County of Nevada CA

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County and three co-applicants have been awarded a $10 million grant from the state to upgrade Veterans Halls in Grass Valley and Nevada City and enhance services for seniors and residents in need. The five-year Community Resilience Centers Implementation Grant was awarded by the California Strategic Growth Council. The County […]

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County, the City of Nevada City, the City of Grass Valley, and Nevada County Arts Council are launching a “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky. The announcement […]

Since 1996, Monique Ehrgood, owner of Miner Moe’s Pizza in Nevada City has picked up trash four times a year along a section of road between Nevada City Highway and Banner Lava Cap. For 28 years, Ehrgood and the Miner Moe’s team have served as volunteers in Nevada County’s Adopt-A-Road program committed to keeping an […]

Third grade students eagerly raised their hands to share what they knew about compost and food waste before assembling into small groups to collectively participate in an activity. After the lesson, they were all smiles as they helped themselves to a healthy snack of carrots, green and orange peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes and hummus. “We’re […]

Ben Martin remembers the day the music stopped in Truckee. It was four years ago. The Covid-19 pandemic was sending alarms that reverberated throughout the mountain community. Students could no longer attend in-person lessons at Tahoe Truckee School of Music and live music performances came to an abrupt halt at downtown venues. “It impacted us […]

When the Covid-19 pandemic struck four years ago it threatened the economic viability of Nevada County that is intricately tied to safe neighborhoods, arts, culture, outdoor recreation, digital technology and a vibrant network of creative entrepreneurs. Following guidelines to social distance, people went outdoors en masse seeking refuge on local trails, parks and rivers. With […]

During the Covid-19 pandemic, volunteers and staff at Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) found themselves faced with a barrage of challenges to feed the region’s food insecure. Overnight, IFM had to make the switch from being a walk-in food distribution center to a strictly drive-through facility. With a statewide lockdown in place and masking and social […]

Allie de Lima and Lindsay Jones both know very well what it’s like to be the only woman in the room. Both work in information technology, a field where up to 75 percent of workers in the U.S. are male. Steve Monaghan, director of Nevada County’s Informational Services and General Services Agency, said he is […]

Nevada City, CA – Monday, March 18 is Public Defense Day, which recognizes and honors the vital role of public defenders in the legal system. Thanks to the Constitution’s Sixth Amendment, all people in The United States have the right to competent legal representation regardless of financial means. Nevada County is lucky to have Public […]

Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series examining the impacts of Nevada County’s Community Resiliency Grants four years after the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic lock down. Four years ago this month, Covid-19 pandemic lockdown threatened many local gathering places, performing arts venues and community centers. Some worried Nevada County would never be the […]

Nevada City, CA – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Nevada County Supervisors honored three women leaders on Friday with awards. Pat Leach, Diana Gamzon, and Mackenzie Rist received their awards from Supervisors Sue Hoek, Heidi Hall, and Lisa Swarthout at a ceremony at the LOVE Building in Grass Valley. “We have incredible women in […]

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County Veterans Services Officer David West II has been elected president of the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. The association is an organization of professional veterans’ advocates that help get benefits and services for the state’s 1.3 million veterans. Today, 56 of California’s 58 counties have county veterans […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. February 24, 2024 – People of all ages and backgrounds in Nevada County facing a behavioral health or emotional crisis now have access to professional services wherever they are, day or night. After months of preparation, Nevada County has launched a new 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team staffed with crisis specialists to meet […]

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 […]

Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting on February 15 to hold a noticed public hearing and take final action on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project. The meeting may continue to February 16 if needed. This Special Board Meeting follows the May […]

Truckee – The Emergency Warming Shelter for those experiencing homelessness is back open in a new location under new management following a two-month closure due to staffing challenges. The shelter is at 10075 Levon Ave. (the courthouse building) with an entrance on the east side of the building on the second floor, accessible by the […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. December 28, 2023 – As the year comes to a close, local community stakeholders are celebrating a safer and cleaner river canyon, improved trails and more modern amenities thanks to a shared commitment from Nevada County and community partners to strengthen sustainable tourism while addressing the pressures from climate impacts and growing […]

Nevada City, CA – The results are in. The third annual Heart of Gold Gravel Race held on October 7 raised more than $90,000 for awareness and support of teen mental wellness programs. Pedal power became people power when 250 cyclists from across the West competed in an epic bike race spanning the backroads and […]

Nevada County’s own Network Systems Administration Supervisor Tom Oates, who leads the charge for our local Toys For Tots program, reports that donations are down about 40% this year and need has increased from 800 to 1200 children. There’s still time to participate! Toys are accepted until Christmas- click here for a list of drop-off sites. […]

Nevada City – Today, after a two-day Special Meeting, which included public comment, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny Rise Grass Valley’s Petition for Recognition of Vested Rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. The Board found that the Petition failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the finding of […]