Greater Higgins Area Plan Community Workshop on September 28thNevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region.
As part of the project, the County is conducting an extensive community engagement process to hear from community members about goals and vision for the future of the Greater Higgins area. This fourth community workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom or In-Person (Registration required - link below). Community members will learn more about this exciting project, review the draft Greater Higgins Plan Area, and interact with other participants to ask questions and provide input for the Greater Higgins area. The meeting will include a presentation, followed by group discussions.
A project webpage at www.GreaterHigginsAreaPlan.com provides information about the project and allows visitors to sign up for an email list to stay informed about the plan.
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Community Conversation Webinar: Youth Suicide Prevention on September 28thSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join local school counselors and mental health professionals for a community conversation about youth suicide prevention on Wednesday, September 28th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with a young person you're concerned about and what resources are available in the community to help. Get answers to your questions about mental health and suicide prevention: When should I be concerned about a child or student? Where do I go, and what does it look like to get help? What resources do we have right here in Nevada County to support youth who are struggling? Join us to find out the answer to these and many other questions about supporting our community’s youth.
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League of Women Voters of Nevada County: Measures V and W Presentations on October 3rdThe League of Women Voters (LWV) of Nevada County will host public presentations on Measures V and W on Monday. October 3rd, at the Eric Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City.
Members of the League will provide a factual and unbiased review of Measure V from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If passed, the measure would levy a half-cent sales tax to raise funds for wildfire prevention, emergency services and disaster readiness.
A LWV moderator will facilitate a forum on Nevada City's Measure W, the Historic Neighborhoods District initiative, with advocates for and against the measure, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Questions from Nevada City residents can be submitted in advance to info@lwvnevadacounty.org.
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“All Veterans” Stand Down Returns to the Fairgrounds on October 15thThe Nevada County “All Veterans” Stand Down will be once again held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th. Throughout the day, veterans will have the opportunity to enroll in VA Healthcare, obtain VSP Vouchers for free prescription eyeglasses, receive counseling on benefits by the Nevada County Veterans Services Office, and receive a health screening from the Veterans Hospital Administration. In addition, veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment opportunities, substance use treatment, and many other services.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14th, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds located at 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949. The Stand Down is a free event and is open to every veteran in Nevada County. This is a great opportunity for veterans to receive information on the benefits available to them and learn about veteran-specific programs that could lead to employment and education opportunities.
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September 27th Board of Supervisors Meeting PreviewPursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on 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 in the Board of Supervisors Chamber located at the Eric Rood Administrative Center. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.
The Tuesday, September 27th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by attending the meeting in person, emailing BOS.PublicComment@nevadacountyca.gov, call (530) 270-3474, or by using the Board’s eComment system. Please submit written comments before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26th, to provide time for the Board members to read them and for your comments to become part of the public record. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 9 and 10 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.
Following the adoption of the consent calendar, Nicole McNeely, the Executive Director of The Food Bank of Nevada County, will provide a presentation regarding National Hunger Action Month.
Planning Director Brian Foss will accept Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant funding for the development of a Recreation and Resilience Master Plan (Res. 22-064) and introduce a contract between the County and Design Workshop, Inc. for the preparation of a Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.
Kevin Edwards, Airport Manager, will present an informational presentation regarding activities at the Nevada County Airport.
Brandon Sanders of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) will present an informational presentation regarding their Community Wildfire Safety Program and related activities.
At 1:30 p.m., the County Executive Office will present a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Nevada and the City of Grass Valley for wildfire prevention, emergency services, and disaster readiness programs and projects.
Lastly, Director of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) Craig Griesbach will present five resolutions: 1. Approving a contract with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County for the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant, 2. Accepting the USDA, United States Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Southwest Region, Fire and Aviation Management Grant for the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Phase 2 Fuels Reduction Project, 3. Accepting the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant for the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break Project, 4. Authorizing OES to submit a grant application to the USDA FY22 Community Wildfire Defense Grant, and 5. Approving an agreement with Washington County Water District relating to public safety services.
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Waste Management: Delayed Recycling and Green Waste Collections in Nevada CountyA competitive job market coupled with a substantial number of drivers out of work and on protected leave is forcing Waste Management (WM) to prioritize curbside trash collection over other materials resulting in delays in service for recycling and green waste.
WM is making every effort to meet service demands and continue on-time collections by reshuffling resources from other areas to fill empty positions. However, the driver shortage is, on average, allowing us only to operate about half of the daily routes necessary to maintain regular collection schedules.
Customers are asked to continue to source separate materials before placing them in curbside carts. WM will make every effort to collect trash, recycling, and green waste separately. However, there could be occasions when materials are mixed if routes cannot be filled on a particular day. This situation is fluid and temporary. The collection of trash will always be the priority and is not impacted. Curbside trash continues to be collected as scheduled. If WM misses a recycling curbside collection, customers can take recycling to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station for free disposal. The transfer station is located at 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, and is open Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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CalTrans Traffic Alert: Central Truckee Ramp Closure Extended for Construction WorkOriginally scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 23rd, the closure of the I-80 eastbound off-ramp at Central Truckee (Exit 186) has now been extended through 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 3rd, due to weather delays. The off-ramp is being reconstructed with paving, joint sealing, and striping work still required before the ramp is reopened to motorists.
Motorists are also reminded to expect travel delays on I-80 through November for construction activities. Typical delays of 15 to 20 minutes should be anticipated when traveling through the work zones on weekdays. However, delays of 25 to 30 minutes are common on Thursday afternoons due to increased travel levels. Caltrans makes every effort to reduce weekend travel congestion by keeping interstate lanes open.
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Attorney IINevada 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.
Are you ready to apply your knowledge of the criminal justice field as part of an organization that supports the public safety of our community? Nevada County’s District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Attorney II to prosecute cases in Nevada County. Our attorneys collaborate with our local justice partners, including Probation, Nevada County Superior Court, Public Defender, and law enforcement agencies.
The Attorney II candidates are graduates from an accredited law school, have the equivalent to eighteen months of experience practicing criminal law, and hold active membership in the California State Bar. As management of case information, evidence and information exchange is digital, the ideal candidate will be comfortable and proficient in using of technology.
Join a team of dynamic individuals who work together closely to fight for justice on behalf of the citizens of Nevada County. Apply today!
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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