COVID Vaccine Eligibility Expands to 16+ at Public Health Whispering Pines Clinic

We want to make sure that our rate of community vaccinations stays as fast as possible and that people who are ready to get vaccinated can get an appointment. Public Health has seen the availability in our appointment scheduling system increase in the last few weeks, so we have opened up eligibility for Nevada County Public Health clinics to everyone 16 and older. It is important to remember:

Everyone 50+ is eligible at all vaccine providers, including Public Health clinics.
Everyone 16+ is eligible at Nevada County Public Health clinics.

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Hoppy Easter! Please Remember to be COVID Safe

We know it’s been difficult this past year, but we’re close to ending the pandemic. We need to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please keep gatherings small and outside to reduce risk. Wear a mask, wash your hands, get tested, and when it’s your turn--get vaccinated. Let’s keep Nevada County out of the Purple Tier and moving toward a full reopening.

Hop on over to MyNevadaCounty.com/GetVaccinated to learn more about your COVID-19 vaccine options.

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YubaNet Weekly COVID-19 Webinars, Thursdays at Noon

YubaNet hosts weekly half-hour webinars every Thursday at noon to provide updates on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution in Nevada County. Public Health officials 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 occasionally to update Nevada County residents on the resources made available. Please click the image below to rewatch this week's meeting.

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Nevada County Transit Public Art Installation

Nevada County Transit Services is inviting proposals from artist(s) for original artwork as part of a Transit rebranding project, and subsequent brand awareness campaign, supported by Nevada County Arts Council, and launched in anticipation of California Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in April. Artists are encouraged to create a visual representation of their “version” of Nevada County in the form of a design which will be displayed using the “canvas” of the Transit Services Division fleet of eleven buses in the form of a single vinyl bus wrap.

Nevada County Transit Services is inviting proposals from artist(s) for original artwork as part of a Transit rebranding project. The Initial Conference for interested artists was held this Thursday, April 1^st. View the Initial Conference in the video below.

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Nevada County Community Library Sets Reopening Date

The Nevada County Community Library will be reopening all of its branches for limited hours and capacity starting Wednesday, April 7th. Patrons are invited to browse and select materials for checkout within a 30-minute time period. This “Grab and Go” model of library service offers the greatest amount of safety for visitors and staff.

County Librarian Nick Wilczek is thrilled to be able to welcome the public back into the libraries. “Library staff have been working hard to provide services safely during the pandemic, but we are all excited to have people enjoying our facilities and browsing for their next great read,” he notes. “We have all missed the face-to-face interactions that are so important in a close-knit community like Nevada County.”

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CDA is Now Open for Limited In-Person Appointments

CDA Now Open for Limited In-Person Appointments

The Community Development Agency (CDA) is now open for limited in-person counter appointments. To schedule appointments online, visit our site mynevadacounty.com/bookcda or call (530) 265-1222.

This effort meets the COVID-19 guidelines under the current State of California Business “Red” Tier.
CDA will be continuing to provide services through email, phone, and online services. Please visit our Citizen Access Portal to apply for permits online, submit plans digitally, schedule inspections, and much more.

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Public Hearing to Discuss Possible State CDBG Application

The public hearing on April 5th at 1:00 p.m. provides the public the opportunity to make comments regarding types of eligible activities to be considered for application.

The Community Development and Economic Development allocations of the State CDBG program are published in a “Notice of Funding Availability” (NOFA) each program year. Eligible cities and counties may submit Community Development and Housing applications for CDBG funds under the 2021 NOFA for a maximum per application request of $1,500,000.00. It is estimated that the funding of the State 2021 CDBG program allocation is approximately $30,000,000. Nevada County anticipates submitting an application under the NOFA published during the next program year.

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2^nd Installment of the 20-21 Property Tax Bill due April 12^th

Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the 2nd installment of the 2020-2021 secured tax bill is April 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a postmark of April 12, 2021. If mailing close to this date, we highly encourage a hand stamped timely postmark to ensure timely payment. If received after the April 12th date without a timely postmark, a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost will be added for late payment.

Payment transactions can be made online at https://www.mynevadacounty.com/372/Pay-Your-Tax-Bill or by phone at (877) 445-5617 up until 11:59 PM on April 12th. Please note that electronic checks are free of charge but there is a 2.38% fee, charged by the vendor, for credit/debit card transactions.

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Prescribed Burn on Saturday April 3^rd, North of Nevada City Near Round Mountain

A prescribed burn will be conducted on one-half acre of private land on Merrimas Way between Rock Creek Road and Hudson Road on the north side of Round Mountain. It will be directed by a retired firefighter/forester experienced in conducting burns. Personnel will be volunteers from the Yuba-Bear Burn Cooperative, friends and neighbors.

This low-intensity surface burn will be completed in one day. After completion, the area will be patrolled and monitored daily until fire is fully extinguished. Northern Sierra Air Quality Management Board has confirmed that Saturday will be a permissive burn day. Permits are not required by CAL FIRE, but the local battalion chiefs have been notified and their command center will be contacted the morning of the burn.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: CDA Director

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.

Nevada County is offering an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced planning professional interested in leading the Community Development Agency. The CDA Director is an at-will position that reports directly to the CEO and provides expert professional assistance to the Board of Supervisors and County management staff. This position has high level oversight of all activities and operations of the Community Development Agency and provides leadership in the on-going management of Agency programs. The expansive range of oversight for the CDA Director includes the following seven departments/divisions: Agricultural Commissioner, Building, Code Compliance and Cannabis, Environmental Health, Planning, Public Works (Engineering, Fleet, Roads, Sanitation District, Solid Waste, and Transit), and centralized CDA administration. In addition, the CDA Director serves as a key Economic Development partner with developers, businesses and community service organizations, and as top advisor to the County Executive Officer. Find more information and apply for the position on Ralph Anderson and Associates website, who is conducting the recruitment.

Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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