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Posted on: March 3, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Watch Now: Nevada County Press Conference with PG&E and County Officials on Winter Storm Response

Nevada County Winter Storm Response Press Conference

This afternoon, Nevada County hosted a press conference with spokespersons from PG&E, AT&T, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Public Works, and the Office of Emergency Services to provide status updates on the response to the recent winter storms.

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