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County Considers Home Kitchen Ordinance

05/16/2024
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors are considering allowing the operation of restaurants or meal sales out of residence homes.

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Historic Chinatown in Truckee Honored With New Landmark Plaque

05/14/2024
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On Friday, May 10, many Truckee residents gathered to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the unveiling of Truckee's latest historical landmark, which recognizes the Chinese workers who built Truckee's railway.

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Lawsuit Filed in Gold Mine Dispute

05/14/2024
A lawsuit has been filed against Nevada County by a subsidiary of the Rise Gold Corporation which is seeking to restart mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine in Grass Valley.

Crime & Justice County of Nevada

New Judge Appointed to Nevada County Superior Court

05/03/2024
Nevada County resident Courtney Abril has been appointed to the Nevada County Superior Court by Governor Newsom.

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Health Campaign Launched

05/01/2024
Various Nevada County agencies and community partners have launched the Mental Health Matters Nevada County campaign.

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Library Seeks Stable Funding

04/30/2024
The San Juan Ridge Community Library has requested a funding commitment from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

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Grant Awarded for Veterans and Senior Services

04/30/2024
A $10 million dollar grant was awarded to Nevada County and community partners for the upgrade of the Grass Valley and Nevada City Veterans Halls and services for local seniors and other residents in need.

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Mosquito Fish Giveaway Days Announced

04/27/2024
The Nevada County Environmental Health Department is giving away mosquito fish on five Wednesdays and Thursdays between May and July to help control insect larvae in ponds and other standing bodies of water.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Prescribed Burn Courses Offered

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.