Nevada County Vaccine Update: Starting Vaccine Access for 75+

Nevada County Public Health continues to expand eligibility for COVID vaccine. With the doses we have received from the state this week, we are able to expand eligibility to some of our residents who are 75 years old and older.

Public Health continues to move forward to vaccinate the groups prioritized by the state. Our ability to do so is limited by the amount of vaccine we receive from the state. We are now deep in Phase 1B Tier One and will continue to move forward in vaccinations for those groups.
Please stay informed as this is an evolving situation and continue to be patient as we meet this unprecedented challenge.

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YubaNet Town Hall: Vaccinate Nevada County

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway. Who can get the vaccine and when? How will you know when you are eligible? Is it safe? Is it mandatory? Is it free? Watch YubaNet’s January 28th Town Hall to get answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccines from local doctors and healthcare professionals.

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The Union Virtual Event: COVID-19 Fallout, January 30^th

2020 has been a rough year for all of us. For those who have suffered from COVID-19, those who have lost loved ones, and those who have struggled with the isolation of staying home.

The Union invited some experts to help you restore some normalcy to your lives and resources to give you hope for moving forward after the year of COVID-19, including but not limited to Nevada County Director of Social Services Rachel Roos to discuss services available to those who are struggling with job loss, housing, cash assistance and more. These experts will give helpful tips on financial recovery, job searches, going back to school, emotional support, and making life changes.

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Board Objectives Fourth Quarter Report

This Fourth Quarter Report summarizes the initiatives and performance measures used to track progress
toward the Board of Supervisors’ 2020 policy objectives. Following the Board’s January planning
workshop, and subsequent adoption of their Policy Objectives in February, staff developed this tracking report to be delivered on a quarterly basis to the Board.

The Board Objectives for 2020 include fiscal stability, core services, wildfire, preparation for PSPS events, economic development, housing, cannabis, homelessness and resiliency.

"We are one County, united more than ever. With our faith in one another, our innovation and creativity, I welcome 2021, knowing that together, we will remain Nevada County Strong," Said Chair Heidi Hall in her introductory letter to the report.

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Nevada County Cannabis Cultivation Permits 101

Learn everything you need to know about cannabis cultivation from Cannabis Compliance experts at this video workshop. We are here to help Nevada County be good to grow with education and staff available to answer your questions. Many thanks to The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance, who collaborated this project and offers The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance Buddy Program. Cannabis is a challenging business and this mentor program helps incoming or existing applicants assess feasibility in becoming a permitted farmer by being matched with a licensed local cannabis farmer. For more information, contact the Alliance at info@nccannabisallance.org.

Take the Energy Action Plan Survey

On February 12th, 2019, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Energy Action Plan (EAP) as the County’s unincorporated area’s roadmap for expanding energy-efficiency, water-efficiency, and renewable-energy, and the cost-savings that accompany these efforts. The EAP was prepared by Sierra Business Council and contains a three-year implementation action plan. Beginning in 2019, the Nevada County Energy Action Plan (EAP) Community Workgroup was established to begin implementing community outreach and education to promote the EAP’s Goals and Strategies, as outlined on the County’s Energy Efficiency webpage. Specifically, the County’s goal is a 51% reduction electricity and 30% reduction in natural gas use by 2035.

In partnership with the Sierra Resource Council (SBC) and County Staff, the Nevada County EAP Community Group is launching a survey to gain the general public’s input on what type of resources would be most effective.

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Nevada County Read and Writes

The NEA Big Read in Nevada County is presented by the Nevada County Community Library in partnership with the Nevada County Arts Council and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The kick-off event will feature art from local high school students, poetry from Native artists from around the nation, and a film from a local storyteller. These pieces will be available for viewing around Nevada City from February 8th to February 13th. There will also be grab bags available during this time from all library branches with curbside pickup availability. Finally, Shelly Covert, Spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe, member of the Tribal Council, and the Executive Director for the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project, or CHIRP will give a virtual Welcome Address on Saturday, February 13th at 1:00 p.m.

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Property Tax Postponement Deadline Draws Near

The State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program allows homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or have a disability to defer current-year property taxes on their principal residence if they meet certain criteria, including at least 40 percent equity in the home and an annual household income of $45,000 or less (among other requirements). The deferment of property taxes is secured by a lien against the property which must eventually be repaid.

The deadline to apply for the California State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement (PTP) program for the 2020-21 tax year is February 10th.

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Free Christmas Tree Recycling Ends February 2^nd

Recycle your Christmas tree for free at several locations in Western Nevada County! Trees can be disposed of in your Waste Management green waste collection service by cutting the tree into three foot sections and placing them in the green waste cart, or bring your tree to one of the two Western Nevada County locations to recycle them. Please remember, trees must be free of ornaments, lights or metal stands and un-flocked.

As a reminder February 1st is the last day to utilize the Eric Rood Center Christmas tree drop off location and February 2nd is the last day to utilize the McCourtney Transfer Station Christmas tree drop off location. Take advantage of free Christmas tree recycling and help keep Nevada County litter free.

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County Business Telephone System Upgrade on February 4^th

After 20 years of continuous service, the phone system supporting all County of Nevada business is being upgraded. No interruptions to business-hours services are anticipated.
If you are unable to reach a County department via phone on Friday, please attempt to contact that department via email or try again on Monday.

Every department has a general email box listed on their webpage or see if the service is on our eServices page in the link below. County 911 Emergency Services are not affected by this upgrade and will have no disruption to services.

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Nevada County Intern Spotlight: Lucas Turner

The Human Resources Office administers a vibrant, made-to-order internship program designed to provide learning and experience opportunities for individuals in the community, high school and college students, and members of the military community. We solicit departmental needs and create unique internship opportunities covering a wide range of fields and interests. We encourage citizens to reach out to us to inform us of their areas of interest, and we attempt to match them to an internship opportunity. We strive to reach and teach! We attempt to ignite interest in public sector careers by providing meaningful internship experiences.

Lucas functioned as an assistant to the Administrative Analysts in the County Executive Office. He performed a multitude of tasks to facilitate the needs of various CEO staff. Lucas also researched and compiled information for the use of the administrative team, facilitated meetings, and assisted with several clerical/analytical projects. Lucas was recently hired on in the Assessor department at Nevada County.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Human Services Specialist III

Nevada 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.

Nevada County’s Health & Human Services Agency is seeking a Human Services Specialist III to perform complex work and specialized assignments for Social Services. In this lead-level position, a Human Services Specialist III performs help desk or specialized casework functions and provide lead direction and/or training, as well as performing interactive interviews and fact gathering to help identify eligibility for public assistance programs and services. This individual will explain laws, regulations, rules, and policies to customers. The Human Services Specialist III will use a variety of methods and systems for resolving discrepancies while ensuring accurate and timely completion of applications, forms, agreements, legal documents, and data. A Human Services Specialist III also serves as first responders when staff members are faced with challenging or in-crisis applicants.

A Human Services Specialist is an integral part of our team whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs and to enhance the quality of life in our community! Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant traits include a strong sense of responsibility, a team approach, and the ability to manage time effectively.

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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