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Stay Prepared: Significant Rainfall Could Lead to Flooding and Outages

The National Weather Service is monitoring three more heavy rain events over the next seven days. Be prepared for heavy rain, local area flooding, and high winds that may drive trees into power lines and across roads. Please plan for wide-area power outages and interruptions to communication systems.

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Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Saturday through Monday Nights

The National Weather Service predicts continued wet weather Saturday through Monday nights, January 7th, 8th, and 9th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for those three nights.

The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. on all three nights at the Nevada City Veterans Hall (lower level), located at 415 North Pine Street. The shelter will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. and close at 7:30 each morning. This is a community-wide collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional services.

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Newly elected Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona, wearing a bright red jacket signs her oath of office as Judge A. Scott Thomsen looks on.

Seven Nevada County Elected Officials Sworn into Office

Seven Nevada County elected officials were sworn into office on Tuesday, including District 3 and District 4 Supervisor, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Assessor, and Treasurer/Tax-Collector.

Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd in the Board Chambers, Board Chair and District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek deemed 2023 the “Year of the Heart.”

“May we have the courage to reach out with kindness, compassion, and integrity. May the fruits of our labor yield gratitude and generosity to be the building blocks of our community,” Hoek said.

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Take Action: Help Update the FCC's Broadband Maps!

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) new National Broadband Map shows internet availability at each household and small business around the nation. For the first time, the FCC is asking for consumer input! Go to BroadbandMap.gov and search for your address to see if the data they have is correct. If the reported service or speed is unavailable, submit a challenge to correct the map.

These maps will drive future waves of federal funding for broadband expansion, so correcting mistakes is crucial. The FCC is asking for corrections to be submitted by January 13th, so please take action now.

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Community Survey: Help Identify the Needs of People with Low Income

The Nevada County Adult and Family Services Commission plans and implements programs to assist people with low income in Nevada County through the use of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. Every three years, the Commission creates a comprehensive community needs assessment to help identify the top five needs in the county and guide the planning of services for low-income families in Nevada County.

As part of the community assessment, the Commission is conducting a short survey to better understand the community’s needs. If you live or work in Nevada County or represent, advocate for, or work for an organization that is interested in improving conditions affecting people with low income in our community, the Commission wants to hear from you!

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Funding Opportunity: Mental Health Services Act

The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-Prop 63 was passed by California Voters in 2004. The proposition is funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million per year with the goal of utilizing the funds to expand and transform California’s behavioral health system to better serve individuals with and at risk of serious mental health issues and their families.

Nevada County Behavioral Health is developing the 3-year plan for MHSA programming for Fiscal Year 23/24 through Fiscal Year 25/26. As part of the planning process, counties are called to engage in a competitive Request for Information (RFI) process for MHSA providers.

Three separate RFIs have been released to correspond with the three primary programming categories of MHSA services. The RFIs include:

Community Service and Supports (CSS) Programming
Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Programming in Western Nevada County
Tahoe/Truckee Prevention and Early Intervention Programming- Jointly released with Placer County

A virtual Pre-Bidder’s Conference is scheduled for January 9th at 1:00 p.m.

The World Is A Stage – A Guide to the Theatres of Nevada County

Since the Gold Rush brought wealth to the county, entertainment has had a foothold in the region. Names like Mark Twain and Jack London have graced its stages. It hasn’t stopped there either. The extraction of gold may have faded, but the arts have quickly become the new wave that has brought both visitors and residents here. Annual events such as the Sierra Storytelling Festival and Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcase the local talents along with national ones. The towns of Nevada City, Grass Valley, and Truckee are filled with art galleries and local shops displaying artists’ skills. And one of the best ways to really experience the culture of Nevada County is by going to one of the many theatres in our area.

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January 10th Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview

Pursuant 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 from inside the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.

The Tuesday, January 10th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors. 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, or calling 530-270-3474. Please submit written comments before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9th, 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 11 and 12 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

At the beginning of the meeting, before public comment, Supervisors will hold a moment of silence in memory of the twenty-second anniversary of the January 10, 2001 tragic incident at the Behavioral Health Department, HEW Building and Lyons Restaurant.
Supervisors will then select the chair and vice chair for 2023 and recognize outgoing Board Chair Sue Hoek.

Following public comment and the consent calendar, Supervisors will consider a resolution adopting Nevada County’s 2023 Legislative Platform. They will then hear an informational presentation on Community Resiliency Grant Awards funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Supervisors will then consider a resolution appointing Gina Will as Auditor-Controller to fill the vacancy due to the Court's ruling disqualifying the Elected Auditor-Controller, effective January 11, 2023, and through the term ending January 2027.

At 11:15 a.m., Supervisors will hear a presentation on the Truckee Chamber of Commerce’s current activities.

At 1:30 p.m., following a recess for lunch, Planning Director Brian Foss will lead a public hearing to consider the Nevada County Planning Commission’s recommendations regarding the County’s Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Fleet Mechanic 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 Fleet Maintenance Division of Nevada County to help keep our county team members up and running and assist our community! We are looking for a dedicated professional to help us maintain, inspect, service, and repair various vehicles and equipment. Nevada County values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, and recognizes employee contributions.

The County offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package, including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, sick leave, dental and vision coverage, 457 options, 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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