyn Helling Library has a new PC reservation system called Envisionware, a new printer and a new system for printing documents and scanning. 

Library patrons can reserve a PC the day of their visit through the Envisionware print release co...

Another Successful Tax Season for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

The Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS) has wrapped up another successful year of free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). For the seventh consecutive year from mid-January to April 15th, dedicated SNRDCSS staff membe...

Nevada County's 2018 mPOWER Report

mPOWER has just released the 2018 annual summary detailing energy- and water-efficient improvements to residential and non-residential properties in Nevada and Placer counties. The report tracks improvements that were financed through mPOWER. Nevada Count...

Discussion around housing and service needs, wildfire concerns at Brunswick Commons Public Meeting

Yesterday evening the County hosted a public meeting on the Brunswick Commons Affordable Housing Project and Homeless Resource Center. Mike Dent; Nevada County Child Support, Collections, Housing and Community Services Director introduced the project with...

Additional Benefits for Disabled Veterans and Their Widows/Widowers

Some veterans are eligible for a needs based pension benefit.  A Veteran's Pension is a cash benefit paid to war-time Veterans who have limited or no income. The veteran must have served at least one day during a time of war and have limited inco...

Measles is on the Rise: Be Protected Before Travel!

There are no current reports of confirmed measles in Nevada County. However, there have been recent cases in Butte, Placer and some Bay Area counties. Measles was actually eliminated from the United States almost 20 years ago, but measles is just a plane ...

Free Residential Green Waste Disposal

Free Residential Green Waste Disposal

Nevada County, CA—In an unprecedented collaborative effort The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, with support from County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services and Waste Management, is offering free residential gree...

Low-Income Veterans and Their Widows/Widowers May Qualify for Additional Benefits

Some veterans are eligible for a needs-based pension benefit. A Veteran's Pension is a cash benefit paid to war-time Veterans who have limited or no income. The veteran must have served at least one day during a time of war and have limited income from al...

Lyman Gilmore Scheduled Week of Educational Activities for National “Kick Butts Day”

Lyman Gilmore Club Live members, supported by school counselor Mark Heine, kicked off their "Kick Butts" celebration on March 18, 2019. Kick Butts Day is a nationally celebrated day of activism - one that engages and empowers youth to speak out ...

Nevada County Celebrates Screen-Free Week 2019

Get ready to put down your phones, tablets, remote controls and other devices for Screen-Free Week 2019. Nevada County Public Health invites you to join our schools, neighbors and community in celebrating national Screen-Free Week, April 29 – Ma...

Creative Writing Workshop at the Truckee Library

National Poetry Month is here, along with the Sierra Poetry Festival on April 27th, and it's the perfect excuse for a free creative writing workshop for all ages and experience levels at the Truckee Library.

Participants are invited for an afternoon of gen...

Volunteer on the Grand Jury

The Superior Court of California, County of Nevada is seeking applications from Nevada County citizens interested in an opportunity to serve on the 2019-2020 Grand Jury.

The Nevada County Grand Jury is a judicial body sanctioned by the Superior Court to ac...

Nevada County Housing Element Update Public Review Draft Available

The County has completed a Public Review Draft of the 2019-2027 Nevada County Housing Element update. Section 65302(c) of the California Government Code requires every County and City in the State to include a Housing Element as part of its adopted Genera...

Library Hosts American Creed Community Conversations

On Thursday, April 18, at 6:00 p.m., the Grass Valley Library – Royce Branch will host the first of three American Creed Community Conversations about connection, relationships, and the community. The public is invited to listen to a brief story...

Screen-free Week is About Education and Art Inside and Outside the Library

When you turn off your phones and TVs, what else is there to do? During Screen-Free Week this year, the Nevada County Community Library has you covered.

The international celebration, hosted by the nonprofit Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, takes ...

Local Youth Coalition Participates in State-wide Advocacy Event in Sacramento

On Monday, March 18, 2019, Nevada County Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Program supported several local youth in their participation in Youth Quest 2019. Youth Quest is an annual event hosted by the California Youth Advocacy Network to celebrate and p...

North San Juan Town Hall Meeting Discussed Public Safety, Roads and Transit Services

On Thursday April 11, 2019 District IV Supervisor, Susan Hoek, held a Town Hall meeting in North San Juan at the Oak Tree Lodge. The event was well attended and included Sheriff Shannan Moon, Public Works Director Trisha Tillotson, and Transit Services Ma...

Supervisors Approve Urgency Interim Ordinance on Hemp

At Tuesday's April 9th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an urgency interim ordinance that established a temporary moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp for any purpose, including for commercial purposes or by &...

Preparing, Training, Exercising and Responding Together

On March
14, 2019, the Nevada County Public Health Department's Emergency PreparednessProgram, in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Services, facilitated a
morning of training and a tabletop exercise. There were 71 individualparticipants repr...

Contact OES for Neighborhood Fire Inspections

It is a top Board priority to reduce the risk and effects of wildfire by pursuing hazardous vegetation mitigation resources. This year, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) funded and hired three additional fire inspectors for a total of four ...

Nevada County Reads & Writes: Community Stories by StoryCorps

Nevada County Reads & Writes will hold the final public event of 2019, "Ties That Bind Nevada County," on Monday, April 8, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Gene Albaugh Community Room at the Madelyn Helling Library. Five community members who rec...

National Library Week at the Truckee Library

The Truckee Library is gearing up to participate in National Library Week with lots of fun activities for Truckee residents to enjoy. National Library Week runs from April 7th through April 13th. The week is observed by the American Library Association as...

Cannabis Conversation: Planning Commission Public Hearing on Cannabis EIR

On Thursday, April 11, the Nevada County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and proposed Ordinance for the Nevada County Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance Project. The meeting will...

Truckee Wildfire Town Hall, April 24th

Nevada County and Placer County public safety agencies will host a wildfire prevention and preparedness town hall Wednesday, April 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Alder Creek Middle School in Truckee.

The town hall will begin with a brief introduction from CAL FIRE&...

Second Installment of Property Taxes Due by April 10th

Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the second installment of the 2018-2019 secured tax bill is April 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show ...

Nevada County Celebrates National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week (NPHW) is April 1st through 7th, and the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to declare Public Health Week in Nevada County as well.

About NPHW

What is NPHW? Each year, during the first full week of April, commun...

Public Health Seeks Disaster Health Care Volunteers

In the event of a disaster, such as a fire or flood, one of the biggest needs is to provide evacuation shelters for affected residents. Staffing the shelters requires many volunteers, including healthcare professionals such as Registered Nurses (RNs). If ...

Wildfire Speaker Series: Situational Awareness

Monday, April 15th, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services presents Situational Awareness, the third in a four-part speaker series. This program is designed to educate and i...

Board Approves 3 Wildfire Preparedness Initiatives

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved 3 initiatives intended to decrease the risk of wildfire. These policy updates and contracts demonstrate the Board’s commitment to fire safety and preparedness as top priority.

Defensible...

Board Passes Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to Address Housing Crisis

At Tuesday's March 26th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved an ordinance to incentivize the development and use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a strategy towards addressing the statewide affordable housing crisis and providing long ter...

Board Approves Retaining Local Affordable Housing Units

At Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, a request by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to re-syndicate up to $7.5 million dollars in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds was unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote by Supervisors.

The Co...

Local Rotary Clubs Present Awards for Business, Citizen and Volunteer of the Year

On Wednesday March 20th, the five Western Nevada County Rotary Clubs (Grass Valley, 49er Breakfast, Penn Valley, Grass Valley South and Nevada City) hosted the annual Community Awards Ceremony. Grass Valley Dental Wellness was named Business of the Year, ...

Celebrating International Board Certified Lactation Consultant’s Day

Support is a key factor in improving breastfeeding rates. Nevada County's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program assists mothers to meet their goals for optimal nutrition for their babies. There are many benefits to both mother and baby when mothers ...

Local WIC Participant Speaks at National WIC Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Nevada County Public Health Department's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program nominated and sent WIC Peer Counselor and participant, Mary Olender, to Washington D.C. last week to speak at the National WIC Association Leadership Conference and to...

Wildfire Speaker Series: Fire Resistant Homes & Defensible Space

Early Results from New Recuperative Care Dormitory Predict Long-Term Success

In partnership with Nevada County and Dignity Health Sierra Memorial Hospital, Hospitality House opened a new recuperative care dormitory in October 2018. In just a few months’ time, success from the new dormitory is already evident.

“Even in these early s...

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 ...

Seed Swap at the Madelyn Helling Library

The Madelyn Helling Library has announced their brand-new Seed Library! The Seed Library is free to use and does not require a library card. There are no limits on how many seeds you can take out of the Library, but please only take what you can use.

Here'...

Wildfire Speaker Series: Fire Resistant Homes & Defensible Space

On Monday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services presents Fire Resistant Homes & Defensible Space, the second in a four-part, speaker series, designed to educat...

Staff Presents at National Public Administration Conference

Nevada County Board of Supervisors' Senior Administrative Analyst, Jeffrey Thorsby, recently presented in Washington D.C. on the work of the Yuba River Public Safety Cohort initiative led by District I Supervisor Heidi Hall, former District IV Supervisor ...

Funding Expected for Nevada County’s Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project

In December 2018, Nevada County submitted six separate grant applications to CAL FIRE's Fire Prevention Program. One of these six proposed projects, the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Project, was included in CAL FIRE's recent report to Governor...

Young at Art Exhibit

Nevada County is partnering with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and the Nevada County Arts Council to celebrate March as Young at Art Month. Young at Art Month is an annual celebration of the visual arts by promoting art shows, special exhibi...

Nevada County Reads & Writes: The Power of Storytelling with Jeff McHugh

Cultural historian and author Joe McHugh will explore the power of storytelling in a multi-media presentation, "Slaying the Gorgon: Message, Medium, Magic," in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Rood Center in Nevada City on Wednesday, Mar...

Sale of CBD Items in Grocery Stores and Restaurants

According to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the sale of CBD items in retail food operations, such as grocery stores or restaurants, are in violation of current federal and state laws unless they are considered as “Generally Recognized As...

Sheriff Captain Jeff Pettitt Announced as Lead of Nevada County Emergency Services

Nevada County Sheriff Captain Jeff Pettitt will be overseeing Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services (OES) starting March 24th, due to the upcoming retirement of Nevada County's current OES Manager, John Gulserian.

Recognizing wildfire prevention and...

Extreme Weather Shelters for Homeless Residents, March 5th through morning of March 7th

The National Weather Service is predicting about 5 inches of rain in the foothills this next Tuesday and Wednesday (March 5^th and 6^th). 

In an effort to collaborate over one of our most vulnerable populations, the City of Nevada ...

South Yuba River Cohort: Partnerships on Public Safety

Efforts to promote resident and visitor safety at the South Yuba River are continuing. On Tuesday, February 19th, District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek led the first Yuba River Public Safety Cohort meeting for 2019 discuss the year’s plan. District 1 S...

Cannabis Permit Pre-Application Process Going Live

Are you planning on completing commercial cannabis cultivation activity in Nevada County? A pre-application process for commercial cannabis Administrative Development Permits (ADP’s) and Commercial Cannabis Permits (CCP’s) is in place....

Nevada County Completes First Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Case

Nevada County just completed its first nuisance abatement under the Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance.  The subject property posed serious fire, health and safety risks to neighboring parcels.  Upon inspection, approximately 28 dead or deca...

HOME Team Project to Address Chronic Homelessness Approved by State Commission

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) has approved Nevada County Behavioral Health’s Innovation proposal for the Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team. The HOME Team Innovation proposal aims to address ...

2019 Homeless PIT Count Indicates Improved Count of Homeless Population over Previous Year

The number of individuals identified as being homeless in Nevada County increased from previous years, according to survey results from the annual point-in-time count.

 404 individuals experiencing homelessness were counted across the county, from...

Funding Available for Non-Profits Supporting Low-Income Residents

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission announces a Request for Funding (RFF) for the Nevada County Community Initiative Funding (CIF). These funds must be targeted towards very low-income residents and will allow local non-profit agencie...

Voter Information Guides Mailed for State Senate District 1 Special Election

Voter Information Guides for the State Senate District 1 Special Election went out in the mail this week, and vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed to every registered Nevada County voter next week, the week of February 25^th.

Once you've received your vote-b...

Free Wildfire Film Screening and Discussion Panel, March 6th

Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Nevada County Resource Conservation District and Nevada County Office of Emergency Services are partnering for a free public screening of Fire and Forest Health: Your Tahoe National Forest alongside the timely Wilder than Wild: F...

Get Firewise: Organize! Event

Are you new to the area and not sure how to approach preparing your home for wildfire? Are you a Nevada County native, but need some help getting firewise? Are you not even sure what firewise means? Are you looking for new ways to become part of the solut...

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...

Public Health Congratulates Julie DeHollander for IBCLC Certification

Breastfeeding improves the health of both infants and their mothers, and lactation consultants are key to assisting women to initiate and maintain breastfeeding. Nevada County Public Health congratulates Julie DeHollander, Nutritionist, on her recent achi...

Virtual Reality and 3D Printer Training at the Truckee Library

The Truckee Library will hold a virtual reality program for kids on Thursday, February 21st at 4:00 p.m. and an introductory 3D printer training for adults on Thursday, February 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Truckee Library is located at 10031 Levon Ave...

February 25th: Get Firewise: Organize!

Are you new to the area and not sure how to approach preparing your home for wildfire? Are you a Nevada County native, but need some help getting firewise? Are you not even sure what firewise means? Are you looking for new ways to become part of the solut...

Extreme Weather Shelters for Homeless Residents, February 16th through morning of February 19th

The National Weather Service is predicting more heavy snow and cold temperatures in the foothills this weekend.

In an effort to collaborate over one of our most vulnerable populations, the City of Nevada City, Sierra Roots, Salva...

Board Adopts Annual Priorities

At Tuesday's February 12th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board adopted their annual priorities. These priorities outline the Board's objectives for staff for the upcoming year.

Wildfire, homelessness, housing, cannabis and maintaining the County's fisc...

Winter Weather Predicted to Continue through Weekend

Caltrans District 3 is alerting motorists of winter driving conditions and to anticipate travel delays this Presidents’ Day holiday weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storrm Warning until noon Sunday for the greater Lake Tahoe...

Winter Storms: Sandbags, Reporting Road Issues and Travel Tips

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for the greater Lake Tahoe area from 4:00 p.m. Friday until 10:00 p.m. Sunday. The Weather Service is forecasting several feet of new snow over Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit...

Funding Available for Homes Damaged in 2017 Lobo and McCourtney Fires

Nevada County Housing and Community Services recently received funding to assist low income home owners who sustained damages to their homes in Nevada County due to the Wind Complex fires of 2017. These funds can be used to assist with repairs and/or repl...

Jazmin Breaux Announced as Tahoe-Truckee Program Manager

Jazmin Breaux started as the new Tahoe-Truckee Program Manager on January 28^th. 

Jazmin brings over 10 years of experience providing direct services, program development, and program management to individuals and families experiencing a variety of...

Community Leaders Gather for Wildfire Prevention Stakeholder Meeting

Thursday, February 7th, the County hosted the second Wildfire Prevention Stakeholder Meeting, gathering nearly 70 community leaders from local, state and federal agencies and organizations. This meeting offered an opportunity to work across jurisdictional...

Sheriff Moon Announces Captain and Lieutenant Promotions

After a very competitive process, two Sheriff's employees have been promoted: one Captain and one Lieutenant, effective February 24th.

Mike Walsh has been promoted to Captain and will be assigned to Patrol Operations.  Mike started his law enforc...

Extreme Weather Shelters for Homeless Citizens through Monday morning, February 11th

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow and cold temperatures in the foothills through Sunday.

In an effort to collaborate over one of our most vulnerable populations, the City of Nevada City, Sierra Roots, Salvatio...

Cannabis Conversation: Permitting Workshop

Are you planning on completing commercial cultivation activity in Nevada County as a new or existing cannabis farmer and want to learn more about building and fire regulations for this type of activity? The Nevada County Building Department and Fire Plann...

Measles is Just a Plane Ride Away

Planning to travel this year? Don't forget to protect yourself from infectious diseases, such as measles.

There are currently measles outbreaks in Israel, Moldova, Madagascar, New Zealand, Kenya, DRC, Benin, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Greece, France, Lebanon, Geor...

Measles is Just a Plane Ride Away

Planning to travel this year? Don't forget to protect yourself from infectious diseases, such as measles.

There are currently measles outbreaks in Israel, Moldova, Madagascar, New Zealand, Kenya, DRC, Benin, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Greece, France, Lebanon, Geor...

Impacts of Federal Shutdown

On January 25th federal policymakers reached a temporary 3-week agreement to end the government through February 15th. For the past month during the shutdown, nine out of fifteen federal departments have been closed or reduced operations. While it appears...

Harden Your Home from Wildfire: WUI Building Codes

The risk of wildfire is a great concern. After the devastation of the Camp Fire you may be wondering what you can do to protect your home and family. You know about defensible space, right? But did you know that in July 2008, California adopted the Wildla...

Nevada County Reads & Writes announces 2019 selection: “Ties That Bind”

The steering committee of Nevada County Reads & Writes has selected "Ties That Bind: Stories of Love and Gratitude from the First Ten Years of StoryCorps" by Dave Isay as the 2019 community read. "Ties That Bind" is a collection of...

Sandbags for Winter Storms

National Weather Service Sacramento is predicting a winter storm starting Friday, February 1st, through Monday, February 4th. Western Nevada County is predicted to get 3 to 4 inches of rain, while Donner Pass in eastern Nevada County is predicted to get 4...

Extreme Weather Shelters for Homeless Citizens, Saturday-Monday and Tuesday

There is a severe storm predicted for this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rain and snow in the foothills starting Friday through Monday and cold temperatures early next week.

In an effort to collaborate over one of our most vulne...

Gray Wolf Returns to Nevada County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirmed a gray wolf, known as OR-54 (collar number), has again visited Nevada County, this time near the former mining community of Gaston. OR-54 is the same wolf that visited Nevada County back in J...

School Bus Safety is No Accident

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, students are approximately 70 times more likely to get to school safely by bus than by car.  In California, approximately 32,000 school bus drivers transport more than one million s...

SAEL Students Learn about Wastewater

On January 18th, a group of aspiring young minds from the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning (SAEL) visited the Lake Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant in Penn Valley, California. The Nevada County Sanitation District hosted the students for a free...

Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump announced today that an agreement has been reached to temporarily end the government shutdown for three weeks, through February 15th. For the past month during the shutdown, nine out of fifteen federal departments have been closed o...

2018 Employee Service Awards

Each year Nevada County honors employees for their five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five or thirty years of service to the County. At Tuesday's January 22nd Board of Supervisors meeting, Human Resources Director Steve Rose presented ninety two employee ...

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

The Nevada County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is offering free income tax preparation assistance and e-filing simple returns.  This is the seventh year of providing this free service, which starts Monday February 4th.   &...

Supervisors take next steps towards Brunswick Commons project

Hospitality House, Nevada County, and the Regional Housing Authority are working together to expand affordable housing and supportive wrap-around services in a day services center with the Brunswick Commons Resource Center project. The Nevada County Board...