The County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants, to respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by funding projects to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. “We’ve seen an increase in the […]
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Tahoe National Forest invites public to provide input on off-highway vehicle program grant applications
NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Feb. 7, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest is preparing an annual application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, to request funding for trail and facilities maintenance, law enforcement, education, safety, development of a trailhead and restoration. The forest will be hosting and open house where […]
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Placer County approved to apply for up to $3.8 million in federal financial assistance due to impacts from winter storms
AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County was included in a winter storm disaster declaration approved by President Joe Biden. This action can bring much-needed financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saving taxpayers up to $3.8 million. “This declaration is a massive boost for our county,” said Placer County Board of Supervisors Chair and District […]
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Placer County is first county to receive state’s Prohousing Designation
AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County has been named the first county in California to receive the state’s Prohousing Designation, a distinction that provides Placer and its private development partners a competitive edge in obtaining grant funding toward affordable housing, workforce housing, sustainable community development and infrastructure projects. The California Department of Housing and Community Development […]
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Nevada City’s Summer Camp and Activities Fair finds a new home at the Health, Safety and Fire Preparedness Carnival
The Summer Camp & Activities Fair that has been hosted by Nevada City Parks & Recreation and their partners for the past 11 years is combining with the Health, Safety and Fire Preparedness Carnival. Parents will still be able to talk with camp providers and organizations that offer children’s programs, we are just moving location […]
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Nevada County Superior Court expands Clerk’s Office Hours starting Feb. 6
Effective February 6, 2023, Nevada County Superior Court will expand its clerk’s counter hours at all locations. Clerk’s offices and telephone lines will now be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each court day at all court locations. This represents an expansion of two hours per court day at the Nevada City Courthouse. This […]