Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular: Trick-or-Treat Event from 3-5 p.m.

Nevada County’s Eric Rood Center and downtown Nevada City businesses are thrilled to welcome trick-or-treaters of all ages on Halloween, Monday, October 31st, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event.

Find convenient parking at the Eric Rood Center, trick-or-treat throughout the County building, and then take the free Nevada County Connects shuttle to downtown Nevada City, where merchants will open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Shuttles will run between the Eric Rood Center and City Hall every 15 minutes until 7:00 p.m.“All ages are invited to roam the festive halls, go on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt, and gather tasty treats from each of our departments, where they’ll find a different world behind every door,” said Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman.

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Ride Free on Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now Paratransit on October 31^st

Let’s celebrate Halloween together! Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now paratransit services will offer free fare service on all routes and services, all day, on Halloween, Monday, October 31st!

In addition, Nevada County Connects will be running a spooktacular shuttle from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from the Eric Rood Center to City Hall in Nevada City in support of the Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular event from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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Vote in the November 8^th General Election

The November 8th General Election is less than two weeks away. This Saturday, October 29^th, 11-day Vote Centers open for in-person voting Eric Rood Center Elections Office in Nevada City and the Truckee Town Hall in Truckee.

Voters can vote from the convenience of their homes with their vote-by-mail ballot and mail in their ballot or drop it off in one of fourteen drop box locations across the county. Ballot drop boxes are available in Grass Valley, Nevada City, North San Juan, Penn Valley, South County, and Truckee.

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Nevada County Receives $1.7M to Launch Youth Job Corps Program

Nevada County has launched a new Youth Job Corps program for ages 16-30 in partnership with Connecting Point and Bright Futures for Youth, thanks to a $1.7 million grant from California Volunteers.

“We saw a great opportunity to support our youth and young adults in their career development while also supporting our local non-profits with paid internships,” said Nevada County Social Services Director Rachel Peña. “It’s a win-win that supports our local economy, our young adults entering the workforce, and our non-profits that provide essential community services.”
 
The program provides paid internships for local non-profits or government agencies that address food insecurity, climate action, and COVID-19 recovery. Fifty six-month part-time or full-time internships will be available through the program. Currently, Connecting Point has over 16 non-profits and government agencies that have signed up to provide internship opportunities.

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3^rd Quarter ClearPoint Report Provides Progress Updates on Board Objectives

Residents can track progress on Nevada County’s Board Objectives, covering community priorities such as fiscal stability, emergency preparedness, economic development, broadband, cannabis, housing, homelessness, and recreation.

An interactive scorecard allows residents to navigate into the progress update for each Board Objective that includes highlights from the previous quarter, the next steps, and the status of each initiative. 

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Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission Dedicating a Plaque in Chicago Park

Join the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission and the members of Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. to unveil the newly installed plaque honoring the historical place of worship of Chicago Park’s German-American Lutheran congregation.

A short dedication ceremony will take place at the site of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, which served its congregation from 1902 until it burned down in 1971. The site is just behind the Peardale Chicago Park Fire District building at 18936 St. Paul Place in Chicago Park. The public is welcome to browse the historic cemetery after the ceremony.

October 31st will mark the 505th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses that would begin the Protestant Reformation.

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Family Picnic at Pioneer Park: Saturday, October 29^th

On Saturday, October 29th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Self-Determination Program will host a Family Picnic at Pioneer Park. Bring your picnic lunch, your friends, and your enthusiasm! Attendees are also welcome to come in Costume to celebrate the season!
 
Self-Determination Program works in partnership with Alta Regional to help individuals and families with special needs to live and thrive in our community.  This gathering will be an opportunity for families and individuals to further develop their support networks with local non-profits and caregivers. Attendees at Saturday’s picnic can participate in interactive games, music, and playful plays! Attendees can also sign up for future workgroups and workshops created by and for special families, such as cooking classes, drama classes, Jobs and Job Training, Special Olympics, and more!
 
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Town of Truckee Launches the Truckee Home Access Program

The Town of Truckee is pleased to announce the launch of its newest housing program, the Truckee Home Access Program (THAP). In alignment with the Town Council’s priority to address the need for workforce housing, THAP was created to address the affordable housing issues faced by the local workforce. It is a challenge for local buyers to find and finance a home for sale because Truckee’s housing costs are high, funding assistance is limited, and over 50% of Truckee’s housing units are utilized as second homes. The THAP is one solution of many to preserve and protect housing for the Truckee area workforce. This new program broadens the scope of Town housing programs by being the first Town program that offers a pathway to homeownership while also expanding to include a higher area median income limit.

To qualify for the THAP, a household must have at least one member who is currently employed 30 or more hours per week, meets full-time employment equivalency with employer verification, or has a written offer for full-time employment at an employment site within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

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Drug Take Back Day in Truckee: Saturday, October 29^th

Drop off unneeded or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications safely, effectively, and anonymously at the Gateway Shopping Center, 11290 Donner Pass Road in Truckee, this Saturday, October 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please put pills into a zip-lock bag and dispose of empty pill bottles in the trash or recycling. Keep liquid medications in the original bottle, black out confidential information, and put them in a zip-lock bag. Also accepted will be electronic vaping devices and cartridges, except those with lithium-ion batteries.

The Speedy Foundation will be onsite to educate community members about opioid overdoses and how they can be prevented with Narcan, which will be available for free.

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Truckee Donner Public Utility District Moves to Paperless Billing

Job Openings at Nevada County: Deputy Probation Officer I/II

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.

Join the Nevada County Probation team and foster positive change in the community! Nevada County’s Probation Office is seeking a Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) I or II to supervise and counsel a caseload of probationers, conduct pre-court investigations, and recommend sentencing to the Courts. The ideal DPO candidate will be enthusiastic about the Probation Department’s mission and a motivating force to help probationers achieve goals through evidence-based practices. 
Deputy Probation Officers:

• Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other law enforcement and justice partners
• Investigate, supervise and counsel adult and juvenile probationers to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions of probation
• Recommend sentencing to the Courts and provide for the rehabilitation of probationers

Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department conducts research to provide evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. Nevada County Probation prides itself in having the lowest prison recidivism rate in the state.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Senior Accounting Assistant
• Correctional Officer II
• Sheriff Dispatcher II
• Sheriff Dispatcher I
• Correctional Officer I
• Road Maintenance Worker II
• Library Assitant III
• Office Assistant II - Temporary

View Current Job Openings