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Nevada County Library Literacy Program Hits Milestone 200 Tutoring Sessions in Time for National Volunteer Week 2024

04/25/2024
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The Nevada County Library Literacy Program would like to thank their volunteer tutors at the Truckee Library Branch. These wonderful volunteers dedicate their time to helping an adult learner achieve their literacy goals.

Public Safety Land Use & Development Transportation County of Nevada

Nevada County Transportation Survey Closes May 9

04/24/2024
Nevada County is seeking public input for a survey on a pedestrian improvement plan for a roundabout at the Ridge Road and Rough & Ready Highway intersection closes May 9.

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability Resilience County of Nevada

Free Green Waste Days Added in May

04/23/2024
Three additional dates in May have been announced for free residential green waste disposal at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station in Grass Valley.

Art, Culture & Media Environment City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

Photo Contest Launches to Promote Dark Skies

04/22/2024
A photo contest promoting dark sky lighting has been launched by the Nevada County Arts Council, Nevada County, the City of Nevada City and the City of Grass Valley.

County of Nevada

Youth Commission Applications Open

04/20/2024
Applications are open for Nevada County youth ages 14-19 for seats on the Youth Commission which acts as an advisory body for the Board of Supervisors.

Public Safety Resilience County of Nevada

Fire Evacuation Routes to be Presented

04/19/2024
A study of possible evacuation routes for several fire-vulnerable areas has been compiled with recommendations for improvement is to be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

Public Safety Resilience County of Nevada

Accountability Problems Continue at Fire Safe Counsil

04/16/2024
The Nevada County Civil Grand Jury issued a report on April 16 noting continuing problems with the Fire Safe Council accounting of Nevada County funding.

County of Nevada

Prescribed Burn Courses Offered

04/16/2024
The Nevada County Resource Conservation District is offering courses in prescribed burns for county landowners.

Art, Culture & Media Education Land Use & Development Town of Truckee County of Nevada Friends of the Truckee Library

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

04/15/2024
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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.

Land Use & Development Housing County of Nevada

Pre-Approved House Plans Available

04/12/2024
Four different master housing plans are available in Nevada County which are pre-approved by the Nevada County Building Department to help reduce costs in housing construction.

Public Safety Resilience Community Service & Support County of Nevada

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Suspends Operations

04/12/2024
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced on April 12 the furlough of all staff and suspension of operations until the funding "impasse with our long–standing partner, the County of Nevada – Office of Emergency Services" is resolved.

Community Service & Support County of Nevada

Community Resiliency Grants Continue to Keep Truckee Thriving

04/09/2024
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Ben Martin remembers the day the music stopped in Truckee.

Business, Economy & Jobs County of Nevada

Nevada County Economic Development Action Plan to Focus on Sustainable Job, Business Growth

03/30/2024
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Increased economic activity, tax revenue and business retention and expansion are some of the goals of Nevada County's new two-year Economic Development Action Plan.

Public Safety Resilience County of Nevada

Nevada County Launches Fuel Break Project

03/29/2024
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is implementing Phase 1 of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break Project on 410 acres of private property.

Health County of Nevada

Nevada County Library and Health Services Partner to Provide Services

03/28/2024
The Nevada County Library and Nevada County Health and Human Service Agency announced a partnership to increase community access to essential agency services at participating library branches.

Resilience Community Service & Support County of Nevada Community Foundation of Nevada County

Nevada County Approves $250,000 Contract With Community Foundation

03/27/2024
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The Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract today with the new Community Foundation of Nevada County to help with emergency preparedness and further other county priorities.

Public Safety Health Agriculture, Food & Gardening Resilience Community Service & Support County of Nevada

Nevada County Reports on Community Resiliency Grants

03/22/2024
A report on how Nevada County allocated $5.8M of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Community and Economic Resiliency projects.

Public Safety Transportation Sustainability County of Nevada

Capital Improvement Plan to be Released

03/22/2024
Nevada County staff have prepared a $56M+ Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors with a focus on maintenance of local bridges and roads.

Land Use & Development County of Nevada

Potential Courthouse Locations Narrowed Down

03/21/2024
The new Nevada City Courthouse Project Advisory Group has agreed on the top three potential sites for the location.

Environment Land Use & Development County of Nevada

Public Comments Opened for Proposed Event Center

03/19/2024
Public comments are open for a proposed event center in Penn Valley as it goes through its Environmental Impact Review process.

Government County of Nevada

Placer Youth Commission Seeks New Members Wanting to Make a Difference

03/18/2024
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The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2024-25 term.

Land Use & Development Community Service & Support County of Nevada

Nevada County Supervisors Recognize Truckee Business Owner

02/27/2024
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Truckee resident Bill Greeno recently received a commendation from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for his service on the Nevada County Planning Commission. Hardy Bullock commenced the acknowledgment by lauding Greeno's noteworthy contributions.

Elections & Politics Community Service & Support County of Nevada

Michael Gomez: Dedicated to Public Service

02/26/2024
A retired law enforcement officer with a lifetime involvement in politics, Michael Gomez is working as a Nevada County Vote Center manager this election season because he believes in public service.

Crisis & Personal Support County of Nevada

Mobile Crisis Team Now Available for Those Facing Behavioral Health Crisis in Nevada County

02/24/2024
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People of all ages and backgrounds in Nevada County facing a behavioral health or emotional crisis now have access to professional services wherever they are, day or night, with the Mobile Crisis Team.

Land Use & Development County of Nevada

Nevada County Supervisors Deny Rise Grass Valley’s Idaho Maryland Mine Project

02/16/2024
After six hours of public comment over two days, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny Rise Grass Valley’s Idaho Maryland Mine Project and final environmental impact report.

Land Use & Development County of Nevada

Staff Report Released for Idaho Maryland Mine Special Meeting

02/02/2024
The Nevada County Planning Department released the staff report and notice of public hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project, scheduled for a public hearing on Feb. 15.

Education County of Nevada

Nevada County Opens Bear River Library with Increased Hours

02/02/2024
Nevada County officials welcomed the community and opened the doors to the new Bear River Library location at 11010 Combie Road in Auburn.

Public Safety Resilience County of Nevada

Community Turns Out to Shape Nevada County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan

01/30/2024
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More than 60 Nevada County residents have turned out during the past two weeks to help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan by providing input at Risk Reduction Workshops hosted by the Office of Emergency Services.

Animals City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

Nevada County, Grass Valley and Nevada City Explore Building a Regional Animal Shelter

01/22/2024
The shelter, which could be built in the next four to five years, is needed because existing facilities are crowded, noisy, and reaching the end of their useful lifespans.