Idaho-Maryland Mine EIR Public Comment Period ExtendedThe public comment period has been extended until Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5:00pm to allow the public a total of 91 days to submit comments. This notice is to also announce that the Special Public Meeting before the Nevada County Planning Commission has been rescheduled to March 24, 2022.
The comment period has been extended due to the Winter Storm events in late December into January, which caused Nevada County residents to lose utility power and internet capabilities for an extended period of time.
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No Cost Masks & Sanitizer Available for Small Businesses and NonprofitsNo cost surgical masks, N95 masks, and hand sanitizer are available at locations across Nevada County for small businesses and nonprofits.
To request PPE, business owners and nonprofits must complete an online application in advance. After completing the online PPE request form, small businesses may print their confirmation email, or display their confirmation email when picking up PPE. Please complete one form per business only. Hand sanitizer, surgical masks, and N95 masks will be available while supplies last.
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Library Resumes In-Person Services on February 15thOn Tuesday February 15th, The Nevada County Community Library will be resuming in-person services at all branches. Patrons will be invited back into the buildings to browse the shelves, use public computers, and enjoy library spaces once more.
“We know our libraries are much more than books,” said Nick Wilczek, County Librarian. “We are happy to welcome everyone back to safely enjoy these spaces. I’d like to thank our community for their patience and understanding over the past few weeks.”
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Library Offers Free Online Genealogy Class on Friday, February 18thRegistration is now open for “Genealogy 101: How to Start and Organize Your Family History,” a free online Zoom class offered by Nevada County’s Doris Foley Library for Historical Research on Friday, February 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor Susan Rogers, a frequent presenter for the Nevada County Genealogical Society and teacher of genealogy classes for the Sierra College OLLI program, will cover the basics of family history research, including how to organize your information, the best free and paid websites, common mistakes to avoid, and much more. Participants must register to receive the Zoom link to the program. More information and a link to register for “Genealogy 101: How to Start and Organize Your Family History” can be found on the Library Events Calendar
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Gusty Winds and Elevated Fire Weather Concerns Early Next WeekNational Weather Service Sacramento is predicting gusty winds Monday through Wednesday. Following an extended period of dry weather and a few days of near or above record high temperatures, these winds will elevate fire weather concerns.
Given the elevated fire concerns, avoid outdoor burning. Breezy winds can carry sparks leading to fire starts, even in spring. Save burn piles for cooler, calmer days.
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YubaNet: Getting Ready for Peak Fire Season – Your Way Out and Emergency PlanAccess and egress from a home to the street generally starts in a driveway in the rural parts of Nevada County. If a fire broke out at the bottom of your driveway, could you drive out safely or would a flaming wall of vegetation quickly prevent you from leaving and spread towards your home?
Mother Nature, via the winter storm, may have done some of the clearing for you, but consider removing flammable vegetation and trim your trees to avoid a flame tunnel effect. It’s also easier to shovel snow off the driveway if you don’t have to heave shovelfuls over a hedge… Ten feet on each side of a driveway is the minimal width of a required fuel modification area.
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National 211 Day Celebrates Integral Work of 211 Call CenterFriday, February 11 is National 211 Day, when we celebrate the individuals behind the life enhancing services of 211 call centers. 211 Connecting Point is Nevada County’s free, multilingual information and referral call center. Residents may dial 2-1-1 to receive 24/7 live assistance and connect with community and health resources and services including senior care, transportation, housing assistance, suicide prevention and disaster services.
211 Connecting Point serves Nevada County, Placer County, and the Tahoe-Truckee region. According to Call Center Program Manager Lindsay Gordon, 211 is successful as a result of “a combination of compassionate and knowledgeable call agents, dedicated resource specialists, partnering non-profit and county agencies committed to serving our community, and every resident who calls us.”
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Public Health Program ManagerNevada 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 Public Health is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to supervise our Health & Wellness Division! Our Program Manager directs the staff and work of multiple programs: Tobacco Use Prevention; Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention; Suicide Prevention; HIV Case Management; Oral Health; CalFresh Healthy Living; and Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Our Health & Wellness units focus on the prevention of chronic diseases through direct services, policy, and systems and environmental change work. The Program Manager works to engage various constituents including local youth, CBOs, and local elected officials. The Program Manager serves on the department’s Leadership Team and works closely with internal and external partners to achieve department and organization goals.
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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