Re-watch YubaNet's Future of the Nevada County Courthouse Webinar

A study on the Nevada City Courthouse facility is underway by the California Courts. A minimum of three options will be studied to analyze the feasibility of:

Renovating the existing Nevada City Courthouse.
Replacing all or part of the existing courthouse on the existing site.
Building a new courthouse in a new location.

Re-watch the webinar from Monday, April 25th, on YubaNet's YouTube to learn about the process, how decisions are being made, and the next steps.

Screenshot of YubaNet's Future of Nevada County Courthouse webinar

CAL FIRE Awards Nevada County a Storm Damage Grant

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU) has secured funding for a direct funded grant to mitigate the impacts of the damaging heavy storm event that began on December 27th, 2021.

The primary goal of the grant is to provide financial support to focus wildfire risk mitigation efforts on community protection, ingress, and egress. Due to the heavy snowfall, significant quantities of downed trees and broken treetops have been added to already heavy fuel loading. This material will become dry and available to burn this coming summer. The grant aims to assist in buffering main evacuation routes and corridors for the safety of the traveling public and responding fire resources.

“We’re grateful for CAL FIRE’s tireless support during the storm and afterward with the cleanup,” said Supervisor Ed Scofield, whose district includes some of the hardest-hit areas this winter. “There is still a lot of work to do. This grant will directly support clearing fuels from key evacuation routes in Nevada County before they can become a dangerous source of fuel this fire season.”

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CAL FIRE NEU Hosts County and City Leadership at Reader Ranch Exercise

County staff joined CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU) for their annual Type I Fire Crew Certification Exercises this year at the Reeder Ranch in Nevada County. Crews from the Placer CCC Fire Center, Washington Ridge Fire Crew Camp, Grass Valley Crew, and the California National Guard Task Force Rattlesnake Crew all participated in the exercise this year.

These exercises, held around the State, are an important part of certifying Fire Crews in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season. Fire Crews not only perform wildland firefighting but participate in search and rescue, flood control, and other all-risk emergency incidents. The exercises test the organization and fortitude of these crews by putting them through physical fitness tests, line construction, fire shelter drills, and general readiness exercises.

“Our Type I Fire Crews across the State are truly the backbone of our firefighting resources and perform critical firefighting missions both locally and across the state on large, damaging wildfires,” said CAL FIRE Unit and Fire Chief Brian Estes.

Nevada County, Nevada City, and CAL FIRE staff before the exercise

Library Resumes Saturday and Evening Hours Starting May 2^nd

Beginning Monday, May 2nd, The Nevada County Library is extending its open hours to return to its pre-pandemic schedule. The new hours will include Saturdays at the Truckee, Madelyn Helling, Grass Valley, Bear River, and Doris Foley Library branches, as well as evening hours at multiple branches. Patrons will be able to check out books and movies, enjoy library events, and use public computers during these open hours.

“We are so happy to be offering Saturday hours again for our community,” says Nick Wilczek, County Librarian. “We know there are plenty of people who enjoy using the library on weekends, so we are glad to be able to provide this option once more.”

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Greater Higgins Area Plan Project: Review Designs and Help Shape the Community on May 4^th

Nevada County is developing an exciting plan to help guide future improvements for the Higgins Corner area in the South County region. The Greater Higgins Area Plan is a planning effort with two key goals:

Establish a comprehensive future vision for the area integrating culture, commerce, and housing while supporting the unique community character and culture of the South County area.
Serve as a blueprint for future development.

As part of the project, the County is conducting an extensive community engagement process to hear from community members about goals and vision for the future of the Greater Higgins area. This third of four community workshops will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Community members will learn more about this exciting project, review conceptual design and development options for future growth in the Greater Higgins Plan Area, and interact with other participants to identify development and circulation improvements. The meeting will include a presentation, followed by a discussion in small groups.

First Mosquito Fish Giveaway on Thursday, May 5^th

The Nevada County Environmental Health Department Vector Control Program will be holding Mosquito Fish Giveaways on five Thursday afternoons throughout May and June. Next week, the first giveaway event is on Thursday, May 5th, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center.

Mosquito Fish can consume large quantities of insect larvae in your pond or other standing bodies of water. By reducing the mosquito population, you can reduce your risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus.

“Our mosquito fish giveaways are one of our most popular events each year and are important to reducing mosquito larvae to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. This year we added eating tubes to our fish tanks, which helped our fish survive the winter and improved the survival of offspring, giving us more fish to distribute to the community,” said Amy Irani, Environmental Health Director.

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ERC's Tour of Nevada County Highlights Nevada County Businesses

County leadership participated in the Nevada County Economic Resource Council's (ERC) annual Tour of Nevada County on Thursday, April 28th.

The tour highlighted accomplished businesses that have partnered with or benefitted from the ERC's services. Featured businesses included A&M Labs, Autometrix, Inc., Circo Innovations, Curious Forge, and The Higher Commitment Analytical Lab.

The tour showcased some of the exciting economic development and business growth happening within Nevada County. Promoting economic development by emphasizing entrepreneurship, retaining and attracting high-quality jobs, investing in major infrastructure projects, and working with local, state, and federal partners to support our small business, nonprofit, and tourism sectors is a 2022 Board of Supervisors Objective.

Curious Forge member presents at ERC's Tour of Nevada County

Nevada County Cannabis Alliance presenting at the ERC's Tour of Nevada County

Autometrix presents at the ERC's Tour of Nevada County

One-Way Traffic Control Ahead on State Route 20

Caltrans is alerting motorists to expect travel delays and one-way traffic control on State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County for the next few weeks for various construction activities.

On SR-20, turnout construction will resume Monday, May 2nd, and Tuesday, May 3rd. The east- and westbound turnouts located just west of Conservation Road/Pine Needle Lane are scheduled to be repaved, with one-way traffic control and 20-minute travel delays expected between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Work is dependent on whether the ground has sufficiently dried from recent storms. In addition to turnout work on SR-20, one-way traffic control will be in effect on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Washington Road area for the Omega Curves Safety Improvement project. Grading work is expected to resume on May 2nd and continue for several weeks in this area. Motorists should expect 20-minute travel delays.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Bus Drivers

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.

Looking for a great job where you get to be outside driving? Love working with the public and providing excellent customer service? If you enjoy driving, working around a supportive team, and serving your community with a valuable service, we have a job for you!

The County of Nevada Transit Services Division, aka Nevada County Connects, is currently recruiting Bus Drivers, Temporary Bus Drivers, and Bus Driver Trainees in the Grass Valley and Nevada City region. We are seeking motivated, customer service-inclined folks who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team that provides services to the public. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and friendly transit services to the residents of Western Nevada County.

The Bus Driver position is an integral part of accomplishing that goal, so we need you to join our team. While this position is full-time, the Temporary Bus Driver and Trainee positions are part-time and work up to 20 hours per week. We offer lots of flexibility in scheduling.

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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