County Budget Brings in $27M in New Revenue for Public Safety, Healthcare, HousingOn Tuesday, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the County budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. Nevada County’s $367.8M budget represents the County’s mission in action, reflecting community priorities and services essential to residents’ health and safety. “Fiscal stability has remained our top priority while I’ve served on the Board of Supervisors over the last 15 years,” said Board Chair Ed Scofield. “This has allowed us to make great progress on what matters to the community most, from wildfire to economic development and broadband. I have tremendous pride in the accomplishments of our County team and feel confident in saying we are one of the best rural counties in the State of California.” Read More
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Beat the Heat: National Weather Service Issues Heat Warning for Friday Through SundayNational Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County beginning Friday, June 30th, and lasting through Sunday, July 2nd. Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services partners with Nevada County Public Health to review our plans for Excessive Heat Emergencies during high-heat events. Higher temperatures can be dangerous for all people, especially the very young, senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions. As temperatures climb into the weekend, residents can beat the heat in cool public places, like your local Nevada County Library branch, grocery stores, or movie theaters. Read More
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Celebrate Safely This Independence Day Weekend!Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July? A friendly reminder before the holiday weekend that all types of fireworks are illegal in Nevada County. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is against the law. More information about firework safety and California law around illegal fireworks can be found on the CAL FIRE website. Leave the pyrotechnics to the experts! Instead, take advantage of the multitude of ways to celebrate a safe 4th of July in Nevada County. Read More
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South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban in Effect As of Monday, June 26thThe South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban took effect for the 2023 fire season beginning on Monday, June 26th. The ban prohibits burning--including campfires and barbecues--on private property within the lower 39-mile stretch of the South Yuba River from Lang’s Crossing to the confluence with Kentucky Creek below Bridgeport. The ban will remain in effect through the Summer and Fall, until the CAL FIRE burn suspension is lifted. Read More
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County Offices Closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence DayAll Nevada County administrative offices will be closed and there will be no transit services on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Roadwork on Dog Bar Road will pause on July 3rd and 4th for the holiday and resume on Wednesday, July 5th from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. A portion of Donner Pass Road will remain closed to traffic, including recreational activities, due to potentially unsafe rock fall while geotechnical assessments are underway. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Online e-Services Directory
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Child Support Services to Host Drop-in Hours at Sierra Community House Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services is partnering with Sierra Community House to provide in person child support services to the Truckee community. Sierra Community House will host drop-in services on the second Wednesday of each month. Child Support staff will be available from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm to discuss case specifics for existing customers or to answer general questions about child support and our services. Spanish interpreters will be available on site. Read More
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Nevada County is Developing a 2024 Community Health Improvement PlanNevada County has begun to develop its 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Through this process, Nevada County will create a 3- to 5-year plan that will serve as a road map for increasing healthy living and health equity throughout Nevada County. Residents are invited to get involved by taking a short survey to help shape the vision and values of the plan. Read More
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District 3 Supervisor Lisa Swarthout Joins Governor Newsom and Fire Officials to Outline Preparations for Peak Fire SeasonThis Thursday, Nevada County Supervisor Lisa Swarthout joined Governor Newsom, CalOES, and CAL FIRE at the Grass Valley Air Attack Base, located at the Nevada County Airport, to outline California's work to prepare for peak wildfire season. Wildfire remains a top priority for Nevada County. Residents can help our Office of Emergency Services plan for wildfire risk reduction by taking our Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey, available online through August 31st. Learn more at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/CWPP. Watch the Video
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Tahoe National Forest Seeks Public Comment on Pines to Mines Trail ProjectThe Tahoe National Forest is seeking public comment on the Pines to Mines Trail Project Preliminary Environmental Assessment. The opportunity to comment ends 30 days following the date of publication of the legal notice, which occurred on June 23rd, 2023, in the Union newspaper. The detailed scoping letter, comment period letter, draft proposed action, Preliminary Environmental Assessment, and site-specific maps for this project are available online.
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In her June 2023 District 1 newsletter, Supervisor Hall shares economic development funding opportunities, information on free lunches for kids at the Nevada County Library, an opportunity to join our 12-week Sheriff's Community Academy, a highlight on the Bear Yuba Land Trust, and opportunities for residents to provide input on wildfire preparedness and recreation. Read these stories and more and subscribe for future District 1 newsletters. Read More
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Job Openings at Nevada County: AccountantNevada 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 seeking an experienced Accountant for the Health and Human Services Agency to support the fiscal unit for the Behavioral Health Department. Our accountants perform professional accounting, including: - Preparation and review of Journal Entries
- Review and approval of Accounts Payable batches
- Monitoring and analysis of revenues and expenditures
- Grant claims and grant report preparation
- Gathering of data for a variety of financial reports requiring the application of accounting principles and judgment
- Analysis of financial system reports
- Grant budgets and County budget preparation and monitoring
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in accounting or a related field, and one year of applicable experience. If you have additional experience of more than 2 years, that's a plus! 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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