Board of Supervisors Supports Fire District Consolidation

At our August 8 meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to support the consolidation of three fire districts -- Rough & Ready Fire Protection District, Penn Valley Fire Protection District, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District -- into one combined district.

The Board also approved the fire district chiefs’ request for up to $1 million in temporary gap funding to operate Rough & Ready Fire Station #59 while the reorganization effort is underway. 

Consolidated Fire Chief Jason Robitaille said the consolidation will allow the fire districts to increase efficiency and eliminate redundancies. He assured the supervisors they will get a good return on their investment. “We want the county to realize we’re an investment and not a bill,” he said. READ MORE

Customer Service Standards for Internet Providers

The CPUC is seeking your input on whether the state’s existing internet service standards are meeting customers’ needs. However, the Cable Broadband Industry is arguing that that internet services should be excluded from any future rulemaking the CPUC does around customer service standards. Do you agree?

The issues that are being considered in this rulemaking include:

• What types of customer services requirements should the Commission adopt?
• What types of complaints from consumers should the Commission adjudicate?
• How should the Commission adjudicate complaints from consumers?
• What enforcement actions/penalties for violations should the Commission consider? For example, should consumers receive financial credits in their accounts in addition to penalties paid to the state as a part of the penalty structure?

If you’d like to see the public comments others are making or contribute your own to this rulemaking, you can do so on the CPUC's website.

Resources Available for Businesses Impacted by 2023 Winter Storm

Was your business impacted by the 2023 winter storms? If you are a business, homeowner, or renter in Nevada County that suffered physical damage or economic impacts because of Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides that began on Feb. 21, 2023, resources are now available from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

As of June 30, 2023, Nevada County was included for Physical Damage and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Assistance. Those who were impacted can now seek assistance.

Restrictions on eligibility include only uninsured or otherwise uncompensated disaster losses, ineligibility of secondary homes, personal pleasure boats, airplanes, recreational vehicles, etc. unless they are used for business purposes, and those previous applicants that have not complied with SBA loans. Additional information can be found at FEMA at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4699.  READ MORE

Collaboration Day: Discover Valuable Resources for your Family

Nevada County wants to collaborate with you! The County is championing Collaboration Day Friday, September 8 at the Rood Center to share valuable resources that can benefit all.

The fair-type event is free and open to the public. It will feature more than 40 booths that will offer helpful information including advice on how to keep your property protected from wildfire, career opportunities, tips on how to enjoy the County’s beautiful recreation areas responsibly, information on community organizations and more. 

This is a chance to meet County staff and ask questions on your pressing concerns. In attendance will be representatives from several departments, including Agriculture, Building, Cannabis, Economic Development, Environmental Health, Library, Public Works, and Recreation.

Short informational sessions will also be offered on hiking trails and Geographical Information System’s maps, transit services (including e-buses and contactless fares), real estate topics, building essentials, and fire protection.

Food trucks, face painting and balloons round out this fun activity.

The event runs from 2-6 pm on September 8 at the Rood Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA 95959.

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Upcoming meetings of the Board of Supervisors (BOS): 

• August 22 (in Truckee), September 12, September 26
• BOS agendas posted here 72 hours prior to the meeting date.

Food bank, Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 am, Penn Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Penn Valley Library events:

• Story Time, every Tuesday at 10:30 am
• LEGO Club, every Wednesday at 3 pm
• Penn Valley Page Turners Book Club Meeting, August 31 at 1 pm
• Free Play Café, September 6 at 11 am, children 0-5
• Ukulele Strum Along with Troubadour Terry, August 10 at 2 pm

• Penn Valley Community Rodeo’s Summer Fun Gymkhana Series, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, and Oct. 21
• Rock'n Dance Party Fundraiser for the Penn Valley Community Foundation, Sept. 16 at Western Gateway Park
• Live music, cars, food trucks, silent auction, dessert auction and more 
• Draft Horse Classic, Sept. 21-24

Sunday Brunch at the North San Juan Community Center: 

• Come join us every Sunday from 11-2pm, rain or shine, for a fabulous brunch featuring the delicious creations of local Chefs John Finnegan, Garth Melendez, and Evan Gibbons. We have lots of indoor seating and plenty of parking. When weather permits, you can enjoy our outdoor seating area and check out the vendor offerings at our outdoor Swap Meet! 
• Menu items range in cost from $10 to $18. Veterans and members of the Fire Department get 2.00 off meals. There is also a reduced cost children’s menu for those 12 & under.
• On clear weather days, we also host an outdoor swap meet from 9am to 4pm featuring local artisans and vendors. Vendors interested in reserving a 10’x10’ booth space can contact the NSJ Community Center at NSJCommunityCenter@gmail.com or (530) 522-8205. 
• All proceeds from the swap meet and brunch support the warming shelter and other community programs hosted by the NSJ Community Center.

North San Juan Ridge Health & Happiness Clinics: 

• Every Tuesday, 6-7 pm, NSJ Community Center, 29190 State Highway 49 North San Juan, CA 95960.  
• Hosted by the Yuba Harm Reduction Collective (YHRC), this clinic offers free training and supplies on the use of Narcan (an overdose reversal medication) and fentanyl testing strips. We also offer other harm reduction supplies, overdose prevention techniques, access to treatment for those who are interested, and a needle exchange program. Can't make it to the clinic? Text or call the warmline at 530-362-8163 for anonymous delivery or pickup.
• Representatives from StreetCARE, a provider of peer support services, and Community Beyond Violence (cbv.org) will also be available to provide support and services as needed.

2nd Tuesday of each month, 10 am - noon, NSJ Library Annex (behind the drive-thru food bank): 

• Hosted by Nevada County Behavioral Health, this clinic offers free training and supplies on the use of Narcan and fentanyl testing strips, as well as other harm reduction supplies, overdose prevention techniques, and access to treatment for those who are interested. Nevada County Social Services is also on hand at this clinic to offer Medi-Cal and food stamp sign-ups and renewals. Feel free to drop in after cruising through the food bank - no appointment needed!

Both services above coordinated by the North San Juan Ridge Community Coalition. Email them at sanjuanridgecc@gmail.com or call 530-303-6610.