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Posted on: November 9, 2023

First Affordable Master Plan Home Build Begins

Building Master Plans First Home Build

The first affordable Housing Master Plan is underway!  We are excited to share the construction process as the owner/builder builds their accessory dwelling unit (ADU) through a series of photos. In these photos, you can see the initial outline f...

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Community Development News
Posted on: November 9, 2023

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

Edwards-photo-Nathan-Anglin

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: November 8, 2023

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

Cannabis Retail Ordinance

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 17, 2023

Nevada County Releases 2022 Agricultural Crop Report

Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures 2022 Crop and Livestock 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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Gary D. Clarke Field Ribbon Cutting Brings Leaders Together Wednesday

Square Clarke field

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 ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Nevada County Supervisors Approve Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidebook

ADU Guidebook Released, woodsided ADU with white trim and path leading to home

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday  approved the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook, the newest tool to guide property owners through the ADU process. The guidebook and other materials are available at www.motherlodea...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 4, 2023

Supervisors Approve Circulation of Draft Environmental Impact Report for Edwards Crossing Bridge

Edwards Crossing Bridge taken from bank of bridge to show the full arching bridge over S. Yuba River

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has approved the circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), which considers three alternatives for the Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement. The DEIR is now available for review by the public through...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 12, 2023

Residential Recycling Drop Off Available in Loma Rica

Residential Recycling Available 1556 Loma Rica Ave Mon-Fri 9am-3pm 530-274-3090

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: October 5, 2023

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

Bear River Invite

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: September 28, 2023

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

Rise Mine Update v2

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

Due to the unprecedented volum...

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Community Development News
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Supervisors Approve 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments

Supervisors Approved 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments

On September 12, 2023, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments to remove barriers to housing production in unincorporated Nevada County; this reflects the Planning Commission’s June...

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Community Development News
Posted on: September 13, 2023

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

Sierra Business Council Assisting with Administration of 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 ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

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

Rise - Files Petition For Vested Rights

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 ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: August 23, 2023

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

Update: 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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: August 9, 2023

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

Outdoor Visitor Safety Grant Projects - Vault Toilet, Trail maintenance, 49 Bridge Yuba River

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: July 26, 2023

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

A hand dials a number on a cell phone. text reads: Paratransit Offers Same-Day On-Demand Services

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: July 11, 2023

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by Feb 2023 Winter Storm

Small Business and 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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

May 21st to May 27th is National Public Works Week!

A grid of images showing Public Works team members at work

May 21st to May 27th is National Public Works Week. Public Works professionals help maintain and support our community infrastructure by providing a wide variety of services, including transportation, wastewater, solid waste, road maintenance, engineering...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 8, 2023

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

Ag Commissioner Appointed to Federal National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee

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 activ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

Staff Report Released: Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Proj. Planning Commission Staff Report Available

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

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Nevada County Environmental Health Announces 2023 Mosquito Fish Giveaway Days

Mosquito Fish Giveaways 10-12pm May 11& 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 at the Rood Administrative Center

The Nevada County’s Environmental Health Department announces the five (5) Mosquito Fish Giveaways, all occurring on Thursdays starting May 11 and ending July 6.  

“Mosquito fish consume a lot of insect larvae in ponds or other standing bodies of ...

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Community Development News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

Nevada County Breaks Ground on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project (2)

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Nevada County Connects Makes Bus Stops Easier to Navigate

Nevada County Connects Easier to Navigate - color and numbers added to Tinloy Station

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nevada County Welcomes Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director

Heba Photo-square

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 3, 2023

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

Building Master Plans IG

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project Notice of Public Hearing Released

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project

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

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

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

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare for Earth Day April 22

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

The County of Nevada Transi...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 27, 2023

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

Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County Take Survey and Make Voice Heard

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

Rise Graphic - Save the Data

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

The Planning Departme...

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Community Development News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Unincorporated Eastern Nevada County Solid Waste Rate Study

Unincorporated Eastern Nevada County Solid Waste Rate Study with garbage truck image

The Nevada County’s Solid Waste Division provides solid waste support services in eastern Nevada County (areas outside the Town of Truckee’s limits). The division oversees the refuse, trash, collection franchise and the Hirschdale Land...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Motherlode ADU Wants to Hear From You!

ADU Graphics Mother Lode Social media post FB-Instagram

Mother Lode ADU, a new partnership between Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada counties, has just launched! This group will be developing free resources in 2023, like a Guidebook, Website, Contractor List, and Development Checklist, to help homeowners...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

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

Matthew Kelley Head Shot

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 f...

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Community Development News
Posted on: March 15, 2023

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

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare on St. Patrick's Day March 17th

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. Find...

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Community Development News
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project

MRTS mockup

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: February 7, 2023

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

Broadband NewsFlash

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 (F...

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Community Development News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Nevada County Connects Celebrates 12 Days of Free Transit Fares

Transit Nevada County Connects Free Fare - NewsFlash

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

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

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Community Development News
Posted on: December 15, 2022

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final EIR Available for Public Review

IMM Final EIR NOA

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...

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Community Development News
Posted on: December 6, 2022

Nevada County Embarks on First-Ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one of the first of its kind in the state of California to comprehensively integrate solutions fo...

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