Nevada County News | December 21, 2023

The Grass Valley Male Voice Choir performed earlier this month in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administration Center in Nevada City. Photo credit: County Counsel Kit Elliott

New Bear River Library to Open in February

Nevada County's Bear River Library location is moving to a new home in February with expanded services for the south county community. For the past two decades, the county library has shared space in the Bear River High School library, a large room that accommodated both the high school collection and a collection of Nevada County Library materials. Now, it is moving to a shopping center adjacent to Lake of the Pines.

Public Health Launches Health Access Vending Machine Program in Truckee

Nevada County Public Health Department, through grant funding from Anthem Blue Cross, has launched a Health Access Vending Machine Program. One machine is now in Truckee and another will be in Grass Valley in January and North San Juan in the spring. These machines offer free products such as fentanyl test strips, adult and children's oral health kits, and hygiene kits. "We are excited to be providing the residents of Nevada County with easier access to critical health products,” said Nevada County Health Officer Sherilynn Cooke. “We care about the health of kids and families in our community."

Four participants in 2023 Nevada County Mentorship Program

Employees Complete Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program was developed by Nevada County’s Organizational Excellence Council (OEC) in 2020 and lasted six months. Two mentees were strategically paired with their mentors who could help them accomplish their professional goals. Participants were Cindy Hunt (Human Resources, mentee), Desiree Belding (Information & General Services, mentor), Matthew McDermott (Assessor’s Office, mentee), and Steve Monaghan, (Director of Information & General Services Agency, mentor).

Heart of Gold Raises $90,000 for Local Groups that Support Youth Mental Wellness

The results are in! The third annual Heart of Gold Gravel Race held on October 7 raised more than $90,000 for awareness and support of teen mental wellness programs.

The race featured 250 cyclists from across the West with the course spanning the backroads and steep river canyons of Nevada County. The race covered multi-terrain, including gravel, dirt, and, at times, paved roads. The race began and ended at the Rood Center in Nevada City and was spearheaded by Supervisor Hardy Bullock.

Supervisor Hall Leads Discussion on Fire Insurance, Emergency Planning

Supervisor Heidi Hall took a leadership role at the California State Association of Counties’ annual meeting in November in Alameda County.

She moderated the panel "Fire Insurance Crisis: How We Got Here and Where We're Going." She also led a discussion on "Emergency Management: Planning, Evacuation, and Post-Disaster Action."

County Offices Closed for Christmas

All Nevada County administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Rookie Chess Club, Dec. 27

Wednesday, December 27, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Madelyn Helling Library

980 Helling Way

Nevada City

Learn to play this centuries old game of skill and strategy.

Learn More

New Nevada City Courthouse Project, Jan. 24

Wednesday, January 24, 4:30-6 p.m.

Nevada City Courthouse,

Department 6

201 Church St.

Nevada City

Pella McComick, director of the Judicial Council of California's Facilities Services Office, will provide information on the project, including background and parameters, site selection and more.

For more information, email nvcity-court.project@jud.ca.gov

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.

Open Positions for Nurses

Nevada County’s Public Health department is seeking nurses to practice a culture of caring. Successful candidates will empower and educate parents and families, promote the well-being and safety of our seniors, and protect our community through immunizations and communicable disease prevention.

We currently have openings for

Public Health Nurse I/II – Immunization program (1 full-time and one temporary)

Public Health Nurse I/II – California Home Visiting Program (1 temporary)

Registered Nurse I/II – Senior Outreach Program (1 half-time)

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs. These programs range from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies, to individual case management, primary prevention of disease, and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

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