Posted on: September 8, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 5, 2023
Nevada County Public Health Department is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases as reported by health care providers and congregate care settings. This is mirroring what is reported statewide in wastewater surveillance and hospital reports and is driven by...
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 28, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 28, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 22, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 16, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 13, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
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 June 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. &a...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023
June 15th is World Elder Abuse awareness Day!
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
The purpose of World...
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Posted on: April 27, 2023
Some things are a crime, and some things just aren’t right! Safe and Unified Nevada County believes we can address both--and build a stronger community--by sharing our experiences, finding common ground, and providing meaningful support to those ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 29, 2023
The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather tonight, March 29th. 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...
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Posted on: March 23, 2023
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...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 30, 2022
The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Thursday night, December 1st, through Saturday morning, December 3rd. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protoc...
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