Vote in the November 8th General Election

The November 8th General Election is only a few days away. Nevada County registered voters can vote by mail, drop box, or in-person at a convenient Vote Center location.

This Saturday, November 5th, 4-day Vote Centers open providing eight locations countywide for in-person voting through Tuesday, Election Day. All Vote Centers are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily, and have extended hours from 7:00am to 8:00pm on Election Day. Fourteen Drop Box locations are available countywide.

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Nevada County Connects Offers Free Transit Fares to Get Out and Vote November 5^th, 7^th, and 8^th!

Nevada County Transit Services is proud to partner with the Nevada County Elections Office to offer free fare days for the November 8th General Election. 

Nevada County Connects fixed route buses (Routes 1-7) and Nevada County Now paratransit services will provide fare-free service on November 5^th, 7^th, and 8^th.

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Prepare for Winter Weather: Sandbags Available at Four Locations

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services offers free sand and sandbags for Nevada County residents every year between October 1st and April 30th. Free sand and sandbags are available at four locations in Nevada City, Penn Valley, North San Juan, and South County. 

Residents must bring a strong back and their own shovel to fill the sandbags with sand. We do ask that residents only take what they plan to use for the protection of their personal property. This will enable us to continue to offer this free service.

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Nevada County Awarded Funding to Provide Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance to Eligible Resident

Nevada County Awarded $497,799 Grant for High-Speed Internet Expansion

Nevada County was awarded $497,799 in Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant funding from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The grant will provide broadband network design and engineering throughout rural Nevada County, accelerating the construction of fiber-to-the-home and business networks to unserved communities over the next few years.

“This grant will help put us first in line with competitive shovel-ready projects as state and federal broadband construction grants are released,” said Nevada County’s Chief Information Officer Steve Monaghan.

The LATA grant is part of California’s larger broadband legislation, SB 156, to invest $6 billion in expanding fiber infrastructure and equitable access to high-speed internet for families and businesses.

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David West: Lighting the Way for Nevada County’s Veterans

In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day, calling on the nation to “solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting and enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.”

In the nearly seven decades since, millions more Americans, including residents of Nevada County, have bravely taken up the call to protect and serve. During the week of November 5th through 13th, Nevada County will participate in its 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Week, an opportunity for local businesses to share gratitude to service members and veterans in our community. 

Military Appreciation Week also gives us a chance to shine a light on the needs of veterans in our community.

Now more than ever, our veterans and their families need our support. National statistics reveal that an estimated 7,400 veterans take their own lives each year. That’s an average of 22 veterans who die by suicide every day.

This year, Nevada County is joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) in Operation Green Light for Veterans, an initiative designed to shine a light on the service of our veterans.

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Businesses Offer Discounts as Part of Military Appreciation Week

Nevada County will celebrate its 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Week from Saturday, November 5^th, through Sunday, November 13^th.

Military Appreciation Week engages the local community and businesses to honor all active duty, reservists, retired, veterans, and Gold Star Families in the county by providing discounts or special offers.

A list of supporting businesses is available at NevadaCountyCA.gov/MilitaryAppreciation.

 “We are one of two counties in the United States that has a program like this, and I am grateful for the community involvement and support from local businesses,” said Nevada County Veterans Services Officer David West. “The county has a long history of honoring its veterans, and these businesses participate year-round with discounts for veterans.”

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CAL FIRE NEU Lifts Burn Suspension

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU) Unit Chief Brian Estes has formally lifted the burn suspension in the NEU State Responsibility Areas. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by CAL FIRE prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season.

Inspections may be required for burns other than agriculture burns. This can be verified by contacting your local Air Quality Management District. For tips on residential landscape debris burning safety and other fire and life safety topics, please visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov.

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Caltrans Traffic Alert: Intermittent Interstate 80 Lane Closures Continue in Truckee

Caltrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) motorists in Truckee to expect continued intermittent lane and shoulder closures this month for ongoing roadway improvements.
 
Interstate 80 motorists traveling between the I-80/State Route 89 (SR-89)/SR-267 separation and Donner Pass Road/Coldstream Road (Exit 184) should expect lane and shoulder closures and travel delays through the end of November. Construction crews are finishing drainage and paving work for the addition of eastbound ramp acceleration lanes and a westbound auxiliary lane. Temporary striping will also be placed before the project is suspended for the winter months.

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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Sierra Roots Announces Cold Weather Shelter Orientation and Training November 9^th

Sierra Roots is staffing up for its seventh year, providing an overnight cold-weather shelter in Nevada City for the most vulnerable in our community -- those without homes. Over the coldest 20 nights last year, the shelter opened in early December and closed in mid-April. A total of 482 bed nights were provided. Many more visited the shelter, joining those staying overnight to share a nutritious meal and receive warm, dry clothing.

Sierra Roots is inviting people interested in working in the shelter to attend the orientation and training, which will be held on November 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Nevada City Veteran's Hall, 415 N. Pine St. in Nevada City. As a result of the partnership with the County of Nevada, there are both paid and volunteer positions for a variety of duties.

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CNL Community Volunteer Fair: Saturday, November 5^th

Anyone who lives or visits Nevada County knows it’s a special place, and it’s not just because of the beautiful scenery and iconic history.  Nevada County is rich with individuals and nonprofit organizations that enhance our lives every day with their commitment to helping people connect, grow and thrive.

This first-of-its-kind event will provide not only the opportunity, but the space, to encourage individuals with a passion, and the desire to put that passion into action, to find an organization that will provide the place to make that action a reality.

The Volunteer Fair will see dozens of local nonprofit and community organizations participating as ‘vendors’ of volunteer opportunities. These groups will be ready to share their needs and options with potential volunteers and engage these civically minded community members in their work.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Sheriff Dispatcher I

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.

Do you have a passion and desire to help people?  Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?  Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher?  This highly sought-after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need.  If you can handle multiple tasks at once and don't mind shift work, including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year.  Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love.  

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:

• Library Assistant III - Truckee Library
• Intern - Victim Advocate Assistant
• Library Assistant II - Bilingual
• Administrative Analyst II
• Administrative Analyst I
• Attorney I - Criminal

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