Notice is hereby given that a 60-day review period has begun to provide interested individuals an opportunity to review & respond to the adequacy of the draft environmental impact report prepared for that project known as the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. Learn More
National Weather Service predicts a significant storm through early next week, impacting holiday travel. Public Works Roads team is ready to address roadside concerns, down trees, sanding, and snowplowing - 24/7 throughout the holiday weekend. Learn More
The Nevada County Community Development Agency, Office of Emergency Services, Nevada County Contractors’ Association, teamed up with local design professionals to provide preapproved residential master plans for those affected by the River Fire. Learn More
With meteorologists forecasting an impactful storm system this Saturday and into next week in Northern California, Nevada County Public Works encourages residents to report their concerns through Nevada County's Service Request Tool. Learn More
When giving thanks this time of year, it is important to recognize the work that small farmers do to provide robust produce year-round and to add resiliency to our community. Learn More
The County has formed a Hirschdale stakeholder working group to develop potential solutions that take the interests of everyone involved into consideration. These suggestions will also help inform the creation recreation master plan for Nevada County. Learn More
The Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner presented the 2020 Nevada County Annual Crop & Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors. This annual report helps gauge the economic health and diversity of the agricultural community here in Nevada County. Learn More
Nevada County Supervisors unanimously approved a new Affordable Housing Master Plan Project. This project will create affordable housing critical to the region by providing housing master plans for either accessory or primary dwelling units. Learn More
For the bus art to truly reflect the community, we asked the community, you, to vote on your favorite designs. We collected results and the winner was selected. Learn More
With the guidance of Nevada County Code Compliance staff, the property owners better understood the unique challenges they faced and were connected to resources that assisted them in carrying out this large-scale cleanup project. Learn More
The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission is now soliciting grant proposals for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023. Projects that protect, conserve, propagate, and/or preserve fish and wildlife resources in the County are encouraged to apply. Read on...
Nevada County is kicking off an exciting project to help guide future development and amenities in the Higgins Corner and Lake of the Pines area in the South County region. Read on...
This week, October 3rd through the 9th, 2021, people across California are joining together to recognize code professionals and their vital role in promoting the health and safety of the public and environment. Read on...
Cannabis Compliance Division works in partnership with the community to permit and maintain a safe, legal, environmentally responsible, and thriving cannabis industry. Residents are encouraged to connect regarding all questions or concerns about cannabis. Read on...
The Nevada County Environmental Health Department and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) have spent the last couple of weeks working tirelessly to remove hazardous waste from the 94 properties affected by the River Fire in Nevada County. Read on...
Nevada County Connects and Now encourages the community to vote for public art that will be wrapped around 11 buses within the fleet. Please take 1 to 2 minutes to vote on the artwork for the bus wrap. Continue reading for the link to vote. Read on...
The Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley received a long-overdue renovation of its maple flooring. While renovations occurred in 2008, the new flooring compliments the space that serves so many purposes in our community. Read on...
Effective Monday, August 16th, 2021, Nevada County Connects (fixed-route bus service) and Nevada County Now (ADA & Senior On-Demand Paratransit services) return to normal service hours. Services will resume normal operating hours for weekday service. Read on...
We are pleased to announce that our new Public Works Director, Panos Kokkas, will be starting on August 16, 2021. Please help us welcome him to Nevada County! Read on...
‘The best outcomes’: Nevada County’s CDA director plans to strengthen partnerships. Trisha Tillotson, newly appointed, would "like to see the CDA be a partner with community organizations". She hopes to continue to remove barriers and create connections. Additional Info...
Have you been affected by Unpermitted Structures or gone through the After-the-Fact Permitting? The NCCA and NCAOR want to hear from you. Take this confidential survey to help them better understand the challenges. Enter to win a $125 Visa Card! Additional Info...
Nevada County’s Public Works Director, Trisha Tillotson, has been appointed as Nevada County’s Community Development Agency (CDA) Director beginning June 27th. Read on...
The Community Development Agency cleaned up our “adopted” LaBarr Meadows Road Saturday, May 22, 2021. The effort comes at a critical time in the County’s effort to encourage litter pick-up, responsible recreation, & general stewardship of the foothills. Read on...
Join Nevada County for an online community meeting introducing CEQA to residents on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 6:30pm to 8:00pm. This meeting aims to guide participants through overarching principles behind CEQA: what triggers it, how to comment, and Q&A. Read on...
Beginning March 8, 2021 and continuing through March 2022, Nevada County will begin work on the Egress/Ingress Fire Safety Project. The primary goal of the project is to remove hazardous fuels along 200 miles of County maintained roads on both sides. Read on...
Nevada County launches a new, simpler online service request tool, which will function like the former “Ask Nevada County App.” The web-based tool allows users to submit service concerns online road maintenance to environmental health concerns. Read on...
Environmental Health has introduced Platform Kitchen Operations designed to benefit permitted food entrepreneurs. This collaborative approach brings new opportunities for commercial kitchens, existing caterers, and new entrepreneurs. Read on...
