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Nevada County COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Nevada County continues to have a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, with active cases jumping from 307 to nearly 400 over the past week. Governor Newsom has indicated that a statewide Stay-at-Home Order is possible if current trends continue. Read on... -
Nevada County COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Exponentially
Nevada County has seen a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 120 new cases over the weekend representing 10% of our total COVID-19 cases since March. Nevada County’s COVID-19 data continues to meet the most restrictive Purple Tier. Read on... -
TCAC awards $25.8 million in Housing Tax Credits for Cashins Field Housing Project
The California State Treasurer’s Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) awarded $25.8 million in Federal Nine Percent (9%) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (yielding approximately $22.4 million in investor equity) to the Cashin’s Field housing project. Read on... -
State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Newsom and CDPH announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier. Read on... -
Nevada County moves into the State’s Purple Tier with a rapid rise in local COVID-19 cases
Nevada County has seen a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases. Today, the State announced that Nevada County’s COVID-19 data meets the most restrictive Purple “Widespread” Tier that will reduce the capacity and increase restrictions for local businesses. Read on... -
Continue to be COVID safe: Nevada County trending towards the Red “Substantial” Tier
Although Nevada County remains in the Orange “Moderate” Tier with the State’s tier announcement today, a recent increase in COVID-19 cases may move Nevada County into the Red “Substantial” Tier in future weeks. Read on... -
$2.8M in Project Homekey Funding Awarded for Purchase and Conversion of Motel Into Permanent Housing
Nevada County’s Homekey project is the Coach N Four Motel in Grass Valley. The 18-unit motel will initially continue as a temporary emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on families, veterans and other vulnerable groups. Read on... -
Continue to be COVID Safe: Help Nevada County Reach the Orange Tier Next Week
Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities. Community members are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevada County to the next tier. Read on... -
State Announces New COVID-19 Blueprint for Counties
Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy. Read on... -
Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign
In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention during a pandemic. Read on... -
Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State
Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Home order, however this means that Nevada County has met the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening and reopen more local businesses. Read on... -
Nevada County submits Readiness Plan to State to move further towards Stage 2 reopening
Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Department of Public Health. Nevada County's attestation of readiness to move further into Stage 2 reopening received a positive response from the State. Read on... -
Nevada County businesses can start preparing for Stage 2 reopening
Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Home order but is prepared to meet the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening and reopen more local businesses. Read on... -
Nevada County poised to reopen more businesses through Stage 2
The state’s plan to gradually re-open certain businesses in Stage 2 began yesterday across California. Non-essential retail can provide curbside service; manufacturer and logistics are all able to operate with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in place. Read on... -
Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order
Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has rescinded Nevada County's local Stay-at-Home Order. Nevada County is now under the statewide Order and looking towards meeting the state's "readiness criteria". Read on... -
Nevada County will increase COVID-19 testing with new community testing sites
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement to add more than 80 community testing sites across the state, Nevada County will soon launch a test site in Grass Valley and another site in Kings Beach, in neighboring Placer County. Read on... -
Public Health Officer Issues New Stay-at-Home Order for Nevada County to Clarify Local Questions
Nevada County Health Officer Dr. Ken Cutler has issued a new Order that clarifies and complements the statewide Stay-at-Home Order in order to address local questions and issues. This Order is in effect until rescinded. Read on... -
Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Self Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, but related orders. Read on... -
Volunteer to Stay Home & Save Lives from COVID-19
Nevada County Public Health needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community. At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. Read on... -
Access HHSA Services during the corona virus event
See our Services directory for a list of all services available by phone, video, and appointments. Read on... -
CodeRED Alert on Requirements of California’s Stay at Home Order on Tuesday Morning, March 24th
A CodeRED Alert will go to all Nevada County residents on Tuesday morning, March 24th, to inform everyone about the requirements of California's Stay at Home Order. Those subscribed to CodeRED will receive notifications staggered throughout the morning. Read on...
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