District I, District II and District V Supervisors Sworn-In

With the New Year, three out of five Supervisors will be starting new terms. Members of the Board are elected on a non-partisan basis to serve four-year terms. Supervisors from District III and IV are elected in gubernatorial (state governor) election years; whereas Supervisors from District I, II and III are elected in presidential election years. Additionally, the Chair and Vice Chair are selected annually by majority vote of the Board of Supervisors.

District I Supervisor Heidi Hall, District II Supervisor Ed Scofield and incoming District V Supervisor Hardy Bullock were sworn-in on Monday, January 4th at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swearing-In Ceremony was held remotely due to the regional Stay Home Order.

Find COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Nevada County

Nevada County Public Health is excited to share updates on the Nevada County vaccine schedule based on prioritization guidance issued by the state. While Nevada County Public Health plays a role in this unprecedented immunization effort, it is only one piece of the complicated strategy required to end the pandemic.

A wide variety of information can be found on our website including a vaccine schedule, FAQ, and other resources. Please stay up to date with the latest information about the vaccine by bookmarking and visiting our website. If you have any additional questions about the vaccine the state has set up a hotline which can be reached at 833-422-4255.

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Nevada County Increases COVID-19 Testing at Grass Valley Testing Site

Nevada County’s Grass Valley COVID-19 testing site has increased testing to six days a week to add 165 more tests to its weekly testing capacity, an increase of more that 15% of the testing site’s previous capacity. Placer County’s Truckee COVID-19 testing site also recently increased their daily testing capacity as well.

Appointments are available Monday-Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Grass Valley and Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Truckee. Return time for results may vary and can be expected within 2-7 days. The Grass Valley testing site is located at 231 Colfax Avenue (formerly Summer Thymes) and the Truckee testing site is located at 10990 Donner Pass Road (across the street from the Tahoe Forest Health System). COVID-19 testing may also be available through your local physician’s office and is becoming more readily available through private companies as well.

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Lone Oak Senior Housing Moving Forward

The County's Lone Oak Senior Housing project on Broken Oak Court in Penn Valley continues to move forward as insulation and drywall is midway to its completion. Once finished, Lone Oak Senior Housing will provide 31 new units of needed affordable housing for seniors. The project also includes a community garden, covered picnic area, a fenced dog park, covered parking and many green, sustainable features.

Currently, Ben Miller is the Nevada County Building Inspector and Project manager working with the developer to help ensure a safe and timely build. Ben's day varies from inspections of new water heaters to inspections of Lone Oak, a three story apartment complex, while it is being built. Take a look at the video below for a sneak-peek at the progress on Lone Oak Senior Housing this year and learn more about current housing developments at www.mynevadacounty.com/housingdevelopment.

Board of Supervisors January 12^th Agenda Preview

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. Tuesday's January 12th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Please refer to pages 7 and 8 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Visit the link below for the full agenda.

The meeting will begin with a Moment of Silence in memory of the twentieth anniversary of the January 10, 2001 tragic incident at the Behavioral Health Department, HEW Building and Lyons Restaurant. In memory of Laura Wilcox, Michael Markle, and Pearlie Mae Feldman.

Following the consent calendar, the Supervisors will consider a resolution approving the contract between the County of Nevada and Alan Scott Kellermann, M.D. to serve as the Acting Public Health Officer and Acting Registrar for the County of Nevada.

Next the Board will consider a resolution accepting the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grants Program award in the amount of $300,000 to assist in accelerating housing production.

At 1:30 p.m., the Board have a public hearing to consider amendments of the Nevada County Land Use and Development Code regarding banning Industrial Hemp.

January 12th Agenda

Subscribe to District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall’s Newsletter

District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall released a new newsletter. Subscribe for information regarding various County projects.

In this newsletter Supervisor Hall touches on the process of rebuilding the Independence trail, expanding rural broadband, and an insider look into her year as Board Chair.
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Know the Signs Suicide Prevention Training

Nevada County Public Health will be hosting a Know the Signs suicide prevention training on Wednesday, January 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The training is free and open to the public. Registration is required to participate in this training opportunity. Attendees will learn about the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with someone they’re concerned about, and resources available to help.

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Virtual Lawyer in the Library

Nevada County Community Library patrons can get free legal help from an attorney online on the first Friday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested patrons can sign up for a free 15 minute legal consultation with a local volunteer attorney. Sign-ups are a first come, first serve basis. Those who have an existing case are encouraged to bring all of their legal documents with them to the consultation.

The Lawyer in the Library program is ideal for self-represented litigants in need of general legal guidance. Lawyers in the Library help with matters including, but not limited to, probate, landlord/tenant, small claims, employment, restraining orders and elder abuse. Lawyer in the Library is designed to help people who cannot afford private legal services by coordinating and facilitating access to information and referrals provided by local volunteer attorneys.

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Get Help with Tech at the Library

The Nevada County Community Library is here to help those who are struggling with their devices and technology.

On the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., library staff and volunteers are available to assist with questions via Zoom. Also, for library patrons who want to find out more about the library's new mobile hotspots, staff will have information and resources to answer questions and offer assistance.

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Bridgeport Bridge Restoration Project 2020 Year End Update

2020 was a difficult year for everyone and the same applied to the Bridgeport Bridge Restoration Project. The original estimate for completion of the Bridge Project was late spring 2020. There were delays caused by the introduction of a different design incorporating the “Mabey Bridge” installation used to support the wood bridge during construction, then some major engineering design and implementation delays late spring and early summer, and recent delays caused by abutment and foundation issues. The good news is there is total commitment by California State Parks, the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation and the Save Our Bridge Campaign Committee to complete this project and open to the public a fully restored historic covered wood Bridge as soon as possible.

Realistically, completion of the Bridge restoration looks like it will happen in the spring of 2021. The Save Our Bridge Campaign Committee is in constant contact with State Parks and is monitoring the Project closely. To be able to once again experience crossing the South Yuba River, as the gold rush era pioneers did, is a good reason to look forward to a better year in 2021.

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Panel of Community Leaders to Discuss New Crisis Team Program

A panel of Nevada County law enforcement, health, and nonprofit leaders will discuss “Crisis Teams in the Community: Assisting People into Services and Treatment" in a virtual forum to be held on Friday, January 15th, 2021. The presentation will take place online as a live Zoom webinar from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County.

The forum will include Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, Nevada County Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell, Grass Valley Police Chief Alex Gammelgard, Nevada City Interim Police Chief Chad Ellis, and Hospitality House Executive Director Nancy Baglietto. The discussion will focus on the new Mobile Crisis Team created by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Nevada County Behavioral Health Department.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Social Worker IV

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.

Do you have a desire to better the lives of the children of Nevada County? Join the team of Social Workers in the Child Welfare Services division of the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Worker IVs handle advanced and intensive case management services for Child Welfare clients under general supervision.

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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