Supervisors Unanimously Adopt 2023 Board ObjectivesThe Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the 2023 Board Objectives at their February 7th Board Meeting. The 2023 Board Objectives remain largely the same as 2022 and include eight community priorities: fiscal stability, emergency preparedness, economic development, broadband, climate resilience, housing, homelessness, and recreation. “Our annual objectives serve as a roadmap for our budget and program planning for the upcoming year,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Ed Scofield. “I walked out of this year’s workshop feeling proud and satisfied about what we’ve accomplished and knowing the priorities we’ll be working on this year.” Each year, the Board of Supervisors identifies their annual priorities during their Board Workshop in January. The Board Objectives identified aim to address community challenges and are used to manage County operations, programs, and services and to support the 2023/2024 budget development process.
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Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund GrantsThe County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants, to respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by funding projects to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. “We’ve seen an increase in the usage of our recreation areas the past few years, and this funding has given our community partners the ability to address those impacts,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Ed Scofield. “I’m looking forward to seeing the much-needed safety improvements and additional parking at the Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Adam Ryan Preserve in Alta Sierra and to seeing the additional projects we can fund in this second round.” Learn More
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Supervisors Approve McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement ProjectOn Tuesday, February 7th, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and awarded the McCourtney Road Transfer Station (MRTS) Improvement Project to Bobo Construction. This project will repurpose the existing transfer station’s footprint to accommodate the increased traffic and demand for recycling and solid waste services and allow for the current State mandate for organic food waste collection and diversion. Construction is planned from Spring 2023 through Fall 2024. “A lot of hard work has been done to get us to this point, and we are very excited to see this project begin this Spring,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Ed Scofield. “Anyone who has visited the transfer station during peak periods is familiar with the long lines and wait times, but the cost of the project has come out much better than we anticipated and will help solve the wait issues.” Read More
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Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fares for Valentine's DayNevada County Connects is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, with free fares on all routes! Nevada County Connects will be operating normal schedules and times on all routes, with free fares for all. Bus schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider’s Guide at nevadacountyconnects.com. Riders can also call the Transit Services office at 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information. Free fare days are funded by a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) air quality grant that provides public transit funding assistance for projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility.
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HHSA Offers Income Tax Filing Assistance for Qualifying ResidentsThe Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site offering free tax preparation assistance and filing of simple returns. Tax credits help working families and their communities thrive; unfortunately, many taxpayers leave them unclaimed annually. This program aims to bring awareness to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a fully refundable credit based on earned income. Your VITA tax credit amount depends on your annual income, marital status, and the number of qualifying children in your household. Learn More
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Resources Available to Assist with Utility CostsMany people in our community are struggling with the increased cost of utilities and other necessities. But did you know that there are resources available to help with utility costs? From internet and phone services to gas and electric, there are programs available that offer financial assistance to eligible residents. Learn More
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Breastfeeding Coalition of Nevada County Sponsors Second Annual Share the Love Milk DriveThe Breastfeeding Coalition of Nevada County (BCNC) is sponsoring its second Share the Love milk drive. Donated breast milk goes to the Mother’s Milk Bank of San Jose, which is one of two milk banks in California and benefits infants of Nevada County and Northern California. With the ongoing shortage of specialty and many regular infant formulas, this worthy donation can help avert further crisis and illness for the most vulnerable—Nevada County’s sick and premature infants. Learn More
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Elementary School Oral Health Screenings a Success!Nevada County’s Local Oral Health Program recently completed oral health screenings at four elementary schools in Nevada County—Union Hill, Ready Springs, Scotten Elementary, and Bell Hill. 360 students in grades TK-2 were screened! The oral health screenings for students in grades K-2 promote oral health education with elementary students, including the importance of brushing and flossing, while dental professionals screen students to identify any potential concerns or emergent needs. The Local Oral Health program has a number of additional oral health screenings lined up in the coming months as the program tries to ensure all Kindergarten students in Nevada County schools have seen a dental professional. Read More
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Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Honors Cashin's Field with W. Lon Cooper New Construction AwardLast Saturday evening, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce held its 121st Annual Nevada City Awards, honoring businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the Nevada City community. Among the night’s honorees was Gus Becerra, Executive Director of the Regional Housing Authority, who accepted the W. Lon Cooper New Construction award for Cashin’s Field, an energy-efficient affordable housing community located at 170 Ridge Road in Nevada City. The Cashin’s Field Development was the result of a strong collaboration across jurisdictions—including the Regional Housing Authority, the City of Nevada City, and the County of Nevada—to increase housing for residents of Nevada County. Read More
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Notice of Upcoming Public Hearing for Nevada County Broadband Final EIR and Document AvailabilityThe Nevada County Community Development Agency’s Planning Department has released a Notice of Public Hearing and document availability for the Nevada County’s Broadband Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) to be heard before the Nevada County Board of Supervisors on February 28, 2023. Nevada County has conducted a countywide Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Broadband to meaningfully address challenges and remove barriers for broadband project developers. The ultimate goal is to expand broadband access in the county more quickly and efficiently by streamlining compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Read More
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Tahoe National Forest Invites Public Input on Off-highway Vehicle Program Grant ApplicationsTahoe National Forest is preparing an annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, to request funding for trail and facilities maintenance, law enforcement, education, safety, development of a trailhead and restoration. TNF will be hosting an open house where individuals and organizations are welcome to come learn more about the California OHV grants the Tahoe National Forest is considering applying for and how to provide input. Learn More
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Senior Outreach NurseNevada 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’s Public Health Department is seeking a Registered Nurse I or II to work half-time in support of our Adult Services Senior Outreach Program. Registered nurses provide clinical or field services within the County, utilizing professional skills providing medication support services. Our nurses also learn and apply case management skills while performing related duties. Nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. The ideal candidate will bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. In addition, the Adult Services Senior Outreach nurse will: - Be committed to and participate in the department’s ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Work independently and be able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift
- Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects
- Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle
- Be software/system intuitive
- Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word
Public Health promotes the health of our community through varied programs, ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy! Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling 530-265-7010 and selecting option 2.
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