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Posted on: November 20, 2020

[ARCHIVED] State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19

CA Curfew 11.19.20

Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Newsom and CDPH announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier.

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Posted on: January 13, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 13, 2026

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Posted on: December 16, 2025

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Posted on: December 17, 2025

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Posted on: November 26, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 26, 2025

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Drought Resiliency Virtual Town Hall June 23

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Nevada County Supervisors Recognize Bright Futures for Youth

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Posted on: May 7, 2025

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County Public Safety and Justice Departments Engage 400 Fifth Graders at Law Day Celebration

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Posted on: April 23, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 23, 2025

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Posted on: April 8, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 8, 2025

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Posted on: April 3, 2025

Supervisor Robb Tucker: South County Infrastructure Projects Moving Forward

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Posted on: April 3, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 3, 2025

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Posted on: April 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 1, 2025

Tap-to-Pay Contactless Fare Payment Now Available on Nevada County Connects Buses

Posted on: March 31, 2025

Youth Commissioner Sophia Martin: From Activism to Leadership - Embracing Hope for a Unified Future

Posted on: March 28, 2025

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Posted on: March 27, 2025

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Posted on: March 25, 2025

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Posted on: March 13, 2025

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Posted on: March 12, 2025

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Posted on: March 6, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 6, 2025

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Posted on: March 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 5, 2025

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Posted on: February 27, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 27, 2025

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

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Posted on: February 26, 2025

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

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