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Nevada County and Sierra Roots Extend Extreme Weather Shelter Through Monday Morning, February 27^th

The National Weather Service predicts continuing COLD overnight temperatures and WET weather through the weekend, February 24th through 27th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada will extend the shelter operation through Monday morning as outlined in the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the shelter will be open for daytime hours and overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City, and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. each evening. Pending weather conditions, the shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, February 27th. This is a community-wide collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional services.

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Nevada County Roads crew clears downed tree on Dog Bar Road

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Facilities team carves a path through the snow at the Joseph Center in Truckee

The Madelyn Helling Library covered in snow

A warming center will be open until 4:30 p.m. in the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room

Winter Storm Response

Roads Update

County Roads Maintenance has all available equipment and crews dispatched for road plowing. Road conditions remain hazardous, despite ongoing efforts to keep up with the continuing snowfall. Residents are encouraged to stay safe and off the roads when possible. Minimizing roadway traffic helps our crews to continue with plowing efforts.

Nevada County Roads Maintenance prioritizes the heaviest traveled County maintained roads first, working out to arterial and residential County maintained areas once the main roads are safe. Rural and remote County maintained roads are prioritized next as conditions allow and equipment and operators become available.

Warming Centers

Nevada County has opened a Warming Center at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room until 4:30 p.m. today when our Cold Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots opens. Heat, wi-fi, power strips, and water bottles are available. No library desk services are available. Only the Community Room is open for Friday, February 24^th, as all County facilities are closed due to the winter storm.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the shelter at the Nevada City Veterans Hall will be open for daytime hours and overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The shelter is located at 415 North Pine Street (lower level) in Nevada City, and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. each evening. Pending weather conditions, the shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, February 27th.

Report Downed Trees and Power Poles

Downed trees on County Roads can be reported at 530-265-1411, www.nevadacountyca.gov/servicerequest, or 911. Downed power poles, as well as trees into power poles, should be reported directly to PG&E at 1-800-743-500 or 911.

Transit Updates

Due to snow and unsafe conditions, Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now transit services are closed today, Friday, February 24th. Subscribe to our Transit System Alerts for updates on closures.

February 28th 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 from inside the Board Chambers.

The Tuesday, February 28th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.

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, calling 530-270-3474, or by using the Board’s eComment system. Please submit written comments before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27th, 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 10 and 11 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

Following public comment and the consent calendar, the Board will adjourn as the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and call the regular meeting of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Board of Directors to order. Following the consent calendar and public comment, the Board will adjourn as the Board of Directors of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and reconvene as the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

The Board will then consider a resolution proclaiming March 2023 as "Nevada County Women's History Month” and another resolution acknowledging February 11, 2023 as "International Day of Women and Girls in Science."

At 10:15, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Truckee Fire Protection District’s Capital Improvement Plan and Mitigation Fee Annual Expenditure Plan.

The Board will then consider a resolution proclaiming March 18, 2023 as "Public Defense Day" in Nevada County, accept a presentation from Valley Vision as the regional convener for the Comprehensive Economic Resiliency Fund (CERF), and consider an ordinance amending Article 7 of Chapter IV of the Nevada County General Code regarding Hazardous Vegetation Abatement.

Before recessing for lunch, the Board will hold a closed session to review its position and instruct its designated labor negotiations representatives regarding employee salaries, salary schedules, and fringe benefits concerning the Sheriff Management Association and the Probation Peace Officers' Association.

At 1:30, before adjourning, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Resolution to certify the adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Nevada County Broadband Program.

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Savvy Women Talk: Women in Government, Featuring Alison Lehman and Sheriff Shannan Moon, March 8^th

Join the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation on Wednesday, March 8^th, for a special Savvy Speaker Series all about Women in Government, with special guests Alison Lehman, CEO of Nevada County, and Shannan Moon, Nevada County Sheriff.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m., program starts at 6:00 p.m. This is a FREE event for the community, but space is limited so please RSVP today!

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Nevada County Arts Council Accepting Submissions for Poetry Exhibit

Calling all poets! Nevada County Arts Council, the Nevada County Library, and the County of Nevada are collaborating on an exhibition of poetry to kick off the 2023 Sierra Poetry Festival season. Nevada County residents of all ages are invited to submit poems on the theme of Belonging by Monday, March 6^th, to be displayed in the exhibition.

If selected, your written piece will be displayed in the Eric Rood Center lobby throughout National Poetry Month in April.

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Nevada City Seeks Public Input for Parking Study

Nevada City is developing a Parking Study for Downtown and the Seven Hills Business District. This study will analyze the existing parking supply and demand in order to provide implementable strategies that balance the parking utilization for all users, including residents, business employers, and visitors.

Public input is essential for the success of this parking plan. Take Nevada City's parking survey to provide your feedback on parking issues.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Therapists

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’s Health & Human Services Agency seeks to fill several full-time and part-time Behavioral Health therapist positions serving children, adults, and families. Some therapist positions are eligible for a new-hire bonus of up to $5,000!

Our Behavioral Health therapists provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and collateral/parent counseling; crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services; phone screening of potential clients; and psychotherapy. Therapy services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving. We seek to hire caring individuals who bring a sense of humor and fun to work.

Learn more about these positions online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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Nevada County and Sierra Roots Extend Extreme Weather Shelter Through Monday Morning, February 27th