County Opens New Vaccine Clinic in Grass Valley

This week, the County of Nevada will launch a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Whispering Pines business park in Grass Valley. Vaccinations at the Whispering Pines clinic are by appointment only.
 
Space for the clinic is being provided by Dignity Health’s Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital with support from the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. Internet service for the site was donated by Smarter Broadband and local artist Kathy Wronski has livened up the space with her vibrant paintings. 
 
The new Whispering Pines clinic is designed for ease of access. It’s all on one level, there is plenty of parking, and we have volunteers to assist. There is a comfortable waiting area where patients will spend fifteen minutes under observation after getting their shot. Public Health staff will manage the clinic and provide nurses to administer vaccinations. The State of California is also assigning four additional nurses and five administrative support staff to the effort. 

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County Pilots MyTurn with Limited Appointments

This week, the County released an extremely limited number of MyTurn appointments to test the system before expanding access in the coming days and weeks. These first few appointments are a small pilot of MyTurn in Nevada County. Nevada County residents who have signed up for MyTurn and are currently eligible for vaccination may have received notification that appointments were available. 

We released these few appointments to test the system and work out any glitches. We expect to release larger number of appointments next week and we want to ensure that the system runs smoothly.

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Talking in Code Workshop 

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Utility Work Scheduled on State Route 174 in Nevada County

Caltrans is alerting motorists about scheduled PG&E utility work on State Route 174 next week requiring one-way traffic control.
 
PG&E crews will be relocating utility lines in preparation for continued construction on the $27.1 million State Route 174 Safety Improvement Project. One-way traffic control between You Bet Road and Dalmatian Drive/Buena Woods Way is scheduled Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time when passing through the area. 

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Heavy Traffic, Delays Anticipated in the Sierra this Holiday Weekend

Caltrans is advising motorists to expect intermittent winter driving conditions beginning today and heavy traffic in the Sierra area this holiday weekend.
 
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 4 p.m. today until 4 a.m Friday with about a foot of new snow expected at higher elevations and rain in the Valley. The foreceast for the weekend calls for a chance of snow Saturday, clear skies on Sunday and then a potential for more rain and snow on President’s Day Monday. Given anticipated periods of inclement weather, coupled with heavy traffic and chain controls, motorists are advised to expect lengthy travel delays in the Sierra.
 
Ski resort parking lots are expected to fill quickly this holiday weekend given lower capacity requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Motorists should be prepared to be turned around when lots reach capacity and not block highways and local roads. 

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Bright Futures for Youth: New Website, More Social Media Channels to Connect with Nevada County

Bright Futures for Youth, the nonprofit organization formed with the merger of The Friendship Club and NEO Youth in the summer, has launched a new website and a couple more social media platforms to better connect with youth in Nevada County – and their parents.
 
The new website (bffyouth.org) details the organization’s efforts, calendar of events, success stories and how to get involved through donations, sponsorships and/or volunteering. Bright Futures provides children and young adults year-round academic, social and emotional support; access to health care, counseling and healthy meals; after-school activities and numerous other events and services through its three programs – The Friendship Club, NEO and SAFE.

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Historic McGlashan Butterfly Collection Designated Historic Resource

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that the Nevada County
Board of Supervisors has designated the McGlashan Butterfly Collection as a Nevada County Historical Resource. This 100 year-old unique compilation of butterfly and moth specimens from all over the
world is on loan from the McGlashan Family to the Truckee-Donner Historical Society
and housed by the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District. Public viewing will begin once health and safety guidelines allow.

Charles McGlashan, a prominent Truckee pioneer, began his collection in 1872 and was
later assisted by his daughter, Ximena. Beginning in 1893, the collection was displayed at
the Rocking Stone Tower in Truckee. The collection was completed in 1912. It has
achieved international recognition for its contribution to lepidoptery.

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Make Sure the Only Sparks You Generate Are with Your Valentine, and Not from Metallic Balloons in Power Lines

Valentine's Day is only a few days away and couples across California are busy making elaborate romantic plans that entail...staying at home. But if those Covid-19-friendly, stay-at-home plans involve metallic balloons, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding all of its customers to celebrate responsibly. If balloons—particularly metallic ones—come into contact with overhead power lines, they can disrupt electric service, cause significant property damage and potentially result in serious injuries. So, make sure to keep your Valentine's Day balloons inside and weighted down.

Last year, metallic balloons were the cause of 453 power outages across PG&E's service area in Northern and Central California, disrupting electric service to more than 250,000 homes and businesses.

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County Offices Closed for President's Day Holiday

All administrative County offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th, in observance of the President's Day holiday.  Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on Tuesday, February 16th.



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Job Openings at Nevada County: Sheriff's Dispatcher I

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.

Do you have a passion and desire for helping people?  Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?  Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher?  This highly sought after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need.  If you are someone who is able to handle multiple tasks at once and doesn't mind shift work including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year.  Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love.  Apply now to become a part of this rewarding team.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Sheriff's Dispatcher II
• Correctional Officer II

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