Staff Report on Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Project Released

On April 25th, the Nevada County Planning Department released the staff report on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project for the May 10th Planning Commission Public Hearing. 

At the May 10th Public Hearing, the Planning Commission will hear public comments before making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the proposed project. 

Following the Planning Commission’s recommendation, a Board of Supervisors Public Hearing will be scheduled no sooner than August 2023 to consider the recommendation and all public and agency comments received during the application process.

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Board Objective Report Highlights Progress on Community Priorities

By District 2 Supervisor and Board Chair Ed Scofield

To start the year, we faced the now familiar challenge of the winter storm, responding to widespread impacts and now, recovery. Although areas like Alta Sierra did not experience the same severe damage of last year’s storm, I can’t say the same for much of our County, with over 17,500 PG&E customers experiencing power outages and millions reported in damages.

Having been born and raised in Grass Valley, I’ve experienced my share of snow, but this storm was epic not only in the volume of snow but especially in the weight of the snow and the damage it created to homes and commercial businesses. Like last year, we saw neighbors helping neighbors and our government agencies leaning in to serve our community during the disaster. As my colleague Sue Hoek said, “2023 is the year of the heart.”

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Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance Announces Community Survey

Some things are a crime, and some things just aren’t right! Safe and Unified Nevada County (SUN) believes we can address both--and build a stronger community--by sharing our experiences, finding common ground, and providing meaningful support to those negatively impacted by hate crimes and hate incidents in our area. 

SUN is a subcommittee of the Equity & Inclusion Leadership Alliance (EILA), which consists of representatives from the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Coalition, county and municipal departments, law enforcement, the judicial system, healthcare, faith-based groups, education, the arts, the social justice non-profit Color Me Human, and other vital organizations. It is a vibrant mix of leaders working to address the current needs of our community and plan for a brighter future. 

In the spirit of Victims’ Rights Week, SUN is asking all Nevada County residents to share their insights in the 2023 SUN Survey to move forward in the spirit of candor and collaboration.

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Nevada County Organizations Celebrate National Screen-Free Week

The week of May 1^st through May 7^th is national Screen-Free Week! Nevada County organizations are celebrating by offering alternatives to screen-based entertainment to help residents of all ages unplug. Screens are part of our lives in many ways--from work to school and play--but unplugging has benefits for both physical and mental health.

Each day of Screen-Free Week will have its own theme with fun activities across the county that highlight the value, health benefits, and fun of spending time away from screens.

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Nevada County Environmental Health Announces 2023 Mosquito Fish Giveaway Days

Nevada County’s Environmental Health Department will host five Mosquito Fish Giveaways at the Eric Rood Center, all on Thursdays, beginning May 11^th and going through July 6^th. 

“Mosquito fish consume a lot of insect larvae in ponds or other standing bodies of water,” explained Amy Irani, Environmental Health Director. “By reducing the mosquito population in larvae form, you can reduce the mosquito population and your risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus. My team also wants to remind folks to check and remove standing water from pots, bins, buckets, and tires. We all play a role in reducing the risk of infection.” 

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Celebrate Small Business Week April 30th through May 6th

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year's celebration takes place April 30^th through May 6^th.

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there were 3,148 businesses in Nevada County. The aim of Small Business Week is to honor Nevada County entrepreneurs who have played their part in bringing new ideas to life and helping our economy grow. Nevada County residents are encouraged to shop local this week (and every week) and thank those small businesses that have continued to serve our residents during some of the most difficult times in our county’s recent history.

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Rome Power House Designated as a Nevada County Historical Landmark

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is delighted to announce that the Board of Supervisors approved the Rome Power House as Nevada County's latest historical landmark on April 25^th.

The Rome Power House was the first and only hydroelectric generating plant built on the South Yuba River. Planning for the plant began in 1892. It entered service on 1896, serving mines in the area. It eventually led to the electrification of Nevada City, one of the early pioneering systems in California. Alphonse Tregidgo, along with many other pioneers, went on to help found Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). 

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Supervisors Tour Sacramento Coast Guard Air Station

Recently, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors engaged in a civic tour with the Sacramento Coast Guard Air Station. The purpose of the tour was to solidify the County’s strategic alliance with our military partners and to promote our Military Appreciation program and opportunities the County has developed to recruit separating military personnel for County careers. Board Chair Ed Scofield and District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek led the delegation hosted by Captain Ian Bastek, the Air Station Commander.   

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Project Coordinator 

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.

The County Executive Office is seeking a Project Coordinator for a limited term project to work on the County Youth Commission objective. The County is looking to collaborate with local youth and community partners to develop the Nevada County Youth Commission. The Youth Commission will advise the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive Officer on policies and issues related to young people. The Project Coordinator will work with County staff, the Board of Supervisors, and a team of youth interns to research and develop a youth commission program to be implemented in the fall of 2023. Learn more about this position online.

In addition to the Project Coordinator position, the County Executive Office is seeking three Nevada County high school students for a limited term paid internship opportunity to research and develop the Nevada County Youth Commission. Learn more about this unique internship opportunity.
 
Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling 530-265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Lunch at the Library- Student Intern (paid)
• Sheriff Dispatcher II
• Sheriff Dispatcher I
• Project Coordinator-Temporary Youth Commission Development
• Student Intern - County Executive Office - Youth Commission

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