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The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County to Host Community Meeting on September 29
The Resilience Project: Western Nevada County will host a free Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the LOVE Building in Grass Valley.

It’s a Fare Free Ride on Nevada County Connects to the Draft Horse Classic
Enjoy the Nevada County Fairgrounds’ Draft Horse Classic with free bus fares! Hop onto any Nevada County Connects bus Thursday, Sept. 17 through Saturday Sept. 19 and enjoy a stress-free ride to the fairgrounds or throughout Western Nevada County.

Deputy Purchasing Agent Desiree Belding Named Employee of the Year
Desiree Belding, deputy purchasing agent, was named Nevada County’s Employee of the Year Tuesday at a packed ceremony at the Nevada County Government Center. The award was one of seven awards presented by the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors Honor InConcert Sierra for Eight Decades of Music
The recognition reflects the Board’s commitment to arts and tourism, one of its priority objectives this year.

Solar Energy System Property Tax Exclusion Scheduled to Expire Jan. 1, 2027
In April, Assessor Rolf Kleinhans and the Nevada County Assessor’s Office alerted property owners that California’s active solar energy system property tax exclusion was scheduled to expire Jan. 1.

Town of Truckee Active Transportation Plan
Truckee is developing an Active Transportation Plan to improve walking, biking, rolling, microtransit and trails town wide. Take the survey, sign up for updates, and apply to join the Stakeholder Committee.

Toby Guevin Selected as Nevada County Public Health Director
Public Health works with local health care providers and community-based organizations to promote community health, provides safety net clinical services and works with hospitals and emergency service agencies to prepare for and respond to disasters.

Notice of Policy and Information Updates – Downtown Parking District
Learn more about Town Council's consideration of updated Downtown Parking District Rules and Regulations on September 8, 2026, including new maps, rate changes, and an overnight parking permit program.

Nevada County Seeks Community Input in East County Visioning Process
District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock, who represents the area, is leading the East County Visioning Process in an effort to better understand what the community wants,

Civil Grand Jury Seeks Citizen Investigators
Did you know the Nevada County Civil Grand Jury recruits year-round? The Civil Grand Jury seeks citizen investigator volunteers. Openings are currently available.
2026 Truckee Community Block Party
The Town of Truckee is excited to announce the Truckee Community Block Party will be on Sept. 17th. This family-friendly gathering will bring together community resources, local culture, and neighbors for a vibrant evening in the heart of downtown.
Nevada County Offers Farmers, Ranchers Rebate to Purchase Compost
Nevada County has opened applications for its Compost Connector Program, which provides local farmers and ranchers with rebates of up to $14 per ton for compost purchased from approved suppliers in partnership with nonprofit Zero Foodprint.