County Supervisors Approve $1.5 Million for “Economic & Community Resiliency” Grants

The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 Million to support a new "Economic & Community Resiliency" grants program designed to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonprofits. The grants will be funded with State of California Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF).

"These grants provide a rare opportunity in this crisis to sustain impactful entities and encourage collaborative and innovative business solutions," said Steve Frisch, president of the Sierra Business Council.

The “Economic & Community Resiliency” grants will range from $50,000 to $500,000, with at least 2-4 grants allocated in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 20, 2020 from eligible applicants, including businesses, nonprofits, and local jurisdictions.

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Small Business Mask & Sanitizer Distribution Succeeds Thanks to Generous Nevada County Spirit

In just 6 days, approximately 1,300 gallons of hand sanitizer and 314,000 surgical masks were given to more than 1,000 small businesses from Truckee to Penn Valley.

The Nevada County spirit was on full display as volunteers from civic organizations, athletic clubs, service groups, chambers of commerce, special districts and local agencies banded together to support the Office of Emergency Services in providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to small businesses and non-profit organizations. In total, 170 volunteers ranging from teens to retirees and representing more than 20 organizations helped during the distribution period.

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County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services Launches Ready Nevada County Dashboard

Being Ready Nevada County means being ready for anything and using all the tools available to both prepare for and respond to emergencies in real time. With that goal in mind, the County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is proud to share the Ready Nevada County Dashboard to help residents access technology and information for better emergency outcomes. High fire danger, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, and COVID-19 all add to the complexity of emergency planning. Building platforms to share information helps individuals create redundancies in their plan and that can save lives.

“This tool provides access to real time data during an emergency and technology to help residents make a plan that works for their specific needs, but everyone should still have a battery-operated radio and 5 Emergency allies. There is no one-size-fits-all emergency plan and technology is only one piece of a complicated puzzle,” says OES Director, Steve Monaghan.

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Nevada County Celebrates 25th Year of Employee Awards Ceremony

Listed below are all of the winners of the 2020 County's Employee Recognition Awards program. Yesterday's program marked the 25^th anniversary of the County's Employee Recognition Awards program.

Employee of the Year: Tine Mathiasen, Clerk of the Board's Office
Supervisor of the Year: Shelly Talbot, DA's Office
Rookie of the Year: Vilma Salazar Rivas, Dept of Social Services, Truckee
Innovative Employee of the Year: Kevin Archbold, IGS Facilities, Truckee
Multiplier Employee of the Year: Jason Jones, IGS, Truckee
Above and Beyond Employee of the Year: (1) Kim Blix, Public Health and (2) David Kopp, Building Department/Code Compliance
Team of the Year: (1) Emergency Operations Center Team, Employees from OES, Auditor's Office, Code Compliance, CEO's Office, IGS and BOS Office; (2) Covid-19 IGS Response Team, Information & General Services Department (3) Honorable Mention-Public Health Department

Board Objectives Mid-Year Report

During their July 28^th 2020 meeting the Board of Supervisors accepted a presentation of the Mid-Year report on progress toward their 2020 objectives. The presentation outlined progress and updates that the County has made toward the Boards objectives in the first half of the year.

The Board Objectives for 2020 include fiscal stability, core services, wildfire, preparation for PSPS events, economic development, housing, cannabis, homelessness and resiliency.

"Your Board of Supervisors and the County are working closer than ever before with our towns and cities, and our community partners, with the clear understanding that whatever comes our way, we are better together." Said Chair Heidi Hall in her introductory letter to the report.

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Running for Office? Candidate Filing Deadline is Approaching

The deadline for candidate filing for the November 3, 2020 General Election is fast approaching! All candidates are encouraged to first complete the online Candidate Filing Application.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, it is strongly recommended that candidates schedule an appointment with the Elections Department to file in-person paperwork, which will make your visit quick, safe, and easy. Nevada County Elections is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A complete list of local offices up for election can be found on the Elections departments website.

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“Mysterious and Unsolicited Seed” shipments from China

Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has become aware of a number of reports regarding “mysterious and unsolicited seeds from China and other parts of Asia”. The seed packages, often labeled as jewelry, toys, etc., are being shipped to homeowners throughout the U.S., including Nevada County. The CDFA is communicating with the United States Department of Agriculture to determine any necessary actions for shipments received in California.

The Nevada County Department of Agriculture encourages recipients of these seeds to contact their office at 530-470-2690 for arrangements to collect, isolate and properly store the seed. If you have planted the seeds, please contact the department for additional direction.

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Caltrans Beginning Safety Improvement Project on State Route 174

Caltrans is scheduled to begin construction Monday, August 3 on a $27.1 million safety improvement project on State Route 174 between Maple Way and You Bet Road in Nevada County.

The project is realigning several curves, widening shoulders, adding a southbound left turn pocket at Greenhorn Access Road and improving the clear recovery zone, allowing errant vehicles to regain control.

Traffic-interfering work will be performed during daylight hours, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with occasional Saturdays. Reversing, one-way traffic control will be used to manage traffic with 20-minute delays anticipated.

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Caltrans Beginning Acceleration Lanes Project on State Route 49

Caltrans is scheduled to begin construction Monday, July 27 on a $3.8 million safety improvement project on State Route 49 near Wolf Road and Combie Road in Nevada County.

Caltrans is constructing two acceleration lanes – a 500-foot-long southbound acceleration lane with a 660-foot merge taper and a 900-foot-long northbound acceleration lane with a 660-foot merge taper – at the Wolf Road/Combie Road intersection. In addition, construction crews will be extending a culvert, replacing a drainage inlet, constructing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps and upgrading existing traffic signal poles. Safety measures will also include overhead lighting at the beginning of the merge tapers in each direction.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor

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.

Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Clinical Supervisor capable of supporting our forensic related programs. Duties and programs supported by this division include:

Mental Health Court, Diversion Court, Assisted Outpatient Treatment,
Assessment, consultation, coordination, and communication with multiple agencies (e.g., Superior Court, Public Defender, Jail, etc.).

Services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We have a friendly, nurturing work environment, and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We seek to hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time.

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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