Nevada County Gathers Federal, State, and Regional Leaders for First-Ever Sustainability Summit

District V Supervisor Hardy Bullock and District I Supervisor Heidi Hall hosted the first-ever Sustainability Summit in partnership with Martis Camp. The event focused on regional collaboration to plan and protect our natural environment, touching on topics such as wildfire resiliency, protecting our natural resources, enhancing recreation access, and supporting economic development.

Speakers included Jessica Morse, Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildland Resilience with the California Natural Resources Agency, and Stacy Caldwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. A panel led by Supervisor Heidi Hall that included California Natural Resources Agency Deputy Secretary Morse, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Executive Director Angela Avery, United States Forest Service Deputy Forester Jody Holzworth, and Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, discussed how we could collaborate regionally with our federal, state, and regional partners to create a better future.

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Nevada County Releases 2021 Agricultural Crop Report

This week the Nevada County Department of Agriculture presented the 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report to the Board of Supervisors. This annual report helps gauge the economic health and diversity of the agricultural community here in Nevada County. In 2021, the total gross value of agricultural products in Nevada County was $21,222,300. This represents an increase of approximately 8%.

 With Timber removed, our food crops saw an even higher increase of approximately 15% or nearly $2.62 million more compared to its 2020 value. This increase is largely a result of more harvested acres and higher value for vegetable crops.  

In addition to the traditional Annual Crop and Livestock Report, for the first time, the Nevada County Department of Agriculture prepared and presented a Cannabis Supplemental Report authorized under Senate Bill 657 (2019).  In the report, the Agriculture Department estimated the legally produced commercial cannabis crop to be valued at $12.4 million dollars. 

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Nevada County Treasurer Catches Check Processing Error

Residents who made a payment by check for property taxes, county services, or services provided by any school or special district in Nevada County between September 21st - October 6th should be on alert for a possible duplicate charge to their bank account.

Due to an electronic processing error that occurred on October 11th, a total of 3,000 checks were duplicated, although it appears that a limited number of checks were processed twice. Once the Treasurer’s Office became aware of the error, staff immediately stopped the process to prevent additional duplicate charges.

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Tire Amnesty Event October 24^th-28^th to Reduce Illegal Dumping in Nevada County

To reduce illegal dumping, Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City residents can dispose of up to nine tires at no cost at select locations during the week of October 24th-28th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various locations throughout Nevada County. 

Commercial tires, tractor tires, and tires with rims will not be accepted. If you have more than nine tires, please contact the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health at 530-265-1467 to request an exemption.

This event is sponsored by Nevada County, Waste Management, the Bureau of Land Management's California State Office and Mother Lode Field Office, and the Tahoe National Forest.

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Free Transit Fares to Support the Nevada County, All Veterans Stand Down October 14^th and 15^th!

Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our support for the Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down event Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. All transit services will be free to ride during the Veterans Stand Down event, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community.

To get to the fairgrounds for the Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down event, 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 approximately 7 minutes after the hour (at 9:07 a.m., for example). 

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Get Connected! California Event in Truckee October 22^nd

In collaboration with Get Connected California! Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), Nevada County will host an enrollment event on October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Truckee Library, 10031 Levon Avenue Truckee. See us at the open enrollment event and enter to win one of several free tablets that Nevada County is giving to eligible applicants!
 
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly discount on internet service of up to $30 per eligible household. This means that internet service can be free when used with special high-speed internet plans offered by many providers! The program also allows for a one-time discount of $100 towards the purchase of a device (laptop, desktop, or tablet).
 
You may be eligible for ACP benefits if you or someone in your household is enrolled in any of the following programs: CalFresh, Medi-Cal, WIC, Lifeline, Free or Reduced School Lunch Program, SSI, or Pell Grant!
 
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Spooky, Scary, and Silly Programs at Nevada County Library

October is in full swing, and a lot is going on at the Nevada County Library to celebrate the season!
 
As the temperature drops and colors change, visit the library’s Event Calendar and discover something new – from a historic cemetery tour to new book clubs and live music – there’s something spooky and scary for everyone. You can filter the busy calendar by age (adult, teen, or kid’s programs), location, or event type if you’re looking for something specific, like a book club or an art program. 

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Heart of Gold Gravel Race for Teen Mental Wellness Surpasses 2021 Fundraising Efforts

Nevada County Participates in Regional Outdoors for All Workshop

In 2021, the State announced $548.3 million in state grant funding to create and revitalize parks across California and budgeted $1 billion-plus to expand outdoor access.

This week, Nevada County Community Development Agency and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation attended the California Natural Resource Agency’s (CNRA) Outdoors for All Regional Workshop to discuss California’s Outdoors for All Initiative. The initiative seeks to expand equitable outdoor access across the State, and the workshop allowed recommendations, thoughts, and feedback to generate an Outdoors for All strategy that is being developed. The draft strategy is expected to release in earlier 2023 for public comment.
 
The workshop was built on previous conversations and community feedback from the State’s 30x30 initiative to identify outdoor access solutions. This workshop was supported by the Resources Legacy Foundation, Better World Group Advisors, and locally by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

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Nevada County to Host CACVSO Annual Fall Conference and a Night of Laughter

On Monday, October 17th, Nevada County will welcome the California Association of County Veterans Services (CACVSO) members to host their annual fall conference. The CACVSO advocates for veterans at the state level and supports or proposes legislation that will positively impact the veterans of California.

On Thursday, October 20th, the CACVSO Conference will conclude with a Women Veterans Town Hall at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building beginning at 4:30 p.m., which the Nevada County Veterans Services Office will host. This Town Hall will be an opportunity for the veteran women of Nevada County to discuss the resources that they need in this community. The information gathered will be used to assist with the advocacy for women veterans throughout the State.

To conclude this special event, the Vietnam Veterans of America – Nevada County Chapter 535, American Legion Frank Gallino Post 130, Honor Flight of the Sierra’s, and the Nevada County Veterans Services Office will be hosting a night of laughter and fun. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public. Seating is limited. Food trucks and drinks will be available.  

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CalTrans Traffic Alert: Central Truckee I-80 Ramp Closure Extended for Ongoing Construction

CalTrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) motorists in Truckee to expect a continued closure of the Central Truckee eastbound off-ramp for ongoing construction.
 
Originally scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 23rd, the closure of the I-80 eastbound off-ramp at Central Truckee (Exit 186) has now been extended through 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 17th. Ongoing ramp construction activities include sign structure installation, paving, and drainage work.
 
Intermittent I-80 lane and ramp closures also continue through October between the I-80/State Route 89 (SR-89)/SR-267 separation and Donner Pass Road/Coldstream Road (Exit 184) for striping, electrical and grinding work. 

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Board Clerk I & II

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 hiring a Board Clerk to support the Clerk of the Board and Board of Supervisors in both general and specialized administrative duties. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and a candidate who can stay organized and conduct themselves professionally and respectfully with colleagues and constituents. If you find the idea of working with elected officials exciting and are looking for an opportunity with room to grow in your career, consider applying!

Daily duties may include:

• Resolution, ordinance, contracts, public record requests, and claims document processing 
• Committee, commission, and special district support, including membership and financial disclosure
• Customer service and communication in person, over the phone, and using a variety of written and virtual platforms
• Assisting and training colleagues and staff on specialized processes and procedures
• Intensive tasks utilizing Microsoft Office and agenda management software
• General administrative duties, including research, scheduling, and meeting preparation 

A Board Clerk is an integral part of the Clerk of the Board team. This position involves working with the Nevada County community both in person and over the phone, coordinating and communicating with Nevada County staff, and assisting the Board of Supervisors with administrative tasks. The Board Clerks act to further local governance and preserve history by taking an active role in creating and editing vital documents, preserving Nevada County's historical record, and maintaining accessibility to the public archive. All tasks require a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. Successful candidates will be driven to serve their community and will value neutrality, sensitivity, and positive working relationships.

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:

• Network System Analyst I

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