Public Safety · Nevada County
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has expanded its forest-management staff and accelerated wildfire mitigation projects following a $229,106 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. The funding allowed the county to hire a full-time forest management advisor and develop a five-year project pipeline focused on high-fire-risk zones identified in the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Current efforts include fuel reduction along key evacuation routes near Stampede Reservoir, Grass Valley, and Woodpecker Ravine, as well as new agreements with the Tahoe National Forest to treat over 1,700 acres. Additionally, a separate $1 million grant secured in March 2026 will fund specific protections for the town of Washington, one of the region's highest fire-risk areas.
Community News · Grass Valley, CA
A free Community Forum titled "New Leaders – New Visions for Grass Valley & Nevada City" will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, at Sierra College-Nevada County Campus in Building N-12 auditorium, Grass Valley. Panelists include Grass Valley City Manager Alex Gammelgard and Nevada City City Manager Carrie Wright, moderated by journalist Lorraine Jewett. Topics include budget constraints, parking costs and enforcement, road construction, water rates, and homelessness. The event is sponsored by the Sierra College-Nevada County Campus Foundation, is free and open to the public, with parking available in Lots 5 and 6.
Community brief · Grass Valley, CA
Foothills Compassionate Care is hosting a free community workshop titled "Support for Family Caregivers: Caring for a Loved One" on Wednesday, October 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The event, held at the organization's Grass Valley location, focuses on recognizing caregiver burnout and managing stress while caring for individuals with serious illnesses. Open to the public without prior connection to the nonprofit, the session offers practical…
