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Director of Behavioral Health Phebe Bell Receives Circle of Service Award

Phebe Bell, Nevada County’s Director of Behavioral Health, has received state-wide recognition for her outstanding advocacy efforts. 

On November 16, the California State Association of Counties honored Bell with the prestigious Circle o...

First Installment of 2023-24 Property Taxes Due Dec. 11

Michelle Bodley, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the first installment of the 2023-2024 secured tax bill is December 11 at 5 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a post...

Seventeen Youth Commissioners Appointed

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed 17 students to serve as members of the new Youth Commission.  The purpose of the commission is to serve as a bridge between the youth and the board. Members will advocate for Nevada County youth and p...

Find the gateway to backcountry adventure this winter on Donner Summit

From Castle Peak to the headwaters of the South Yuba River, Van Norden Meadow and Serene Lakes, Donner Summit is a recreationist’s dream. With miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, world class granite walls for cl...

Supervisors Create New Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board Position

In response to the coming retirement of longtime Clerk of the Board Julie Patterson Hunter at the end of this month, the Board of Supervisors has added duties to the position and retitled it Chief of Staff/Clerk of the Board. 

Jeffrey Thorsby, a S...

Ride the Free E-Bus Shuttle to Victorian Christmas Wed., Dec. 6 and 13

Nevada County Connect invites you to ride the E-bus for free transit on Wednesday, Dec. 6th and 13th, to Victorian Christmas in Nevada City this year. 

Nevada County Connects (Transit Busses) will provide free fares to Victorian Christmas on Wedne...

North San Juan Fire Suppression System Could Help Spur Economic Opportunity

North San Juan could get a 330,000-gallon water storage tank, 4,200 feet of water mains and 10 fire hydrants, with construction expected as soon as 2025.

The proposed $3 million North San Juan Fire Suppression System got a win Tuesday when the Board of Sup...

Nevada County Releases Staff Report on Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition

Nevada County released the staff report today responding to Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine.

The County released the staff report ahead of the upcoming Special Meeting of the Board...

Calamity Relief Resulting in Property Tax Reduction

Due to the excess damage in our county as a result of the large winter storms in February and March 2023, a large number of properties qualified for a temporary reduction in assessed value by the Assessor’s Office. As a result, these qualified a...

Give a Gift to a deserving Child This Holiday Season

Nevada County Child Welfare Services (CWS) has distributed their annual "Giving Trees" to different community locations. Every December, CWS works with community partners to collect donated presents for children in need in Nevada County. This an...

County Seeking Proposals to Reduce Causes of Poverty

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission is looking to fund proposals that reduce the causes of poverty and promote family self-sufficiency. 

The commission has announced a Request for Proposals for federal Community Services Block...

County Nurse Practitioner for Public and Behavioral Health Wins Juniper Award

Kathlee Martin is the recipient of the Community Impact Award through the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund.  

As a nurse for the county’s public and behavioral health departments, Martin has been serving high-risk populations in the Tahoe-Truck...

Tine Mathiasen Elected Treasurer for State Clerk's Association

Tine Mathiasen, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, has been elected as treasurer of California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Association (CCBSA). As one of the association's three officer positions, the treasurer is responsible for the...

Managing Winter Storm Impacts for Wildfire Resilience in Nevada County

Nevada City, CA—In the immediate aftermath of the severe winter weather of early 2023, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) launched the Winter Storm Hazardous Vegetation Cleanup Project. This program, which began earlier this year and is ...

Mock City Council-School Board Meeting Part of Leadership Program

A developer wants to build the city a free sports complex, the teachers union wants a raise, and the city manager is in danger of getting fired.

Those were just a few of the highlights of the jam-packed agenda for the fictional joint meeting of the Harmony...

Nevada Union Students Job Shadow County Employees

Students from Nevada Union High School’s  “Natural Resources” class recently visited the Rood Center in Nevada City to job shadow county employees.

Twelve students visited several departments on November 9, including ...

Volunteers Tarp Roofs in Preparation for Storms

Volunteers from Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, spent the weekend fastening tarps over Nevada County homes damaged in the February-March winter storms.  The group hopes to cover 10 homes with tarps before leaving Tuesday.&a...

Candidate Filing Period for March 5 Election Begins Today

Candidate filing for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election officially begins at the Nevada County Elections Office today. Prospective candidates may file their Declarations of Candidacy and Nomination Papers now through December 8 during regular busin...

Community Shows Up for the Truckee Library Grand Re-Opening

Approximately 100 people attended the Truckee Library’s grand re-opening Tuesday to celebrate a facility refresh with new flooring, paint, and furniture. 

The public was able to view the library’s stained glass by artist Robert...

Nevada County Considers Options to Replace 119-year-old Edwards Crossing Bridge

When emergency personnel get a call for help in the river canyon on North Bloomfield Road, first responders in fire trucks and ambulances find themselves in a bind.

It’s impossible for firetrucks and ambulances to navigate a sharp hairpin turn at the botto...

Supervisors Accept $275,000 Grant to Help Draft Rules for Retail Cannabis Sales

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday accepted a $275,000 state grant that will be used to help develop a retail cannabis sales ordinance for the unincorporated areas in Nevada County.

The funding comes in two parts. First, $200,000 will fund the development...

County Accepts $3.6 Million to Shelter Unhoused Residents with Mental Illness

Nevada County will soon have 25-30 new beds available for people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions thanks to a $3.6 million grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program.

The Board of Supervisors on T...

Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Needs Staff, Volunteers

Help save lives working as part of the Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Team. Sierra Roots, in partnership with Nevada County needs: 

• Volunteers:  shelter set-up, kitchen help, participant intake workers
• Paid staff:  evening/over...

Nevada County Seeks Consultant to Provide Recommendations for Future Use of Courthouse

Nevada County is looking for a consultant to assess the historic Nevada County Courthouse, located in downtown Nevada City, and offer recommendations for its future re-use.

Planning now is timely as the State Judicial Council of California will build a new...

Nevada County Allocates $171,000 for Family's Habitat for Humanity Home

The Board of Supervisors in October awarded $171,000 for a 1,300-square-foot Grass Valley house to be constructed by Nevada County Habitat for Humanity.

The money will be used for construction materials, permit fees and other costs for a four-bedroom, two-...

Alliance for Workforce Development helped 3,634 Nevada County residents in last year

The Alliance for Workforce Development helped  3,634 Nevada County residents with everything from job searches to training in fiscal year 2022-2023 , an organization representative told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. 

Maryanne Connelle...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

Four Nevada County locations will be open Saturday to receive unused medication for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at: 

•  Nevada County Sheriff's Office, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
• Sheriff's Office Substa...

Supervisor Scofield: For Some, a Shed is a Home

Message from Supervisor Ed Scofield: 

Recently I had one of those “fifteen minutes of fame,” actually it was only one minute where I was interviewed on KCRA on the County’s Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) program. &...

Fentanyl Awareness Night Set For Oct. 26 at Nevada Union High School

Parents, students and community members are invited to learn about the dangers of fentanyl,  a powerful synthetic opioid, Thursday night at Nevada Union High School.  The meeting is 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. 

Those who att...

Nevada County Medi-Cal Recipients Move to Partnership HealthPlan

Nevada County’s 25,000 Medi-Cal recipients will be served by Partnership HealthPlan of California beginning in January. 

They are now served by California Health & Wellness and Anthem Blue Cross.  Most people affected by the...

Sheriff and Probation Support Pink Patch Project

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Probation Department and other local law enforcement and fire agencies will meet Oct. 26 at Sierra Mountain Roasters in Grass Valley for "Coffee for a Cure."  The event runs from 8 a.m. to 11...

Java Johns County Cafe Open at the Rood Center

A café is back open at the Rood Center! Java Johns County Café had a soft opening this week on the first floor of the Rood Center and is planning a grand opening this Monday, October 23.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Frida...

Supervisors Release Quarterly Report on Progress July-September

The Board's full Quarterly Report on progress from July to September is now available on the the county's website.  The report tracks the Board's progress on its eight objectives for the year: fiscal stability and core services, emergency prepare...

Nevada County Releases 2022 Agricultural Crop Report

Nevada County’s total gross value of all agricultural commodities in 2022 was $18.8 million, according to the County’s Annual Crop and Livestock Report released earlier this month. That was a 12 percent decrease from the year before. 

The single b...

Supervisors Postpone Decision to Join Pioneer Community Energy

The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 10 to postpone partnering with Pioneer Community Energy to procure electricity for residents and businesses of the unincorporated county.

Pioneer Community Energy is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) provider, which p...

Over 300 attend first Nevada County Health Fair Oct. 4

Over 300 people attended the first annual Nevada County Health Fair October 4. 

The event, for seniors and adults living with disabilities, featured 40 local resource providers, county services, FREED (disability and aging resource center), hospit...

Gary D. Clarke Field Ribbon Cutting Brings Leaders Together Wednesday

Community leaders, including Supervisors Ed Scofield, Lisa Swarthout and Sue Hoek, met Wednesday for a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field by Magnolia School in Grass Valley.

The field, which has a new synthetic turf, is used daily ...

Property Taxes Reduced (For Some)

Due to the declining housing market in Nevada County in the second half of 2022, over 5,300 properties or 8.7 percent of parcels, were proactively reviewed for a reduction in assessed value by the Assessor’s Office. 

Their assessed value...

Residential Recycling Drop Off Available in Loma Rica

After the unfortunate collapse of the old location during a snowstorm,  Waste Management Residential Recycling Drop-off is open in a new location. 

The new location is the result of  a partnership between Waste Managemen...

Nevada County Residents Asked to Take Survey to Help Set Community Priorities

The Board of Supervisors is asking residents to complete an online survey to give their assessment of Nevada County on a wide range of topics from economic opportunity to cannabis to wildfire prevention and more. 

 The 2023 Nevada County ...

Bear River Rec and Park District Celebrates New General Manager Plus Revitalized Sports Field Oct 11

Bear River Recreation and Park District announces a new General Manager, Miranda Brown, and a ribbon-cutting celebration for its newly renovated Gary D. Clarke Field.

Miranda Brown was appointed General Manager on July 25 after serving as a board member fo...

Nevada County Human Resources Director Elected President of Statewide Association

Nevada County Human Resources Director Steve Rose was recently elected president of the County Personnel Administrators Association of California. 

Having Nevada County represent the state is an honor for the County and a testament to our Leadersh...

Visibility Through Art Exhibition Opens at the Eric Rood Center

Nevada County Arts Council and Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District invite the community to attend the opening of Visibility Through Art at the Eric Rood Administration Center, and are combining this important event with their October Creatives Meet...

More than 100 Gather for 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit

More than 100 community leaders met to discuss ways to mitigate climate change last week at the 2^nd Annual Nevada County Sustainability Summit at Martis Camp. 

 “We are here because our planet needs us now more than ever, our re...

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

A case of West Nile Virus was identified in Nevada County in September.  The patient is now home and doing well.

While many areas throughout California have already experienced West Nile Virus this year, this is the first human case of the disease...

Rise Grass Valley Petition for Vested Rights Hearing Rescheduled to December 13

The Board of Supervisors has rescheduled a hearing to December 13 on Rise Grass Valley’s petition for vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. The hearing was originally scheduled for October 27.

Due to the unprecedented volum...

Hero Drivers Honored for Helping Prevent Spread of Fire

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday honored two men who helped prevent the spread of wildfire on Highway 49, south of North San Juan on Aug. 17.  

UPS driver Roy Lewis (pictured here) and Nevada County Connects driver Ahmer Al-Kayyali used fire ex...

United Way Book Sale Runs Through Oct. 27

Classics, cooking and mysteries are just a few of the genres represented at the United Way Book Sale going on now in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administration Center in Nevada City. 

Other genres include young adult, romance, Western, religion, he...

Clerk of the Board to Retire in December

Julie Patterson-Hunter is retiring December 29 as Clerk of the Board after over 19 years of service in the Board of Supervisors' office. 

Patterson-Hunter was appointed to her current position in May 2015. She began her career in Nevada County as ...

Supervisor Hall Advocates for Wildfire Insurance Solutions in D.C.

Supervisor Heidi Hall met last week with congressional staff to discuss possible wildfire insurance solutions.  Many Nevada County homeowners have been dropped by insurance providers and have had to get costly fire insurance through the Californi...

Supervisor Hoek Hosts North San Juan Town Hall Oct. 4

Supervisor Sue Hoek is hosting a San Juan Ridge Town Hall Wednesday Oct. 4 in North San Juan. The meeting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the North San Juan Fire Station Number 1, 10057 Reservoir St.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• District 4 update
• La...

Nevada County 1st Annual Health Fair Set for Oct. 4

The 1st Annual Nevada County Health Fair is set for Wednesday, October 4 in Grass Valley. 

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gold Miner's Inn, 122 Bank St. 

There will be 40 local resource providers, county service...

United Way Book Sale Returning to Rood Center Sept. 27-Oct. 27

The Human Resources Office is now accepting donations for the upcoming United Way Book Sale, set for Sept. 27-Oct. 27 in the Eric Rood Administration Center lobby. 

Books can be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily at the Human Resources O...

Why I Ride the Heart of Gold Gravel Race

Why would anyone want to bike in a grueling 46- to 70-mile gravel ride through the Yuba River Canyon and over “lots and lots of dirt?”

“The feeling of completion and that you’re just glad to be alive,” said...

Nevada County Supervisors Approve Sierra Business Council to Administer Cannabis Grant Programs

On August 22, 2023, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved two contracts with the Sierra Business Council to administer and distribute funds for two Cannabis grants that will support the Local Cannabis Equity Program (Equity Program). The Equity ...

Emergency Operations Center and Nevada County Roads Crew Honored as Teams of the Year

The Emergency Operations Center Team and Nevada County Roads Crew were named Nevada County Collaborative Teams of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12. 

Emergency Operations Team

February’s epic winter storm caused the collapse of ...

Nevada County Employee of the Year: Casey Davey

Casey Davey, a behavioral health nurse, was named Nevada County Employee of the Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting Sept. 12.

It’s hard to imagine an employee who touches more departments and more individual lives than Davey.  She works with ...

Learn About Planned Highway 20 Closure

Caltrans will give a presentation Tuesday, September 12 to the Board of Supervisors about a planned closure of Highway 20 that is scheduled in late September and early October. The presentation will start sometime after 1:30 p.m. at the Board's r...

Public Health Community Baby Shower

We are thrilled to invite expecting families and families with babies under 1 year old to the upcoming Public Health Community Baby Shower! This event will take place on September 19th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Grass Valley Library, located a...

Rise Grass Valley Files Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

Rise Grass Valley filed a petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine in Grass Valley. The petition was submitted to the County on Friday, September 1. 

 “A vested right is a right to ...

Rise Grass Valley to Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights at Idaho Maryland Mine

Rise Grass Valley plans to petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine, according to a letter sent to Nevada County by its attorney Monday, August 21, 2023.

Rise Grass Valley, the applicant, plans to fi...

Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign will be hosting two FREE virtual community opioid overdose prevention and Narcan trainings—one in English (August 31 from 12-1pm) and o...

Nevada County Awards $388,840 in Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

This week, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a second round of awards totaling $388,480 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Program (program) grants to eight eligible entities to increase resiliency and promote health and safety at highly impacte...

Nevada County to Host Community Wildfire Protection Plan Lunch & Learns

Nevada City, CA—The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is hosting four virtual Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Lunch & Learns this month and the public is invited to join. The Lunch & Learns will be the first set of communi...

August is Child Support Awareness Month

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors and California Department of Child Support Services have declared August as Child Support Awareness Month! 

The theme of this year's Child Support Awareness Month is “Different Wants, Diffe...

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Receives 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category

Nevada City, CA—Last week, the National Association of Counties, NACo, held its Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was in attendance to receive the 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category on b...

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm

Are you a business impacted by the 2023 winter storms?  If you are a business, homeowner, or renter in Nevada County that suffered physical damage or economic impacts because of Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and...

Deadline to Access Local Assistance for 2023 Winter Storms Extended

The deadline for Nevada County residents to apply for FEMA assistance for the February 2023 Winter Storms has been extended to September 1. This opportunity makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships du...

Nevada County Now to Offer On-Demand Service for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means ...

County to Receive $25K Grant to Help Residents with Low Income Connect to Affordable Internet

Nevada County learned last Tuesday that it is receiving a $25,000 grant from the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to help low-income residents get discounted Internet service. The money will be used for outreach to let eligible residents know ab...

Annual Backpack Drive Returns

Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS), in collaboration with Bright Futures for Youth, is seeking donations of new backpacks and school supplies for children aged 5-17. Our agencies share the vision of lifting our community...

South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect

The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season beginning at 8:00am on Monday, June 26, 2023. Annually, the ban begins when CAL FIRE declares fire restrictions and prohibits burning on private property within the lower 39-mile...

Nevada County is Developing a 2024 Community Health Improvement Plan

Nevada County is pleased to announce that we have started working to develop a 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)!  A Community Health Assessment (CHA) will identify key health needs and i...

Child Support Services Announces Drop in Hours at Sierra Community House in Truckee

Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is happy to announce a partnership with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community!

Beginning in June 2023 Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Chi...

Governor Newsom Honors Pearl Harbor Survivor Lou Conter

This week, District 2 Supervisor and Board Chair Ed Scofield delivered a letter signed by Governor Gavin Newsom honoring World War II veteran and retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, who is the last living survivor of the attack on the USS Arizon...

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

Submitted by CAL FIRE NEU

After a wet winter and above average snowpack, warming temperatures and winds are quickly drying out the abundant annual grass crop. The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in...

Nevada County Firewise Communities: We Are the Solution

Did you know Nevada County now has more Firewise USA® Communities than any other county in the nation? Here, wildfire preparedness isn't just a catchphrase. To us, it's a way of life. Preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort that involves the whole f...

Historical Landmarks Commission Designates Truckee Chinatowns as Historical Landmark

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that at its June 13 meeting, the Board of Supervisors designated Truckee's two Chinatowns as the County's latest historical landmark. The applicant was the Truckee-Donner Historical ...

Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31st

Nevada City, June 1, 2023—Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update to the Loc...

Nevada County Veterans Leader Elected to Executive Board of National Veterans Advocacy Group

David West of Nevada County, California was elected Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 to the Executive Board of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) at their Annual Business Meeting and Training Summit.

West assists veterans and th...

Keep Up Your COVID Defenses

By Dr. Sherilynn Cooke, Nevada County’s Public Health Officer

COVID-19 is still making us sick in Nevada County, but we can protect ourselves.

Many people think that because the declarations of&...

The Secret to Nevada County's Award Winning HR Programs

By Steve Rose, Nevada County Human Resources Director

The Nevada County human resources department has been recognized recently by the U.S. Department of Labor, the California State Association of Counties, International City/County Management Association ...

Nevada County Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services

Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner Chris de Nijs was appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee, which advises the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack on recommendations for policies and activities for ...

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

Today, May 1^st, Nevada County Supervisor Hoek and staff broke ground on the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project along with Bobo Construction, Hansen Brothers Enterprise, and Waste Management. This project will repurpose the existin...

Student Activist Maddux Eckerling Brings Mental Health Message to the State Capitol

“I am here because exercise saved my life,” Maddux Eckerling told the crowd gathered outside of the State Capitol on May 1st to kick off California Moves for Physical and Mental Fitness Month. 

Eckerling, who serves as the president of the Bring C...

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the staff report on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project for the May 10^th Planning Commission Public Hearing. 

At the May 10^th Public Hearing, the Planning Commission wi...

Rome Power House Designated as a Nevada County Historical Landmark

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce the County's latest landmark: The Rome Power House, approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 25, 2023.

The Rome Power House was the first and only hydroelectric generating plan...

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fare on April 22 for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day and reduce carbon emissions by hopping on a Nevada County Connects bus! It's our gift to the Earth from you. Please help us make a positive impact in our communities by riding transit on Saturday, April 22nd.

The County of Nevada Transi...

Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director

Heba El-Guindy has joined Nevada County as Director of Public Works, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

“I’m excited to work with the community and our Public Works team on the complex projects and programs that come ...

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

Nevada County Connects’ Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley received a colorful transformation to make the transit hub easier to navigate and more accessible. The Nevada County Transit Division aimed to create a simple, color-coded visual repre...

Medi-Cal Coverage Rules Are Changing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medi-Cal had a "continuous coverage" policy intended to keep Medi-Cal recipients covered during the public health emergency. This continuous coverage policy meant that Medi-Cal recipients were not required to comple...

New Housing Master Plans Available in Nevada, Placer, and Sierra Counties

Housing units are in high demand across California, including the Sierra Nevada region. To expedite the permitting process and reduce building costs, Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, the City of Grass Valley, the City of Nevada City, Placer Co...

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County: Take the Public Survey, Available Now Through April 16th

The County of Nevada invites the public to take a survey about how recreation can be improved throughout the county. The survey provides an opportunity to share concerns, hopes, and ideas for the future of recreation in Nevada County. Input from all commu...

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

The Nevada County Planning Department released the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project. 

The Planning Commission will hold a Special Meeting for the Public Hearing of the proposed Idaho...

Save the Date: Idaho Maryland Mine Project Planning Commission Public Hearing Scheduled for May 10th

The Nevada County Planning Department has scheduled the Planning Commission Public Hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project on May 10^th. The Public Hearing will continue on May 11^th as needed.

The Planning Department will is...

Grant Spotlight: Neighborhood Center of the Arts

Community Celebrates Cashin's Field with Ribbon Cutting

Matthew Kelley Selected as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director

On April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector.

“I’m looking forward to working with the com...

Mother Lode ADU Wants to Hear From You!

Mother Lode ADU, a new partnership between Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties, has just launched! The group will be developing free resources in 2023, including a guidebook, website, contractor list, and development checklist, to help homeow...

Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada County

Three local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region.

The grant recipients are:

• The Yuba Watershe...

Nevada County Connects: Free Fares to Celebrate the Fun of St. Patrick's Day!

Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our efforts to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All transit services will be free to ride on Friday, March 17th, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community.

We hope you enj...

PG&E: Working to Restore as Many Customers as Possible Ahead of Next Storm

PG&E reports crews continue to restore power in hard-hit Nevada County after heavy, low-elevation snowstorms caused power outages to thousands.  PG&E continues to restore power using out-of-area crews and contractors to assist local teams...

Property Tax Relief as a Result of Storm Damage

With a state and local emergency proclamation in place because of recent storm damage, qualified property owners in Nevada County might be entitled to property tax relief.

Storm damage must be $10,000 or more for a property owner to be eligible for emergen...

Nevada County Opens Warming Center at Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building

A Warming Center is open at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to provide a space for all Nevada County residents to charge devices and warm up. Nevada County’s Extreme Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots has also moved ...

COVID-19 Test Site Closures

As the state of California prepares to end the COVID-19 state of emergency at the end of February, it has begun closing state funded testing sites across California. 

The OptumServe testing site located at 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Vall...

Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

On Tuesday, February 7^th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and awarded the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project to Bobo Construction. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint t...

Notice of Upcoming Public Hearing for Nevada County Broadband Final EIR and Document Availability

On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Nevada County Community Development Agency’s Planning Department will release a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) to be heard bef...

Phebe Bell Among First to Complete Equity Grounded Leadership Fellow Program

Nevada County Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell was recently among 21 behavioral health professionals from across the country who completed the first-ever Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow Program, an 11-month course to develop skills centered o...

Nevada County Road Crews Play the Role of Both Hero and Nuisance

“Sometimes, motorists are annoyed with us for slowing them down or stopping them,” says Colten Gould, a county road supervisor for the past 21 years. “But without road maintenance crews, no one would get anywhere.”

The dedication and skill of Nevada County...

The Ranch House: Closing Gaps in Housing Services

By Mike Dent, Nevada County Housing and Community Services Director

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors had foresight when they prioritized access to affordable housing in 2018. Since that time, the housing crisis in California has accelerated, as has t...

Stay Prepared: Significant Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding and Outages

The National Weather Service is monitoring three more heavy rain events over the next seven days.  Be prepared for heavy rain, local area flooding, and high winds that may drive trees into power lines and across roads. Please plan for wide-area p...

Seven Nevada County Elected Officials Sworn into Office

Today, seven Nevada County elected officials were sworn into office, including District 3 and District 4 Supervisor, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Assessor, and Treasurer/Tax-Collector.

Speaking to a standing-room-only cro...

Swearing In Ceremony for Elected Officials

A swearing-in ceremony will be held on January 3, 2023, at 10 am in the Nevada County Board of Supervisors' chamber in the Eric Rood Administrative Center at 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959. The public is welcome but is reminded that, as th...

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

Celebrate the 12 days of Holiday Cheer as Nevada County Connects offers free fares on all routes from December 17 until the end of the year! It’s our gift to you for the holidays.

Nevada County Transit Services has received a Low Carbon Transit Operations ...

Steve Monaghan: Rural California Counties Have a Digital Equity Problem

In this Special Feature for Barbed Wire, Nevada County's Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan outlines what rural counties need to know about Digital Equity planning.

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

Today, the Nevada County Planning Department released the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. (click here to review the Notice of Availability).

The Final EIR includes formal responses to public comments submitted r...

Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

Nevada County’s Citizen’s Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have you ever wondered how the C...