Nevada County News | February 8, 2024

Nevada County saw a baby boom in 2023 among staff! Staff from the Sheriff's Office, Adult Services, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Code Compliance, and the County Executive Office gathered with their new additions. Photo: Jenny Comperda, Administrative Analyst II.

County Responds to Recent Storms

In response to this week's storms, County road crews removed over 30 trees from county-maintained roadways.

Many of the trees fell into power and telecommunications lines, requiring an additional response from PG&E and telecommunications providers before roadways could be reopened. The County's Emergency Operations Center was activated to support residents throughout the outages from the storm event.

Only two county-maintained roads remain closed due to lines across roadways or in trees across roadways (Scotts Flat Road and Easy Street), and two Community Resource Centers offering charging stations, WiFi, and water are available at the Madelyn Helling Library and the North San Juan Community Center today.

Find updates on roadways and resources at www.nevadacountyca.gov/storminfo.

Fox 40 TV interviews Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe

Fox 40 TV News interviewed Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe on Feb. 6 on the ongoing power outages. Around 20,000 Nevada County households lost power in the severe wind and rain on Feb. 4. Watch the full report.

Graphic saying Feb. 15 Special Meeting on Rise Grass Valley's Idaho Maryland Mine Project

Staff Report Released for Idaho Maryland Mine Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on the Idaho Maryland Mine- Rise Grass Valley Project on Thursday, Feb. 15.

The meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City and will be continued to Feb. 16 if necessary. The public can also watch the meeting live from Nevada County’s YouTube channel. The meeting is extended until 7 p.m. to encourage public participation. Members of the public who cannot attend during work hours are urged to attend in the evening.

Ballots Mailed for March 5 Presidential Primary Election; Voting Now Underway

Check your mailbox for your ballot for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election. Ballots were mailed on Monday.

Among the choices voters are asked to make are selections for candidates for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state senate, state assembly, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, the Nevada City Council, a state proposition, and three local ballot measures.

Voters may vote and return their ballot immediately in the mail or use drop boxes available throughout the county now through Election Day. Voters may also vote in person at the Rood Center in Nevada City or Truckee Town Hall.

KCRA TV report on new Bear River Library

KCRA TV reported Feb. 1 on the opening of the new Bear River Library location at 11010 Combie Road. The new 2,500-square-foot space is a short walk from Bear River High School, where the library shared a building with the school library for two decades. Watch the full report.

More Nevada County News

Person touching small house on top of money.

Assessor Alerts Homeowners Tax Savings Imminent

Assessor Rolf Kleinhans reminds homeowners that property tax savings, in the form of a $7,000 reduction to their home’s taxable value, await them until the middle of February. Ironically, many homeowners are either unaware of these property tax savings or have not taken advantage of them.

Energy Action Plan Promotes Energy Efficiency, Amidst Surging Energy Bills

More and more Californians find themselves grappling with the soaring costs of home energy bills. This is no different for Nevada County residents and businesses. The Nevada County Energy Action Plan Working Group recommends taking simple steps such as turning down your thermostat this winter, taking shorter showers, or changing your furnace’s filters. Simple changes like these add up and will increase your savings significantly.

Graphic for Nevada County Community Risk Reduction Workshops

Virtual Community Risk Reduction Workshops Rescheduled

Due to power outages associated with the recent storms, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has rescheduled its virtual Community Risk Reduction Workshops for county-wide wildfire planning. The new times are:

Tahoe National Forest Area - Feb. 12

Grass Valley/Nevada City - Feb. 13

Truckee/Donner - Feb. 15

All meetings are 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Register for a workshop at ReadyNevadaCounty.org.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Nevada County Reads Kickoff Party

Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Madelyn Helling Library

Join local poets Kirsten Casey and Chris Oleander for captivating poetry readings and engaging discussions on how poetry has the power to change the world.

Learn More

Ukulele Strum Along

2nd Thursday of the month, 2-4 p.m.

Penn Valley Library

Whether you're a seasoned strummer or a ukulele newbie, Troubadour Terry will guide you through an enchanting journey of melodies.

Learn More

News From Our Community Partners

State Parks Recommend

$660,000 for Truckee

The Town of Truckee is included in a list of projects California State Parks recommends for funding to the Federal Highway Administration's Recreation Trails grant program for nonmotorized trail projects.

State Parks is recommending Truckee receive $660,000 for the Riverview Sports Park Trail Connection. The project would construct 900 linear feet of new multiuse paved trail, educational signage, and a bike rack to connect Truckee River Legacy Trail, Joerger Ranch Trail, and the Riverview Sports Park.

Tahoe National Forest Open House: Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program

Tahoe National Forest is hosting an open house Feb. 15 in Nevada City to seek public input about state Off-Highway Vehicle Grants it may apply for.

The meeting is 4:30-6 p.m. at Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, 631 Coyote St.

Tahoe National Forest is preparing an application to California State Parks to develop and maintain trails, repair storm damage, monitor off-highway vehicle areas, and more.

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.

Health Education Specialist

The Health Education Specialist supports the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program by planning, organizing, and implementing health and nutrition-related education and activities. In addition, this individual provides instruction related to health and nutrition from pregnancy and breastfeeding through 5 years of age. Education topics include basic nutrition and oral health, breastfeeding, baby behavior, infant solid food introduction, vaccination, and childhood nutrition. This position also acts as a community health worker, engaging in active outreach related to nutrition for families facing food insecurity, supporting access to medical care, and connecting with other community resources.

Temporary Health Education Coordinator

The Temporary Health Education Coordinator provides non-medical case management services to Nevada County residents living with HIV/AIDS. The Health Ed Coordinator assists clients with benefits counseling and enrollment in state programs, coordinates with other community organizations, and advises/assists clients in obtaining medical, pharmaceutical, social, community, legal, financial, and other services. The Health Ed coordinator also provides direct assistance in meeting housing, utilities, and other critical needs and maintaining grant and program documentation. In addition, the position supports the Department's HIV/Hepatitis C testing clinic through education and outreach. Both positions provide exciting opportunities to help individuals in our community.

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

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