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Nevada County News | January 19, 2024 | Hirschman's Pond in Nevada City. Photo credit: Administrative Analyst Jenny Comperda. | | |
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Countywide Test of Emergency Alert Notification System on Jan. 31
As part of Nevada County’s ongoing commitment to community safety, a test of the CodeRED Emergency Alert System is scheduled for Jan. 31. CodeRED is an opt-in notification system the County of Nevada uses to notify residents in an emergency. Residents can receive text, email, landline, cell phone, and TTY alerts. Despite a relatively mild fire season last year, the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) emphasizes the importance of year-round preparedness.
OES urges residents to sign up for emergency alerts for the Jan. 31 test. The test will run in phases throughout the day by Supervisorial District beginning at 10 a.m.
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March 5 Primary Presidential Election Offers Voters Choices on Federal, State, and Local Issues
In less than a month, registered voters will receive ballots for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election and will be asked to choose candidates for national and local office. Voters can also weigh in on one state proposition and three local ballot measures.
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Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City Exploring Building a Regional Animal Shelter
Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City have approved a memorandum of understanding to explore building a joint animal shelter to serve the region.
The shelter, which could be built in the next four to five years, is needed because existing facilities are crowded, noisy, and reaching the end of their useful lifespans. Officials from all three jurisdictions believe they can better serve animals and humans with a centralized animal shelter.
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Nevada County Considers Strategic Roadmap to Economic Success
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors heard a detailed informational presentation on Jan. 9 on findings that will aid in the development of a two-year Economic Development Action Plan.
The mission of the plan is twofold - to provide interim guidance to the new Economic Development office and inform a more comprehensive long-term plan and vision based on the learnings and outcomes that emerge from the next two years of discovery.
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Cold Weather Shelter Open Jan. 23 and 24 for Point-In-Time Count
Nevada County’s annual point-in-time (PIT) count of homeless individuals and families starts Tuesday, Jan. 23. To facilitate the count, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Jan. 23 and 24.
The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Jan. 23, at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine St. in Nevada City. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. The annual PIT Count is a process required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive federal funding to address homelessness. The count informs the level of needs in each community and sets funding levels for homeless services nationwide.
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Grass Valley/Nevada City Community Wildfire Protection Plan Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-7:30 pm
Sierra College Multipurpose Room
Grass Valley/Nevada City residents and businesses are invited to attend to help identify opportunities for wildfire risk reduction.
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Higgins/Penn Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan Workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6-7:30 pm
Virtual (register here)
Higgins/Penn Valley residents and businesses are invited to attend to help identify opportunities for wildfire risk reduction.
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Penn Valley Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-9 p.m.
Penn Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
Hosted by the Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce. Hear from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek, Kimberly Parker on economic development, George Schureck on building, and more.
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New Nevada City Courthouse Project
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 4:30-6 p.m.
Nevada City Courthouse, Department 6
201 Church St., Nevada City
Pella McCormick, director of the Judicial Council of California's Facilities Services Office, will provide information on the project, including background and parameters, site selection, and more.
For more information, email nvcity-court.project@jud.ca.gov.
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Tahoe National Forest Announces 2024 Ski with a Ranger Education Tours at Alpine Meadows
Tahoe National Forest is pleased to announce the Ski with a Ranger education program at Alpine Meadows at Palisades Tahoe. Intermediate level and above skiers and snowboarders are invited to join a Ski with a Ranger tour on Fridays, beginning Jan. 19 through early April, or as conditions allow. One-hour tours will depart every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Alpine Meadows Base Lodge deck, weather permitting.
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Truckee Donner PUD and Truckee Fire Continue Collaboration on Adopt-a-Hydrant Outreach and Education
Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) and Truckee Fire Protection District are again joining forces to encourage community members to help keep our community safe by adopting a fire hydrant this winter.
House fires occur at the highest rates during the winter months and there are almost 3,000 fire hydrants in TDPUD and Truckee Fire service territory.
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Sam Brown Appointed as Undersheriff and Sean Scales Promoted to Captain by Sheriff Moon
On Friday, Sheriff Moon formally appointed Sam Brown to Undersheriff and promoted Sean Scales to Captain.
Undersheriff Brown assumes his new role with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement. Throughout his 21-year career, the Undersheriff has held several roles, including court security officer and bailiff, field training officer, corporal, detective, sergeant, background investigator, internal affairs investigator, negotiator, commander, lieutenant, executive lieutenant, and captain before becoming undersheriff.
Captain Sean Scales assumes his new role with 18 years of experience in law enforcement. As a deputy, Captain Scales worked in Patrol and the Major Crimes Unit. As a sergeant, he was an asset to the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center (where 911 calls are managed), Patrol, and the Professional Standards Unit. Captain Scales worked in Patrol, Corrections, Investigations, and the Office of Emergency Services (OES) in his last role as a lieutenant.
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Sheriff Moon Issues Two Life-Saving Awards and Medals
On Jan. 12, Sheriff Moon publicly awarded Deputy Sheriff Trainee William Bierwirth II and Officer Austen Reilly (not pictured) with life-saving medals for their heroic actions, where their quick actions saved lives.
Bierwirth was working inside Wayne Brown Correctional Facility (as a jail training officer at the time) when it was requested that he check on an incarcerated person who failed to exit his cell. He found the incarcerated person unresponsive and barely breathing. Bierwirth immediately called for help and began administering medical aid. Shortly after, medical and several staff came to assist and successfully revived the individual.
Officer Reilly was working inside Wayne Brown Correctional Facility when an incarcerated person collapsed to the ground. With no pulse felt, he immediately began performing chest compressions and continued to do chest compressions until medical and additional officers arrived to assist.
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