Saturday, June 6th TFF Car Hop Event to Celebrate Nevada County Students

Nevada County is proud to bring together the community and celebrate our students through Nevada County Environmental Health’s upcoming TFF Car Hop event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eric Rood Center this Saturday.

To show support for our graduating high school students in our community the first 300 students will receive a free bag of kettle corn. Tickets for the first 300 students will be distributed upon entry to the Carhop event and exchanged at the California Gold Kettle Corn booth.

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Nevada County Concludes Fiscal Year 20/21 Budget Hearings

On June 2, 2020, the County of Nevada conducted budget hearings for the fiscal year 20/21 County Budget. Nevada County’s long-standing Board of Supervisors’ budget and financial management policies have created a solid foundation and helped set the stage for dealing with the COVID-19 crisis now and for the coming fiscal year.

Board of Supervisors Chair Heidi Hall stated, “It is great to see that we are stable in these uncertain times. I thank the committed staff of the County for working so hard to keep us financially healthy,”

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Nevada County confirmed COVID-19 cases increases to 48

Nevada County received notification of six new COVID-19 cases this week; five of the residents are closely connected with a common exposure, and the sixth was a person who had no symptoms. All are adults residing in Eastern Nevada County. All have been notified and are isolating. In addition, household contacts are in quarantine.

“Although our hospitals are prepared for a surge in COVID-19 cases, we have case investigation and contact tracing process systems in place and more testing available, COVID-19 remains a risk to our community,” said Public Health Director Jill Blake.

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Virtual Town Hall on Preparing for Wildfire in the Greater Truckee Region

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) and YubaNet.com are co-hosting a virtual town hall covering topics related to wildfire prevention and preparedness in the Greater Truckee Region on Thursday, June 11^th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The community is invited to ask questions of panelists from the Nevada and Placer County wildfire preparedness arenas.

“With wildfire season just around the corner, we want to help shine a light on how our agencies work together to tackle the threat of wildfire," says Office of Emergency Services Program Manager, Paul Cummings.

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Nevada County Relief Fund Sets Goal to Raise $500,000 by 4^th of July

The Nevada County Relief Fund has set its sights on raising $500,000 by the 4^th of July. Having received over $1,175,000 in funding requests from local nonprofits and small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19, and disbursing $210,000 in grants last week, this new goal was set in recognition of the significant and ongoing need in the community.

Donations support the front-line safety net nonprofits providing a lifeline to our neighbors most in need as well as small businesses and other nonprofits vital to our community. If you are inspired to contribute or want more information, visit www.nevcorelief.org

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Board of Supervisors Public Meeting on June 9th

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada hereby provides notice that it will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors by remote. The Board of Supervisors will attend the meeting and participate to the same extent as if they were present.

Following approval of the Consent Calendar the Board will consider a Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the County of Nevada and Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras for California Emergency Solutions and Housing, Emergency Shelter and Housing Services to provide up to $300,000 in funding to the County to support County and Continuum of Care strategic objectives to address homelessness.

Then the Board will consider acceptance of the Nevada County Public Health Department's 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) informational presentation and the Office of Emergency Services' Wildfire Preparedness update focused on preparing for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Finally, the Board will conduct a Public hearing to consider the Nevada County Planning Commission’s April 23, 2020, recommendation to adopt an ordinance for amendments to Section L-II 3.4 of Chapter II Zoning Regulations and the addition of Section L-II 3.4.1 to Chapter II Zoning Regulations of the Land Use and Development Code to allow a limited number of backyard chickens in R1 and RA zoning districts. Following the Public Hearing the board will vote on an Ordinance mentioned above.

There are many ways the public are encouraged to participate during this meeting which are described in the Public Meeting Protocol.

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Summer Lunches for Kids at the Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling Libraries

For the third year in a row, children ages 18 and under can get a free, healthy lunch five days a week at the Grass Valley Library. Starting Monday, June 8, a bag lunch will be offered for pick-up from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in the shady backyard of the library, located at 207 Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley. A fun, take-home activity will also be available. Summer Lunches at the Library are offered Monday through Friday beginning June 8 and ending July 31.

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Nevada County Community Library Offers Summer Learning Online

Although many events have been canceled or postponed these past few months, the Nevada County Community Library Programming Team has put together a dynamic online Summer Learning Program.

This year’s program theme, “Imagine Your Story” is about stories, fables, myths and legends, and maybe even a Covid-19 experience. Everyone has a story, old or new, and summer is a great time to share and encourage lifelong reading habits for all. The program is open to individuals of all ages and runs from June 12^th to July 31^st.

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FREE Green Waste Disposal Opportunities in Western & Eastern Nevada County

Grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD) expands free residential green waste disposal opportunities throughout Nevada County. The Office of Emergency Services is partnering with the Fire Safe Council, 211 Connecting Point, Town of Truckee, Truckee Fire Protection District, and Keep Truckee Green to make this possible.

Western Nevada County Green Waste Disposal days are on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in Penn Valley, Grass Valley, and Alta Sierra through June 27th, from 9am-3pm.

Eastern Nevada County Green Waste Disposal days will be at the Truckee Rodeo Grounds on June 19th and June 26th, from 8am-2pm.

Job Openings at Nevada County: Senior Management Technician

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Ready to be part of an excellent Human Resources team? Consider working as a Senior Management Technician for Nevada County. As the Human Resources Department of Nevada County works to become one of the best HR Departments in the State, we are excited to add to our team. We work in a fast-paced environment which requires accuracy, dedication and a desire to provide excellent customer service. As we accept applications for this position, we are looking for highly qualified candidates with strong communication skills, solid accounts payable and budget experience along with prior experience in the Human Resource field. We are a collaborative department encouraging input from all team members as we move forward in improving our processes and procedures. We invite creative, forward-thinking individuals to apply. Please visit us at www.mynevadacounty.com or governmentjobs.com for our online application and to review minimum qualifications, our competitive benefits package and filing deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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