Winter Storm Recovery ResourcesAs residents continue to recover from the February/March 2023 winter storms, Nevada County has created a one-stop-shop website with information on local, state, and federal recovery resources for individuals and businesses. Go to ReadyNevadaCounty.org/StormRecovery for information on resources like: - CalFresh Replacement Benefits (claims must be submitted by March 30th!)
- Property Tax Relief
- Building Permit Fee Waivers
Nevada County residents with property loss or damage are strongly encouraged to complete our Storm Survey to help us advocate for state and federal support. If you are a local business owner, please complete our Business Impact Survey. This will help our Office of Emergency Services assess overall damage and needs so that we can advocate for state and federal assistance. Learn More
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Nevada County Connects: Free Fares to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with free rides on all Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now buses on Friday, March 17th. Hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community. Thank you for making Nevada County Connects your way to get to all your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Learn More
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Nevada County Reads 2023: Interior ChinatownThis year's Nevada County Reads selection is Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Nevada County Reads: One Book, One Community was designed to deepen engagement in literature through reading and discussion. Everyone in the community can participate: read a book, share perspectives, attend a program, engage on social media and build a stronger Nevada County together. The program is presented by the Nevada County Library in partnership with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, and is funded in part by the Friends of the Nevada County Libraries. Pick up an honor book copy of Interior Chinatown at a library near you. When you've finished reading it, pass it along to a friend or add it to your neighborhood Little Free Library! Learn More
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Grass Valley Library Hosts Bilingual Storytime on March 18thHora de cuentos bilingue! Join us for Bilingual Family Storytime at the Grass Valley Library on Saturday, March 18th at 10:00 am. Storytime will be outside in the backyard, weather permitting. After storytime, stick around for an arts & crafts, movement, or music activity. Cuentos, canciones, y mas! Read More
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Poems on Belonging at the Rood Center Exhibition Opens March 21stFrom World Poetry Day through National Poetry Month, Nevada County Arts Council, the County of Nevada, and the Nevada County Library present Poems on Belonging at the Rood. The exhibition is part of Sierra Poetry Festival’s month of pop-up poetry experiences, taking place in venues across Nevada County.
The exhibition is an intimate grouping of poems submitted by local poets that center individual notions on the theme of Belonging. In addition to framed poetry, the exhibition includes an interactive PoeTree where visitors can add their own words on what it means to belong. Learn More
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Celebrate Youth Art Month at the Eric Rood CenterOn Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 2023 Youth Art Month in Nevada County to coincide with the opening of the annual Young at Art exhibit at the Eric Rood Center. Organized each year by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and the Nevada County Arts Council, the exhibit celebrates the artistic abilities of students throughout Nevada County. Artwork will be on view in the Eric Rood Center hallways through May 25th.
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Matthew Kelley Selected as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance DirectorOn April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector. He currently works as a Senior Planner with Nevada County’s Planning Department and leads the Current Planning section. “I’m looking forward to working with the community in this new role to problem-solve issues that are important to us all, from the complexities of an emerging industry like cannabis to where code intersects with housing,” said Kelley. “Code Compliance is a regulatory department, but it also provides an opportunity to listen to our property owners and cannabis farmers and work together to understand and support their goals while protecting the environment and ensuring safe housing for residents.” Read More
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Over $1.5 Million Granted for Forest Resilience Projects in Nevada CountyThree local agencies in Nevada County have been awarded grant funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) for forest resilience projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health in the region. Read More
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Nevada County Recognized as U.S. Best-in-Class EmployerNevada County's Human Resources department participated in Gallagher’s 2022 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey and was identified as an organization that excelled in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing. Nevada County HR was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation, and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure.
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In this quarter's District 1 newsletter, Supervisor Hall provides updates from the first three months of 2023, including winter storm resources, new 2023 board objectives, a broadband update, an invitation to Nevada County Reads, the Ranch House project, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Nevada County Women’s History Month, a dive into state and federal issues affecting Nevada County, and a list of upcoming events. Read the Newsletter
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Treasurer-Tax Collector Hosts Conference for California Association of County Treasurer and Tax CollectorsThe Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office hosted the Motherlode Area III Conference for the California Association of County Treasurer and Tax Collectors (CACTTC) last month. The conference was well attended, with over 50 participants traveling to Nevada County, including neighboring County Treasurer-Tax Collectors, their staff, and associates. The group was welcomed by District V Supervisor Hardy Bullock followed by a Wild and Scenic Film Festival Kickoff presentation by South Yuba River Citizen's League Executive Director Melinda Booth. Read More
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Communications Manager 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.
We are seeking an expert Communications Manager to join our community service-oriented law enforcement agency! In this position you will work closely with command staff and our team of public safety dispatchers. The Communications Manager plans, prioritizes, directs, and supervises the activities of the 9-1-1 Communications Center and the records and civil units within the Sheriff's Department. This includes running the county-wide multi-jurisdictional enhanced 9-1-1 system, and the CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) teletype system. In this role you will coordinate public safety dispatch with other divisions, agencies, and departments. You will provide high level staff assistance to sworn staff; exercise direct supervision over the dispatch center, records, and civil personnel; and perform related duties as the need arises.
Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
New jobs this week: View Current Job Openings
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