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County of Nevada Published September 18

The Duke Reigns Supreme at the Dog Park

Pupdate: Tails with Nevada County, produced in partnership with our shelter partner Sammie’s Friends, is a monthly outreach pilot program that has led to eight successful pet adoptions!

County of Nevada Published September 17

Food Bank of Nevada County Honored on 40th Anniversary

The Food Bank serves 20,000 people monthly through direct distributions, home deliveries, schools and other programs. It invests more than $150,000 in local farms so it can provide fresh food to residents.

County of Nevada Published September 17

Moments for Memoirs: Workshop with Karen Terrey

Join Nevada County's Poet Laureate, Karen Terrey, at the Truckee Library for a free writing workshop!

County of Nevada Published September 17

Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Donate $43,400

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday accepted a $43,400 donation from the Friends of the Nevada County Libraries, funding that provides significant support for the libraries’ Summer Learning Program and other library services.

County of Nevada Published September 17

Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Donate $43,400

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday accepted a $43,400 donation from the Friends of the Nevada County Libraries, funding that provides significant support for the libraries’ Summer Learning Program and other library services.

County of Nevada Published September 17

Nevada County Launches the Mile One Recreation Hub with Community Partners

Nevada County opened the Mile One Recreation Hub to improve safe, convenient access to local trails and the River Shuttle. In partnership with Bear Yuba Land Trust, the hub offers parking, maps, wayfinding signs and kiosks to support outdoor recreation.

South Tahoe Now Published September 16

Floriston Fire near Truckee now 613 acres in size, 5% contained

9:00PM UPDATE: The Floriston Fire is now 613 acres and 5% contained. Mandatory evacuation orders are back up due to an earlier error, with evacuation warnings in some areas. Winds […]

County of Nevada Published September 16

Public Works Employees Honored for Stepping Up for Young Family in Wagon Accident

The Board of Supervisors honored Isaac Novander and Shawn Sullivan for their compassion, professionalism and dedication after they stopped to help a young mother and her two young children following a frightening accident July 13.

County of Nevada Published September 16

Local Author Caleb Dardick in Conversation with Josh Weil

Celebrate Caleb's forthcoming memoir, "The Adventures of Superfreak: My Childhood on the Hippie Trail."

County of Nevada Published September 15

County Supervisors Approve $261,884 in Funding for Four New Recreational Projects

Supervisors approved support for four new recreation projects, including a new pocket park in Nevada City, a skate spot in Grass Valley, an equestrian trail off Highway 20 and a nature pavilion on Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Wildflower Ridge Preserve.

South Tahoe Now Published September 15

Registration open for 31st annual Truckee River Day and River Fair

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) is calling all nature lovers to join its annual Truckee River Day volunteer event on October 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. […]

County of Nevada Published September 15

Dog Bar Bridge Project Celebrated at Ribbon Cutting, Recognized as 2026 Project of the Year

Completed ahead of schedule and on budget, the project features two lanes for vehicles and a sidewalk, addressing longstanding safety and capacity concerns associated with the former one-lane bridge.

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