Mosquito Fire Air Quality Advisory

The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and the Public Health Department of Nevada County are issuing a Joint Air Quality Health Advisory due to smoke impacts from the Mosquito Fire in Placer and El Dorado Counties, CA near Oxbow Reservoir.  Smoke impacts could result in air quality conditions in the Very Unhealthy to Hazardous ranges throughout the day.  Air quality conditions change rapidly, and smoke may be intermittent and affect different areas dependent upon wind direction and time of day.  
 
Poor air quality has the potential to cause negative health impacts, particularly for sensitive groups and when exposure is prolonged.  Exposure to elevated PM2.5 (fine particulate matter in smoke) concentrations can result in eye and throat irritation, headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, congestion, coughing, impaired lung function and chest pain, especially among sensitive individuals such as the elderly, children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung conditions, pregnant women and anyone who is exercising or working hard outdoors.  

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Nevada County Connects: Free Fare Rides for the Draft Horse Classic

Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our upcoming Free Fare Days event from Thursday, September 15th, through Saturday, September 17th, in conjunction with the Draft Horse Classic held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. All transit services will be free to ride during the Draft Horse Classic, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community.
 
To get to the fairgrounds for the Draft Horse Classic, just catch the Nevada County Connects Route 3 bus, which will drop you off at the Gate 8 entrance on Brighton Street. Route 3 runs every hour, arriving at Gate 8 at approximately :07 after the hour. 

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Keep Your Medi-Cal

Don't miss important information about your Medi-Cal coverage by ensuring that Nevada County has your current contact information.

 During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Medi-Cal beneficiaries have stayed enrolled in the program. If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information today by contacting your Nevada County Social Services at (530) 265-1340, by coming into the office at 950 Maidu Ave in Nevada City, or by going to the website BenefitsCal.org. This may help you keep your Medi-Cal coverage after the COVID-19 PHE ends.

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September 13^th Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.
 
The Tuesday, September 13th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by attending the meeting in person, emailing BOS.PublicComment@nevadacountyca.gov, call (530) 270-3474, or by using the Board’s eComment system. Please submit written comments before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, to provide time for the Board members to read them and for your comments to become part of the public record. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 9 and 10 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.


At 10:00 a.m. Chastity Benson, California Counties Foundation Director of Operations and Education will present the California State Association of Counties 2021 Challenge Award to the Human Resources Department for the Nevada County Internship Program
 
Following the award, Melinda Booth, Executive Director of South Yuba River Citizens League, will report on the upcoming 25th Annual Yuba River Cleanup in Nevada County, scheduled for September 10 through 17, 2022
 
Chief Information Officer Stephen Monaghan will present a resolution approving the bid construction documents and specifications for the Nevada County Bear River Library Tenant Improvement Project.
 
County Executive Officer Alison Lehman will present the Board of Supervisors’ responses to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Civil Grand Jury Reports, “Joint Powers Authorities in Nevada County: Who Are They and Who’s Watching?” and “Nevada County Department of Public Works County Roads: Take Me Home.”
 
Community Development Agency Director and Interim Director of Public Works Trisha Tillotson will present a resolution approving the notice of intent to consider adopting a resolution of necessity for temporary construction easements regarding portions of Assessor’s Parcel No’s and a resolution to sign the invitation to bid documents for the hazard tree removal project.

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Join the Historical Landmarks Commission

Do you love the history and beauty of Nevada County? The Historical Landmarks Commission works to preserve and build public engagement with Nevada County’s treasures by identifying historical objects and sites for landmark designation and working with the Board of Supervisors. Since the creation of the Commission in 1969, over 200 historical landmarks have been successfully designated throughout the county.
 
Currently, there is a vacancy available for a District 1 appointee. The appointee must live in District 1, which includes Nevada City and the unincorporated areas of Banner Mountain, Cascade Shores, Deer Creek, and the Highway 174 corridor. Please apply online if you are interested in serving as the District 1 appointee. Applications are due by October 4th. Once applications have been received, interviews will be scheduled. 
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New Planning Application Guideline Assist with Project Preparation

Navigating the planning process can be complicated. To assist applicants in the preparation of their project, Nevada County’s Planning Department has created the Planning Application Guide with information regarding general project information and guidelines for common land use applications.

The guidelines provide an overview of the review process for both Discretionary and Administrative Permits, along with information regarding research requests. Additionally, the document provides a review of what makes an application complete, information regarding supplemental application information such as special studies, and an overview of the application review process.

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SAFE Youth Drop-in Center Grand Opening

Couch surfing. Sleeping in cars. Or even living on the streets.
 
At least 100 children and young adults are experiencing homelessness in Nevada County, with many of those coming to Bright Futures for Youth’s SAFE program. Few rural communities in the state have full-service drop-in centers for youth. Nevada County Behavioral Health provides ongoing programming support for the SAFE program and helped fund the infrastructure for the SAFE Drop-in Center.

Join Bright Futures for the opening of the SAFE Youth Drop-in Navigation Center from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, September 29th, at 200 Litton Drive in Grass Valley.

The SAFE Drop-in Center is a safe and supervised environment where children and young adults experiencing homelessness can access a range of services, from clothing and food to health care and counseling.

Please RSVP to Cheryl Rubin at cherylr@bffyouth.org or 530-265-4311 ext. 206.

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Caltrans Traffic Alert: Alternating Closures of I-80 Donner Summit Rest Areas Scheduled for Maintenance Work

The I-80 eastbound Safety Roadside Rest Areas (SRRA) will be closed Monday, September 12, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, September 13, the I-80 westbound SRRA will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, equipment or material availability, or other unexpected events.

Caltrans maintenance crews will be restriping the rest area parking lots and performing litter removal and various other maintenance activities. During the temporary closures, I-80 motorists are advised to use the Gold Run SRRA’s, approximately 34 miles west of Donner Summit.

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Caltrans Traffic Alert: Rolling Traffic Breaks on I-80 Continuing for Slope Work West of the California-Nevada Border

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will perform rolling traffic holds along east- and westbound I-80 during the helicopter work. Traffic will be held in both directions for approximately 10 minutes before being released. Motorists should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes due to queuing during traffic holds.

Helicopter work and rolling traffic breaks on I-80 are currently scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on September 8th, September 13th-15th, September 20th-22nd, and September 27th-29th. The construction schedule is subject to change based on weather, equipment and CHP availability or other unexpected events.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Administrative Analyst I

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.

Join the highly professional and team-oriented Auditor-Controller's property tax division and use your technical and analytical skills to perform fiscal and administrative property tax responsibilities. This introductory, though highly specialized, position performs the full range of duties and assignments vital to revenue apportionment for agencies throughout Nevada County. The vital duties include:

• Organizing and analyzing property tax reports to prepare apportionment journals 
• Calculations for property tax distributions according to Statute
• Study, interpretation, and application of legislative code and reference manuals
• Property tax roll maintenance and changes 
• Collaboration and partnership with other divisions, departments, and agencies
• Problem-solving and responding to public inquiries

An Administrative Analyst I is an integral part of the Auditor-Controller's accounting team! This position is crafted for individuals who have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Also, one year of experience in administrative, fiscal, or budget, preferably in a public agency, is required.

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:

• Library Assistant II
• Deputy Probation Officer I
• Library Assistant III
• Deputy Probation Officer II

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