Public Health Officer Issues Order on Face Coverings Indoors

On Wednesday, August 18th, Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann issued an order requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings and businesses. The order also strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings outdoors in crowded settings. The order went into effect at 12:01 am today, Friday, August 20th.

Additionally, the order clarifies that all schools, private or public, and settings where students from more than one household gather for purposes of education, must follow the requirements of the California Department of Public Health for wearing face coverings for students, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

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Do you know your evacuation zone?

During the River Fire, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and Nevada County Office of Emergency Services notified residents of evacuation warnings and orders by evacuation zone.

These emergency alerts go out by CodeRED as well as local and social media. Save time when minutes count. Know Your Zone before an emergency strikes.

Visit Community.Zonehaven.com and enter your address into the search bar. Write down and memorize your evacuation zone.

Know someone who doesn't have a computer or smartphone? Please let them know that 211 Connecting Point can help folks identify their zone over the phone at 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211.

Watch our Know Your Zone video to learn more.

Join Summit Summit III Virtual Meeting on Donner Summit Public Use and Recreation Facilities Draft Plan

The beauty and recreation opportunities of Donner Summit have been ‘discovered’. The number of visitors has increased dramatically over the past two years and the impacts are being experienced by us all. In 2019, with a grant from Placer County, the Donner Summit Association (DSA) embarked on the preparation of a plan to address public use and recreation visitation. The completion of the plan will help shape an orderly response to our current and future peak visitation challenges.

DSA is ready to share the Plan. “Summit Summit III” will explore some of the visitation challenges faced by Donner Summit and will provide you with the opportunity to review and comment on the Plan: Donner Summit Public Use, Trails and Recreation Facilities Plan.

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Heart of Gold Bike Race to Benefit Youth Mental Health

As many as 400 bike enthusiasts, including many from the Bay Area and Southern California, are expected to compete September 25th in the first-ever Heart of Gold bike ride, a challenging gravel course race that starts in Nevada City and will help increase awareness and raise funds for mental wellness programs for youth in the community.

The Heart of Gold race will start at 8:00 am at the Eric Rood Administration Center, 950 Maidu Ave. in Nevada City, and will wind through western Nevada County, including over the Yuba River (twice), through the historic towns of North Bloomfield and Washington, and up very steep hills. The race is for avid bikers comfortable with 7,200 feet of vertical climbs – and is not designed for entry-level riders.

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes Nine Northern California National Forests for Public Safety

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and support strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

“Fires are running very quickly due to the drought conditions, dry fuels, and winds. This makes initial attack and containment very difficult and is even more challenging with strained resources who are battling more than 100 large fires across the country,” said Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien. “We do not take this decision lightly and understand how this impacts people who enjoy recreating on the National Forests. These temporary closures are necessary to ensure public and firefighter safety, as well as reduce the potential for new fire starts. I want to thank the public for your patience during this challenging situation.”

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Board of Supervisors August 24th Agenda Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. The Tuesday, August 24th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers.

Please refer to pages 8 and 9 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Please visit the link below for the full agenda:

District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock will present a Certificate of Recognition to Derek Bosserman for heroic actions related to the tragic airplane crash at the Truckee Tahoe Airport on July 26, 2021.

Following the consent calendar, Chief Information Officer Stephen Monaghan will facilitate a Public Workshop regarding the 2021 Nevada County Supervisorial Redistricting process.

Next, the Board will discuss two separate resolutions brought by Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell approving agreements between the County of Nevada and the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to accept funds to increase mental health services in elementary schools and to provide evidence-based early psychosis and mood disorder detection and intervention services to Nevada County residents.

Public Health Director Jill Blake will then make a presentation to the Board on the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) Report.

The Board will then hear from Child Support Services, Collections, and Housing Director Mike Dent on a resolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Sierra Roots pertaining to the provision of a temporary emergency shelter during extreme weather and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

August 24 Meeting Agenda

Job Openings at Nevada County:

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.

Looking to play a vital role in the permitting of commercial cannabis while keeping our community safe? Consider working as a Code Compliance Officer in the Cannabis Division in the Nevada County Community Development Agency. A Code Compliance Officer is an integral part of Nevada County whose mission is to improve the quality of our community by coordinating a fair enforcement program to correct violations of codes and ordinances enacted by the Board of Supervisors in regards to property, buildings, and structures.

Important duties of the position include:

Evaluating alleged violations of the State and local codes as it relates to the Community Development Agency and permits relating to land use and building.
Preparing reports identifying investigation requests.
Evaluating approved projects for compliance with conditions of approval.
Working closely with the public to develop a clearly understandable and workable compliance solution.
Reviewing commercial cannabis applications utilizing knowledge of local and state codes and regulations.
Ensuring zoning laws are followed and coordinate with owners to maintain their unkempt properties.

If this position interests you and you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 3rd.

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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