Nevada County Supervisors Take Action on Cleanup Opportunities in Anticipation of Peak Fire SeasonOn Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors took action on seven items moving the County forward on its wildfire preparedness initiative. The Board unanimously approved nearly $850,000 in grant-funded contracts and programs for defensible space and community green waste events, up to $900,000 for storm-related cleanup, and grant applications for over $1 million towards hazardous vegetation removal along County-maintained roadways if awarded.
"I'm grateful to live in an area that makes preparedness a priority. From our crews with the equipment to move trees out of the road to the weekend gardeners creating defensible space around their homes, we are all doing our part. It is really the spirit of Ready Nevada County," said Sue Hoek, Board of Supervisors Chair.
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Nevada County Offers Free Storm Green Waste DisposalNevada County is contracting with the Fire Safe Council to offer free storm-related green waste disposal to Nevada County residents for three extended weekends this spring. This disposal program is designed to help homeowners address the storm debris, like tree trunks and branches, on their properties in advance of fire season. The community green waste drop-off events will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 12625 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, on the following days: - March 11th, 12th & 13th
- March 25th, 26th & 27th
- April 8th, 9th & 10th
“Understanding what you need to clean up is the first step and the best way to get started. People make the mistake of thinking it can all be done effectively in one weekend. It is best done with some planning to help your time and money go the farthest,” says Office of Emergency Services (OES) Program Manager, Paul Cummings.
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Nevada County’s Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Applications Now OpenNevada County’s Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program will provide up to $850,000 in one-time grants to respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by funding projects to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. The County seeks proposals to the Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund for high-impact projects that can be implemented in 2022 and/or 2023. - Proposals must address unmet needs at outdoor recreation sites and promote public health and public safety; and should support economic development, enhance equitable access, promote environmental sustainability, address climate change adaptation, and promote resilience.
- Competitive proposals should be collaborative, highly leveraged, and “shovel-ready” for either the 2022 and/or 2023 recreation seasons.
Nevada County recognizes the connection between the economic resilience of our community, the health of ecosystems, tourism and outdoor recreation, and the timely opportunity to support community health, safety, economy, environment, and resilience. The County has experienced a dramatic increase in people accessing open spaces. In April 2021, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors allocated 30% of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allotment, $5.8 Million, to promote Community & Economic Resiliency. The package includes four grant programs, including the Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund funded in part by ARPA, and one loan program.
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Nevada County Grant Opportunities: Improving Household Income and Family Self-SufficiencyThe Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission (AFSC) has two Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for the Nevada County Community Services Block Grant Funding (CSBG) and the issuance of Community Initiative Funds (CIF).
The application deadline for both grant opportunities is April 5, 2022, and the selection process will occur at the April 2022 AFSC meeting. All applicants are encouraged to attend. Nonprofit organizations may find additional information and the applications for funding at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/AFSC.
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Truckee Library Staff Member Publishes Book for Adult Literacy ParticipantsXenia Lal, an Adult Literacy Coordinator at the Truckee Library, participated in an Adult New Reader book project through the California State Library and Sacramento Public Library. The project included workshops on how to write books aimed at new adult readers. Xenia, a 2020 transplant to Truckee, wrote a low-level reader called My New Hometown about the town of Truckee. The book features full-page pictures of the town as well as simple text that is easy for those new to literacy to read and comprehend. Lal is beyond excited to report that her book was included to be published by the program.
The Nevada County Library will have copies of her book available for our literacy program participants in the near future. Interest in the adult literacy program, called Read Up!, continues to grow in Eastern Nevada County.
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Library Offers Free Online Genealogy Class on Thursday, March 17thRegistration is now open for “Genealogy with the Foley: FamilySearch Tips,” a free online Zoom class offered by Nevada County’s Doris Foley Library for Historical Research on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 1 PM to 2:45 PM. Instructor Susan Rogers, a frequent presenter for the Nevada County Genealogical Society and teacher of genealogy classes for the Sierra College OLLI program, will discuss strategies for searching in FamilySearch.org, the largest free genealogy records archive on the internet. Participants must register to receive the Zoom link to the program and the 10-page handout created by Rogers for this class.
More information and a link to register for “Genealogy with the Foley: FamilySearch Tips” can be found on the Library Events Calendar.
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Ariel Lovett Appointed as Project AdministratorAriel Lovett recently joined the County Executive Office as a Project Administrator. In this role, Ariel will support County departments in delivering core services and advance the Board of Supervisors' priorities, with a particular focus on economic development and recreation, as well as broadband expansion and wildfire mitigation.
Ariel brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and management in nonprofit and public sectors. Serving in a range of roles, she has lived out life-long passions for building healthier communities.
Prior to joining Nevada County in mid-2021, Ariel served as CEO of Granite Wellness Centers, where she was integral in leading the organization’s growth for over a decade. She previously worked for Sierra Nevada Children’s Services, and as an independent consultant, provided grant writing and evaluation services to Nevada County nonprofits and public entities, as well as served as an analyst for Nevada County Child Welfare. Ariel has served on multiple nonprofit boards over the years.
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Nevada County CIO Steve Monaghan Recognized by IGL as a Local Government ChampionThe Institute for Local Government (IGL) honored Steve Monaghan, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Nevada County, as a Local Government Champion. Steve was nominated by Rural County Representatives of California CEO Patrick Blacklock, who admires Steve’s advancement of IT for local government, especially rural counties. Steve is working to bring broadband to all of Nevada County and beyond. He also offers his mentorship and guidance to others working in the IT field statewide and is a true public servant.
Steve was nominated in the category of Leadership & Governance. ILG's Leadership & Governance pillar helps local leaders build a foundation of good government based on leadership, trust, accountability, responsiveness and transparency.
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Nevada County Airport Prescribed Fire on March 14thOn Monday, March 14th, 2022, CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit will be assisting Nevada County with vegetation treatment and fuels reduction at the Nevada County Airport off Loma Rica Drive in Grass Valley. Smoke may be visible in the Banner Mountain, Brunswick Road, and Glenbrook Basin areas. The County airport will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
CAL FIRE will be performing a prescribed fire broadcast burn along the runway and taxiway for up to 13 acres. The project objective is to reduce fire threat to the airport and their neighbors as well as improve pilot visibility to wildlife along the runway while reducing the spread of invasive weeds.
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YubaNet: Getting Ready for Peak Fire Season - Vehicle Safety and Neighborhood AwarenessIn case of an evacuation, you’ll likely drive to an evacuation shelter or your predetermined evacuation location. Getting there safely is a primary goal.
Driving through smoke or even flames on the roadside, the roar of a fire, coupled with the adrenaline rush of having to get to safety is not your everyday commute. Prepare your vehicle ahead of peak fire season – and practice driving in unusual conditions like dense fog, at night.
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Caltrans Seeks Community Feedback on District 3 Active Transportation PlanCaltrans is soliciting feedback from community members on pedestrian and bicyclist location-based needs identified in District 3’s Caltrans Active Transportation (CAT) Plan.
The goal of the CAT Plan is to align the state’s bicycle and pedestrian network with the needs of local communities, with an emphasis on improving social equity, reconnecting communities, and improving access for all modes of transportation including people who walk and bicycle. Caltrans would appreciate public feedback on the list of identified bicycle and pedestrian needs by April 1, 2022. The summary report and accompanying story map are available for review at https://www.catplan.org/district-3. Comments or questions about the projects may be submitted to Colin Fredrickson at colin.fredrickson@dot.ca.gov.
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Legal Office SupervisorNevada 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 Public Defender’s Office is seeking a Legal Office Supervisor to join us on our Constitutionally mandated mission! The Legal Office Supervisor supports the defense of indigent individuals charged with crimes. Confidentiality and integrity are critical skills for this job. Every day will be different and will provide you with an opportunity to do good for our community. This job is the “right hand” and advisor to the Chief Public Defender on issues and challenges. There will be coordination and collaboration with other departments within HHSA and the District Attorney’s office.
The Legal Office Supervisor performs the following tasks and duties: - Perform difficult and complex administrative legal-related administrative work.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of secretarial, technical and administrative legal support staff involved in drafting, formatting and filing legal documents.
- Evaluate operations and activities, recommend improvements and modifications, and prepare reports.
- Participate in the selection, training, evaluation and discipline of staff, as directed.
- Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation, and prepare required documentation. May support attorneys in court and administrative proceedings.
- Assist in the application for and implementation of grant funding.
- Respond to complex inquiries and requests for information from the public and County staff.
- Participate in special projects and/or assignments in an effort to improve processes, procedures and workflow.
- Perform HR Representative duties such as staffing requests, onboarding new employees, leave tracking, and more.
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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