Rick Haffey, Nevada County

August 6, 2018 – The Nevada County Fair starts on Wednesday, August 8th. Get a free ride with free fares on all Gold Country Stage routes with free shuttle buses to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Stop by the Nevada County Library’s Virtual Reality (VR) Experience exhibit in the Northern Mines Building, or talk to our […]

July 2, 2018 – The Fourth of July means barbecues and fireworks. It may seem like harmless fun, but fireworks are explosives. Only professionals should handle them. Please remember that all fireworks, even Safe and Sane fireworks, are illegal in all unincorporated areas of Nevada County, as well as within the city and town limits […]

May 26, 2018 – With warmer weather and as we head into Memorial Day Weekend, our local South Yuba River is already starting to see an increase in visitors. In response to heightened public safety issues in the area, Nevada County has been facilitating a multi-agency Yuba River Safety Cohort group to take steps towards […]

April 20, 2018 – In December, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Nevada County’s animal shelter contract was opened to the public by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office – Animal Control. For the last ten years, Sammie’s Friends, a local non-profit, has held the Animal Shelter contract and since then has made significant strides in […]

February 9, 2018 – In the aftermath of the Lobo and McCourtney fires this past October, Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is working to improve the fire prevention services provided to the public, increase public awareness on wildfire prevention, and create a safer, more resilient environment to wildfire in Nevada County. It is […]

December 22, 2017 – County Executive Officer, Rick Haffey, has announced that he plans to retire in the late summer of 2018. He revealed his plans to County staff via email today, Friday, December 22nd. “I have had the opportunity to work with many fine professionals for the last two decades while I’ve been with […]

July 7, 2017 – On July 20th, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Eric Rood Administrative Center, Nevada County will be conducting an Active Shooter Preparedness Exercise as part of their Emergency Action Plan. County services at the Eric Rood Administration Center will be interrupted during the scheduled training. There will be signage […]

July 5, 2017 – Apply for our 2017 Citizen’s Academy to learn about County services through “field trips” to our different County buildings and facilities, and presentations from County staff. From the County Executive Office to the Sheriff (and everything in-between), you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from key players in your […]

June 30, 2017 – On Friday, June 23rd twelve County employees graduated from the Nevada County Community Leadership Institute (NCCLI). The Institute provides an intensive series of one day workshops covering a diverse set of issues and institutions that are a part of the Nevada County community. Not only are the course subjects diverse, but […]

June 12, 2017 – The County of Nevada is now accepting applications for our Citizen’s Academy, which offers a behind the scenes look at County Government. Citizen’s Academy provides insight into the array of services that help support a healthy, safe and vibrant community. Participants will have a chance to learn about the wide variety of […]

February 24, 2017 – The County of Nevada is pleased to announce the selection of MIG, Inc. of Berkeley, CA to provide consulting and facilitation services to Nevada County and the Cannabis Regulation Community Advisory Group. MIG have distinguished themselves as experts and innovators in the areas of community participation, consensus building, and facilitation. MIG […]

February 17, 2017 – The recent crisis at the Oroville Dam, and the resulting evacuation order, forced 200,000 people to flee their homes with little advance warning. In the subsequent hours and days, many evacuees made their way to Nevada County, where they were met with warmth and compassion by the community. We are very […]

January 23, 2017 – The Nevada County Continuum of Care (CoC) is conducting the 2017 Point-in-Time (PIT) count to identify the housing and service needs of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in our community. This large scale effort will assist in the national goal of ending chronic, youth and Veteran homelessness. For the first […]

January 23, 2017 – Nevada County is participating in a National initiative called Stepping Up, aimed at addressing the issue of mental illness in jail. To combat the problem, Nevada County recently joined with other counties to attend the California Stepping Up Summit in Sacramento.  Additionally, the County has passed a resolution to support the initiative and […]

January 20, 2017 – In Truckee, harsh winter weather and extremely cold temperatures make it a bitter place to be outdoors on a cold, windy night. Even people who have lived in Truckee for a relatively short time can recall accounts of people stranded without shelter during a winter storm who have lost their life trying […]

January 16, 2017 – On January 1, 2017, Nevada County Child Protective Services began full implementation of the Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) with a singular goal of finding permanency for any child who suffers from abuse or neglect.  Lead by the California Department of Social Services, CCR is an immense, multi-year statewide initiative that […]