Nevada County News | October 19, 2023

South Yuba River State Park, as seen from Bridgeport Bridge Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser October 7. Photo credit: Allyssa Borich, Administrative Analyst I

Elizabeth Raiche, owner of Java Johns County Cafe

Java Johns County Cafe Opens at Rood Center

A café is back open at the Rood Center! Java Johns County Café had a soft opening this week on the first floor of the Rood Center in Nevada City and is planning a grand opening this Monday, October 23. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cafe offers sandwiches, breakfast burritos, salads, soups, snacks, side orders like deviled eggs, fruit, and celery and peanut butter, hot and cold drinks and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian and keto options are available. There are also gluten-free bread, bagels and other snacks. Employees are urged to pre-order lunch by 11 a.m. to beat the rush.

Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular to Bring Trick-or-Treaters to the Rood Center, Library

Nevada County’s Eric Rood Center, the City of Nevada City, and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to welcome trick-or-treaters to the 2nd Annual Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular event on Tuesday, October 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event is for Halloween lovers and trick-or-treaters of all ages.

Sheriff, Probation Join Pink Patch Project

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Probation Department and other local law enforcement and fire agencies will sell pink patches October 26 at Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters in Grass Valley to raise money for breast cancer research. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 671 Maltman Drive, Suite 3. They will sell a pink law enforcement patch or keychain for $10 and a challenge coin for $20 or a Nevada County Bundle Patch Pack (six patches) for $55.

Board of Supervisors Quarterly Report for July-September 2023 Cover

Supervisors Release Third Quarter Report

The Board of Supervisors has released its report on its progress toward its 2023 objectives. In his "Message From th Chair," Supervisor Ed Scofield looks back at highlights of the last three months, including a new youth commission, progress on consolidation of three fire districts and a thankfully mild fire season.

"All of us here are committed to doing our best to serve the needs of residents." said Scofield. "We will close out the rest of the year focused on this goal."

Graphic for 2022 Crop and Livestock Report

Nevada County Releases 2022 Agricultural Crop Report

Nevada County’s total gross value of all agricultural commodities in 2022 was $18.8 million, according to the County’s Annual Crop and Livestock Report released earlier this month. That was a 12 percent decrease from the year before.

Hand reaching toward lightbulb in a dark room

Supervisors Postpone Decision to Join Pioneer Community Energy

The Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 10 to postpone partnering with Pioneer Community Energy to procure electricity for residents and businesses of the unincorporated county.

Pioneer Community Energy is a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) provider, which procures power for its customers in place of the local investor-owned utility, Pacific Gas & Electric.

Help Set Priorities for the County's Future

There is less than a week left to make your opinions known by taking the online Nevada County Community Survey. The survey is available at polco.us/NC23 and is open until this Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The survey asks 44 questions and takes 20 minutes to complete. People under 35 are especially encouraged to participate.

This year’s survey asks residents to rate the county on several factors, including quality of life, economic health and infrastructure.

Dedication Ceremony and Reunion of Jones Hospital Babies and Staff Sunday

Limited Elections Service Available on Wednesday Oct. 25 Due to Training

Businesses Asked to Provide Discounts for Military Appreciation Week

KVMR Radio Interviews Bear River Library Staff About Horror Book Club

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Crisis System of Care Hiring Fair, Oct. 23

Monday, October 23, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City

Sierra Mental Wellness Group is hiring Crisis Specialists (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts-waiver, Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist, Alcohol & Other Drug Counselors or other qualified providers). Ask questions, learn about benefits and interview 1:1 for open positions. Call 916-783-5207 for more information.

Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting, Oct. 24

Tuesday, October 24. 6-8 p.m.

Truckee Airport's Community Room, 10356 Truckee Airport Road.

The public is invited to listen to a representative from the California Fish and Wildlife Department share information on the Human-Wildlife Conflict Program, focusing on bears in the Tahoe basin and how to live with them. A representative from the Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger Division will also provide a general update.

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NEO Youth Center Grand Opening, Oct. 26

Thursday, October 26, 4 p.m.

Bright Futures for Youth, 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley

The 3,700-square-foot center includes a café, game area, music room, small stage, a flex room for multiple uses and a patio. It is available for 11- to 25-year-old residents and offers a long list of after-school activities and occasional weekend events, from art workshops to live music and open-mic nights. For more information, visit www.bffyouth.org.

Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement Alternatives Hearing, Nov. 1

Wednesday, November 1, 6-8 p.m.

Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City

The public is invited to learn about the three alternatives under consideration to replace the historic 1904 Edwards Crossing Bridge. The public can ask questions about the Draft Environmental Impact Report that details possible environmental impacts from each option.

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Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview

The Tuesday, October 24 Board of Supervisors meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.

Meeting at a Glance

Public Comment

Members of the public will be allowed to address the Board on items not appearing on the agenda that are of interest to the public and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.

Consent Calendar

These items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. The Board of Supervisors will act upon them at one time without discussion.

Community Presentations

Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (Nevada County and Business Career Network) presentation on fiscal year 2022-2023 performance.

Department Head Matters

Amendment to ordinance authorizing the County of Nevada to join Partnership HealthPlan of California.
Resolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Nevada County Habitat for Humanity to develop and construct an owner-occupied housing project for a lower-income household through the use of $171,000 in California Department of Housing and Community Development's Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds.
Resolution adopting language related to the application for grant funds from Cal FIRE for the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break Phase 2 Project and accepting $3.9 million in grant funds.
Resolution accepting the $750,000 United States Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management grant for the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Extension Project.
Resolution accepting the $2.4 million Wildlife Conservation Board grant for the Sierra Foothill Forest Climate Resilience Project.

Announcements

Adjournment

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

Public Health Nurse I/II - Temporary - Communicable Diseases

Nevada County’s Public Health Team is currently seeking one part-time, temporary nurse to be an integral part of the Communicable Disease (CD) team.

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs including control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies, to individual case management, primary prevention of disease, and wellness promotion.

This position provides support by addressing various aspects of the COVID-19 reporting and response along with other communicable disease investigations. Additionally, our CD Nurses provide support related to infection control in the county’s congregate care settings, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Our ideal team member will qualify at one of the following levels:

Registered Nurse I or II
Public Health Nurse I or II

Looking for work-life balance? This position is temporary, part-time. A temporary, part-time employee works on average 20-24 hours but not more than 29 hours per week. Nevada County offers flexible schedules to our staff based on the needs of the department and program.

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