Nevada County News | April 11, 2024

Sun setting on Pleasant Valley Road above Bridgeport. Credit: Taylor Wolfe, Public Information Officer.

Graphic saying South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

County Awarded Nearly $1 Million for South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors accepted nearly $1 million in funding from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. Supervisors also approved a contract with local non-profit, Yuba Watershed Institute, to begin work. Fuels reduction work is anticipated to begin in 2026 after Phase 1 Planning is completed.

District Attorney Jesse Wilson: Options, Services and Hope for Crime Survivors – How Would You Help?

The District Attorney's Office is honoring crime victims throughout Nevada County during National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 21-27. The office will recognize victims and survivors of crime through various community events and venues.

Community Resiliency Grants Continue to Keep Truckee Thriving

Ben Martin remembers the day the music stopped in Truckee.

It was four years ago. The Covid-19 pandemic was sending alarms that reverberated throughout the mountain community. Students could no longer attend in-person lessons at Tahoe Truckee School of Music and live music performances came to an abrupt halt at downtown venues.

Nevada County responded to local organizations in dire need with a series of Community Resiliency Grants, providing one-time funding of up to $100,000 for local programs to increase resiliency, support recovery and provide relief from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Supervisor Heidi Hall expresses her concerns with homeowners insurance being dropped on KCRA TV Sacramento. If you need help with insurance information or questions, call the California Insurance Commissioner at 1-800-927-4357 or submit your question online. You can also submit insurance complaints online from the California Insurance Commissioner's website.

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Nevada County, Truckee and Friends of the Truckee Library Select Architect for New Truckee Library

Nevada County, the Town of Truckee, and Friends of the Truckee Library took another step forward toward building a new 20,000-square-foot Truckee Library facility at Truckee Regional Park. The three partners selected Jordan Knighton Architects, Inc. for design services.

Screen shot of webcam at McCourtney Road Transfer Station

McCourtney Road Transfer Station Back Online

To avoid getting stuck in long lines waiting to dump trash at the McCourtney Road Transfer station, check our webcam before heading out. The camera is back up after some technical issues had it out of commission. The Grass Valley dump is open Wednesdays through Sundays and is busiest on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Nevada County Reads Author Talk with Ross Gay

The Nevada County Library is proud to announce that award-winning poet Ross Gay will be delivering a poetry reading and author talk on April 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. This free special event is part of the Sierra Poetry Festival, and this segment of the festival is open to the public.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Green Waste Free Day, April 15

Monday, April 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

McCourtney Road Transfer Station, 14741 Wolf Mountain Road, Grass Valley

Nevada County residents can dispose of landscape trimmings including trimmed branches, leaves, grass clippings, shrubs, untreated wood and flowers. Materials should not exceed four feet in length and 12 inches in width.

Learn More

Alzheimer's: From the Inside Out, April 17

Wednesday, April 17, 11 a.m.

Penn Valley Library, 11252 Pleasant Valley Road

Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m.

Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way

Nevada City

Learn the stages of progression and behaviors,

effective communication skills, the effects of ambiguous loss, and innovative programs and activities. Presented by Barbara Larsen. For more information, call (530) 273-4117.

News From Our Community Partners

Interstate 80 Emergency Repairs Resume

Caltrans is alerting motorists of various lane closures along Interstate 80 in Placer County as emergency repairs resume for the 2024 construction season. Crews are adding permanent striping and vehicle detection systems between Colfax and Alta.

Damaged PG&E Infrastructure Impacts NID Water Supply

Severe damage to infrastructure owned by Pacific Gas & Electric at Lake Spaulding has effectively cut off water supplies to NID. The situation will impact deliveries to all NID customers (raw water and treated water customers in Nevada and Placer counties) and have severe effects on lake levels and recreation opportunities this summer. Also, hydroelectric generation will be affected by the water restrictions.

Dress Your Best Event April 13

The Cinderella Project, a boutique within Sammie’s Friends Nifty Thrift Shop at 535 E. Main St. in Grass Valley, will hold a fun event noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, for students looking for clothes for prom, from dresses to suits. The event features free clothes, free refreshments and a chance to find just-the-perfect look for prom this year.

Staff Highlights

Honoring staff for Eligibility and Employment Week (April 8-12)

Empowering Communities: Phelan Burns

In the heart of our community lies a little-known lifeline for those who have fallen on hard times, the Commons Resource Center. Here, Nevada County staff like Phelan Burns, a dedicated human services specialist, work tirelessly to bridge the gap between vulnerable populations and the resources they desperately need.

Navigating the Compassionate Path: Raelynn Wheeler

At a neatly organized outreach booth at the Nevada County Library drop-in services event sits Raelynn Wheeler. She navigates a world where compassion meets bureaucracy, where individuals in need seek assistance in the maze of eligibility criteria. Here, Wheeler, a dedicated and seasoned Medi-Cal outreach navigator, guides the path towards hope. With two years under her belt, she serves as an example of the powerful impact of selfless service.

Beacon of Hope: Jennifer Loper

In the bustling halls of Nevada County's Brighton Greens office, tucked away in the section designated for Welfare to Work staff, Jennifer Loper stands as a beacon of hope for families facing hardships. With a warm smile and unwavering dedication, Loper has been helping Nevada County parents for nearly 23 years. Currently, she's serving as a lead social worker in the Welfare to Work program.

Come Work with Us!

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 Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Cook

We are looking for an experienced cook to join our dynamic team of staff preparing delicious and nutritious meals for our institutional population and employees at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility in Nevada City.

Cooks with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are a valuable part of our team; they not only prepare meals but help coach and mentor our customers. The cook works under general supervision to help with the planning, preparing, and supervising of meals served at our facility.

This position requires a candidate who is interested in working in a correctional facility setting and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. The ideal candidate should possess an excitement and passion for cooking while showcasing an understanding of safe food handling practices.

Why is this the career for you?

You are motivated by helping others achieve personal success.
You enjoy opportunities for meticulous work.
We provide support to each other and our customers and community.
We are intent on sharing knowledge and motivating each other to do our best every day.
We value creativity and look for efficiencies in our processes.
We support building leaders at all levels by providing personal and professional growth opportunities to our employees.

Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources at (530) 265-7010 and select option 2.

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