The City of Nevada City

09/23/2026

Calling all Firewise Community Leaders! Have you signed up for our Free Workshop this Saturday?

It's not easy being a FWC leader. We can help! Come get free help at our workshops coming up this month.

📌 Open Office Hours for new FWCs & Renewals
🗓️ September 19 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Madellyn Helling Library, Nevada City, CA
✅ Get hands-on help with:
· Community wildfire risk assessments
· Action plans
· Firewise portal accounts
· Community maps

👥 Get guidance from experienced FWC leaders who've been there — no question too big or small.
💻 Register now: www.wildfirereadync.org (or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

Want to make your home safer from wildfire?

Stop by the Nevada City Office of Emergency Services Home Hardening Pop Up this Wednesday September 23rd, 9AM-12PM
425 Nimrod St, Nevada City

Residents within City limits can receive up to 6 free mesh screens for foundation vents

-Speak with a Defensible Space Inspector
-Apply in person for various grants
-Schedule a free and informative walk along inspection

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information on wildfire preparedness visit Nevadacityca.gov/wildfirepreparedness

09/18/2026

The City of Nevada City is currently accepting applications for all five Members of the Fire Safety Advisory Committee (FSAC) due to regular expiration or current members terms.

The appointment will serve a term from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. Applicants must reside within the City of Nevada City or its Sphere of Influence.

The Fire Safety Advisory Committee supports the City’s efforts to protect residents, businesses, visitors, and structures from wildfire. The committee helps establish objectives related to vegetation management and wildfire mitigation, identifies potential funding opportunities, and promotes public education, awareness, and community involvement.

Community members interested in wildfire preparedness, vegetation management, public safety, and helping Nevada City become more wildfire resilient are encouraged to apply.
Interested in serving?

Complete a City Committee Application and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk. Applications are available at City Hall, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, or through the City’s online Document Center.

Additional information regarding City committee appointments is available through the City Council Code of Conduct​t.

09/15/2026

9/15/26 - The bacteria/e.coli levels in Little Deer Creek at Pioneer Park are below EPA threshold. We recommend that anyone recreating in the creek avoid drinking creek water (including pets) and wash your hands thoroughly after being in the creek.

The City in cooperation with Sierra Streams Institute and Environmental Health will continue to monitor water quality.
Signs at the park will be removed soon.


Additional information: https://sierrastreamsinstitute.org/pioneer-park-monitoring-status/

09/15/2026

The City of Nevada City is seeking proposals from businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and other innovative operators interested in leasing and activating underutilized City-owned properties. Help bring new energy to these spaces while supporting community life, local economic development, and downtown vitality!

View the details and full RFP at:
https://nevadacityca.gov/bids.aspx
(Link in Bio)

RFP Deadline: September 30th, 2026, by 3:00 p.m.

09/14/2026

Want to make your home safer from wildfire?

Stop by the Nevada City Office of Emergency Services Home Hardening Pop Up this Wednesday September 14th, 9AM-12PM at 425 Nimrod St, Nevada City

Residents within City limits can receive up to 6 free mesh screens for foundation vents
Speak with a Defensible Space Inspector
Apply in person for various grants
Schedule a free and informative walk along inspection

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information on wildfire preparedness visit Nevadacityca.gov/wildfirepreparedness

09/04/2026

Take the City of Nevada City’s online Fair Housing Survey! It’s open through September 20th.📝Find the survey at: https://housingnevadacity.com/participate.html

And don’t forget to mark your calendars for our last Community Workshop of this Housing Element update: join us on Thursday, September 10 from 6-7:30pm at the Miners Foundry! We’ll be talking about sites for housing and mixed-use development and also fair housing issues in Nevada City. The workshop will have fun activities, great discussions, and light refreshments. Hope to see you there! 🏡👏✨

09/03/2026

Please join us Monday September 14th, 5:30 PM @ Miners Foundry for the Nevada City Proposed Water & Wastewater Rate Increase Open House.

Learn about the What, How and Why behind the proposed rates.

For more information visit Nevadacityca.gov/watersewerrates