Red Flag Warning Saturday evening through Monday morningThe National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. This means critical fire weather conditions are possible for Nevada County due to gusty winds and low humidity. Poor overnight humidity recovery is also expected during this time frame, with daytime humidity falling into the single digits and teens. These conditions may impact ongoing wildfires. Extreme caution should be taken to prevent any additional fires. Additionally, PG&E has warned of potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for the area during this time, although a PSPS has only been announced for portions of Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties at this time.Updates from PG&E, The National Weather Service and Office of Emergency Services can be found at the Ready Nevada County Dashboard at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/MobileDashboard from your cell phone or www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/Dashboard from your desktop. Read More
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National Preparedness Month: Find Your Five & Share Your PlanIncrease your preparedness by sharing your plan with five trusted Emergency Allies and do the same for others. The more connected we are, the more likely we are to get accurate information in a timely manner and survive an emergency. You and your family may not be together during a fire, so consider communication strategies for your loved ones who spend time with others.
Check in often with your five Emergency Allies, especially on Red Flag Warning days and hold each other accountable for maintaining well-stocked Go Bags. Remember, everyone communicates in different ways. Find what works for your group and agree to be there for each other in the event of an emergency.
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Continue to be COVID safe: Nevada County Moves into the Orange “Moderate” TierOn August 31st, the State introduced a new tiered framework that connects the level of openness of business sectors to COVID-19 conditions on the ground. Nevada County was initially placed in the Red “Substantial” Tier, but today the State announced that Nevada County has moved into the Orange “Moderate” Tier which allows some businesses to safely increase activities and capacity pursuant to guidance.
“The ability to move to the Orange Tier is due to due to the excellent work of our communicable disease control team and the efforts of the community,” said Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson. “Although this is welcome news, we need to continue to be diligent about the COVID safe practices we’ve all been doing since there will more potential for COVID-19 exposures. It’s particularly important that we to take precautions like staying home if you are showing COVID-like symptoms, especially as some offices may begin opening indoors with modifications.”
Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to continue practicing social distancing, masking, hand washing, and minimizing social mixing between households.
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Supervisors Award $3.2 Million to Support Local Economy and Expand BroadbandOn Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $3.2 Million to support economic and community resiliency, and offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonprofits.
Using State of California Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) monies, the Board allocated $1.5 Million for “Economic & Community Resiliency” grants, $1 Million to expand broadband connections, and the remaining $700,000 was split between the Nevada County Relief Fund, the Nevada County Fairgrounds, and to the police departments of Nevada City, Grass Valley, and Truckee.
“The creative solutions presented by County staff and community leaders highlight the best of Nevada County coming together to support the entire community, from young distance learners to seasoned small business owners,” said Board Chair Heidi Hall.
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Nevada County Relief Fund Helping Sierra Commons Support Local Small BusinessesSince March 2020, Sierra Commons has made dramatic shifts to respond to the rapidly changing needs of small businesses and remote workers.
The Sierra Commons E-Commerce Business Ignitor Course, offered free to the public, helped 70 businesses build viable online strategies. The class served industry sectors including brick-and-mortar retailers, professional service providers, and artisans. Foothill Mercantile, a long-time Grass Valley retailer went from no online presence to quickly launching a site with over 1,600 available products.
"The classes really helped me. I was given a lot of insight on things that I wouldn't have known to do. There was also a lot of invaluable support from other merchants who encouraged me and shared what was working for them." Ellen Davis, Operations Manager – Foothill MercantileRead More
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A Convo with the Cohort: Virtual Town Hall on the Yuba RiverWith the summer season nearing its end, YubaNet is teaming up with Yuba River Public Safety Cohort on Wednesday September 30th to discuss with the public the work accomplished, pursued and needed to address the challenges faced at the South Yuba River.
In 2020, we have seen an unprecedented number of visitors throughout the river corridor that has created major risks to public safety and impacts of ecological damage to the watershed that include escaped campfires, overflowing trash, illegal parking, illegal dispersed camping, and calls for emergency services. On August 17th the community’s worst nightmare became a reality when the Jones Fire broke out within the river canyon that ultimately burned 705 acres, destroyed 21 structures, and threatened thousands of homes and the cities of Nevada City and City of Grass Valley highlighting the urgency of public safety. The topics include but are not limited to water safety, increased visitation due to COVID-19, parking, trash, Jones Fire impacts, wildfire prevention and more. Following the introduction, a Q & A will ensue with representatives from across the Cohort to answer questions.
Join the Yuba River Safety Cohort for a Convo with the Cohort on Wednesday September 30th from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Send your questions to townhall@yubanet.com or ask them live during the Q&A session. The Town Hall will also be live-streamed on YubaNet’s Facebook and on demand on YubaNet’s YouTube.
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Renovation Project Second Virtual Meeting, September 29thThank you to those who were able to join Nevada County’s first virtual public meeting on the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Renovation Project. The meeting recording and PowerPoint are now available for viewing. Recognizing that many community members were unable to join the first meeting due to the rolling power outages in portions of Nevada County, we will be hosting another virtual public meeting.
The second virtual meeting on the MRTS Renovation Project will be held on September 29th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us to learn more about the project and share your input directly with the project team. Please submit comments and questions related to the presentation by October 9th.
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The Hidden Biases of Good People: Implicit Bias Awareness Workshop, October 16thThe newly named, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance (EILA) is a coalition committed to reducing bias and inequality in Nevada County institutions, including healthcare, law enforcement, education, and more. Following the death of George Floyd and many others throughout the United States, the group was formed to both speak out and learn more in order to create sustainable change and greater understanding across the communities served. The Alliance, initiated by President/CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Dr. Brian Evans, is still in a formative stage and currently includes local non-profits and community leaders as well as executive level leadership and representation from Grass Valley and Nevada City Police Departments, Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, and the County of Nevada. All are committed to the stated goals and will continue to explore new levels of accountability within their spheres of influence.
In an effort to share educational opportunities, EILA will host a County-wide Virtual Half Day Cultural Competency Workshop, The Hidden Biases of Good People: Implicit Bias Awareness on October 16th. This is a free half day program described as innovative, engaging, humorous, and motivational. All are encouraged to attend.
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Rewatch the Good to Grow Cannabis Listening SessionThank you to everyone who attended the Good to Grow Nevada County virtual discussion and listening session. For anyone who was unable to join us live, you can rewatch the workshop on YubaNet's YouTube.
Nevada County Cannabis Alliance is hosting a "Get Legit Workshop" on Tuesday September 29th, 2020. All the County departments involved in cannabis permitting will be presenting and available for an extended Q&A to make sure all of your questions get answered! Learn more on the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance's website at www.nccannabisalliance.org.
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Save the Date for Our Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic: October 6th Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Tuesday, October 6th, and come to Nevada County Public Health's free drive-thru flu shot clinic! The clinic is for adults and children 3 years of age and older, and will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Twin Cities Church at 11726 Rough and Ready Highway in Grass Valley.
The purpose of this drive-thru is to practice and evaluate response levels and preparedness of Public Health staff and community partners in the event of a large communicable disease outbreak or public health emergency. Public participation is essential to making this event a success, so please come join us and help fight flu!
Here are a few tips to ensure you have a safe and easy visit: - Wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arms
- Drive-thru event only - no walk-ups, please
- All occupants in your car must wear a face covering (3 and older)
- We'll welcome participants until 4:00 or until we run out of vaccine – whichever comes first.
For more information or questions please call 530.265.7265.
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Become a Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board MemberThe Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board is looking for members! Have a passion for helping people who struggle with mental health or substance use issues? Consider joining the Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board.
The Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board provides oversight and guidance to the public behavioral health system. The Board hears interesting presentations from community providers and help represent the needs of the community to ensure that programs and services are responsive and appropriate. For further information, contact Annette LeFrancois, Health and Human Services Agency, (530) 265-1627.
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Nevada County KindNevada County Kind is Facebook Community that was created to celebrate Nevada County, where kindness matters. Nevada County Kind has raised the bar and set the standard on Kindness, created with the goal of being a higher level of kind and bringing kindness back to Nevada County. The Kindness wall was created in partnership with the City of Grass Valley with a goal to spread kindness to the community and helps to showcase acts of kindness in the community whether it be through stories, artwork, or positive thoughts. Nevada County Kind stickers can be found at various locations around the County and the Kindness wall can be found in Downtown Grass Valley. Help spread kindness in your community and be Nevada County Kind.
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Program ManagerNevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.
The County of Nevada is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to work in a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals and dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members. This position plays a key role in managing the crisis system as well as the outpatient clinical staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with community agencies, interact with community stakeholders, and represent the department in various settings. This leadership position is in the Adult Division of Nevada County’s Behavioral Health Department. If you have exceptional clinical skills, a strong history of working with people with serious mental illness, and a passion for serving the community, apply today!
Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
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