Nevada County Honors Veterans and Active Military with Military Appreciation Ceremony

Nevada County is sponsoring its first annual Military Appreciation Week to honor all active duty, reservists, retired, veterans and Gold Star Families. The event is scheduled annually starting on the Saturday before Veterans Day through the Sunday following Veterans Day. This year's Military Appreciation week begins Saturday, November 6th and runs through Sunday, November 14th.

Military Appreciation Week is a collaborative effort with the Nevada County Consolidated Veterans Council, Beale Air Force Base, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, the City of Grass Valley, local Chambers of Commerce (Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, and Penn Valley), the Grass Valley Downtown Association, Sierra Harvest, the Nevada County Economic Resource Council, and The Union.

On Tuesday, October 26th, Nevada County hosted a Military Appreciation ceremony at the Grass Valley Veterans Hall with local military branches and organizations, Nevada County leadership, Military Appreciation Week partners, local businesses offering discounts for Military Appreciation Week and members of the public.

Learn more about Military Appreciation Week.

District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek presents the Board Resolution to Colonel Heather Fox ,Commander, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base

Nevada County District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek presents the Board Resolution to keynote speaker Colonel Heather Fox, Commander of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base

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Treat Yourself to a COVID-19 Safe Halloween

With COVID-19 still widespread in our community, the Nevada County Public Health department urges residents to stay safe while getting spooky.

Treat yourself to a safe Halloween with these simple steps:

Choose outdoor events and celebrations
Avoid crowds
Gather in small groups to trick-or-treat
That gorilla mask is great, but won’t protect you from COVID. When around others, wear a mask that snugly covers your nose and mouth.
Bring hand sanitizer while trick-or-treating
Wash your hands frequently

Find these tips and more for safe celebrations at covid19.ca.gov/holidays.

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CAL FIRE Lifts Burn Suspension in Nevada, Yuba, & Placer Counties

CAL FIRE in Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties has lifted the burn suspension. Cooler temperatures and winter weather mean open burning is a tool residents in unincorporated Nevada County may use to get rid of green waste.

To increase the likelihood that your home will withstand a wildfire, it is critical to implement defensible space. Now is the best time to get to work on developing and maintaining defensible space around your home.

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Affordable Housing Master Plans coming soon

Supervisors Approve Affordable Housing Master Plan Project To Create a Unique Regional Approach

On October 12, Nevada County Supervisors unanimously approved a new Affordable Housing Master Plan Project. This project will help create affordable housing critical to the region by providing housing master plans that can be used for either accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) or primary dwelling units. These preapproved plans will be available for anyone to review, select, and place on their property.

While other jurisdictions might have accessory dwelling plans, Craig Griesbach, Director of Nevada County Building Community Development Agency notes, “This is a one of a kind regional effort because this is with Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Town of Truckee, Placer County, and Sierra County all working together contributing to this project to where these can be used throughout the region, not just a single county or city.”

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Nevada County Transit Announces Bus Art Winner!

For the bus art to truly reflect the community, Nevada County Transit Services asked community members to vote for their favorite designs.

Nevada County Transit is pleased to announce the bus art winner is "Poppies" by Denise Wey. Coming Summer 2022, this public art installation will feature Denise’s Poppies on eleven Nevada County Connects fixed route buses (formerly Gold Country Stage).

Transit Services would like to thank all those who participated in the survey and selection process. “The many, varied pieces submitted truly represent the artistic diversity of Nevada County and its artists. We are grateful to all those who participated. Now come, visit and ride the busses!” said Robin Van Valkenburgh, Transit Services Manager.

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It’s Your Lucky Day at the Nevada County Community Library

The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce the introduction of Lucky Day books at each of its 5 circulating branches. These books are popular titles that are available for check out with no holds necessary.

Titles are chosen based on national best seller lists and community demand. Some titles include Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty, Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and more. Books won’t be pulled for any wait list, so it really is all down to luck when they are on the shelf. Items will check out for 2 weeks at a time and cannot be renewed in order to be available for the next user.

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Photo Courtesy of Jerry Martini

Kentucky Ridge Mine Site Plaque Dedicated

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to announce that they held a private dedication ceremony for the Kentucky Ridge Mine Site plaque on Saturday, October 23.

Even with the rain, the Commission welcomed the property owner, neighbors, commissioners, and Supervisors Sue Hoek and Hardy Bullock to the event.

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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.

The Clerk of the Board Office is looking for a Board Clerk to support the Clerk of the Board and Board of Supervisors in both general and specialized administrative duties. This position requires in a high level of attention to detail and will be best filled by a candidate who can stay organized and will conduct themselves in a professional and welcoming manner with colleagues and constituents alike.

A Board Clerk is an integral part of the Clerk of the Board team. This position involves working with the Nevada County community both in person and over the phone, coordinating and communicating with staff in all Nevada County departments, and assisting the Board of Supervisors in all manners of administrative tasks. Just as essential, Board Clerks act to further local governance and preserve history by taking an active role in creating and editing vital documents, preserving Nevada County's historical record, and maintaining accessibility to the public archive. All tasks require a high degree accuracy and thoroughness. A successful candidate will be driven to serve their community and will value neutrality, sensitivity and positive working relationships.

Daily duties may include:

Resolution, ordinance, contracts, public record request and claims document processing
Committee and commission support, including membership and financial disclosure
Customer service and communication in person, over the phone and using a variety of written and virtual platforms
Assisting and training colleagues and staff on specialized processes and procedures
Intensive tasks utilizing Microsoft Office and agenda management software
General administrative duties, including research, scheduling and meeting preparation
The Board Clerk I position is crafted for individuals who have completed a twelfth grade education (or equivalent) and two years of administrative support experience.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

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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