Flood Watch and Winter Storm Watch for Nevada County Into Early Next WeekNational Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento is predicting periods of heavy rainfall are possible late Saturday into Tuesday, with 7.5-10" of rain in the Grass Valley area. This could bring the potential for roadway and small stream flooding as well as ash & debris flows on recent burn scars, such as the River Fire burn scar. Residents should avoid the River Fire burn scar area surrounding the Bear River watershed in Nevada and Placer counties.
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services offers free sand and sandbags at four locations throughout Nevada County. Pick up free sand and sandbags next to the Nevada County Warehouse on the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street in Nevada City, at the Penn Valley Fire Protection District in Penn Valley, the North San Juan Community Hall and Higgins Fire Department in Auburn.
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Nevada County Relief Fund Raises over $260,000 for Wildfire RecoveryIn the two months since the August 4th River Fire burned 2,619 acres, destroyed fifty-four homes, and damaged nine others in Nevada County, the community raised over $260,000 to help wildfire survivors. Donations to the Nevada County Relief Fund came from over 600 generous local donors, businesses, and community groups including $77,500 from the Placer Community Foundation.
“Together, we’ve rallied to support our neighbors who lost their homes. Our community didn’t hesitate for a moment to support the River Fire survivors,” said Leo Granucci, Co-Chair of the Nevada County Relief Fund’s Community Advisory Council.
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First Greater Higgins Area Plan Community Workshop a SuccessCOn Thursday, October 21st, Nevada County held its first community-wide workshop, kicking off the Greater Higgins Area Plan development process. Over 65 residents attended the virtual workshop and a poll of attendees identified 89% in attendance were residents of the area, and 33% were employed in the area.
Area Plans are planning documents incorporated into Nevada County’s General Plan to guide future development and design standards in specific communities within the county's unincorporated areas, generally where commercial zoning exists. The Greater Higgins Area Plan will focus on amenities in the Higgins Corner and Lake of the Pines area of South County.
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Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program Now OpenThe Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission is now soliciting grant proposals for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023. The grant program is entirely supported through the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund, which receives revenues resulting from violations of Fish and Game laws and regulations in the County. The funds, as designated in the California Fish and Game Code §13103, are to benefit the fish and wildlife resources of Nevada County. Projects that protect, conserve, propagate, and/or preserve fish and wildlife resources in the County are encouraged to apply.
The grant period is now open with an application submittal deadline of November 30, 2021. The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission requests that applicants also provide an oral presentation of their project at their December 07, 2021 meeting.
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Code Compliance Works With Property Owner to Cleanup ParcelNevada County property owners knew there were complicated issues involved with cleaning up their property. With the guidance of Nevada County Code Compliance staff, the property owners better understood the unique challenges they faced and were connected to resources that assisted them in carrying out this large-scale cleanup project.
While it took many years, clear information, and recommendations from Code Compliance staff, an improvement plan was created to bring the property back within standards. The plan included the use of local experts to work the property. In a herculean effort, the cleanup took 53.5 hours of labor and an additional 81 hours logged by an excavator. This effort transformed the property and further reduced fire, life, health, and safety risks to the public and environment.
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Nevada County Tire Amnesty Events, October 25th-29thIn an effort to reduce illegal dumping, Waste Management, Nevada County, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are hosting a tire amnesty event.
Nevada County residents can dispose of up to nine tires at no charge during the Tire Amnesty Event. To request an exemption letter to haul more than nine tires, please call the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health, 530-265-1222 (ext. 3) or visit bit.ly/TireAmnesty. Tractor tires, commercial tires, or tires with rims are not allowed.
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Library Hosts Halloween Art & Poetry WalkOn Tuesday, October 26th, The Nevada County Community Library is hosting a Halloween Art & Poetry Walk at Pine Grove Historical Cemetery from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m along with Nevada County Poet Laureate Kirsten Casey. To honor the season, and this historic area we live in, the library invites the community to gather outside at the Pine Grove Historical Cemetery for some community graveyard poetry and sketching.
Participants should bring a blanket to sit on and something firm to write or draw on. Supplies will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their favorite pen or drawing pencils. Casey will join library staff in leading the group to respectfully explore this treasured parcel of souls, earning about the history of Pine Grove, headstone symbolism, and some other creative surprises. This program is for adults and teens, and may not be appropriate for younger community members.
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CSN Spooky Booky Drive-Up Book Giveaway at Madelyn Helling LibraryThe Community Support Network of Nevada County (CSN) is excited to share that we will be having the Spooky Booky Drive-Up Book Giveaway on Friday, October 29th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library.
CSN is partnering with our friends at the Nevada County Library - Madelyn Helling branch, PARTNERS Family Resource Centers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra, First 5 Nevada County, Nevada County Public Health, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, KARE Crisis Nursery, Read Me a Story, and more. Both kids and adults can come in their costumes as we hand out books, goodie bags and treats. We hope that you will join us in the fun!
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Job Openings at Nevada County:
Auditor-Appraiser 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.
The Assessor’s office is looking for a dynamic professional who loves details! The ideal candidate for the Auditor-Appraiser I position will handle a variety of appraisal duties which will include examining and auditing accounting records, analyzing financial records, personal property and fixtures, and appraisals for assessment purposes. Learn to perform a multitude of multifaceted appraisal duties as they relate to business and personal property appraisal and advance to a higher level after gaining experience. Join our committed team where there is room to share ideas, grow and bring valuable tasks to completion!
This position is crafted for individuals who possess a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting or a related field. A minimum of 18 units of accounting and auditing coursework is required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis for a maximum of two years. The hired individual will have one year from the date of appointment to this class to obtain from the State Board of Equalization both a valid appraiser certificate and certification to perform Section 469 audits.
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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