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Posted on: February 17, 2022

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Posted on: December 17, 2025

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Posted on: June 16, 2025

Drought Resiliency Virtual Town Hall June 23

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Supervisors Take Next Step Toward Approving County Budget

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Nevada County Veterans Service Officer Honored by Air Force Thunderbirds

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Posted on: June 5, 2025

OES in Partnership with Tahoe National Forest Launch 110-Acre Roadside Fuels Reduction Project

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Nevada County Supervisors Recognize Bright Futures for Youth

Posted on: June 4, 2025

Youth Commission Advocates for Free Bus Passes and More

Posted on: June 4, 2025

County Releases Balanced $415.5 Million Budget for Public Review

Posted on: May 30, 2025

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Posted on: May 28, 2025

Twenty-Four Graduate from Citizen’s Academy

Posted on: May 27, 2025

New Trail Stewards Program Aimed at Off-Highway Vehicles

Posted on: May 21, 2025

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CAL FIRE Fully Staffed; Now Public Has to Do its Job to be Ready

Posted on: May 14, 2025

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Posted on: May 13, 2025

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Posted on: May 7, 2025

Alex Keeble-Toll Named New Office of Emergency Services Director

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Adult and Family Services Commission to Hold Public Hearing June 3

Posted on: May 2, 2025

County Public Safety and Justice Departments Engage 400 Fifth Graders at Law Day Celebration

Posted on: May 6, 2025

Young Entrepreneurs Shine at Pitch Week Finale

Posted on: May 5, 2025

Animal Shelter Executive Transitions to Volunteer Role

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Nevada County Public Health Brings Smiles to Schools and Beyond

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Supervisor Invites Truckee Community to Listening Sessions on Homelessness April 30 & May 7

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District 2 Update: Getting Ready for Wildfire Season

Posted on: April 30, 2025

Grass Valley Elks Lodge Now A County Landmark

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Posted on: April 23, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 23, 2025

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Posted on: April 10, 2025

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Joint Op-ed: Standing Together for Child Abuse Prevention in Nevada County

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Supervisor Robb Tucker: South County Infrastructure Projects Moving Forward

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Posted on: April 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 1, 2025

Tap-to-Pay Contactless Fare Payment Now Available on Nevada County Connects Buses

Posted on: March 31, 2025

Youth Commissioner Sophia Martin: From Activism to Leadership - Embracing Hope for a Unified Future

Posted on: March 28, 2025

Emergency Preparedness, Housing Among County’s Eight Priority Objectives in 2025/2026

Posted on: March 27, 2025

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Posted on: March 27, 2025

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Posted on: March 25, 2025

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Grant Schoolhouse Designated as Historic Landmark

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Nevada County Youth Commission Seeking New Members

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Craig Griesbach Selected as Nevada County’s Information and General Services Agency Director

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Rural Residents Invited to Submit Homebuilding Proposals Under Relaxed Title 25 Regulations

Posted on: March 13, 2025

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Posted on: March 12, 2025

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Posted on: March 10, 2025

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Posted on: March 6, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 6, 2025

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Posted on: March 6, 2025

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Posted on: March 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 5, 2025

County Weights and Measures Office Ensures Consumer Protection

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Paul Johnson Selected as Nevada County’s Child Support Director

Posted on: February 27, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 27, 2025

District Attorney Awarded Grant to Serve Women Victims of Violent Crimes

Posted on: February 27, 2025

County Honored for Innovative Justice Approach, Veterans’ Services

Posted on: February 26, 2025

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

Nevada County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Posted on: February 27, 2025

County Loans Western Gateway Park $1.1 Million for Repairs

Posted on: February 25, 2025

Emergency Weather Shelter Open Feb. 7-12 Due to Low Overnight Temperatures

Posted on: February 6, 2025