Nevada County News | July 13, 2023

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Kayaking on Fuller Lake. Image by Allyssa Borich, Nevada County CEO's Office.

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Local Assistance Centers Connect Residents & Businesses with Storm Recovery Resources

Nevada County was recently added to the Presidential FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration for the February 2023 Winter Storms. This makes new resources available to residents and businesses that experienced damages or hardships due to this year’s winter storms.

To support residents in connecting to these resources, Nevada County will host Local Assistance Centers (LACs) in Grass Valley and Truckee, with staff from up to twenty local, state, and federal partners on hand to assist residents and answer questions.

Nevada County Opens Cooling Centers Saturday Through Monday at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley Libraries

National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for portions of Nevada County beginning Saturday morning through Monday evening. In response, Nevada County will open Cooling Centers at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley libraries from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday through Monday, July 15th through 17th.

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

This year, Nevada, Placer, and Yuba counties partnered to create a Disaster Livestock Access Program to support the safe evacuation of livestock from commercial ranch operations during a disaster such as a wildfire. The innovative multi-jurisdictional program was recognized with a 2022 Challenge Award by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).

“Ranchers are an important part of our community,” said Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs. “In the event that Nevada County experiences a fire, this program will give them the ability to save the lives of animals and protect their livelihood.”

Supervisors Proclaim July 16th-22nd as Probation Service Week

Nevada County Probation Hosts Free Skate Camp for Kids

Great Backpack Giveaway Date Announced!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Recycling: Predicament & Promise

July 17th, 7:00-8:30 pm

Madelyn Helling Library

Join Waste Management and Waste Not Nevada County for a community conversation about recycling, particularly plastics.

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National Night Out

August 1st, 6:00-7:30 pm

Memorial Park

Join the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and our law enforcement partners for a Kids Color Fun Run, live music, free food, games, public safety exhibits, and more!

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Get Involved: Committees & Commissions

Building & Accessibility Standards Board of Appeals

The Building & Accessibility Standards Board of Appeals (BASBOA) is tasked with considering community members’ appeals regarding discretionary orders, decisions, and determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the technical Building Standards codes.

Currently, there is a vacancy available for a District 1 appointee. Eligible members are selected from the county at large and do not have to live in District 1. If you are interested in serving as the District 1 appointee, please email District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall.

In addition to the District 1 appointment, the Board of Supervisors is looking to fill one additional member-at-large vacancy. Members must have qualified experience and training related to building construction, building service equipment and grading. The member-at-large should be qualified by experience and training to evaluate matters pertaining to California Disabled Access Regulations.

For more information on the BASBOA and to apply, please visit www.NevadaCountyCA.gov/Committees.

Library Summer Learning: Upcoming Events

Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things (Penn Valley)

Friday, July 14th

11 am to 12 pm

A premier wildlife program that is fun and humor-filled and backed with scientific evidence and interesting anecdotes.

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Azaleah Lane Book Club (Madelyn Helling)

Tuesday, July 18th

11 am to 12 pm

Let's see if we can help Azaleah Lane solve a mystery! The Azaleah Lane Book Club will meet every two weeks at the Madelyn Helling Library to discuss a few chapters at a time.

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Music for Young Minds Workshop (Bear River)

Tuesday, July 18th

11 am to 12 pm

Come on a musical adventure with Music in the Mountains through a fun, interactive music program where you will learn about your world by connecting to our diverse musical communities. You will listen, sing, dance, and more.

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Come Work with Us!

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.

Public Health Nurse I/II

Nevada County’s Public Health Department is seeking a part-time temporary Public Health Nurse I/II (PHN) to be an integral part of our immunization team! This PHN is assigned to Client Care Services to provide education and outreach to healthcare providers, schools, daycare providers and residents of Nevada County in order to increase the community immunization rates. This nurse will partner with local coalitions and community partners when possible.

Looking for work-life balance? This is a temporary, part-time position. The schedule will be flexible, with shifts ranging between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Become a nurse with Nevada County’s Public Health department and help keep our community safe. Apply today!

Have a question? Contact our Human Resources Department at 530-265-7010 and select option 2.

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Local Assistance Centers Connect Residents & Businesses with Storm Recovery Resources

Nevada County Opens Cooling Centers Saturday Through Monday at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley Libraries

Nevada, Placer, and Yuba Counties Receive CSAC Award for Innovative Disaster Livestock Program

More News From Nevada County

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Recycling: Predicament & Promise

National Night Out

Get Involved: Committees & Commissions

Library Summer Learning: Upcoming Events

Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things (Penn Valley)

Azaleah Lane Book Club (Madelyn Helling)

Come Work with Us!

Public Health Nurse I/II

Follow Us On Social Media