Save the Date: Heart of Gold Gravel Ride & Festival, Oct 7th

Pedal power becomes people power on October 7^th, as hundreds of experienced bike riders compete in the third annual Heart of Gold Gravel Race to raise funds for youth mental wellness. Greet the riders as they cross the finish line and stick around for the...

Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center Celebrates One Year in New Facility

Yesterday, August 16th, the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) celebrated its one year anniversary in its new home. Dispatchers at RDC handle all 911 calls and all non-emergency calls for the entire County of Nevada. 

The new facility ha...

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...

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...

Supervisors hear possible benefits of new electricity option

Three board members of Pioneer Community Energy urged the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to consider partnering with them for a new option for electricity service. 

Pioneer Board Chair Alice Dowdin Calvillo, who is also Auburn mayor; Tom Ivy, a Gras...

Nevada County Youth Commission Formed

Nevada County is the first rural county and the eighth in California to create a local Youth Commission. The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the group Tuesday.  

 The Nevada County Youth Commission will fight to ove...

Supervisors to Review New Electricity Option – Community Choice Aggregation

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...

Nevada County Public Health Partners to Bring Free Dental Sealant Event for Kids August 1st!

The Nevada County Oral Health Program, in collaboration with Smile California, is bringing Smile Dental Services to Madelyn Helling Library to offer free sealants to youth on Tuesday, August 1st from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

The dental van is coming t...

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 ...

Nevada County Shines at National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference

District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall recently attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference. NACo serves to strengthen America’s counties by advocating for their priorities in federal policymaking. The organization’s membership includ...

Supervisor Heidi Hall Appointed to Role Promoting Western States' Interests

In June 2023, District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was appointed to the board of the Western Interstate Region (WIR), an organization affiliated with the National Association of Counties (NACo), where she joins 29 other representatives from western state coun...

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...

Nevada County Opens Cooling Centers Saturday-Monday at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley Libraries

National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County beginning Saturday morning through Monday evening. In response, Nevada County will open Cooling Centers at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley lib...

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

This year, Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties partnered to create a Disaster Livestock Access Program to support the safe evacuation of livestock from commercial ranch operations during a disaster such as a wildfire. The innovative multi-jurisdictional pro...

Nevada County Added to Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration

Nevada County has been added to the Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration for the February 2023 Winter Storms. This makes individual residents eligible for FEMA funding and programming.

Nevada County will host local assistance centers where r...

Truckee Library Services and Programs Temporarily Relocate to WorkSpace

The Truckee Library building will close from July 17^th through mid-October for updates. Library services and programming will remain available at the Truckee Library WorkSpace, the Joseph Government Center, Truckee Regional Park, and other community locat...

Public Health Department Offers Opioid Overdose Prevention Training in Spanish

Nevada County Public Health and the Know Overdose Nevada County campaign are hosting a free Spanish opioid overdose prevention training in Truckee on Wednesday, July 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Sierra Community House in Truckee (11695 Donner Pass Road) o...

Funding Awarded for Improvements on State Route 49

On June 28, 2023 the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded the Nevada County Transportation Commission $14.6 million of Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) funding for southbound improvements on the State Route 49 corridor between the M...

Nevada County is Developing a 2024 Community Health Improvement Plan

Nevada County has begun to develop its 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). A Community Health Assessment  identifies key health needs and issues in our community through comprehensive data...

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...

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day Weekend!

Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July? A friendly reminder before the holiday weekend that all types of fireworks are illegal in Nevada County. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is against the law. More information about firework safety an...

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...

Three Fire Districts Explore Reorganization as One New District

Three local fire districts announced their intention to explore reorganization as one new district at today’s meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). Uniting the three independent fire districts -- Nevada County Consolidated Fi...

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...

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...

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Nevada County Wants to Hear from You!

Help Define Wildfire Resilience—Take the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey

Now through August 31^st, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services is collecting resident feedback through the Community Wildfir...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

CalFresh Market Match Program Returns to Local Farmer’s Markets

The CalFresh Market Match program returns to Farmer’s Markets in Nevada City and Grass Valley this summer and fall!

CalFresh customers are eligible to match up to $15 of EBT funds purchased at each participating market throughout the season while funds las...

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-...

Internship Spotlight: Logan van den Berg

The Nevada County Executive Office recently hosted Nevada Union senior Logan van den Berg for a three-month internship as part of his senior project. Inspired to pursue a career in government by his grandfather, who was a member of the Sonora City Council...

Nevada County To Participate In Annual Special Olympics Northern CA Law Enforcement Torch Run

Nevada County Probation will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) by participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 13, 2023.

The Nevada County leg of the run will take place at 10:00 am. The run will start...

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&...

Nevada County Launches Trail Finder App and Invites the Public to Celebrate Trails in June

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County, which recognizes the incredible benefits trails provide local residents and visitors. To celebrate, the County is launching the new Nevada Count...

Digital Equity Event Draws Broadband Champions

On May 12th, Nevada County was pleased to support the regional Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and Deployment Workshop in Grass Valley. The event included representatives from state agencies, including the California Department of Technology, Caltrans,...

Nevada County Contributes to National Discussions on Public Lands

Last week, District I Supervisor Heidi Hall returned from the National Association of Counties 2023 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference hosted in St. George Utah. Supervisor Hall serves as the County’s representative to NACo, a national association...

Yuba Watershed Institute Named Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation Partner of the Year

NEVADA CITY, CA—Yesterday, at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) named the Yuba Watershed Institute (YWI) their Conservation Partner of the Year for 2023. YWI is a local nonprofit that has been operating on...

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 pres...

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 genera...

Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Public Hearing on May 10th

On April 25th, 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 Commi...

Save the Date: Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival

18^th Annual Free Day of Family Fun!

Save the Date! The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety and Fire Preparedness Carniva...

Bridgeport Covered Bridge Wins 2023 Preservation Design Award

The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) has announced the winners of the 2023 Preservation Design Awards, recognizing the best in historic preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation. One of this year’s 16 winners is our very own Br...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

Unincorporated Eastern Nevada County Solid Waste Rate Study

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 Landfill post-closure ac...

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...

Grant Spotlight: Neighborhood Center of the Arts

No Zombie Buildings Here on Our Watch

By District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall and Nevada City Mayor Doug Fleming

We would have preferred the Nevada County Courthouse to remain at the top of Church Street in the heart of downtown Nevada City where it’s been since 1864 (though the first co...

Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Opening Wednesday, March 29th

The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather tonight, March 29^th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for tonight only.

 The shelter will open at...

Community Celebrates Cashin's Field with Ribbon Cutting

Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Friday Night Through Sunday Morning

The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Friday night, March 24th through Sunday morning, March 26th . Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday and Satu...

Nevada County Advocates for Local Issues in D.C.

Vice-Chair and District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock met with California and Nevada County’s federal representatives and agencies in Washington D.C. this past week while attending the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Legislative Conference. In a...

California State Parks Volunteer Program Open House on February 25th

Resources Available to Assist with Utility Costs

Many people in our community are struggling with the increased cost of utilities and other necessities. But did you know that there are resources available to help with utility costs? From internet and phone services to gas and electric, there are program...

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...

Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Sunday and Monday Nights

The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Sunday and Monday nights, January 29^th and 30^th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for those nights.

The shelter wil...

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.”

T...

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...

Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on February 1, 2023

Start 2023 off right by ensuring that you are signed up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts! CodeRED is an opt-in notification system used by the County of Nevada to notify residents in an emergency. These alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell ph...

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...

Funding Opportunity: Mental Health Services Act

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-Prop 63 was passed by California Voters in 2004. The proposition is funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million per year with the goal of utilizing the funds to expand and transform California’s be...

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...

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

This year, Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties partnered to create a Disaster Livestock Access Program to support the safe evacuation of livestock from commercial ranch operations during a disaster such as a wildfire. The innovative multi-jurisdictional pro...

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...

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.

David West: Raising Awareness Around Veteran Suicide

The holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection, and worship, and it brings joy to many families throughout Nevada County.  However, for many people, the holiday season can increase stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression, leading th...

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...

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 O...

Nevada County Prepares for 2022 California Building Standards Code Update

The 2022 California Building Standards Code Update (Title 24) will be effective January 1, 2023. To prepare the community’s contractors for the update, the Nevada County Building Department and the Nevada County Contractor’s Association (NCCA) are offerin...

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 Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Receives Statewide Recognition from the Chief Probation

Nevada Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Jim Amaral was recognized at the statewide 2022 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony as Trainer of the Year. This award is given to an employee of any rank selected by the CPOC affiliate...

Learn about Employment and Internship Opportunities at Nevada County

Nevada County Human Resources to Host Job and Internship Workshop on Wednesday, December 14^th at 3PM

Have you considered a career with Nevada County? The County is one of our area’s largest employers, with approximately 800 employees covering a f...

Nevada County Embarks on First-Ever 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...

Nevada County Supervisors Recognize Liam Marchi with Youth Leadership Award

Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors recognized Bear River High School senior Liam Marchi for standing out as a youth leader through excellence in academics, athletics, theater, and student body government.

"We are very proud of your achievem...

First Installment of the 22/23 Property Tax Bill due December 12th

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 2022-2023 secured tax bill is December 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show ...

Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Emergency Shelter

The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night, December 1^st, through Saturday morning, December 3^rd. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protoc...

Truckee Approves a Single-Use Foodware Reduction Ordinance

On November 8, 2022, the Truckee Town Council adopted a Single-Use Foodware Reduction Ordinance including the following policies:

• A ban on the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Stryrofoam. (Effective April 1, 2023)
• Food vendor...

The South County Shaded Fuel Break Begins Community Outreach

Eligible property owners are receiving information outlining how to participate in this critical fuel reduction program. The South County Shaded Fuel Break is a priority fuel reduction project in Nevada County that will slow the spread of wildland fires a...

Christmas Tree Permits in Tahoe and Plumas National Forest

How do you reduce wildfire risk and increase holiday cheer? By obtaining a Christmas Tree Permit, of course! Removing small-diameter trees from selected areas reduces wildfire risk by reducing over-growth, particularly among firs. Tahoe National Forest an...

Get Outside: Library Offers New Additions to Recreation Collection

Over the summer, the Nevada County Library launched the Recreation Collection with outdoor games and equipment available for checkout. With your library card you can check out a disc golf set if you’re headed to Condon Park, a bird-watching kit for your h...

Upcoming Workshops: Truckee Home Access Program

The Town of Truckee is hosting two upcoming Buyer and Seller Workshops on the Truckee Home Access Program (THAP), which helps the local workforce realize their homeownership goals!

The Truckee Home Access Program (THAP) preserves, produces, and protects ho...

Provide Your Feedback: Nevada County OES Launches Survey on Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance

The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) seeks community feedback on improving the current Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance (Nevada County Ordinance 2477). All residents, property owners, and renters of unincorporated Nevada County are encourage...

County Releases Independent Report: “Economic Impact of the Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project”

Nevada County has released the final independent report, “Economic Impact of the Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project.” The Idaho-Maryland Mine would reinitiate underground mining and gold mineralization processing in Nevada County, if...

CA Adventure Pass - Free Entrance to 19 State Parks including Empire Mine SHP - for CA 4th Graders

Now through 2024, all California fourth graders and their families can sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass and visit 19 amazing state parks throughout the state for free for a full year – including the summer. Among the 19 parks is Empire...

Businesses Offer Discounts as Part of Military Appreciation Week

Nevada County will celebrate its 2^nd Annual Military Appreciation Week from Saturday, November 5^th, through Sunday, November 13^th.

Military Appreciation Week engages the local community and businesses to honor all active duty, reservists, retired, veterans...

Nevada County Awarded Funding to Provide Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance to Eligible Resident

 Nevada County Housing and Community Services has funding available to help with rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for households financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application is currently open and will be processed on a fir...

Sue Hoek: Emergency Preparedness Remains Top of Mind as We Make Progress on Key Initiatives

Message from the Chair

Through peak fire season, emergency preparedness remains top of mind. In August, the 48-acre Pleasant Fire was another reminder that when we say, ‘one less spark, one less wildfire,’ we mean it. ...

Nevada County Releases 2021 Agricultural Crop Report

This week the Nevada County Department of Agriculture presented the 2021 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 here in Nev...

Nevada County Treasurer Catches Check Processing Error

Urges customers to work with their banks to reverse duplicate charges if necessary

Residents who made a payment by check for property taxes, county services or services provided by any school or special district in Nevada County between September 21, 2022,...

Nevada County to Host CACVSO Annual Fall Conference and a Night of Laughter

On Monday, October 17^th, Nevada County will welcome the members of the California Association of County Veterans Services (CACVSO) as a host for their annual fall conference.  County Veterans Services Offices (CVSO’s) are usually the fi...

Spooky, Scary, and Silly Programs at Nevada County Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grass Valley, California 

October 14, 2022

October is in full swing, and there is a lot going on at the Nevada County Library to celebrate the season! As the temperature drops and colors change, visit the library’s Ev...

Nevada County Offices Will Be Closed Monday for Columbus Day

All administrative County offices will be closed on Monday, October 10^th in observance of Columbus Day. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on ...

Back by Popular Demand: United Way Book Sale!

After a two-year hiatus, Nevada County and United Way are pleased to announce this year’s Book Sale will begin in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administrative Center (ERAC) on October 17th and run through November 18th. The Book Sale will be open t...

Nevada County Sheriff's Office Turns Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Nevada County Sheriff's Office is proud to be apart of the Pink Patch Project. The County's officers will be wearing their Pink Patch Polos proudly throughout the month of October and invi...

Nevada County Human Resources Attends Conference to Share Innovation

Nevada County Human Resources attended the International City Managers Association and International Public Managers Association-Human Resources Conference. Human Resources Director Steve Rose, and Susan Kader, Senior Management Analyst, were invited to s...

Intern Spotlight: Tony Solis, Internship Coordinator

The Nevada County Human Resources Internship program has created a new talent pipeline, providing on-the-job experience, hosting over 94 interns who have contributed over 40,000 hours serving Nevada County and its residents. 

Nevada County Human R...