Nevada County Partners with Tahoe Forest Hospital to Vaccinate Tahoe-Truckee TeachersOn Wednesday February 3, 2021, teachers from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, administered by Tahoe Forest Hospital staff and school nurses from Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Nevada County is currently in Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes essential frontline workers. Vaccinating educators helps children remain in or return to the classroom, where critical social interactions and the best learning takes place, while preventing outbreaks in congregate school settings and supporting parents to remain in the workplace.
The Tahoe Truckee educator clinic is the biggest single-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted in Nevada County so far, with approximately 700 teachers and school support staff vaccinated in one day. Tahoe Forest Hospital took the lead in making this event happen for the Tahoe Truckee community.
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Dr. Scott Kellermann: A Cause for JoyIn challenging times, may kindness and cooperation prevail. For far too long we have been laboring under painful business closures, our smiles obscured with masks, remaining at uncomfortable distance from our friends and fastidious hand washings. Despite our best efforts, the virus seems to be ever encroaching. I recently attended a local memorial service remembering the lives of those who have died from COVID-19. 73 crosses and stars of David dot the hill of the Old Barn storage area in remembrance of the victims. Many of these sadly died alone. The eulogies given at the memorial were reflections of deep relationships, deeds of service and lives well lived. In the midst of these sad tributes, there was a pervasive joy and a hope that there is a better future waiting for all of us. Certainly, vaccinations will be the vehicle for this county to become immune to the virus; however, there are other qualities that will bring healing to all of us. There is a spirit of collaboration, the building of quality relationships and an understanding of the value of respect for others.
The efforts of your Nevada County Public Health workers, in the midst of this viral surge is extraordinary. Although the stress is palpable and long hours toilsome, there is a profound sense of hope. One of the instruments of that hope is the availability of a vaccine.
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YubaNet Weekly COVID-19 Webinars, Thursdays at NoonYubaNet will be hosting weekly, short webinars every Thursday at noon to provide updates on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution in Nevada County.
Public Health officials will provide real-time updates on the availability of the vaccine, the county’s status in the state’s tier system and what to expect in the coming week.
Panelists, including doctors and other health care providers will join us occasionally to update Nevada County residents on the resources made available. Click the picture below to rewatch this week's meeting.
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Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force, February 3rdThe Nevada County Covid-19 Business Task Force hosts monthly webinars that are intended to provide the business community with the latest local and state public health guidance as well as the latest updates and resources available to support businesses during the pandemic. Thank you for your commitment and sacrifices to keep our community safe and healthy. Click the picture below to watch this month's meeting. |
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Emergency Supplies and COVID-19 PPE Drive-Thru PickupFREED in collaboration with community partners is supporting personal emergency preparedness and COVID-19 protection efforts for people with disabilities and older adults with two Emergency Supplies/COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive-Thru Pick-up events in Grass Valley on February 16th and 18th and in Yuba City on February 23rd and 25th. Over the last year we have experienced wildfires, Public Safety Power Shutoff events, and a world-wide pandemic.
These disasters and other emergency events disasters disproportionally impact people with disabilities and older adults. We need to work together to make a more resilient community for everyone. The free drive-thru pick-up events are available to people of all ages and with any type of disability, older adults, family members, and caregivers.
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Try the New Nevada County Community Library Mobile App!The Nevada County Community Library launched a new mobile app on February 1, 2021 that gives library users fast and easy access to an array of library resources. The app provides a simple and streamlined interface to search the library catalog, place items on hold, check due dates, and renew items. The free app also serves as a one-stop entryway to several of the library’s most popular online services for ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming videos. Users can stay connected to the library with links to social media and the library’s calendar of events.
“We are very excited to offer our new app,” stated County Librarian Nick Wilczek. “We are constantly seeking ways to improve our service to the community. This app enables library users to access library resources and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the convenience of their phone.”
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Board of Supervisors February 9th Agenda PreviewPursuant 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 February 9th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. Please refer to pages 6 and 7 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.
Following public comment, the Board will consider a resolution proclaiming February 11th, 2021 as “211 Day” in Nevada County, California.
Next, the Board will consider a resolution to create and establish the South County Area Municipal Advisory Council with an effective date of March 1, 2021 that shall sunset and dissolve upon the adoption of the updated Nevada County Higgins Area Plan, and ratifying the Bylaws of the South County Area Municipal Advisory Council.
Lastly, the Board will consider a request to receive a presentation on redrawing supervisorial districts for the 2021 redistricting process and provide direction regarding the Board’s preferred methodology for the 2021 redistricting process.
February 9th Agenda
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Signal Work on Highway 49 to Cause Travel Delays Next WeekCaltrans is alerting motorists about upcoming traffic signal work that will cause travel delays in Auburn in Placer County and at the Wolf Road/Combie Road intersection in Nevada County.
In Auburn, Caltrans and its electrical subcontractor will be activating new traffic signals at Elm Avenue/Fulweiler Avenue, Luther Road and Bell Road as part of the Highway 49 Rehabilitation project. Work is scheduled nightly Tuesday, Feb. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 11 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic signals will be dark during the scheduled work with stop signs located at the intersection. In Nevada County, final traffic signal work on the Wolf/Combie Acceleration Lanes project is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contractors will be installing and activating a new traffic signal at the intersection. Intersection signals will be dark with stop signs posted at the intersection throughout the work.
Motorists along the Highway 49 corridor should expect travel delays and allow additional travel time. Drivers are also reminded to treat intersections with dark signals as all-way stops.
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Nevada County Media hosts “Show Your Love” FebruaryNevada County Media is teaming up with Nevada County and others in a “Show Your Love” health challenge for the entire month of February, National Health Awareness Month. Set your personal exercise goal each day (big or small), challenge your partner, friend, co-worker, or neighbor to do the same, post pictures or heart emojis when you reach your goals. Show Your Love! It’s easy, fun, and a wonderful way to show you care about your health, your family, and your community. Let’s “Show Our Love” shall we!
Show Your Love
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County Business Telephone System Upgraded on February 4th After 20 years of continuous service, the phone system supporting all County of Nevada business has been upgraded. No interruptions to business-hours services were anticipated. If you are unable to reach a County department via phone on Friday, please attempt to contact that department via email or try again on Monday.
Every department has a general email box listed on their webpage or see if the service is on our eServices page in the link below. County 911 Emergency Services are not affected by this upgrade and will have no disruption to services.
Visit Our Website for Online Services
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Sheriff's Dispatcher INevada 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 passion and desire for helping people? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Have you ever considered working as a Sheriff's Dispatcher? This highly sought after career allows you to be the first, first responder assisting the community in their time of need. If you are someone who is able to handle multiple tasks at once and doesn't mind shift work including nights and holidays, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Our 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed with highly dedicated professionals that answer over 50,000 calls a year. Being a dispatcher is one of the toughest jobs that you'll ever love. Apply now to become a part of this rewarding team.
Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
New jobs this week: View Current Job Openings
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