Nevada County Introduces Dr. Scott Kellermann as Public Health Officer

Beginning January 1, 2021, Dr. Scott Kellermann will be joining the County of Nevada as Public Health Officer. While Dr. Kellermann will begin his role as Public Health Officer on the first, his contract will formally come before the Nevada County Board o...

Nevada County COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures

California Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated that additional measures, such as a statewide Stay-at-Home Order, are possible if current trends continue

Nevada County...

Nevada County COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Exponentially

Nevada County has seen a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 120 new cases over the weekend representing 10% of our total COVID-19 cases since March. Today, the State announced that Nevada County’s COVID-19 data continues to meet criteria for the most...

TCAC awards $25.8 million in Housing Tax Credits for Cashins Field Housing Project

Today, the City of Nevada City learned the California State Treasurer’s Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) awarded $25.8 million in Federal Nine Percent (9%) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (yielding approximately $22.4 million in investor equity) to t...

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

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.

Nevada County moves into the State’s Purple Tier with a rapid rise in local COVID-19 cases

Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures

The State announced Nevada County in the most restrictive Purple “Widespread” Tier for COVID-19 business modifications

Given the exponential rise and cases and concer...

Continue to be COVID safe: Nevada County trending towards the Red “Substantial” Tier

Nevada County remains in the Orange “Moderate” Tier, although is trending towards the Red “Substantial” Tier

On August 31^st, the State introduced a new tiered framework that connects the level of openness of business sectors to COVID-19 conditions on the g...

$2.8M in Project Homekey Funding Awarded for Purchase and Conversion of Motel Into Permanent Housing

On October 9^th, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the County of Nevada is receiving $2.8 million as part of the fourth round of funding awards for Project Homekey, California’s innovative $600 million dollar program to purchase and rehabilitate housing, inc...

Continue to be COVID Safe: Help Nevada County Reach the Orange Tier Next Week

Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities

All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...

State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties

Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.

Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign

NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...

Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State

Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place

County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans

Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...

Nevada County submits Readiness Plan to State to move further towards Stage 2 reopening

State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours

Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...

Nevada County businesses can start preparing for Stage 2 reopening

Guidance is available to help local businesses create COVID-19 Prevention Plans for a quick and safe reopening

County staff will be reaching out to local businesses to provide guidance on safe reopening

Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Hom...

Nevada County poised to reopen more businesses through Stage 2

Dr. Cutler rescinded the local Stay-at-Home order, but the State’s modified order is still in place

Nevada County is currently able to meet the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening

Nevada County’s R...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order

Nevada County still under statewide Order

State announced the "soft opening" of Stage 2 begins today

"Soft opening" includes curbside pickup only for some low-risk retail businesses

Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has...

Nevada County will increase COVID-19 testing with new community testing sites

May 4^th UPDATE: Testing locations confirmed and appointment registration now available

Western Nevada County

New COVID-19 testing sites are accepting appointments and will open on TUESDAY, May 5, in Grass Valley. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting (or call...

Public Health Officer Issues New Stay-at-Home Order for Nevada County to Clarify Local Questions

Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded.

“Although it is somewhat r...

Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19

Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...

Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19

The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.

At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...

Access HHSA Services during the corona virus event

See our Services directory for a list of all services available by phone, video, and appointments.

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2973/Access-Health-and-Human-Services-AgencyD 

CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th

It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...