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Damming a river floods its valley, potentially destroying the ecosystem that was once there. California's Department of Water Resources claims its proposed Sites Reservoir, a proposed $5.2 billion off-stream reservoir project west of Colusa in the Sacramento Valley, will do no such damage.

KVMR’s Al Stahler spoke with Ron Stork of Friends of the River to learn more.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça brings us to the Madelyn Helling Library, which was recently the venue for a punk performance by local band, Slutz Ville. There, he talks with librarian Ian Boalt to learn more about the branch’s brand new zine collection.

Looking for a new place to live? Well, in Sacramento, you can rent a micro apartment, which is a living space smaller than 300 square feet. The California Report has the details. After a look at local news and weather, KVMR's Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman bring us yet another financial update.

Nevada County locals, Slutzville took center stage on Friday September 8th at Madelyn Helling Library. The free all-ages punk show was organized by The Nevada County library to celebrate the launch of its new Zine Collection. Cláudio Mendonça was there and spoke with Ian Boalt, Adult Services Librarian for the Nevada County Library.

On tonight’s newscast we look at preparations for this weekend’s Constitution Celebration in downtown Nevada City. And we have an update on Caltrans work on State Route 20. Then KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings you the latest Nevada City Chamber Report which includes fall festivities that are just around the corner. The California Report reflects on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. National Native News looks at the strained relationship between South Dakota’s state government and their tribal nations.

Felton Pruitt brings you the latest Nevada City Chamber Report which includes fall festivities that are just around the corner.

On tonight’s newscast KVMR’s Felton Pruitt takes us inside this year’s chaotic Burning Man festival with a first-hand account from a veteran Burner. The California Report covers controversy stirred up by the recent pickleball craze. And we’ve got your weekend weather forecast and details on how to avoid predatory scammers preying on PG&E customers.

Syd Brown takes us for A Walk In The Park and Al Stahler talks with University of Montana professor, Jay Evans. Evans directs the UM Center for Translational Medicine, which is working on a vaccine to prevent fentanyl and heroin drug overdoses.
The California Report heads to the central coast to explain how the “Clean Airport Agenda” will compel federal agencies to phase out the use of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks to guitarist and Leftover Salmon founding member, Vince Herman. Herman’s heading to Grass Valley’s the Center for the Arts, on Friday, September 15th. In local news, the Grass Valley branch of the Nevada County Library hosts “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ghosts But Were Too Afraid to Ask!’ Wednesday, September 6th. The California News Service investigates assembly bills focused on offshore wind energy. As the legislative clock ticks down, there’s a last minute push to see them passed. This year’s West Nile virus season has been particularly bad. The California Report heads to Yolo County where the virus seems to be exploding.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks to guitarist and Leftover Salmon founding member, Vince Herman. Herman’s heading to Grass Valley’s the Center for the Arts, on Friday, September 15th.

InConcert Sierra’s programs have primarily been held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but soon the organization will have its own performance space. On Tuesday, the Board of Directors and Staff invited the public for a groundbreaking ceremony. KVMR’s Joyce Miller brings us the story. Although California produces millions of tons of hazardous waste each year, there aren’t many sites that can process it. The California Report shares a CalMatters story about one of those sites and how the community of Los Nietos, where the site is located, is affected by it. Al Stahler closes out our newscast with a conversation with Bethany Wilkins of Yuba Harm Reduction and Toby Guevin of Nevada County Public Health.

Nevada County has seen a spike in overdoses since 2019, and since that time, both the county and local activists have mobilized to respond. Thursday is International Overdose Awareness Day and in honor of the day, Al Stahler spoke with two people on the frontlines: Bethany Wilkins of Yuba Harm Reduction and Toby Guevin of Nevada County Public Health.

InConcert Sierra was originally founded as the Twin Cities Concert Association during a meeting at the Bret Harte Inn in downtown Grass Valley in 1946.
InConcert Sierra’s programs have primarily been held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but soon the organization will have its own performance space. On Tuesday, the Board of Directors and Staff invited the public for a groundbreaking ceremony. KVMR’s Joyce Miller was there and filed this report.

Creating Communities Beyond Bias partnered with the Grass Valley Downtown Foundation to bring the Third Annual Love Walk to Grass Valley this past weekend. KVMR’s Ali Lightfoot takes us to the scene. Have you heard of Lolita the orca? After more than five decades in captivity, she’s died, and her death has sparked discussion about the ethics surrounding captive marine mammals. The California Report brings us the details. Retired fed economist, Gary Zimmerman, talks Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in this week’s Economic Report.

Members of Auburn Hip Hop Congress pose with a fan at the 3rd Annual Love Walk event in downtown Grass Valley.

August 27, 2023.

Photo Credit: Ali Lightfoot.

On tonight’s newscast, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks to Nevada County’s Director of Building about Sept 8th’s Collaboration Day. The aim is to connect services, non-profits, private businesses, and residents during this one-stop-shop day of networking. The California Report heads to the epicenter of groundbreaking research on wildfire smoke’s impact on the wine industry. National Native has details on a first-of-its kind report on missing persons in Alaska.

After local news and your weekend weather forecast, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Deer Creek Music Festival headliners, Tim High and The Mighty. The band performs from their classic rock repertoire Saturday, September 9th at Pioneer Park in Nevada City.
The California Report has a roundup of state headlines including coverage of the run-up to a potential massive Kaiser Permanente strike.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça visits the little town of Washington to speak with residents about their experiences during the Highway Fire. Orange County suffered a new display of gun violence last night, when a gunman killed three people and wounded six more at a popular bar. The California Report brings us the details. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

KVMR's Al Stahler talks Salmon with UC Davis professor, Dr. Nann Fangue, about how, for the endangered Chinook salmon, internal chemical balances are largely the cause for population decline. The California Report takes us to L.A.'s La Brea Tar Pits to talk with Emily Lindsey, a curator at the Tar Pits and a co-author of a new study that argues that both climate change and human impacts—specifically human-ignited fires—may have been the catalyst for the extinction of the regions megafauna during the Pleistocene. Marc Cuniberti closes the newscast with another Money Matters commentary.

In the body of any living thing, internal chemical balances are largely determined by environmental factors. For the endangered Chinook salmon, things are no different, and that’s only emphasized by their population decline as a result of unfavorable habitat conditions.
KVMR's Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Nann Fangue, a professor and chair of the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis, to learn more.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks with producer and director, Jed Riffe, about his 1993 documentary film, Ishi: The Last Yahi. After a look at local news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker explore the most likely causes behind Hurricane Hillary. The fire in Lahaina has officially surpassed the 2018 Camp Fire in terms of fatalities, with more than 100 people confirmed dead, and hundreds more still missing. The California Report brings us the details from Paradise.

Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, arrived with a brisk frame of warning and promptly flooded roads, toppled trees, and trapped vehicles. But how exactly does a hurricane like this one start, and what caused it to reach California the way that it did? KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker seek to answer those questions in this latest edition of Water News.

Born in 1861, Ishi was the last known member of the Native American Yahi people from the present-day state of California. If you recognize his name or story, it may be credited to Ishi: The Last Yahi, a 1993 documentary film that worked to educate the public about California’s relationship with Native Americans. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Jed Reif, the film’s director, to learn more.

On Wednesday, August 23rd, the Nevada Theater will hold a special screening of the documentary.

On tonight's newscast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça brings us an update on the Highway Fire before your weather forecast. Nevada County’s Grand Jury serves as a local watchdog on some of the county’s most powerful groups. But despite serving a pivotal civic duty, the institution is shrouded in mystery for many of the county’s residents. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt seeks to unpack some of that enigma in tonight’s newscast. The California Report shares stories from the heart of tropical storm Hilary and National Native News takes us to Guatemala where a surprise presidential victory is thanks, in large part, to the votes of Indigenous communities.

Nevada County’s Grand Jury serves as a local watchdog on some of the county’s most powerful groups, but despite serving a pivotal civic duty, the institution is shrouded in mystery for many of the county’s residents. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt seeks to unpack some of that enigma.

6pm update with Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

6pm update with Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon and Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

12pm update with Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

10am update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

7pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

6pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

In this live edition of the KVMR Evening News, News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Paul Cummings, Office of Emergency Services Program Manager, about live, incoming updates pertaining to the Highway Fire. Zone statuses, evacuation orders, road closures, and resources are all of particular interest. Then, after a look at regional news and weather, KVMR’s Julia Ggem gives us the run-down on the history of BriarPatch, Nevada County’s natural foods co-op, and highlights its new location in Auburn.

5pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. 5pm Update includes a listing of the streets/roads within each zone under an evacuation order. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the current status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County.

According to recently released Fed data, the labor market added 187,000 jobs last month, a strong indication that things are on the right track. In the latest edition of KVMR's Econ Report, retired Federal Reserve senior economist Gary Zimmerman and Paul Emery explore what the latest data means for the future of the American Economy.

The California Report talks with Brian Ferguson, a CAL OES director to learn how our state is helping rescue workers in Lahaina before taking us to a vigil in Sonoma County where community members are calling on the DA to bring charges against a sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a local farmworker last year.

According to recently released Fed data, the labor market added 187,000 jobs last month, a strong indication that things are on the right track.

In this edition of KVMR's Economic Report, retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman discusses that and other trends as he and Paul Emery explore what the last data means for the future American Economy.

On tonight’s newscast we bring you details on this month’s Nevada County Office of Emergency Services virtual Community Wildfire Protection Plan Lunch & Learns. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt has the latest Nevada City Chamber Report. He fills us in on big news concerning downtown outdoor dining, a new hotel above Communal Cafe and the Onyx Theatre’s expansion. National Native News has the story of a significant name chance. And The California Report shares how a court ruling isn’t enough to get employers to pay up.

On tonight’s newscast we’ll focus on the newly approved consolidation of Nevada County’s three fire districts. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with local multi-instrumentalist Elena Rayo about her upcoming shows including next week’s Women Making Music. The California Report gives us a preview of their weekly audio magazine.

Tonight’s local news coverage features reference to a previous KVMR News interview with Clayton Thomas, the president of Nevada County Professional Firefighters Local 3800. Listen to that interview here.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with local multi-instrumentalist Elena Rayo. The prolific musician has a slew of upcoming shows including next week’s Women Making Music. The KVMR benefit showcases four local performers Thursday, August 17th at the Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley.

In the second installment of, “Whatcha Reading?", we’ll hear from Cameron Rees, the Adult Services and Program Technician at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City, to find out what we should be adding to our reading list and what other Nevada County residents have at the top of their own. The California Report shares how today’s volatile insurance market could make California's housing shortage even worse. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke yesterday at The Center For The Arts in Grass Valley yesterday. Tonight, we’ll listen to excerpts from interviews conducted by two KVMR broadcasters, Paul Berger and Felton Pruitt. Lots of water often means lots of mosquitoes. Tulare lake, the dormant lake that’s reappeared thanks to last years wet winter, has led to a spike in the region’s mosquito population. The California report explains how some counties in San Joaquin Valley are spending unprecedented amounts of money on abatement. Then, in another edition of Al Stahler Explores, Al discusses cancer with Dr. Mary Philips of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke at The Center For The Arts on Tuesday, August 8th. KVMR's Paul Berger sat down with Mr. Schiff afterwards for this interview.

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke at The Center For The Arts on Tuesday, August 8th. KVMR's Felton Pruitt sat down with Schiff afterwards and recorded this conversation.

KVMR news director Cláudio Mendonça talks with Nevada County OES senior analyst, Alex Keeble-Toll, about phase two of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break--the project was recently awarded $3.9 million.

August may be National Immunization Month, and public health officials are cautioning that additional vaccinations may be imperative, but according to the California report, almost a third of California residents say they'll pass on another COVID shot.

We close with a commentary by Mark Cunniberti.

CAL Fire recently awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services $3.9 million dollars to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça reached out to Nevada County OES Senior Analyst, Alex Keeble-Toll for the details.

On tonight’s news we bring you the latest on the Carlos Reales Dominguez case out of Davis.KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with Nevada County Analyst, Mandy Stewart, about a new option for electricity service in some of our listening area.
In a scene straight out of a sci-fi thriller, authorities are addressing public health concerns in Fresno County after an unlicensed laboratory was discovered stocked with biological material and hundreds of lab mice. The California Report has the details. National Native News brings us the latest on a potential new national monument near the Grand Canyon.

It’s been two years to the day since the River Fire swept through Nevada and Placer Counties, leaving ash piles where homes once stood and forcing evacuations for those in the Colfax, Chicago Park, and Peardale areas. Tonight, KVMR News brings you the first-hand account of Colfax resident Jim Katches. We’ve got your local news which includes the capture of a notorious furry fugitive in South Lake Tahoe and roadwork updates on SR-49 and SR-174. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the headliner at Saturday’s Jerry Bash which is an annual celebration of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia.

Nelle Engoron returns with another KVMR chautauqua. Tonight we’ll learn about the California FAIR plan, an alternative for those who can’t find fire insurance in the traditional marketplace. And, Tulare lake was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River before it was drained for farmland by settlers and went completely dry by the early 1900s. The lake does occasionally reappear, however, after exceptionally wet winters like the one we recently experienced. Tonight, the California Report heads to the San Joaquin Valley to investigate how, for those living near the now receding body of water, life still hasn’t returned to normal. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for Californians to secure fire insurance for their homes. Especially those living in the Wildland Urban Interface. For those that can’t find fire insurance in the traditional marketplace, there’s the FAIR Plan. But what exactly is the FAIR Plan? In this second installment of KVMR’s Chautauqua series, Nelle Engoron explains what it is, how it works, and why it was created.

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, who recently attended the National Association of Counties conference, where she advocated for increased federal support for people who have lost their fire insurance.
Al Stahler shares the work of Dr. Linda Malkas, a cancer researcher who’s most recent work was published on Tuesday in Cell Chemical Biology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
The California Report brings us an assessment of the York Fire and explains how invasive weeds are changing the the fire return interval of that ecosystem, as well as how that may change that landscape in the long run.

A cure for cancer remains a momentous goal for biologists and steady but slow work continues. Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Linda Malkas of City of Hope Cancer Research and Treatment Center about the exciting work she published Tuesday in the Journal: Cell Chemical Biology.

Nevada County's District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, recently attended the National Association of Counties' Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. There, she accepted the "2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category" on behalf of the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES). The county stood out especially in the "Risk and Emergency Management" category due to its implementation of the Firewise Communities Microgrant Program,which is the first of its kind. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Hall to learn more.

Retired Fed economist Gary Zimmerman joins KVMR’s Paul Emery to talk about the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike in this week's Economic Report.
The California Report takes us to a rally for newly unionized Starbucks workers in LA for a conversation with Lorena Gonzalez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the California Labor Federation.
The California News Service shares how the Inflation Reduction Act can help families improve their home’s energy efficiency.

Despite strong economic growth, a tight labor market, and falling inflation rates, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will raise interest rates again. The increase brings the Fed’s target rate to a high not seen since 2001. KVMR’s Paul Emery sits down with retired Fed Senior Economist, Gary Zimmerman to try and understand why.

On tonight’s newscast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out what “fire weather watches” and “red flag warnings” actually mean. He speaks to a National Weather Service meteorologist for the details. We have your local news which includes the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office arrest of a North San Juan resident for murder. National Native News looks at the impact of the U.S. Senate vote on affordable housing. And The California Report brings us updates on the writers and actors strike.

Tonight’s newscast continues with the station’s Blast From the Past theme of the day, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings us his interview with former KVMR DJ and punk rock star Jimmi Accardi. We’re increasingly dependent on generators during wildfire power outages. In today’s local news roundup, we have details on how you may qualify for PG&E's free transfer switch giveaway. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno.

Pacific Gas and Electric’s Wildfire Season Update Virtual Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m, and you can attend online by visiting www.pge.com/webinars, or by calling 1 888-469-0865 and then entering the conference ID number: 6913675.

Wildfire season is here, and that means the potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Paul Moreno, PG&E spokesperson, about an upcoming virtual town hall meeting that the company will be hosting in order to better address the public about topics like wildfire season, generator use, and more. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m, and you can attend online by visiting www.pge.com/webinars, or by calling 1 888-469-0865 and then entering the conference ID number: 6913675.

New data suggests that California's Community College system may be falling short on one of its most important benchmarks — the transfer rate of students to four year colleges or universities. The California News Service covers the ways that a program could aid in solving that problem by allowing community college students to obtain bachelor degrees without transferring. California, as of right now, has officially banned state-funded travel to more than half of the country, as a kind of boycott response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The California Report explores how democratic lawmakers want to consider changing tactics. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Nevada County Pride recently announced the details of the inaugural Nevada County Pride Festival; including, but not limited to, performances by regional comedians, a talent competition, and a dance party. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Rick Partridge to learn more. Labor Unions are among the top donors filling the campaign coffers of California’s Democratic legislators, many of those same legislators have blocked attempts to change policy that denies legislative staff the option to unionize themselves. The California Report explains why this may soon change. Then, KVMR science correspondent Al Stahler shares his thoughts on a new historical drama, “Oppenheimer.”

During World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer was the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. Often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb,” his life was first chronicled in the 1980 documentary film, The Day After Trinity. Last Thursday, British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan released his bio-pic of the famed theoretical physicist. KVMR Science correspondent Al Stahler saw the film earlier this week, and had these thoughts to share.

Historically, scientists have believed that wildfire impacts watersheds by creating a waxy soil surface in which infiltration becomes minimal. However, new studies are revealing that the root cause of fire-related water issues may be entirely different. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker explore that and more in the latest edition of Water News. It’s been hot in California, and one hundred lawmakers, including state representatives, are calling for new heat illness protections for workers. If approved, those protections would be implemented immediately. The California Report has the story. That’s all before a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

Historically, scientists have believed that wildfire impacts watersheds by creating a waxy soil surface in which infiltration becomes minimal. However, new studies are revealing that the root cause of fire-related water issues may be entirely different. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker explore that and more in this latest edition of Water News.

Syd Brown from the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation takes us on A Walk in the Park. Our guide has the latest intel on western Nevada County’s three state parks. We take a look at Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program. July is usually commercial fishermen’s time to shine, but this year a crucial component is missing. The California Report investigates the dwindling numbers of fish off the state’s coast. And move over, Barbie and Oppenheimer - National Native News brings us the story of a documentary winning big at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

KVMR Celtic Festival Producer Christian Gutt fills us in on preparations for the September event. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with John Hensley who’s celebrating half a century in the real estate business. The Recreation Realty owner is hosting a big bash this Saturday centering around live local music. We have an update on Rise Gold Corporation CEO Ben Mossman’s guilty verdicts stemming from environmental crimes in British Columbia. And the California Report takes us to Santa Cruz where a fuzzy sea creature has been terrorizing surfers.

During an emergency, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services activates something called the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC. It works to help coordinate support for tactical field operations, and it’s especially important during events like wildfires. We hear from members of Nevada County’s Emergency Operations Center, the central site for managing and coordinating the support of tactical field operations during emergencies like wildfires. Oil and gas wells left behind by operators can have less than favorable effects on residents living around them — dizziness, nausea, and headaches, just to name a few. The California Report covers new efforts to help permanently seal them. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Parks & Recreation Manager, Dawn Zydonis, about how you can cool off safely this summer, and Al Stahler speaks with Dr. Armin Alaedini, professor of medicine at Columbia University, about why medical researchers sometimes make exaggerated claims when publishing their work. The California Report details problems with a program called S.T.O.P--Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming--a program that has cost taxpayers $600 million but hasn't collected any data.

Temperatures are hitting record highs, and local waterways maintain an icy chill. So, what options do Nevada County residents have in terms of escaping the heat? KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Dawn Zydonis, Nevada City Parks & Recreation Manager, about how you can visit Pioneer Park if you're looking to cool off safely.

In a recent issue of the American Journal of Medicine, Dr. Armin Alaedini, professor of medicine at Columbia University, published a paper criticizing what he and his co-authors see as exaggerated claims medical researchers sometimes make about their work. Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Alaedini to learn what may be driving the trend.

Many economic sources predicted a recession to take place in 2023 — but does that prediction still seem accurate? KVMR’s Paul Emery and Retired Federal Economist Gary Zimmerman discuss changes in inflation, employment rates, and more in this week’s Economic Report.

KVMR’s Julia Ggem is back with another installment of Vocal Village. This time she’s speaking to Nevada County residents on the subject that’s front of everyone’s mind and seemingly impossible to escape: the weather. We have a recap on new Nevada City Mayor Daniela Fernandez’s first city council meeting and updates on your local weather forecast. Tonight’s National Native News takes us to South Dakota where a group is questioning the state’s voting access from a civil rights perspective. And The California Report investigates how the state’s homeless population is dealing with triple digit temps.

On the weekend of July 15th and 16th, temperatures reached about one hundred degrees in Grass Valley, as well as a staggering one hundred and seven degrees in places like Sacramento. In the midst of the heatwave, KVMR's Julia Ggem set out to downtown Grass Valley to learn about how our community is faring in the face of relentlessly high temperatures.

A locally-governed, not-for-profit, public agency called Pioneer Community Energy is coming to western Nevada County in 2024. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Donald Eckert, the agency's Executive Director, about what we can expect. The cost of insurance is a standard fee associated with hosting any large event — but its price has risen, creating challenges for the organizers of events like pride parades, where the risk of a hate-related crime taking place is relatively high. The California Report has the story. We close with a commentary from Nevada County resident, Shirley Freriks.

Recent water clarity measurements revealed promising information regarding Lake Tahoe. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker bring us the latest water news; and this time, what they report is crystal clear. In April, California passed a policy meant to accelerate the transition to electric semi trucks. The California Report covers their practicality hands-on with the help of an EV semi driver in San Bernardino County. We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

Water clarity depends on a number of factors and potential negative contributors, like wildfire smoke, temperatures that change with our climate, and the balance, or lack thereof, of natural algae. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker discuss what we currently know about the 2023 measurement of Lake Tahoe’s clarity, and about the implications of those results.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings us the latest Nevada City Chamber Report. Don’t miss the run-down on summer events headed to downtown Nevada City. We’ve got your local news and weather forecast which includes an Excessive Heat Watch for much of our listening area. The California Report brings listeners the tale of a rediscovered star--but you won’t find it by looking up at the heavens. Tonight’s National Native News investigates what a Supreme Court ruling means for state legislatures.

KVMR's Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker.

KVMR’s Steve Baker fills us in on this weekend’s 36th annual Sierra Storytelling Festival before KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the Center for the Arts Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel, about The Dark Star Orchestra and WorldFest. Both are coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week.
The California Report brings us news about Tulare Lake, the dormant freshwater lake in the southern San Joaquin Valley that reappeared after last winter's extreme rains and record snowpack.

Dark Star Orchestra and WorldFest are headed to the Nevada County Fairgrounds courtesy of the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the Center’s Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel, to bring you all the details.

Have you started your summer reading yet? Well, if you’re having trouble determining which book to pick first, or what to read next, consider some recommendations from the Nevada County Library system. KVMR’s Kelley Rees speaks with Brittany Blake, a library assistant for the Grass Valley branch of the Nevada County Library, to learn about her top picks for summer reading. Companies involved in the opioid crisis are offering up settlement money that will be used to help fund syringe exchange programs under a new state budget agreement. The California Report has the story. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Have you started your summer reading yet? Well, if you’re having trouble determining which book to pick first, or what to read next, consider some recommendations from the Nevada County Library team. KVMR’s Kelley Rees speaks with Brittany Blake, a library assistant for the Grass Valley branch of the Nevada County Library, in this first installment of “Whatcha Reading?”

Retired Federal Economist Gary Zimmerman is back from teaching at the Economics University in Vienna. In this week’s Economic Report, he and KVMR's Paul Emery discuss inflation, unemployment, and more.

We cover Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent visit to the Grass Valley Air Attack Base, and then with the potential for power outages on the horizon, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks to the Director of Nevada County’s Environmental Health Department about fridge safety. And it's Summer in the Golden State: The California Report examines tourism as the temps get warmer. National Native News looks at what’s being done to combat Alaska's dwindling number of nurses.

With power outages often being unavoidable and oftentimes inevitable, constructing a plan can be worth it, especially when considering food storage and refrigeration. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Amy Irani, the director of Nevada County's Environmental Health Department, about the different ways that you can arrange to manage your perishable goods in the event of an outage.

After a look at local news and weather, Syd Brown brings the latest news about our local parks and trails in A Walk In The Park. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion is affecting service providers in Southern California. The California Report covers the barriers that some Planned Parenthood patients are facing. That’s all before KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks with a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer about the development of a lithium mine in Northern Nevada.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The opening of a lithium mine is currently underway in Northern Nevada, and its development has caused issue and concern for environmentalists. KVMR’s Al Stahler spoke with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer about the mine’s implications for surrounding Native American tribes.

Excessive heat warnings are raining down this week and, as unpleasant as these rising temperatures may be, there's no denying some have it worse than others. Take those who sit in a metal box for eight plus hours a day, for example; The California Report speaks to the striking unionized employees at an Amazon delivery service partner about the lack of air conditioning in many of the delivery trucks. Nevada County's Planning Commission voted to not recommend approval of the Idaho Maryland Mine Rise Grass Valley Project, but that was far from the final step in a long decision making process. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Nevada County's Public Information Officer about what's next.

The Idaho-Maryland Mine project has long been a hot topic, even before the Planning Commission hearing, which took place in May. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County’s Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, about what we can expect from the Board of Supervisors’ mine hearing that’s scheduled for October.

National Native News reports on a complicated legal situation involving Native American activists and a lithium mine company. After a look at local news and weather, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks with an assistant chief for CAL FIRE about 2023’s burn permit suspension, which starts today. Just north of San Francisco, residents gather on the sidewalk to protest the development of 74 affordable apartments on a one acre lot – something that locals say will further congest their already narrow streets. The California Report seeks to learn more.

Beginning June 26th, The South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban takes effect for the 2023 fire season. The purpose of the burn ban is to mitigate severe high-fire risk from human-caused fires. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Landon Haack, an assistant chief for CAL Fire, to learn more.

The California News Service reports on the potential for significant flooding across the state as a result of this year’s snow melt. The California Report covers a new kind of meat: meat that’s produced from cultivated animal cells, primarily by two bay area companies. That’s all before KVMR’s Felton Pruitt spotlights a number of upcoming music shows taking place around the county.

It’s officially summer in Nevada County, and our community is starting the season off with a number of local music shows and events. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks with two event organizers and highlights a few different gigs soon to take place, including some at Grass Valley’s 1849 Brewing Company and at Pioneer Park in Nevada City.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Lieutenant Sean Scales, the Emergency Operations Center Coordinator for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, about the importance of knowing your zone in an emergency situation. Last fall, Sacramento voters approved a controversial law called Measure O that banned homeless encampments on public property. The California Report explores the city’s enforcement efforts since the measure was established. That's all before another of Molly Fisk's reflective essays.

Wildfire season is upon us, and knowing which zone you live in is more important than ever. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Lieutenant Sean Scales, the Emergency Operations Center Coordinator for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, about how ZoneHaven can help you and your family in the event of an emergency.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonca speaks with Annica Hagadorn about the upcoming 3rd Annual Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy. The 12 week program is designed to give a behind the scenes look at local law enforcement. It’s the first day of summer but you’d never guess based on the weather. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler sits down with UC Davis professor of meteorology Dr. Matthew Igel and asks - what gives? And The California Report explores the state’s healthcare staffing shortage and the difficulties in finding a solution.

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker, explains how despite a record snowpack, low flows in the Colorado River may affect all Californians. The California Report explores how two California towns impacted by levee failures are pushing to get help in the state budget. Marc Cuniberti closes our newscast with commentary about the importance of timely communication in today’s business climate.

Several climate factors, like aquatic pollutants and increased evaporation, could cause a problem for over 19 million people served by the Southern California Metropolitan Water District. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker discuss what we know now, and what Californians can do to prepare for potential water scarcity in our future.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça meets with a local veteran-led volunteer organization that works to clear brush and trees along the River Fire burn scar. The California Report explores the mixed opinions surrounding tighter constraints on the use of gas powered gardening equipment. KVMR’s Al Stahler discusses the state of California’s role in Native American genocide with author and UCLA Professor Benjamin Madley.

The gold rush of the mid-1800s brought thousands of European settlers to California, and as the immigrant population grew, the native Californian population met a merciless decline. But what role did the state play in the mistreatment and disregard of Native Americans? KVMR’s Al Stahler spoke with UCLA Professor Benjamin Madley, to explore that topic, as well as its relevance in Mr. Madley’s book, “An American Genocide.”

KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Orian Raiche-Kott speaks with author Kim Culbertson about the practice of book-banning, and how it might affect young people and historians alike. The California Report covers a new climate-conscious, all electric housing development in a Riverside county city. Marc Cuniberti discusses the use of gold as a financial asset in today’s edition of Money Matters.

The discussion of book-banning, as well as the practice itself of banning books, is nothing new. But its cultural and legal relevance in a politically tense climate appears to be stronger than ever. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, Orion Raiche-Kott, speaks with local author and teacher, Kim Culbertson, about the bigger picture that book banning creates.

On tonight’s newscast, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt clues us in on all things downtown Nevada City in the latest Chamber Report. He’s got the details on the Nevada City Film Festival, Movies Under the Pines, the downtown Art Walks, and Summer Nights. The California Report examines the outdated training the state’s licensed security guard force of 300,000 has undergone. Then, in the wake of a recent Senate Committee hearing, National Native News wonders how a Surgeon General’s warning, the kind we’re used to seeing on cigarette packs, would work on social media.

KVMR's Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker.

The Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds June 15th through the 18th. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with Pete Ludé, the California Bluegrass Association board chair. The two talk about the triumphant return of now Grammy-winner Molly Tuttle and KVMR’s role live broadcasting the festival. The California Report gives us an update on ever present, yet little felt San Andreas Fault. The California News Service has unsurprising yet nevertheless unwelcome news for homeowners living in wildfire hazard severity zones.

On June 15th through 18th, the California Bluegrass Association's Father's Day Bluegrass Festival will come to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with Pete Ludé, chairman of the organization's board, about what the event entails.

What is one major key to adapting to climate change in the Golden State? It could be access to homeowners insurance in the event of wild fire. The California Report looks into what one observer is calling our current “insurance calamity.” As KVMR prepares for its 45th birthday, Julia Ggem gets a personal view of David Osborn and Charles Woods from two people who were there as the pair helped to transform Nevada City. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

This month, KVMR will be celebrating its 45th birthday by remembering the lives and accomplishments of David Osborn and Charles Woods with a celebratory brunch held on Sunday, June 11th, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Miner’s Foundry. The KVMR News Team spoke with Howard Levine and Katherine Bramcamp, two community members who knew David and Charles personally, about their experiences with the charismatic couple.

Critical race theory is a hot and complicated topic. It’s a cross-disciplinary examination of how laws, social and political movements, and media shape, and are shaped by, social conceptions of race. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, Orion Raiche-Kott, takes a deep dive into how it works, how it’s being taught in schools (if at all), and the ideas it promotes. KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks with a leading hurricane forecaster about what may be in store for this summer's Atlantic hurricane season. The California Report covers the effects of a central valley lake’s return due to flooding.

Critical race theory and its effects on K-12 student education has been a heated and controversial topic in our community for a while. Follow KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, Orion Raiche-Kott, as he speaks with two people with two different (but equally strong) opinions about the matter.

Local law enforcement agencies report another presumed drowning in the South Yuba River as warnings continue to stay out of the water. Governor Gavin Newsom is threatening Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with kidnaping charges. You’ll get the details in today’s California Report. Hydrologist Steve Baker unpacks the contradictions of our water situation in a talk with Paul Emery. We end with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Local streams and rivers might appear slow-moving and gentle, but beneath the water's surface, they're turbulent, powerful, and cold enough to entangle a person and hurl them downstream. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker discuss water safety, landscaping, and more.

Moonalice, an American rock band that's been touring since May 2007, plays at the Center for the Arts on June 2nd, 2023, at 8:00 PM. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Barry Sless, the band's lead guitarist and musical director, about their upcoming gig. They also discuss symbols for love, playing pedal steel in a band called Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers, and more.

Microbes are living things, too tiny to be seen with the naked eye. But despite their small size, they contribute to the general operation of the world in a pretty massive way: they help plant life adjust to a changing world. So, what happens when farm crops, or plantation trees, are hit by conditions different than they were bred to withstand? And what role do microbes play in that sort of situation? A report published in the journal “Science,” last Thursday looked to answer those questions - KVMR’s Al Stahler spoke with its authors.

Our area’s first significant wildfire of the season erupted this afternoon just over the Yuba County line, forcing evacuations before its progress was stopped at 13 acres. Meanwhile, State Farm lowers the boom, saying it won’t ensure any more California homeowners. And KVMR’s Julia Ggem has the latest news from the chambers of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

California now has the most expansive record clearing law in the country. What does this mean for hundreds of thousands of the state’s nonviolent offenders? The California Report has the details. Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Volunteer Coordinator, Alice Johnson and Director of Housing and Child Support Services for Nevada County, Mike Dent, fill us in on local cold weather shelters. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings you the latest Chamber Report.

People whose homes have burned know what it’s like to sift through ashes in search of family treasures. But what about the heartbreak of losing urns that housed the cremated remains of loved ones? The California Report digs through the rubble with victims of the McKinney Fire on the Oregon border. After regional news and weather, hydrologist Steve Baker has refreshingly good news about water, and Marc Cuniberti is here with a Money Matters commentary.

A battle is brewing over whether Joshua Trees should be included on the endangered species list, and as The California Report discovers, the debate is anything but straight-forward. National Native News travels 200 miles off the coast of Alaska to the small island of St. George and KVMR’s Felton Pruitt gets the details about this Friday’s Small Business Summit hosted by Sierra Commons.

A holiday centered entirely around food creates food waste, and food waste is a huge contributor to greenhouse gasses. The California Report explains how to mitigate the harmful effects of your Thanksgiving meal. Science Correspondent Al Stahler encourages us to look up this holiday weekend. News producer Julia Ggem brings us a special Thanksgiving installment of her Vox Pop series. We close with a commentary from Shirley Freriks.

The California Report follows hundreds of California farmers who are currently on the other side of the country lobbying for a bill that would allow undocumented workers to become US citizens. Grass Valley farm animal sanctuary, Animal Place, hosts a Thank the Turkey event every Thanksgiving. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt finds out what that entails and intern News Producer Julia Ggem speaks with Shelby McNamara, Development Director of Interfaith Food Ministry about KVMR’s partnership with IFM to help mitigate food insecurity this holiday season.

“Failure is not an option.” Governor Newsom said that about his aggressive roadmap for zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions in just two decades. The California Report asks, is this plan realistic? Meanwhile, a tourist guide tells travelers to give Tahoe a rest. After regional news and weather, voters talk about why they did, or didn’t, support Measure V. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The California Report explains how Congressman Kevin McCarthy's preliminary nomination is just the first step on the long road to becoming the next House Speaker. KVMR’s Kelley Rees talks with Reverend Rafe Ellis, Senior Minister at Sierra Center for Spiritual Living and Callum Hancock, Prevention Coordinator at Community Beyond Violence about Grass Valley’s upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The first Transgender Day of Remembrance occurred over 2 decades ago. The event has since been formally recognized by two presidents and made its way to Nevada County. KVMR’s Kelley Rees spoke with Reverend Rafe Ellis, Senior Minister at Sierra Center for Spiritual Living and Callum Hancock, Prevention Coordinator at Community Beyond Violence about Grass Valley’s upcoming TDoR.

Tens of thousands of student employees of the University of California remain on strike. The California Report goes on campus to hear them explain the hardships that put them on the picket line. Nevada County releases a report on the economic impact of the proposed mine, water guy Steve Baker offers upbeat fire news, and Marc Cuniberti deconstructs the crypto craze in his Money Matters commentary.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The next Speaker of the House will be a Californian. Whether that person is a Republican or a Democrat still remains to be seen. The California Report continues its election coverage. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with singer-guitarist Elena Rayo and we close with a special Veteran’s Day commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

As Kevin McCarthy is poised to become speaker of the House, the California Report looks at how the apparent lack of a sweeping GOP victory in Congress could make his term less than triumphant. Were you ready when snow arrived early? KVMR’s Julia Ggem talks to Nevada County folks about how they’re prepping for winter. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

The day after the 2022 midterms has many holding their breath as ballots continue to be counted. The California Report examines statewide election results. We’ll look at your local news and weather and hear about warming centers opening Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Paul Emery talks with resident Econ expert, Gary Zimmerman. We close with a commentary on Communication Choice Aggregation or CCA’s from Don Rivenes.

The day after the 2022 midterms has many holding their breath as ballots continue to be counted. The California Report examines statewide election results. We’ll look at your local news and weather and hear about warming centers opening Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Paul Emery talks with resident Econ expert, Gary Zimmerman. We close with a commentary on Communication Choice Aggregation or CCA’s from Don Rivenes.

The California Report Magazine visited Nevada County to speak with current and former Nevada Union High School students about a string of racist and homophobic incidents and the lack of action by the School Board to address what students say is a habitual problem. National Native News looks at the effort to mobilize Alaska Native and American Indian voters, and after regional news and weather, KVMR science correspondent, Al Stahler, lets us in on a local series exploring new images from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Unsatisfied with progress, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he's placing a pause on a billion dollars in state funding for housing.Details on The California Report. You’ll hear a new voice over the airwaves. The KVMR News Desk welcomes Intern News Producer Julia Ggem. In a special KVMR News segment, Julia hears from both sides of local ballot Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative. Measure W appears on Nevada City voters’ Nov 8th ballots and in language from an Impartial Analysis from Nevada City’s Attorney would “adopt an ordinance that amends the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code to designate a portion of the City as an Historical Neighborhood District. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with acoustic quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux who'll play the Nevada Theatre Saturday night.

Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative, is a voter initiative on the November 8th ballots for Nevada City residents. The initiative would adopt an ordinance that amends the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code to designate a portion of the City as an Historical Neighborhood District or HND. This means that more land, specifically residential neighborhoods, would be within HND territory and require an architectural review permit to be altered or removed. The residential neighborhoods that Measure W would identify as within HND territory would be exempt from California’s SB9 and would potentially restrict, or narrowly prohibit, housing developers from building new homes in any areas contained by the HND. The boundaries of the HND can generally be described as residential neighborhoods surrounding downtown Nevada City. KVMR Intern News Producer Julia Gem spoke to two Nevada County residents with drastically different views of the initiative.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with acoustic quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux who perform Saturday, November 4th at the Nevada Theatre.

Our state’s Latino voters could tip the scales in toss-up congressional races. But the California Report finds that, despite their decisive role, some Latinos are feeling ignored in the midterm melee. After regional news and weather, celebrations of Nisenan Heritage Day and Veterans Day reach for the stars. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Our state’s Latino voters could tip the scales in toss-up congressional races. But the California Report finds that, despite their decisive role, some Latinos are feeling ignored in the midterm melee. After regional news and weather, celebrations of Nisenan Heritage Day and Veterans Day reach for the stars. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

In Northern California a clamor of voices is stoking fears of voter fraud ahead of the upcoming election, but other groups allege the outcry is actually a thinly veiled voter intimidation tactic. The California Report heads to Shasta and Placer counties to investigate so-called voter integrity groups. Felton Pruitt shares a sneak peek of the upcoming Victorian Christmas in this month's Nevada City Chamber Report and Al Stahler brings us a history lesson on a lesser known witch trial.

On November 8th residents of San Bernardino County will vote on Measure EE, which if passed would allow elected representatives there to advocate for secession from the state. The California Report has more. After regional news and weather, Paul Emery and Hydrogeologist Steve Baker discuss how the cannabis industry's water use compares to outer industries. Marc Cuniberti closes out our newscast with Money Matters.

Community storytellers gathered at the Communal Café in Nevada City just before Halloween to share true tales with a twist. Survival, mystery and life-changing moments are all featured in this episode of KVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales.

Storytellers:

Tamara Luckinbill- The Offering

Trevor Hollingsworth - Lost in the Woods

Margie Determan - Crushed

Susan Schreiber - Great White Shark

David Whitehead - Monkey Mountain

Lee Pope - Rearview Mirror

Victoria Stanton - My Grandmothers' Rings

Penelope Whitney - The Night Jogger

Homegrown Storytellers is a collaboration between KVMR and The Sierra Storytelling Festival.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason has been making music for over 5 decades and still plays over 100 shows a year. He’s a founding member of the band, Traffic, and has also played with The Rolling Stones, both George Harrison and Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. He’s currently on tour and Felton Pruitt caught up with him recently.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The California Report takes us to Riverside County where one of the state’s most competitive house races is heating up. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks to InConcert Sierra Board Vice President, Keith Porter about the organization’s plans for a 500 seat acoustic concert hall. We close with a commentary on electric vehicles by Shirley Freriks.

Gaming conglomerates and tribal governments face off over a ballot measure on online betting. The California Report looks into how some tribes see Prop 27 as a choice between money and independence. After economic news with Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman, Cláudio Mendonça talks to Ali Lightfoot about Twisted Tales, an evening of community storytelling coming to the Communal Cafe, sponsored by KVMR and the Sierra Storytelling Festival.

With the November elections fast approaching we’re dedicating an entire hour to a local issue on next month’s ballot, Measure V, the Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness Measure. In order to get the measure of the measure - KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonca set off to hear from several Nevada County voices. What follows are conversations about how this measure came to exist and what it may look like in practice should Nevada County voters pass it on November 8th.

As Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress this midterm, Latino voters could make all the difference. The California Report visits the Latino-majority 22nd congressional district where candidates are hoping to secure their votes. After regional news and weather Nelle Engoron sheds some light on gasoline prices and we close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Next month, voters statewide will take up two propositions that would legalize sports betting. One would expand gambling in tribal casinos. The California Report talks to opponents who say if Prop 26 passes, it could put card rooms out of business, and hurt cities that rely on them for revenue. After regional news and weather, hydrologist Steve Baker dips into reservoir politics, and Marc Cuniberti is here with his Money Matters commentary.

If passed in November, Proposition 28 would increase the amount the state provides to public schools for arts education. The California Report takes us to Richmond High to look at what it could mean for the Bay Area high school. National Native News goes to the Colville Reservation in Washington where federal grant money will help build internet infrastructure across the reservation. Syd Brown of Sierra Gold Parks Foundation closes our newscast with A Walk In The Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Authorities in Stockton continue to search for a serial killer. Though no motive is known, 7 shootings have been linked by ballistic evidence in the Central Valley city. 5 of the 7 victims were Latino men. The California Report talks with Luis Magaña of Lucha Migrante about how the murders have affected the community. After local news and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Yonder Mountain String Band’s Ben Kaufmann.

The progressive bluegrass group, Yonder Mountain String Band will be playing the Hangtown Music Festival next week. This year, the 4 day music festival will take place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Felton Pruitt caught up with bass player Ben Kaufmann recently and they talked about their guest mandolin player, Kyle Ledson, Ben’s transition from an acoustic upright bass to an electric bass and the finer points of music festivals.

A close congressional race in L.A. County could be a key to which party has power in the House next term. The California Report takes the temperature of a contest that’s heating up over Latino identity politics and abortion rights. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks to Natalie Adona in the county Registrar of Voters office about safety and security for the upcoming elections. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

In addition to calls for resignations, many LA residents are questioning why America’s second largest city has such a small city council with so much consolidated power. The California Report takes us back to Los Angeles in the wake of the City Council controversy. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks to Robert Trent, the Executive Director of Sierra Commons after local news and weather, and we close tonight with a commentary by Rob Katzenstein about the future of electric transportation.

A leaked recording of racist remarks made behind closed doors by three members of the city council has fractured trust between Blacks and Latinos in Los Angeles. The California Report examines deeply rooted tensions that aren’t likely to fade soon. Plus, the state has advice for fire-prone communities like ours. After regional news and weather, Gary Zimmerman and Marc Cuniberti go for a ride on the merry-go-round we call our economy.

Gary Zimmerman joins KVMR's Paul Emery to discuss the mixed messages we've been getting about the health of the economy.

The state’s preschools are in the midst of a teacher shortage crisis. Classrooms sit empty even with families waiting to enroll. Details on The California Report. National Native News looks at the crusade to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Massachusetts. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler takes us to space with a special on NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 after local news and weather.

The state’s preschools are in the midst of a teacher shortage crisis. Classrooms sit empty even with families waiting to enroll. Details on The California Report. National Native News looks at the crusade to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Massachusetts. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler takes us to space with a special on NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 after local news and weather.

A large group of California Prison Officials are under fire for alleged noncompliance. The California Report takes us inside Kern Valley State Prison, the site of a brutal incident between corrections officers and prisoners. NASA’s Space-X Crew-5 isn’t just hurtling towards the International Space Station, it’s making history. National Native News has the details. Felton Pruitt shares the Nevada City Chamber Report, including a preview of all things spooktacular, after local news and weather.

The California Report talks to a former county registrar who's raising the alarm about growing threats to county election officials and workers by conspiracy mongers who preach of mass election fraud. After regional news and weather, Nevada County supervisor Hardy Bullock fills us in on a bike ride to benefit Nevada County kids. We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commentary.

Nevada County's fifth district supervisor, Hardy Bullock, fills us in on a bike race that will benefit Nevada County kids.

Sunday marked one hundred days since the US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade and California law makers are attempting to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution. The California Report examines what that would look like. The California News Service looks into potential wildlife corridors for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents and KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks to public sector manager for Waste Management, Shavati Karki Pearl.

Flag football is a variant of the sport that minimizes contact between players and it’s gaining traction as an officially recognized sport for high school girls. The California report shares details before profiling beloved sportscaster, Jaime Jarrín. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with modern folkies, Eleanore MacDonald and Paul Kamm.

Nevada City folk musicians Paul Kamm and Eleanore MacDonald are know for their resonant melodies and jewel like harmonies and they’ll be playing the historic Nevada Theater in October. Felton Pruitt talked with them recently about songwriting, about the old days, and about Mikail Graham.

California is legendary for its surfing lore, but to our south are thousands of miles of coastline and a world of beach culture that is largely unknown. The California Report uncovers the lost history of Mexican surfing, with help from two amateur historians who are working to document it. After regional news and weather, KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca talks to the master bridgewright who oversaw the restoration of our Bridgeport treasure. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

California residents may see a bump in their bank accounts in the coming days, but since the price of gasoline doesn't seem to be dropping, many are wondering how much the one-time state refund payment will actually help. The California Report takes a closer look. After local news and weather Felton Pruitt speaks with Jennifer Singer, the executive Director of Bright Futures for Youth, about the grand opening of the organization’s drop-in center for young adults experiencing homelessness.

Fire and earthquakes take center stage on the California Report. The causes of the Mosquito and Mill blazes come under scrutiny, and a look at the Palos Verdes fault zone. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s water guy, Steve Baker, has practical advice about climate change. We end with Marc Cuniberti and Money Matters.

Paul Emery and hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, talk about practical ways to face climate change.

The Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans held a two-day public hearing on Friday and Saturday where they invited a team of experts to attach dollar amounts to current reparation ideas. The California Report brings us the story. National Native News details the approval of Alaska’s request for a major disaster declaration in the wake of typhoon Merbok. And After regional news and weather, Al Stahler talks with Shelly Covert, Spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe.

The Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans held a two-day public hearing on Friday and Saturday where they invited a team of experts to attach dollar amounts to current reparation ideas. The California Report brings us the story. National Native News details the approval of Alaska’s request for a major disaster declaration in the wake of typhoon Merbok. And After regional news and weather, Al Stahler talks with Shelly Covert, Spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe.

The Banned Books Week celebration turned 40 this year. The annual event that celebrates the value of free and open access to information was founded in 1982 by American librarian Judith Krug. As the week comes to a close, The California Report’s Madi Bolaños talks to Maia Kobabe, author of the book, “Gender Queer: A Memoir.” Steve Artz chats with members of the band, Forejour, and Felton Pruitt closes our newscast in conversation with fiddler Tom Rigney.

All evacuation orders have been lifted for grateful victims of the Mosquito Fire. The recent rains have washed the smoke from our skies, but in the California Report, Stanford scientists who track wildfire pollution find that it’s canceling out gains made by the Clean Air Act. After regional news and weather, a fish-out-of-water story from KVMR’s Nelle Engoron. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Home prices are falling and houses are staying on the market longer. The California Report has details on the newest state housing trend. After local news and weather, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt looks at the possible merging of the Penn Valley and Rough and Ready Fire Departments with Bruce Stevenson from the Penn Valley Fire Board. We close with a commentary about the potential wildfire hazard posed by Empire Mine Historic State Park.

Breathing easier after last week’s apocalyptic air? In the Central Valley, agricultural burning is a prime polluter, and almost 20 years ago, a ban on it became law. The California Report examines the loophole that allows the toxic practice to continue . Speaking of inhaling, new cannabis laws zero in on the impact of high-potency pot. After regional weather, learn how you can avoid falls and their tragic effects. And, we get the economic scoop from Gary Zimmerman and Marc Cuniberti.

California alleges grocery chain giant Safeway has been violating state environmental laws for years--a closer look on The California Report. National Native News takes us back to the 1973 Academy Awards where actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather declined the best actor award on behalf of Marlon Brando. It seems the Academy has a much different reaction to the event now in 2022. After local news and weather, we’ll take a walk in the park with Syd Brown of The Sierra Gold Parks Foundation.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The California Report talks debt relief as San Francisco eliminates tens of millions of dollars owed by people for things like parking tickets and The Port of Los Angles says its turning its attention to holiday-season. After the latest on the fires burning locally and a look at weekend weather we’ll listen to the second part of an interview with Air Pollution Specialist, Julie Hunter. Felton Pruitt will close out the newscast in conversation with Scott Holbrook.

It’s a big victory for Governor Gavin Newsom as his bill creating a mental health court becomes law. Other potential laws—ones that would further legalize gambling, for instance, and tax the rich to tackle climate change—await your vote in November. The California Report finds that factions are staking out their positions and the money is rolling in. After regional news and weather, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça helps us make sense of the air quality numbers. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

A month in solitary confinement, a dollar a day for scrubbing toilets--just two examples of the "disturbing conditions and abusive and retaliatory behavior" immigrant detainees claim they face in for-profit detention centers around Bakersfield. Calls for an investigation on tonight’s The California Report. After local news and weather KVMR’s Felton Pruitt gets the details about Sunday’s Constitution Day Parade from the founder of the Famous Marching Presidents, David "Sparky" Parker. We close with a commentary about a new state law you might not be aware of.

What happens when you turn on the tap and no water comes out? In some parts of the state, you pay tens of thousands of dollars to drill a new well. You might hit the jackpot, or you might not. The California Report looks into the desperately high stakes of today’s groundwater game. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery talks to water guy Steve Baker about how prolonged heat spells could affect how we eat, and Marc Cuniberti has a new Money Matters.

As the Mosquito Fire continues to blaze, California State Assembly Members keep close tabs on PG&E for their potential role in its creation. The utility giant says electrical activity occurred on one of its lines close to the Placer County Fire’s inception. National Native News examines the strained relationship between Canada’s Indigenous population and the British monarchy. KVMR’S science correspondent, Al Stahler gives us the latest on our quickly changing forecast.

Pascale of Yubanet.com talks with KVMR's Steve Baker and Cláudio Mendonça about the Mosquito Fire--it's size, containment date, some of the technologies being used, evacuation warnings and orders, and the resulting air quality impacts.

Students have gotten back to in-person classes but the stretch of extreme weather has again disrupted learning all over the state. The California Report talks to teachers without AC. Plus, it examines new data that sheds light on incarceration rates in rural counties. After news on the Mosquito Fire and the weather forecast, KVMR’s Charles Atthill reflects on the death of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd after 70 years on the throne. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Sacramento broke a nearly 100 year record that no one is celebrating after temperatures reached 116 degrees. The California Report hears from UCLA Climate Scientist, Daniel Swain, about the role of climate change in these severe heat waves. The California News Service examines the controversy swirling around woody biomass--opponents argue it shouldn’t be considered a clean-burning energy source in the state’s campaign to see net zero emissions by 2045. After local news and weather, KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks with Mike Dent, Nevada County Director of Housing and Community Services, about plans for a new Wellness Center on Sutton Way in Grass Valley.

Could today be the peak of our epic heat wave? Extreme temperatures are on track to extend past the original forecast well into Friday, and we’re again in the middle of a flex alert. On the California Report -- officials plead with consumers to reduce demand on the power grid or face rotating outages. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt updates us on the county’s cooling center hours. Everything’s hot--except the housing market. That’s the view from Marc Cuniberti in today’s Money Matters.

The California Report chats with a climatologist about what 127 degree heat feels like before explaining how the Central Valley’s only children’s hospital is affected by periods of excessively hot weather. The California News Service reports on the conflict between a Canadian gold-mining company and conservation groups working to protect Conglomerate Mesa and Centennial Flats on the Sierra’s East Side. Felton Pruitt and Paul Emery rap about Sufi devotional music.

“An era of extremes”—that’s what Gov. Gavin Newsom called it when he declared a state of emergency in advance of the heat wave bearing down on our region. The California Report finds we could be looking at rotating power outages, and more. Felton Pruitt looks into Nevada County’s plans to make the heat more manageable, and also tells us about a hot time Friday night in downtown Nevada City. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

On this edition of the evening news, KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Celtic Committee members, Annie O’Dea Hestbeck, Marni Marshall, John Taber, and Laurie DesJardins about KVMR’s Wee Celtic Celebration, an event taking place a week from this Saturday.

Supporters of a bill that would make it easier for farm workers to vote in union elections showed up in force at the capital in hopes of persuading Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign it into law. The California Report sets the scene. On the northern coast, a toxic algae bloom is taking a toll on the iconic sturgeon. After regional news and weather, hydrogeologist Steve Baker has uplifting news for a very warm week, and Marc Cuniberti offers us a snapshot of our economic moment.

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker has uplifting news for a very warm week.

The California Report visits several counties throughout the state to examine an overhaul to Juvenile Justice two decades in the making. National Native News heads to court as the state of Utah sues the Biden administration for restoring the size of two national monuments reduced by former President, Donald Trump. KVMR’s science correspondent, Al Stahler, speaks to Malaika Bishop and Jackie Johnson from Bluebird Farm in Nevada City.

When you hear the name Cal Poly what do you think about? Equestrian sports? Tonight the California Report explores one of the most successful collegiate rodeo programs in the country. After news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks to Paul Kraushaar, drummer for Western Swing band, Cousin Cricket.

Cousin Cricket has been delighting audiences with their take on classic country, swing and rockabilly for well over thirty years. Felton Pruitt spoke with long timer drummer, Paul Kraushaar, about his experience in the band, his recording studio, and his friendship with Mikail Graham.

As our state prepares to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035, the effects of climate change are standing in the way of forest management Prescribed burns are getting canceled because they’re simply too risky—but doesn’t that raise the risk of wildfire too? The California Report explores this conundrum. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt gets all the details about the Nevada City Film Festival form festival director Jesse Locks. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The curtain rises Friday on the Nevada City Film Festival and KVMR’s Felton Pruitt gets all the details from festival director Jesse Locks.

No matter where you live in California it seems affordable housing is in short supply. The California Report examines the disparity between a general consensus that low-income housing is needed and a "not in my backyard" sentiment when developers actually get down to brass tacks. If you’ve been marking the progress of the new sign on the side of the National Exchange Hotel in downtown Nevada City, you’ll want to stick around. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonca gets the details from artist Cru Dorsey.

Visitors to downtown Nevada City are now welcomed by a black, white and gold sign painted by local artist, Cru Dorsey. KVMR News Director caught up with Cru a few days before he finished and asked him about his process and about some of the controversy that surrounded the mural.

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have established safe drug injection sites. One state senator tells the California Report that the veto is a lost opportunity to reduce fatal drug overdoses. After regional news and weather, economist Gary Zimmerman takes a deep dive into jobs data, and Marc Cuniberti gets personal.

What’s in a name? The California report says that state health officials plan to avoid using the term “Monkeypox” when describing the disease and that the Department of Public Health has issued new isolating guidelines for people who have been exposed to the virus. National Native News takes us to Wyoming to learn about Lynette Grey Bull, a Northern Arapaho woman who won the Democratic Party’s nomination for that state's U.S. House seat. Syd Brown is here to share the latest and greatest from Western Nevada County’s three state parks.

Soon Californians will be able to sue illegal distributers of assault weapons and so-called ghost guns in the style of Texas’ Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act. The laws incentivize informing on others by offering a financial reward to those reporting. The California Report talks to Nigel Duara, Justice Reporter with CalMatters, to better understand the story. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with members of Beaucoup Chapeaux.

It’s the Battle of the Ports. But as we hear from tonight’s California Report, there are two very different stories unfolding at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Oakland. Mike Dent, Nevada County’s Director of Housing and Community Services, speaks with Felton Pruitt about the latest on the county’s affordable housing project, Brunswick Commons. We close with an essay Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

California holds its breath, as the state waits to hear what the ongoing Colorado River crisis means for residents. And therapists in Northern California and the Central Valley strike against Kaiser Permanente. More on The California Report. The California News Service wades through jeers and cheers in response to the Inflation Reduction Act. Felton Pruitt gives us the details on an upcoming presentation about communication and dementia at the Madelyn Helling Library. We close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

The California Report highlights a new investigation from CapRadio and The California Newsroom that found that the U.S. Forest Service knew for decades that a wildfire could devastate Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County. Paul Emery and Steve Baker talk about robbing Powell to pay Mead. Marc Cuniberti urges those who must bite to nibble rather than gorge.

Experts are discussing what life would be like if Lake Powell were allowed to drain completely. Once an idea bandied about only in radical environmental circles, the extreme measure is being considered in light of prolonged drought.

Many Afghans fled their country when the United States began its withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban took power. Some of those refugees are trying to build new lives here in the Golden State. The California Report has details. National Native News covers the fight for fair elections in South Dakota. Al Stahler talks to Dr. Edwin Lyman, Director of Nuclear Power Safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Hundreds of exotic flower fans have flocked to the U.C. Santa Cruz Arboretum to see and smell a Titan Arum blossom. Native to western Sumatra, the exotic plant blooms once every 7 to 10 years. The California Report takes us to the Central Coast for the story. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with troubadour, Keith Greeninger.

A press release from the California Nurses Association alleges persistently unsafe conditions at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital due to understaffing. We spend the entire newscast listening to voices from the Grass Valley medical facility. Kelley Reese talks with 2 Sierra Nevada RN’s who speak in depth about these claims and Cláudio Mendonça asks the hospital’s President and CEO to respond.

A new study from the Public Health Institute has shocking findings. The California Report talks to the study’s lead author about the Golden State's air quality. The California News Service looks at the rise in scams throughout the state. The Ridgestock Music and Sustainability Festival returns to the North Columbia Schoolhouse this year. Felton Pruitt gets the details from the event's new producers.

The United Nations estimates that over 1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded in February of this year. Almost 23 thousand have come to California. Many are now in the Sacramento area, which has a large Slavic community. The California Report talks to some of them. After regional weather, retired Federal Reserve economist, Gary Zimmerman, talks to Paul Emery about the latest unemployment numbers. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

On August 3rd, farmworkers organized by the The United Farm Workers began their 24 day, 335 mile, March for Voting Rights. The group started in Delano and plans to walk to the state capital in Sacramento to urge governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would give farmworkers more voting options when casting a ballot for or against unionization. The California Report has the story. National Native News covers the attack on the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial parade in New Mexico and Montana’s proposed legislative redistricting maps. We close with a commentary by Shelly Covert, the Spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe.

In an effort to recruit at least 10,000 therapists to work at California public schools, the state is offering $20,000 stipends. The California has the details. After regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Peppino D’Agostino who’ll be playing the Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall on August 9th.

Felton Pruitt talks with Sicilian guitarist, Peppino D’Agostino, who’ll be playing the Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall on August 9th.

The California Report follows a family as they jump through a convoluted series of hoops to enable their twins to attend preschool, all while paying more for daycare than for their mortgage. We consider the future of an iconic Northern California landscape--will high-rises claim Olympic Valley as their home? Tom Mooers, Executive Director of Sierra Watch, shares the final verdict with Felton Pruitt. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Will high-rises and the nation’s tallest water slide claim Olympic Valley as their home? Tom Mooers, Executive Director of Sierra Watch, shares the final verdict, 11 years in the making.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Legendary Major League Baseball broadcaster, Vin Scully died Tuesday after nearly 7 decades captivating Dodgers fans. The California Report remembers the poetic play-by-play announcer. Felton Pruitt gives us the latest on upcoming events in Nevada City with this week’s Chamber Report and we close with a commentary from Don Rivenes on Nevada County’s Energy Plan and how that plan stacks up against other California counties.

Felton Pruitt gets the latest on upcoming events in Nevada City from Nevada City Chamber of Commerce's Stuart Baker.

The California Report details Governor Newsom's monkeypox related state of emergency declaration. Ana Funk talks with one of the cofounders of the Yuba Harm Reduction Collective. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker shares his thoughts on this week's Water News, and Marc Cuniberti opines on the current state of the market.

The California Report examines the connection between public housing and gentrification before National Native News shares how the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council moved to regulate church ministries after a disparaging pamphlet resurfaced on the Pine Ridge reservation. Ana Funk speaks with the owners of a new Nevada City Coffee shop and Al Stahler discusses fire fighting with Forest Fire Management Officer, Jason Withrop.

The California Report takes us to EARTHseed Farm, a Black owned and women-led 14-acre solar-powered organic farm in Sonoma County where it’s members are nurturing a movement based on community building and Afro-Indigenous permaculture values. Al Stahler tells us how to observe the International Space Station as it makes its way across tonight’s sky, and Felton Pruitt get’s the details about the return of Jerry Bash from event producer, Christian Gutt.

San Francisco state Senator Scott Wiener wants local and state officials to declare a state of emergency to help stop the spread of monkeypox. Details on The California Report. Felton Pruitt talks with Washington Volunteer Fire Department vice president, Mike McGee, about an upcoming benefit. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

California Water Policy Center research fellow, Andrew Airs, breaks down concerns tied to drought induced farming practices on the California Report. Amy Irani, Nevada County’s Environmental Health Director chats with Felton Pruitt. We close with a commentary from military and healthcare Chaplain Norris Burkes.

The California Report follows along as a San Fransisco resident searches for answers after contracting a severe case of monkeypox. Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman make sense of the latest financial figures in this week's Economic Report. And Marc Cuniberti tackles cryptocurrency again on the latest installment of Money Matters.

Are we in a recession? Gary Zimmerman looks at the data and shares his thoughts.

The California Report hopscotches around our state covering the Oak Fire in Mariposa, Monkeypox vaccine woes in Los Angeles, and Truckers protesting in designated "free speech" zones in Oakland. Nation Native News covers Pope Francis’ visit with Canadian residential school survivors. We close with an update from Syd Brown about the how the Rices Fire affected the South Yuba River State Park in this week’s Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

A 1986 ban on cruising was recently repealed in San Jose but some members of law enforcement in the city are concerned that the activity encourages loitering, drug use, and violence. The California Report has the story. After regional weather, Coco Montoya speaks to Felton Pruitt about his newest album and his upcoming tour.

The California Report visits a small town in the Sierra Nevada that looks to rebuild after the Creek Fire destroyed nearly half of its homes. After local news and weather Felton Pruitt gets the latest on the the Nevada County Courthouse move from outgoing Nevada City Mayor, Duane Strawser. We close with a commentary from WM’s Shavati Karki-Pearl.

The Judicial Council of California has decided that the Nevada County Courthouse should be moved. Felton Pruitt spoke to outgoing Nevada City Mayor, Duane Strawser, to get the details.

The effects of inflation are already evident at the grocery store and the gas pump but according to The California Report, renters are bringing to feel the pinch as well. The California News Service brings us a report about the new 988 suicide and crisis hotline, and we learn about Monkeypox from Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Sherilynn Cooke. Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

We learn about Monkeypox from Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Sherilynn Cooke.

Host Keith Porter talks with someone who has done the research and knows the details about plastics. Shirley Freriks leads the Waste Not group with Nevada County Climate Action Now, and discusses the negative impacts of plastics--especially single-use plastics--all the way from consuming petroleum as the feed stock to the toxic residues produced in land fills and as micro plastics in living organisms. Freriks provides many alternatives to reduce our use of plastics and shares why she is so passionate about promoting the international initiative, Plastic Free July.

KVMR Evening Newscast for Monday, July 18th, 2022.

Host Keith Porter talks with someone who has done the research and knows the details about plastics. Shirley Freriks leads the Waste Not group with Nevada County Climate Action Now, and discusses the negative impacts of plastics-- especially single-use plastics--all the way from consuming petroleum as the feed stock to the toxic residues produced in land fills and as micro plastics in living organisms. Freriks provides many alternatives to reduce our use of plastics and shares why she is so passionate about promoting the international initiative, Plastic Free July.

988, the new 3 digit national mental health emergency number goes live Saturday. However, there’s concern that not every call may be answered. Details ahead on The California Report Gregory Diaz, Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, explains why tax payers are still on the hook for nearly 10,000 dollars after a recount request from June’s elections. And KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler puts the detailed cosmic images from Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope into perspective.

Gregory Diaz, Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, explains why tax payers are still on the hook for nearly 10,000 dollars after a recount request from June’s elections.

The first images from the new James Webb Space Telescope were released this week. Al Stahler shares this preview.

Between 1942 and 1945, tens of thousands of Americans were rounded up and held in concentration camps. Fast-forward 8 decades, and students at a Tulare high school are spearheading efforts to create a memorial to Japanese-Americans held at the city’s fairgrounds during World War II. The California Report has the details. Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman are here to make sense of all things numbers with The Economic Report.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The California Report shares what may be in store for Los Angeles county if the number of patients entering area hospitals due to COVID-19 continues to climb before covering how new tax breaks aim to bolster California’s wilting cannabis industry. The California News Service gets the reactions of Mono County residents after a state appellate court reversed a judge’s ruling that limited the draining of Owens Valley. Felton Pruitt talks WordFest with The Center for the Arts Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel.

For about a week, two immigrant detainees have been held 22 hours a day in a windowless 6 by 12 ft room in Bakersfield. The California Report takes us inside the for-profit private facility, investigating the disputed cause of this punishing solitary confinement. After a look at local news and weather, Climate Report host, Martin Webb, speaks with a member of the local chapter of the Sunrise Movement. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Get ready to commit a new emergency number to memory. 988 is what you’ll dial for the mental health national hotline. Tonight’s California Report has the details on the latest component in the emergency response arsenal. We take a look at local news and weather before Felton Pruitt walks us through Nevada County’s Homeless Action Plan with Director of Housing and Community, Mike Dent. We close with a commentary from Shirley Freriks.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt walks through Nevada County’s Homeless Action Plan with Director of Housing and Community, Mike Dent.

The California Report covers the Electra Fire currently burning in Amador and Calaveras counties, Joyce Miller shares a story about how a Grass Valley woman who recovered her stolen bicycle with help from a good samaritan, and Marc Cuniberti shares his thoughts on Bitcoin.

Joyce Miller shares a story about how a Grass Valley woman recovered her stolen bicycle with help from a good samaritan.

Fifty years after the Apollo program, NASA plans to return to the Moon to establish a regular human presence there. The California Report explores the role of California companies and engineers in that effort. National Native News reports on Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland’s “The Road to Healing” tour. Al Stahler talks fire and we close with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Pascale from Yubanet.com joins Steve Baker on Fourth of July morning for an update about the Rices Fire Incident.

Listen to the Cal Fire morning briefing for the Rices Fire on July 3rd, 2022. Audio courtesy of Yubanet.com

Pascale Fusshoeller from Yubanet.com joins Steve Baker again for another morning update about the Rices Fire.

At the press conference Cal Fire's Nevada Yuba Placer Unit Deputy Chief, Jim Hudson, shared that the size and percentage of the fire has not changed. It’s holding at 904 acres and still only 12% contained. The good news of the evening came from Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Captain, Sam Brown, who shared that the decision was made to downgrade ZoneHaven Zone NCO-E383 from an evacuation order to a warning. Zone NCO-E329 was split into two smaller zones, the northern half being designated as NCO-E329-B and the southern half as NCO-E329-A. NCO-E329-A in the south has been downgraded from an evacuation order to a warning.

Jim Hudson, deputy chief of the Cal Fire Nevada Yuba Placer Unit, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Captain, Sam Brown, and Yuba County Undersheriff, Nicholas Morawcznski shared updates about the Rices Fire. At the time of this press conference, the fire had burned 904 acres and was 12% contained.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça talks with Nevada County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg for the final Rices Fire update of the evening.

Cláudio Mendonça checks in with NCSO Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg, about the Rices Fire which is currently estimated to be 900 acres and 0% contained.

Pascale Fusshoeller from Yubanet.com joins Steve Baker for a Rices Fire Update.

NCSO Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg returns to KVMR for another update about Rices Fire.

At 6 pm, KVMR spoke with NCSO’s Public Information Office, Andrew Trig to get the latest details about the Rices Fire currently burning in the Bridgeport area in Nevada County.

The California Report shares some of the sounds from an abortion rights rally in Los Angeles, a reaction from a protester who received an abortion after a sexual assault, and asks the question: what comes next, politically? National Native News brings us reactions to the historic decision from Native women, and we close with coverage about the abortion rights protests at the State Capital from Heidi Starr.

Authorities say the accused gunman who attacked a Taiwanese-American congregation in Laguna Woods a month ago was motivated by hate. The California Report shares a sampling of opinions from Taiwanese immigrants and their American children about the island nation’s complex past. Community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast in conversation with Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe.

The California Report travels to Paradise to explore a new standard for hardening California homes against wildfire. The standard, created by fire experts, could make it easier for homeowners to get fire insurance. Nevada County officials talk about their push to effectively end homelessness among veterans in our community and we close with an easy by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Nevada County has recently announced that it will soon become the 13th community in the US to reach the milestone for making veteran homelessness rare and brief. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Ryan Gruver, Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency Director and Brendan Philips, Nevada County Housing Resource Manager and asked them to explain more about the program and about the historic milestone.

Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman discuss the latest actions taken by the Federal Reserve to try and control inflation.

The California Report brings us a look at a multi-part investigation into Cal Fire. The CalMatters series exposes a hidden epidemic of mental health problems in the state’s fire fighting department. Our Federal Reserve interpreters are back: KVMR’s Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman are here to make sense of all things numbers with The Economic Report. And we remember Ernie Kehn, Nevada City fixture and longtime bartender at The National Exchange Hotel.

Our gas prices are the highest in the United States and next month the gas tax is set to increase to $0.54 per gallon. But are there other reasons for that pain we all feel at the pump? The California Report explains how a bipartisan group of state lawmakers is investigating what else may be behind the price spike. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Mary Gauthier and Marc Cuniberti talks quantitative tightening.

You've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do you? Sports betting may become legal in the Golden State but there’s a group that deeply fears the prospect. The California Report has the details. National Native News explains that one issue reigned supreme at this year's National Congress of American Indians’ mid-year gathering: the impact of wildfires on Indigenous communities. Science correspondent, Al Stahler, reports on Nevada County’s free vision and dental pop-up clinic coming to town in July.

Increasing rent prices and housing costs are leaving no industry unaffected. The California Report brings us a story about how San Diego childcare providers are dealing with the challenge. Felton Pruitt speaks with local musician, Geoff Eido, and we close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Lawmakers in Sacramento successfully passed the largest California spending plan in history despite objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The California Report shares the details. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker brings us good news despite the ongoing drought in this week's Water News, and we close with a special Flag Day commentary by Norris Burkes.

Student-led March for Our Lives protests took place across the U.S. this weekend, including in front of the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley. The California Report speaks to several students throughout the state about gun violence prevention. A small but determined Indigenous search team may have uncovered the bodies of a missing Brazilian Indigenous Expert and a British journalist in the Amazon rainforest. National Native News has the details. Syd Brown fills us in on the goings on in western Nevada County’s state parks.

A few months into the freshman year of Paradise High School’s Class of 2022, the Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, ignited and burned for seventeen days destroying much of their town. Tonight the California Report explores the impact of the fire on the students and talks with the valedictorian of Paradise High School’s Class of 2022, Simon Dixon. After regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Pete Ludé, Board Chairman of the California Bluegrass Association.

The Bluegrass Fest returns to Grass Valley on June 16th. Felton Pruitt gets the details from Pete Ludé, Board Chairman of the California Bluegrass Association.

Both the Lassen County town of Susanville and Sacramento are featured on The California Report. The former in a story about how the closure of a state prison there is affecting the local economy. The latter? Well, big changes are being made that could pave the way for little houses at the intersection of Florin and Power Inn Rd. Felton Pruitt talks with a representative from Rope Partners, a company that maintains wind turbines and we close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Incumbents largely prevailed in Tuesday’s primary election. The California Report breaks down the election results and shares information about the upcoming face-off for the mayorship of Los Angeles. Martin Webb talks to the executive director of Good Sun Solar and then with the communications and engagement director of the South Yuba River Citizens League. We close with a commentary from Joseph Guida.

The California Report talks with KQED Politics editor, Scott Shafer, about the potential for a low voter turnout, and examines a bill currently in the House of Representatives that would help new immigrant military service members to rapidly apply for citizenship if at risk of deportation. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks with Stuart Baker, executive director of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. We close tonight with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

The California Report gives us a helpful roundup of the state’s voting guidelines and a front row seat at the first listening session of California’s Reparations Task Force. National Native News answers the question: whose face will you soon see on your quarters? Science Correspondent Al Stahler takes us to space.

Drought is top of mind. The California Report tells us about the potential and the pitfalls of Sacramento Valley’s proposed Sites Reservoir project and the California News Service covers the run-up to a US Senate vote that could have dramatic effects on land and waterways in the northern half of the state. We look at local news and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation board member, Syd Brown, fills us in about Humbug History Day at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

The California Report shares that CACI, California's Child Abuse Central Index was audited and the results were not good. Plus a story about how the cannabis industry has made a home in a small community in Tulare County. Kelley Rees interviews one of the co-founders of Nevada County Abortion Rights, and Syd Brown in back to give us the latest goings on in this week's A Walk In The Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Kelley Rees speaks with Anabella Funk about the group she helped organize to raise awareness about a woman's right to choose.

What would our state be like if we had more representatives? The California Report's Saul Gonzalez talks to California political columnist, Joe Mathews, who thinks hundreds more elected officials should be in Sacramento representing smaller districts. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker is back this week in conversation with Paul Emery about La Niña, how it might affect the Golden State's Agriculture, and how feeding seaweed to cows may reduce their methane burps. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker is back this week in conversation with Paul Emery about La Niña, how it might affect the Golden State's Agriculture, and how feeding seaweed to cows may reduce their methane Burps.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The country continues to grapple with the horror of the latest mass shooting as Lawmakers in Sacramento debate what can be done in California to curtail the manufacture and sale of illegal guns. The California report has the story. After local news, Felton Pruitt talks with Stuart Baker about the upcoming event to celebrate the reopening of Commercial Street in Nevada City. Reed Hamilton of Nevada County Climate Action Now talks Green Banking to close our newscast.

Anaheim’s Mayor resigned Monday as the feds continue to investigate corruption allegations involving a deal to sell Angel Stadium to the team owner. The California Report unpacks the story with the help of LA Times Reporter, Gabriel San Roman, before refocusing on wildfire. Economist Gary Zimmerman explains the latest inflation information, and Marc Cuniberti closes our newscast with a commentary on what he calls the “ongoing market carnage.”

Inflation is nearing a 40-year high and Economist Gary Zimmerman is here to explain some of the details. He recently sat down with Paul Emery for this weeks Economic Report.

The California Report focuses on the southern half of the state, where journalist Saul Gonzalez looks at the historic mayoral race unfolding in Los Angeles. Then to San Diego where two members of the city council hope to challenge the state’s affirmative action initiative. In today’s National Native News: the US Department of the Interior recently released a report spanning over a century of troubling policies in the federal Indian boarding school system. KVMR’s Al Stahler gives us a geology lesson to round out tonight’s newscast.

Did you know that health care in the U.S. ranks last when compared to other high-income countries? That's according a study published by The Commonwealth Fund in August of 2022. In this episode of Soundings22, which aired on Thursday, May 19th, Dr. Jeff Kane joined Al Stahler, LIVE in the studio, to talk about this, and to engage with listeners who called in. You can listen to the next episode of Soundings22 on KVMR on Thursday, June 2nd.

A sentence that will surprise no one: California has the highest gasoline prices in the country. Residents wait in limbo as a stalemate between Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers over how best to address ballooning prices at the pump continues. More on the California Report. Al Stahler talks with Nisenan spokesperson Shelly Covert about this weekend’s unveiling of The Mural Project and KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonca, gives us the details on this weekend’s Ukrainian Benefit Concert. We close our newscast with Felton Pruitt speaking to Strawberry Music Festival Manager, Jody Barnet.

Felton Pruitt speaks to Strawberry Music Festival Manager, Jody Barnet.

ICE is in the hot seat due to their surveillance and data collection tactics. The California Report get’s the lowdown from Dan Bateyko, Research Coordinator at the Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology. The shortage of baby formula in the country has state health officials warning Californians not to dilute what they have and warn against home-brew concoctions of the human milk substitute. Diana Gamzon, Executive Director of The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance explains what a new cannabis industry license could do for local farmers. We close with and essay by Molly Fisk.

California Assembly Bill 2691, a bill that would create a new cannabis license type could help small farmers survive in the fiercely competitive legal market and is slowly working its way through the legal process in Sacramento. Diana Gamzon, Executive Director of the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance explains what it is and what it could mean for Nevada County’s Cannabis farmers.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

When the founding fathers ratified the second amendment, did they foresee the rise of so-called “ghost guns”? The California Report looks at the proliferation of the home-made weapons, which can’t be traced with serial numbers. A growing number of cities are moving to ban them. After regional news and weather, where did the bear cross the road? Right on Zion Street in Nevada City. Plus, Felton Pruitt tells us about a benefit for Sierra Roots.

Oscar "Saul" Rayo: March 5, 1955 - May 16, 2022

The California Report weighs Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal against objections from the legislative analyst’s office, and from economists who question whether it will just make inflation even worse. California News Service reports on a classic water rights struggle pitting Inyo County against Los Angeles. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt has the details on a new tool in Nevada County’s emergency planning toolkit. And Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Felton Pruitt talks with Lieutenant Sean Scales about a new tool to help Nevada County citizens choose the best evacuation route during an emergency.

State legislators lay the groundwork for California to become a bastion of reproductive freedom. And this weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo is only the latest in an uptick of domestic extremism. The California Report investigates two Golden State terrorists and their plot to blow up the headquarters of the California Democratic Party. National Native News gives us the troubling findings of two new reports. KVMR’S Paul Emery talks inflation and job numbers with economist Gary Zimmerman.

Gary Zimmerman explains the current state of the labor market.

The California Report brings us state budget news, information about an upcoming minimum wage increase spurred by economic inflation and a story about how The California Coastal Commission voted against a permit for an enormous desalination plant in Orange County. Buzz Barnett and Paul Barbieri speak to Steve Kimock and Greg Anton of the band Zero.

Buzz Barnett and Paul Barbieri will speak to Steve Kimock and Greg Anton of the band Zero. The band will plays the Crystal Bay on Tahoe’s North Shore on May 14th.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Are cryptocurrency campaign donations in California’s Future? That’s what the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission will consider consider next week. The California Report has more on that. After regional weather Felton Pruitt talks with Mindy Oberne about the upcoming California CareForce free health care clinic. Al Stahler talks cosmic clockwork, and we close with a commentary from Shavati Karki-Pearl.

Working conditions take the spotlight today on the California Report. While you’re enjoying your Egg McMuffin, think about the eight out of 10 fast-food workers who say their employers are shaving their paychecks. A pending bill tries to curb that practice. After regional news and weather, KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Liv DesAutels looks into the Centennial Dam project. And on Money Matters, Marc Cuniberti explores alternatives for investors.

KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Liv DesAutels speaks with Environmental Filmmaker Jeff Litton about the Centennial Dam project.

The California Report takes us to Stanford University where the nation’s largest student run powwow was held this weekend. And Californians await the May Revise - an update on the governor’s budget proposal. The California News Service speaks to Mark Berkman, CEO of the California-based Organization for Social Media Safety. We follow along as KVMR Youth News Corps Reporter, Maya Cruz, discovers the magic of musical healing. Science correspondent, Al Stahler, explains what tonight’s weather has in store. And we close with a commentary by Nevada County Abortion Rights co-founder, Annabella Funk.

KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Maya Cruz interviews Forrest Reed and Robert Heirendt on the topic of music, and how it can be used for restorative purposes.

In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, state politicians move swiftly to secure reproductive healthcare legislation for those traveling to the state. Details on tonight's California Report. We’ll hear from California News Service about a troubling error on the 2020 census. Felton Pruitt speaks to folk, jazz, and blues musician Jim Kweskin to round out our newscast.

Felton Pruitt speaks to folk, jazz, and blues musician, Jim Kweskin. Kweskin and Meredith Axelrod will perform at the Oddfellows Hall in downtown Nevada City next Saturday May 14.

Covid not so over? Los Angeles County reports cases are up 200% in the past month. In Sacramento, the McClatchy High School prom turns out to be a superspreader . The California Report travels south to San Diego to learn how 911 dispatchers are key to successful prosecution of rising hate crimes. After regional news and weather, Avary George of the KVMR Youth News Corps looks into the preparation Nevada County students get for college. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

For seniors in high school, just the thought of college can be daunting. To help students and families with the transition, schools have developed a tool called college prep. Listen in as Avary George, of the KVMR Youth News Corps learns just what this tool is, and how schools are putting it into practice.

Lawmakers are advancing scores of bills to ensure that women in California continue to have access to abortions and other reproductive care, including a proposed amendment to the state constitution. The California Report has the details. On Tuesday People gathered all over the nation to show their support for abortion rights including right here in Nevada City. KVMR’s Kelley Rees was on the scene and brings us a report before we dive into the topic of water availability with Youth News Corps reporter, Fiona Baker.

Rallies were held in many cities on Tuesday in response to the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. In Nevada City, citizens gathered in front of the county courthouse. KVMR’s Kelley Rees was on the scene and brings us this report.

To address this question KVMR Youth News Corp reporter, Fiona Baker, spoke with representatives from the South Yuba River Citizens League and the Nevada Irrigation District.

The US Supreme Court could be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The California Report looks at how that decision could affect the Golden State and how Democrats in office plan to respond. After local news and regional weather, hydrogeologist Steve Baker talks with Paul Emery about drought and the benefits of low intensity fires in our forests. Marc Cuniberti shares his thoughts about falling markets.

The ongoing drought and the potential fire danger it brings is on everyone's mind. In this week's Water News, Steve Baker and Paul Emery discuss the effect that the dry spell is having on our forests.

On the California Report: the state’s rooftop solar market remains in limbo. There’s been claims of a California Public Utilities Commission employee spreading disinformation. Something most groups seem to agree on though--they’re ready for the CPUC to stop dragging its feet and make a decision. In National Native News: advocates hope to see the Catholic Church apologize for its role in U.S. Indian boarding schools. Felton Pruitt brings us everything we need to know about upcoming events in Nevada City in this month’s Chamber Report.

Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker, fills Felton Pruitt in on what's in store for the summer.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter swings by to speak with Felton Pruitt.

Three decades ago Los Angeles was consumed in flames as residents took to the streets protesting the acquittal of four white LAPD officers for the beating of black motorist Rodney King. By the time the smoke cleared, 63 people were dead. On tonight’s California Report we hear from journalist Joel Anderson, host of the Slow Burn podcast. The show’s sixth season focuses on the Civil Unrest of 1992. Then KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to Hollie Dilley about the Grand Opening of her skate shop, Crush Nevada City. Grammy-winning singer songwriter Tim O’Brien swings by to speak with Felton Pruitt.

California gets to claim yet another innovation: We’re the first state to have a digital Privacy Protection Agency. The California Report talks to the director about the challenge of building a $10 million department from the ground up. After regional news and weather, KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca speaks to architect Bruce Boyd about the new stage at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center—built entirely by volunteers. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The beloved cultural center’s amphitheater is getting an upgrade. KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça spoke with architect and planner, Bruce Boyd about the center's new stage.

Water districts all over California are announcing mandatory use restrictions in response to the severe drought plaguing the entire state. The California report shares details before an exploration of the effects of long covid in children and young adults. The California News Service has a report about a bill to add nearly 4,000 acres to Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Felton Fruit and Homer Nottingham discuss World Tai Chi & Qigong Day before Barbara Rivenes closes our newscast with a commentary about how fashion choices affect our environment.

The California Report travels to the Kern County town of Taft, built on fossil fuels. Locals are furious about Governor Gavin Newsom’s promises of an oil-free state. They worry not just about jobs but about an entire way of life. In regional news, a decision about the fate of the Nevada County Courthouse inches closer. Economic news keeps coming fast and furious. We’ve got analysis from Gary Zimmerman and Marc Cuniberti.

Economist Gary Zimmerman talks inflation, the stock market, and the potential for recession.

Tonight on the California Report: Courts around the country are paying attention as San Francisco attempts to hold pharmacies and drug manufacturers liable for opioid addiction and overdoses in a federal trial beginning today. And the University of California Hastings College of Law gets a new name--National Native News fills us in on the brutal history of the school’s current eponym. After updates on local news and weather, Al Stahler speaks to Author Anya Stanger about her new book, Incarcerated Resistance. Stanger is set to present her research in Grass Valley at Sierra College next Tuesday May 3rd.

There’s been a lot in the news about mask mandate changes. The California Report explains the latest guidelines. 10,000 Californians died of an overdose last year and there’s a huge divide in how advocates and officials are proposing we tackle the issue. We hear about a controversial proposal some argue could be a solution to the state’s overdose epidemic. Felton Pruitt speaks to violinist and composer Tom Rigney.

Tom Rigney and Flambeau will play the Auburn State Theater on Saturday, April 23rd. He and Felton Pruitt shoot the breeze about cajun music, his recording projects, and old jam sessions.

What does a community lose when a neighborhood public school shuts down? The California Report looks into those closures as Oakland teachers contemplate a strike, and an Inglewood enclave grieves over its local elementary school. After regional news and weather, Eleanor McDonald and Paul Kamm explain why they sing on behalf of cats. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Nevada County Auditor-Controller candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County.

Nevada City Council candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Eleanor McDonald and Paul Kamm explain why they sing on behalf of cats.

The Oroville dam is in the news. The earth-fill dam on the Feather River was the site of a press conference held today where Governor Gavin Newsom talked about how his administration plans to respond to the ongoing drought. The California News Service brings us a story about equity, and how Voting by mail reduced the racial gap in voting. After regional headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about how the Salton Sea could factor heavily in the Golden State’s transition to a fossil fuel free future.

What was once a blight on the land is becoming a major source of lithium, the important component in batteries that power electric vehicles. Paul Emery spoke with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about his recent visit.

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County candidate forum for Nevada County Supervisor, District 3 and 4.

District 3 candidates: Valentina Masterz, Patti Ingram Spencer, Lisa Swarthout

District 4 candidates: Calvin Clark, Susan Hoek

Tonight on the California Report: More than 8,000 nurses and workers in northern California are on strike against Sutter Health today. And specifics on where exactly PG&E’s multi-million dollar Kincade Fire settlement will end up. Somethings bubbling under the state’s surface. Hear the latest on Sonoma County’s push to harness geo-thermal energy. National Native News takes us inside a high school gym in Alaska as students compete in the Native Youth Olympics semi-finals. After updates on local news and weather, Syd Brown fills us in on Nevada County’s Three state parks.

Tonight The California Report asks difficult questions about 88 year old US Senator Dianne Feinstein’s mental fitness. And they give us an update on state COVID-19 vaccination requirements for schoolchildren. We take a look at local news and weather. Felton Pruitt speaks to Never Come Down. The Portland-based bluegrass band plays The Crazy Horse Saloon in downtown Nevada City on Friday, April 15th

Felton Pruitt in conversation with the Portland, Oregon based 5-piece band, Never Come Down.

California just released its roadmap to phasing out gas-powered cars. If you're in the market to buy an electric vehicle today, good luck. The EV market is smoking hot and inventory is low. Also in demand: poll monitors, as the June 7th primary looms. After regional news and weather, KVMR news director, Claudio Mendonca talks to Tom Durkin about his video project in support of a mission to provide safe space for the chronically unhoused. We end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

4 days on, 3 days off—that’s what new legislation working its way through the state legislature could bring. Proponents say it would boost efficiency and promote a happier workforce. But not everyone thinks this new paradigm is a good idea. Some call the bill a “job killer.” Tonight the California Report, explores both sides of the issue. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Eric Dunn Festival Producer with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival about upcoming Earth Day festivities. We close tonight with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Felton Pruitt chats with Eric Dunn, Festival Producer with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival about upcoming Earth Day festivities.

The California Report finds that a state gambit meant to fast track approval of fire prevention projects is, so far, underwhelming. And green energy firms are supporting a strategy to breed more condors in captivity—to make up for the condors killed by wind turbines. After regional news and weather, fasten your seatbelts because it’s time for economic news, first from Gary Zimmerman then from Marc Cuniberti.

On The California Report: Worry about the Sierra’s melting snowpack. As the state faces a severe third year of drought, officials warn many Californians can expect mandatory water restrictions. Then we head south where thousands of children remain stuck at the US/Mexico border. Teachers, themselves asylum seekers, have created an educational enclave for kids in a Tijuana migrant shelter. In National Native News: A pilot project for tribal schools in Alaska gets the green light from the State Senate. And we hear about this Saturday’s Dance, Art, Hope Benefit for Ukraine after updates on local news and weather.

Felton Pruitt gets the lowdown on the upcoming event at the Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.

Nevada City Architect, Charles Durrett is heading to Jaroslav, Poland, just 25 miles from the Ukrainian border to rehabilitate existing school and factory buildings into childcare facilities. Steve Baker spoke with him about the trip on Monday.

In November, Sacramento citizens will vote on a measure that if approved will make homeless encampments illegal inside the city. It would take effect once the city creates enough shelter spaces to house 60% of Sacramento’s houseless community. We bring you our fourth and final story celebrating National Library week, this time about the Nevada Union High School Library. Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast with a conversation with Aoife O’Donovan.

Felton Pruitt talks to Aoife O'Donovan and Ray Bonneville, both performing in Grass Valley on Saturday, April 9th.

The Nevada Union High School Library is more than just a place to check out books. It can be a place to hang out or a place to find a friendly face to talk to. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Avary George spoke to librarian Josie Andrews about what has, and continues to make the NU Library such a wonderful place.

In the California Report: Sacramento police sift through hundreds of tips from the public in their search for multiple suspects in last weekend’s shootings. To fill a massive tech labor shortage, American companies are looking across the border to Tijuana and finding plenty of well-trained workers. After regional news and weather, Liv DesAutels of KVMR’s Youth News Corps investigates funding shortages at the Bear River High School library. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

It can be argued that libraries are some of the most influential and important assets to education, but the Bear River High School library’s funding and current financial status is lacking. Its budget is in the red and it doesn’t have enough cash on hand to buy new books. Luckily, there are new ways to donate, thanks to the students who care deeply about the library. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Liv DesAutels brings us this story.

Dry rice paddies and wet water solar panels. Hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, shares water news from the Great Valley of California.

During high school, everyone struggles, and everyone has a different way of dealing with their issues. Maya Cruz, a KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, talks to library assistant Jessica Dax from Bear River High School about how reading can help one cope with anxiety and how the library is a safe and welcoming space for all.

There are reports that the Sacramento County D.A. made a plea last year not to release one of the suspects involved with Sunday’s mass shooting. The California Report shares the details. Hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, shares the latest water related developments and Maya Cruz, one of KVMR’s Youth News Corps reporter, shares how reading can help one cope with anxiety.

The California Report is in Sacramento, with an update on arrests in Sunday’s shootings in the downtown area, and the conclusion of the city schoolteachers strike. In regional news, Brett McFadden announces he’s stepping down as Nevada Joint Union Superintendent. In the debut of KVMR’s Youth News Corps, reporter Fiona Baker looks into exciting new tech offerings at the Madelyn Helling Library. We end with a meditation on inflation from Marc Cuniberti.

Fiona Baker has always been fascinated with her local town library, The Madelyn Helling Library. She wanted to know about its history and future, which is why she’ll be discussing the new tech center addition with library employee Sydney Joyce. Listen along as the two discuss the computers, classes and even 3-D printer of the Madelyn Helling.

Tonight on the California Report: Saul Gonzalez takes us to the state capital, trying to find answers to questions over Sunday’s mass shooting. What’s to come in the wake of Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting on record? Then in National Native News: The Navajo Nation considers repealing its twenty year old ban on same-sex marriage. And Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, stops by after updates on local news and weather. Stay tuned for what not to miss in Nevada County’s state parks this spring.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

TurboTax parent company Intuit has come under fire for misleading ads, with some claiming the corporation is knowingly deceptive in its marketing. State lawmakers want cannabis producers to put health warnings on their products. The push comes after a significant increase in emergency room visits for cannabis induced psychosis following California’s legalization of pot. The California Report has the details. After a look at local news and weather, Felton Pruitt sits down with Tim Bluhm from The Mother Hips. The band plays tonight at The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley.

Felton Pruitt sits down with Tim Bluhm from The Mother Hips. The band plays The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley on Friday, April 1st.

The right to unionize is in the spotlight, and the California Report looks into the issues facing two groups: agricultural workers and exotic dancers. There’s some positive crime-related news: gun prohibitions seem to be working, and so is an innovation that saves our state money by keeping people out of jail. Good vibrations will rule the day as KVMR kicks off its second Caravan of Love on Sunday. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Start your engines! On Sunday, April 3rd, the Second Annual KVMR Caravan of Love will cruise through Nevada city and Grass Valley, sharing music and spreading good vibes. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça talks to KVMR Board Member and Broadcaster, Paula Galindo, about her creation and how you can join the fun.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

After hours of debate California’s Reparations Task Force has decided who will be eligible to receive compensation. Covid-19 cases are surging in Europe and Asia and the new BA.2 Omicron sub-variant is now responsible for a growing portion of cases here in the Golden State. The California Report examines the data to figure out what we might expect. Felton Pruitt chats with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce’s executive director before we close with a commentary by Christine Newsom.

Felton Pruitt chats with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker.

On Wednesday afternoon, just before 1 p.m., the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of Broad Street were evacuated because of an explosive device. The Placer County Explosive Ordnance Demolition team was called to assist Nevada City PD with disposal. Afterwards, Nevada City’s interim Chief of Police, Ted Stec, made this statement.

The backers of bills making their way through the state legislature hope to protect people at risk of eviction, and make honest pedestrians out of jaywalkers. A ruling from a California court gives the congressional January 6 committee new ammunition by suggesting Donald Trump engaged in crime. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery talks Fed policy with economist Gary Zimmerman, and we end with some investment advice from Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery talks Fed policy with economist Gary Zimmerman.

Tonight on the California Report: Healthcare workers navigating student debt are holding their breath. They’re waiting to see how a new bill that would help rid frontline healthcare workers of student loans will be received. The Catholic Church played a large role in running Indian residential schools in Canada for more than a century. Today’s National Native News follows Indigenous delegates traveling to the Vatican in hopes of a papal apology. Chaplain Norris Burkes closes tonight’s newscast with a commentary.

The California Report heads to the courts. We’ll hear about developing litigation over yet another sexual abuse case at the Federal Women’s Prison in Dublin. Then the State’s Attorney General is accusing Encinitas of skirting a new state housing law. And three Muslim Americans are suing the Department of homeland security over alleged unconstitutional treatment at LAX. After local news and weather Felton Pruitt sits down with singer songwriter Slaid Cleaves to speak about his upcoming performance at the Nevada Theatre.

Felton Pruitt talks with singer-songwriter, Slaid Cleaves. Cleaves returns to Nevada County to play the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City on Tuesday, March 29th.

The Cal State University system drops the SAT and ACT standardized tests as requirements for admission. Striking teachers in Sacramento are off the job for a second day. The Nevada County Planning Commission hears from the public about the Idaho-Maryland Mine. And if you have complaints about your internet service, or you don’t even have internet--the county is ready to hear about that too. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Ben Mossman, CEO of Rise Gold Corporation to get his responses to some of the criticism leveled by opponents of the Idaho-Maryland Gold Project.

We dedicate the bulk of our newscast to the topic of the of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. The Nevada County Planning Commission is convening Thursday morning at 9:30 for a special meeting where the public will be able to express their concerns about the project. First, Felton Pruitt talks with Mike Shea, a volunteer with MineWatch, a group that opposes the re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Then I’ll speak with Ben Mossman, CEO of Rise Gold Corp to get his responses to some of the criticism.

Felton Pruitt talks with Mike Shea a volunteer with MineWatch, a group that opposes the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine.

The strike at the Chevron refinery in Richmond may give yet another goose to gas prices. The California Report investigates the case of a Cambodian immigrant who fled genocide as a child. He was paralyzed in a prison accident and won parole after serving a term for murder. But now, he’s fighting deportation to a country he barely knows. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery talks water with hydrologist Steve Baker, and Marc Cuniberti is back with Money Matters.

KVMR's Paul Emery talks to hydrologist Steve Baker about groundwater management and all of the baggage that can come with water projects.

Tonight on the California Report: The state is getting nervous. There’s growing concern over the shortage of firefighters as peak fire season approaches. In National Native News, Manitoba’s top First Nations leader faces sexual assault allegations. And a new PBS documentary focusing on the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women premieres tonight. We look at local news and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our biweekly Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Up ahead on The California Report: Addressing the high cost of gasoline. A look at different proposals floating around the state’s capital. And health departments still can’t catch their breath - the latest on the omicron sub-variant making up a quarter of new COVID cases in the United States. We’ll check in on local news and weather before we hear from Science correspondent, Al Stahler. Then Felton Pruitt sits down with Bix Beeman, the general manager for the Strawberry Music Festival to close out our Friday night newscast.

Felton Pruitt gets the latest from the festival's general manager, Bix Beeman.

Ahead on the California Report: Lawmakers try to give drivers relief at the fuel pump, with some suggesting a suspension of the gas tax. An anticipated new spike in Covid cases isn’t showing up in the state’s wastewater -- yet. Advocates for disabled people want to bring back the mask mandate. And, the Port of Los Angeles is reporting its best February ever. After regional news and weather, Nevada County’s Mike Dent has an update on two developments that will add 90 units of affordable housing. And we end with Molly Fisk.

Two large apartment projects are taking shape in our county. One in the Brunswick area, the other in Nevada City. Cláudio Mendonça talks to Nevada County's, Mike Dent, about how these developments will expand the options for local housing.

The San Francisco Police Department is in last place when compared to other large cities in the state according to a report published by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal justice, they spend more but arrest less. And the Del Norte Sheriff in northern California has announced he’s resigning. This comes after he was charged with felony voter fraud and lying on election paperwork after he knowing listed an address that was not his permanent residence. The California Report has more. After local headlines, Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada City Mayor, Duane Strawser, to get the latest on the Nevada City Courthouse.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt spoke with Nevada City Mayor Duane Strawser to get the latest about the Nevada County Court house.

Some firefighters and forestry experts are not happy about a bill introduced this month by Congressmen Doug LaMalfa and Tom McClintock. The two Republicans want the Forest Service to be more aggressive in attacking new fires. Fire experts says the bill flies in the face of forest science, and politicizes wildfires. After regional news and weather, all eyes are on the economy as the Federal Reserve meets this week: KVMR’s Paul Emery gets a preview from economist Gary Zimmerman, and Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Whatever happened to Prop 7? Up ahead, the debacle over Daylight Savings. And community health clinics are floundering. They've yet to be reimbursed for their efforts in vaccinating hundreds of thousands of low-income Californians. A look at what went wrong - coming up on The California Report. Our local fire departments aren’t the only ones using cultural burning to prepare for peak fire season. National Native News has the details. We look at local news and weather before Science correspondent, Al Stahler, speaks with Tanis Thorne and Hank Meals, authors of a new book: "Nevada City Nisenan."

Before there was California, this was the land of the Nisenan. Al Stahler spoke with Tanis Thorne and Hank Meals, authors of a new book: Nevada City Nisenan.

The state’s top conservation official warns that California is barreling full steam ahead into its third year of drought. The California Report also shares that more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees are estimated to have fled their country. We’ll take a look at regional news and weather before we hear from Nevada County’s Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Glennah Trochet, on the arrival of the new COVID-19 variant BA.2. Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast with a chat with Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth.

Felton Pruitt chats with Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth.

BA.2, a descendant of the Omicron variant has officially been identified in Nevada County. Nevada County Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Glennah Trochet, answers Cláudio Mendonça's questions.

Fuel takes center stage on the California Report: The state takes back control of emissions policies, while House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy wants Governor Newsom to loosen restrictions on oil extraction. Then, a firsthand report from a humanitarian group on Poland’s border with Ukraine. After an update on the expansion of Hospitality House, we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

The California Report looks at the topics and themes covered in Governor Newsom's State of the State address and a response from a Republican leader in the legislature. And Saul Gonzalez talks to a Modesto-based immigration attorney about which Ukrainians will find it easier to resettle in the United States. Keeping with the theme, KVMR contributor, Heidi Starr shares an interview with Vlad Skots, Chairman of the Ukrainian American House in Sacramento. The California News Service brings us a story about how a Sacramento area nonprofit is working to improve Adult Education in Rural Northern CA. We close tonight with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Escalating climate catastrophes, such as wildfire and our recent snowmaggedon episode, are inspiring rural communities to dust off their amateur radios. The California Report goes to El Dorado County to learn how a radio watch network keeps neighbors in touch when power and cell service fail. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery and water guy Steve Baker digest drought policy, and Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

With a Miracle March less and less likely, KVMR's Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker drill down on California's water outlook.

A record that no one’s excited about on the California Report: the average price of gas in California tops five dollars a gallon for the first time in history. And heated debate over California State Parks possible renaming of a controversial Folsom Lake State recreation area. National Native News looks at two opposing mask mandate decisions from the Navajo Nation and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. After local news and weather Felton Pruitt speaks to David West the Nevada County Veterans Service Officer.

Felton Pruitt talks with David West, Nevada County Veterans Services Officer, about the second annual online "All Veterans Survey." The survey will help shape the VSO’s strategic plan for serving veterans in our community.
The Nevada County Veteran's Services Office is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Connect with Nevada County's Veterans Service Officer, David West (david.west@co.nevada.ca.us) at 530-265-1446.

State officials take umbrage with a new study alleging California’s snail’s pace in helping people with COVID-related hardships pay their back rent. Then a look at a new state bill which would create the first-ever pilot program offering unemployment insurance to California’s undocumented immigrants. We take a look at regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us a sneak peek at what to expect from tomorrow’s Minstrels in the Gallery performance.

Felton Pruitt talks with Jonathan Lyerly, guitarist for Jethro Tull tribute band, Minstrels in the Gallery.

Reformers are calling to change California’s system of fines and fees, which chips away at marginal incomes, plunging some families into poverty. The Biden administration has broken a promise to compensate separated migrant families for their trauma. Gold mining is a hot topic here, but it’s also running into opposition near Death Valley. Along with regional news and weather, a talk with Nevada County Housing Director Mike Dent about the results of the Point in Time population count. We end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell is feeling some heat due to his proposal to remove what he calls, Russian “Oligarch children” from the US. California may become the first state to offer all low-income immigrants health coverage. Valley Public Radio takes us to Fresno County to speak with some potential recipients. After local news and regional weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Jennifer Singer, the executive director of Bright Futures for Youth. We close tonight with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Felton Pruitt chats with Jennifer Singer, the executive director of Bright Futures for Youth.

School masking becomes optional on March 12th. Not a moment too soon for some districts, and too soon for others. The California Report makes it clear: Nevada County isn't the only place where school masking policies are creating angst. After regional news and weather, it's on to the economy. Paul Emery talks to Gary Zimmerman about the global consequences of the war on Ukraine and Marc Cuniberti keeps his eye on the stock market.

Paul Emery talks to Gary Zimmerman about the global consequences of the war on Ukraine.

The California Reportvisits nearby Citrus Heights for a look at one of many pro-Ukrainian anti-war rallies throughout the state. And more on massive delays in wage theft cases. Then in National Native News, support from two prominent Native rights organizations for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination. Healthcare for tribal citizens in a South Dakota county transfers from the federal government to tribal control. We take a look at local news and weather before science correspondent, Al Stahler, speaks to Shannon Brown from Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Lab.

Jamie Reeves, NJUHSD Board Trustee for Area 2 talks with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, about what happened at the Tuesday, Feb, 22nd special NJUHSD Board of Trustees meeting. She speaks candidly as a citizen and a parent of an NU freshman, not on behalf of the board.

We head down to our state capital with The California Report where Sacramento’s large Ukrainian population is protesting Russia’s invasion. Then we’ll look at regional news and weather before we hear part of KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça’s interview with Nevada Joint Union High School District Superintendent, Brett McFadden. We close with Felton Pruitt, as he talks with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stewart Baker, about this Sunday’s Mardi Gras Parade.

NJUHSD Superintendent Brett McFadden talks with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, about the situation at Nevada Union High School.

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stewart Baker, about this Sunday’s Mardi Gras parade.

A state task force meets to decide who would qualify for race-based reparations. In the wake of fraud at the Employment Development Department, some are asking: is facial recognition tech necessary? And what happens when it gets hacked? MediCal rule changes are likely on the way, and your health care coverage might be at risk. KVMR News Director, Claudio Mendonca, interviews the president of the Nevada Union teachers association about today’s school closure. And we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

KVMR News Director, Claudio Mendonca, interviews the president of the Nevada Union teachers association about today’s school closure.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The San Diego Unified School District declared yesterday that students 16 and older must show proof of COVID-19 immunization to attend school in person, beginning next year. Yet, on Monday, The Rancho Santa Fe School District in San Diego County made masks optional for students despite a California Department of Public Health mandate that requires that all students, in grades K thought 12 wear masks while when sharing indoor spaces. Felton Pruitt chats with Courtney Tarrant of BriarPatch Food Co-op after our roundup of regional headlines, and we close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt chats with Courtney Tarrant of BriarPatch Food Co-op about the screening of a new film that explores alternative economies and revolutionary politics.

She’s calm, she’s cool, she’s focused: The California Report profiles state Supreme Court justice Leondra Kruger, who’s on the short list for a high court nomination. As crisis looms in Ukraine, allies in the Bay Area worry about the fate of family and friends. California News Service singles out pandemic heroes, and, after regional news and weather, Marc Cuniberti delivers opinions about what is driving the course of the stock market.

Up ahead on The California Report: We tag along with new Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho as he tours schools in his new district. Then in National Native News, a new apartment building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square opens for low-income and un-housed Native Americans. And Detroit police turn up in tactical gear to disband an annual Native American ceremony. We then turn our attention to local news and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our biweekly Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The Great Resignation continues, affecting not just working adults, but teenaged students as well. Ever wonder how the drought is impacting your private slice of the Golden State? The California Report shares details about a new system that will help you track conditions anywhere from your backyard, up to the state level. After regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Tom Menig, member of the locally celebrated Grateful Dead cover band, The Deadbeats.

Felton Pruitt chats with Tom Menig, member of the locally celebrated Grateful Dead cover band, The Deadbeats.

Police investigations take center stage on the California Report: The San Francisco police chief is under fire for the misuse of a sexual assault survivor’s DNA, while new transparency laws are unveiling other misconduct that once flew under the radar. After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks to Nevada County’s Mike Dent about the return of the one-day event that records a snapshot of our unhoused population. We end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Nevada County's, Mike Dent, shares details about the annual Point In Time Count, happening next week, with Felton Pruitt.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Laws with environmental impacts on today’s California Report: the latest on tailpipe emissions standards, the state's battle against single use plastics, and new data on rising sea levels. We look at regional news and weather before we continue with our environmental theme. We’ve all seen the Keep Tahoe Blue stickers. Well, tonight Felton Pruitt speaks with the group’s CEO. Then, Rob Katzenstein lets us in on potential difficulties for the California Solar Industry.

Felton Pruitt talks with League to Save Lake Tahoe CEO, Darcie Goodman Collins, about a landmark victory in a long-running fight to rein in oversized development in North Lake Tahoe.

California’s chief health officer says guidelines for changes in school mask requirements are on the way. One Roseville district has done away with mask mandates altogether. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s poll numbers are mixed, and dropping when it comes to crime and homelessness. California News Service offers hope to parents struggling with kids and screens, and Paul Emery gets some straight talk on jobs data from economist Gary Zimmerman

KVMR's Paul Emery talks to economist, Gary Zimmerman, to unravel the mysteries about conflicting information that's going around about jobs and the national unemployment rate.

On tonight's California Report: mask mandates are dropping throughout the state but they’ll remain at immigration detention centers where COVID-19 is spreading and booster shots are hard to come by. Then in National Native News, a 29 year-old cold case comes to a close. Steven Downs has been convicted of the 1993 murder of Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, but at a vigil for Sergie held Friday, the Fairbanks Native Association said unsolved homicides of Alaska Native women need more resources. After local news and weather we hear from science correspondent Al Stahler.

After the California Report and regional news and weather, we turn our attention to the topic of the day. Women and girls in science. We’ll hear from local residents about their involvement in the sciences, including Felton Pruitt speaking to Nevada County’s Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Glennah Trochet. We also discuss the importance of the United Nations General Assembly designating a day to the awareness of full and equal access and participation for women and girls in science.

KVMR's Kelley Rees speaks with Teanna Dummett about her experiences being a young woman in the sciences.

Governor Gavin Newsom says his plan to safeguard the populace during the next chapter of the Covid saga will be unveiled next week. The California Report examines how perceptions of crime have sparked recall efforts for district attorneys in L.A. County and San Francisco. Will you be ready when 3G devices become obsolete? It could be sooner than you think. After regional news and weather, an essay from Molly Fisk and an appreciation of silence from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Some California counties will likely keep masking rules in place despite the expiration of the state’s masking mandates next week. But what about schools? Officials in San Diego are asking the state to weigh-in on guidelines about when school children can leave their masks at home. Also on the report, details about the increase in the estimated cost of California’s beleaguered high-speed rail system. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Vince Herman, one of the founding members of Leftover Salmon.

Felton Pruitt chats with Vince Herman, one of the founding members of Leftover Salmon.

The Republican state senator who represents Nevada County, Brian Dahle, announces he will challenge Gavin Newsom in the governor’s race. The recall of a Republican supervisor spearheaded by a militia group has succeeded in Shasta County, and proposed legislation would let schools track student vaccines. Those stories and more from the California Report. After regional news and weather, Paul Emery talks to hydrologist Steve Baker about the vulnerabilities of our water supply, and Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Paul Emery talks with Hydrologist, Steve Baker, about the many variables that make local wells vulnerable.

The California Report brings us an overview of the Golden State’s public school bus system, it's mounting inaccessibility to students and its hazardous work environment for drivers. Then in National Native News, a high-school teacher in Riverside, CA has been fired after a video of the math instructor mocking Native Americans goes viral. We turn our attention to local news and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our biweekly Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

The California Report explores the State Auditor’s explosive review into San Diego jails. And today’s kick-off of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics prompts The Report’s, Saul Gonzalez, to take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing on Lake Tahoe’s own 1960 games. We’ll look at what’s going on in regional news and weather, and Felton Pruitt chats with bluegrass musician, Tim O’Brien, about the release of his new album.

Felton Pruitt talks to bluegrass multi-instrumentalist and West Virginia Music Hall of Famer, Tim O'Brien.

The pandemic is still the top concern of Californians, a new poll finds, but most say the worst is behind us. Legislation seeks to make federal immigration courts independent, while shipping issues continue to take money from the pockets of our state’s farmers. 22 PG&E employees have lost their fight for anonymity in court documents about the Paradise fire. It’s all coming up on the California Report. After regional news and weather, an essay from Molly Fisk and a fond farewell to Bravehearts.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks with Betty Louise, one of the creators and producers of Bravehearts.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

A group aligned with a local militia may gain control of Shasta county if recall vote totals hold. The California Report sheds some light on that story before exploring the fallout associated with the failure of a bill that would have created single payer healthcare in the Golden State. Felton Pruitt talks with Grass Valley Vice Mayor, Jan Arbuckle, after regional news and weather. Al Stahler is here with an explanation of how Earth creates wind, and we close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Grass Valley Vice Mayor, Jan Arbuckle, was recently appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee. She spoke with Felton Pruitt.

The Omicron surge seems to be declining in most of California, as Governor Gavin Newsom hints at a plan for when pandemic becomes endemic. Also on the California Report: The Employment Development Department gets new leadership—again, and support for fast food workers makes legislative progress. After a roundup of local news and weather, Paul Emery talks economic policy with Gary Zimmerman, and Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

KVMR's Paul Emery ranges far and wide as he picks the brain of Gary Zimmerman about all things economic; the blazing rebound in GDP, the warming labor market, and the future of inflation rates.

It’s a big day for the state’s single-payer health plan legislation, as the bill goes before the full state assembly for a vote. And California investigators found multiple companies owe employees millions in unpaid wages, however the state continues dragging its feet. Hearings to finalize year’s old wage theft cases have gone unscheduled. Details on today's California Report. National Native News continues the sports theme: a look at sports betting ahead of the Super Bowl before crossing the Atlantic for a report on the successful efforts at renaming a UK rugby team. We hear from California News Service before taking a look at local news and weather. Science Correspondent Al Stahler closes our newscast by giving us a lesson in astronomy.

It’s a battle between North and South as the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams meet in this weekend’s NFC Championship. However, as The California Report details, the fight isn’t just about a football game. We’ll hear from California News Service on a new plan to extend paid sick leave for those recovering from COVID 19 before we turn our attention to regional news and weather. Then Al Stahler speaks to Tenzing Lekshey, one of the visiting Tibetan Buddhist Monks, in anticipation of this weekend’s closing ceremony.

After missing a year, due to the virus, the Tibetan monks are back to visit. Al Stahler spoke with one of the monks, Tenzing Lekshey.

Oil drilling is out in LA, according to the California Report. The Los Angeles city council voted yesterday to ban new urban oil and gas drilling. The ordinance will also look at how to decommission existing wells operating across the city. Also on the Report, what we can expect from California’s Reparations Task Force, who met today and will meet again tomorrow. After regional news and weather, we listen to the final episode of Bravehearts before we indulge in another essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Tonight the California Report tackles sick leave, minimum wage hikes and gives us an update on the Big Sur fire before bringing us a story on the historic Sutter’s Fort in downtown Sacramento. Over the past year, state parks have been working with local tribes to create a more accurate narrative about the violence Native people suffered during colonial times. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall. We close tonight with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt talks with the Nevada County District 1 Supervisor about the Board of Supervisors’ latest 3-day workshop and some of the topics discussed there including how they plan on helping our county’s homeless community.

California’s single-payer health plan legislation prepares for an important week. But, despite being backed by the state’s nurses union, the legislation’s biggest opponent just might be...doctors. Tonight, The California Report looks back at U.S. doctors’ staunch resistance to all previous attempts at single-payer health plans. We’ve got your local news and weather, before KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, sits down with Nevada County Harm Reduction Coalition Director, Bethany Wilkins. And Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Cláudio Mendonça talks with Bethany Wilkins, the director of the Nevada County Harm Reduction Coalition, an organization whose aim is to offer judgement-free resources, education, and mutual support services to people who use drugs.

State regulators have gone back to the drawing board after a proposal to California’s solar marketplace caused waves of indignation within the solar industry. And the NFL may be the U.S.’s most popular sport but it’s plagued by a laundry list of issues. The California Report has the details. In today’s National Native News we hear from members of the Kansas City Native American Community about efforts to change the city’s NFL team name. We then turn to regional headlines and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our biweekly Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

he California Report gives us a roundup of federal funding heading the state’s way and we follow along as Governor Gavin Newsom visits the apocalyptic wreckage of recently ravaged cargo trains in Los Angeles. Then, The Report’s Saul Gonzalez sits down with California’s Junior U.S. Senator, Alex Padilla, to discuss his first year in Washington. After a brief look at news and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks to local commercial pilot, Juan Browne, about the Federal Communications Commission battle with the Federal Aviation Administration over the upcoming 5G rollout.

Felton Pruitt talks with pilot, Juan Browne, about how the current 5G rollout affects aircraft flight instruments.

A federal judge has ended his five-year stint supervising PG&E’s criminal probation by blasting the utility as a wildfire “menace” and suggesting it be split in two. In other fire news from the California Report, some experts want to radically thin our high-density forests to help fend off fires and drought. After regional news and weather, it’s Bravehearts and an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

California has recorded more than 7 million COVID-19 cases, adding 1 million cases in a week. The California Report shares how ambulance services and hospitals have adjusted to the surge before exploring how the federal government's new at-home Covid test program works. After regional news and weather, science correspondent, Al Stahler talks with astrophysicist Christina Cohen about the Parker Solar Probe, the first spacecraft to have ever flown through our sun’s corona. We close with a commentary by Debbie Gibbs.

In 2021 a NASA spacecraft flew through the Sun’s upper atmosphere, a giant leap for solar science. Al Stahler speaks with Dr. Christina Cohen, a Caltech astrophysicist about the new milestone.

The California Report looks at the challenges of home COVID testing for blind people. Sacramento County suffers an unprecedented surge in Covid-related hospitalizations. And the state’s farmworkers find a downside to hard-won new overtime benefits. Paul Emery talks economic policy with Gary Zimmerman, and Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Paul Emery talks inflation and economic policy with economist Gary Zimmerman.

More than 200 inmates in two Sacramento County jail facilities are eligible for early release following COVID outbreaks according to The California Report. We take a brief look at local news and weather before science correspondent, Al Stahler, stops by to shed some light on something many of us have a newfound appreciation for: electricity. Felton Pruitt closes our newscast with a conversation with Sierra Friends of Tibet founder, Joseph Guida, about next week’s Tibetan Buddhist Monk arrival and opening ceremony.

Felton Pruitt talks to Joseph Guida, founder of Sierra Friends of Tibet, about an upcoming visit of the Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery.

On tonight's California Report: COVID fallout. A trauma center closes due to a lack of blood supplies, and Alpine County shuts its schools after 40 percent of students and staff are exposed. Plus answers to your questions about the new payment source for retail rapid home tests. Will it relieve pressure on community testing sites? After regional news and weather, it’s Bravehearts and an essay from Molly Fisk.

The California Report brings us stories about COVID-19 recommendations and restrictions from different parts of the state and highlights a new report from UCLA and UC Berkeley that states that hundreds of thousands of Californians might lack access to safe drinking water, especially in communities of color. After local news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks Art with the Nevada County District Attorney, Jesse Wilson, and Lori Nunnink, Senior Victim Advocate for the Nevada County District Attorney's Office. We close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is going big in his budget plan, calling for expansion of health coverage to all--regardless of immigration status. The California Report has the details. Have recent events left you feeling like you’re living in a pressure cooker? After a roundup of regional news and weather Felton Pruitt shares a wealth of ways to let off steam. And Marc Cuniberti is here with Money Matters.

Felton Pruitt talks with the Nevada County District Attorney, Jesse Wilson, and Lori Nunnink, Senior Victim Advocate for Nevada County District Attorney’s Office about an upcoming art contest for school-aged kids. The winner's art will become a mural in one of the interview rooms at the District Attorney’s Office.

Have recent events left you feeling like you’re living in a pressure cooker? Felton Pruitt talks with Priya Kannall about ways to let off steam.

Omicron continues to plow through our state. The California Report shares that hospitals are buckling under the weight of staff shortages and that the National Guard has been called in to help bolster COVID testing capacity. And in today’s National Native News, a 180 from the latest on COVID 19 in California: health reports indicate that the rate of infection in the Navajo Nation is far below that of the state of Arizona. After regional headlines and weather, Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our first Walk in the Park of 2022.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Nevada County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg, joins Kani Ka Pila host, Michael Keene, to share a storm recovery update.

Nevada County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg, joins County Line Bluegrass host, Eric Rice, to share a storm recovery update.

Have you had difficulty getting a COVID test? The California Report takes us inside an overwhelmed testing facility. After a brief look at local news and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks to Melinda Booth, the Executive Director of The South Yuba River Citizens League, the organization behind the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for the past 2 decades. We close the newscast with a drive up highway 49, where we check in on storm ramifications for those in the San Juan community.

State health officials have extended the indoor mask mandate through Feb. 15. About fifty Californians have been charged with crimes in connection with the storming of the U.S. Capitol one year ago today. The California Report has profiles of some of the more flamboyant defendants. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts gives a voice to the voiceless, and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

While we in Nevada County have been working on getting back to normal after a record snowstorm, COVID-19 cases are surging all over the state, most of which are due to the Omicron variant. The California Report takes us to the Bay Area and Los Angeles where they are reporting increases in hospitalizations. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg, about the county's efforts to provide people with firewood. We Close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

With thousands of people without electricity and quickly running out of propane, the county has intensified its efforts to provide people with firewood. Felton Pruitt gets the details from Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg.

On the California Report, KVMR's own Brian Terhorst gives voice to Nevada County's frustrations over ongoing power outages. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, about today's debut of the public comment period on the preposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine, and Cláudio Mendonça talks to PG&E about estimated power restoration times. We close with a commentary about 2022's economic future by Marc Cuniberti.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks to PG&E spokesperson, Megan Mcfarland about estimated power restoration times for those without electricity in the Sierra.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project is now available for review. Felton Pruitt spoke with Nevada County Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, about today’s debut of the public comment period on the preposed reopening of the Mine. Read the entire EIR here.

Panelists from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, County Emergency Operations Center, CAL FIRE, and PG&E shared the latest updates on the storm’s impact, emergency response efforts to date and available resources and services.

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, joins Kanikapila host, Michael Keene, to share this morning's update with KVMR's audience.

Deanna Contreras, PG&E spokesperson, shares information about the company's ongoing effort to restore power to customers in the Sierra Nevada region.

County Line Bluegrass host, Eric Rice, and Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, discuss the current state of Nevada County, including where to go to shower, charge devices, and dispose of all of the food that has now spoiled as many begin day 6 without power.

Felton Pruitt gets the latest updates from Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe.

Nevada County's Director of Environmental Health, Amy Irani, talks food safety with KVMR's Felton Pruitt.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company spokesperson talks to KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, about the record-setting storm that’s left almost 30,000 customers without electricity.

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, talks with Cláudio Mendonça about the local emergency deceleration, road closures, generator safety, and more.

Placer County's assistant director of the Office of Emergency Services, Dave Atkinson, shares information and resources for those in Placer County affected by recent snowstorms.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

KVMR’s Steve Baker talks with YubaNet.com founder and editor Pascale. Together they answer audience questions, discuss local road closures, P&GE restoration timelines, warming shelters and other local resources.

KVMR's Steve Baker talks with Pascale From YubaNet with the latest updates on the Northern California winter storm, including power outages & local road conditions.

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, shares the latest information with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça.

Paul Emery talks with economist Gary Zimmerman about what 2022 may bring including how COVID-19 may affect the coming year.

Governor Newsom announced that state healthcare workers will be required to get COVID boosters by February 1st and vowed to send 6 million home test kits to children before schools reconvene. The California Report has a cautionary tale for anyone who’s ever had their Facebook account taken down, and after regional news and weather it’s a special holiday Bravehearts. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

A lot of private information that was once stored on paper is now stored on networked computers. While this is certainly convenient, it also comes with risks. The California Report explores the world of cybercrime and encourages parents to be proactive when it comes to protecting their children’s data. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Natalie Adona, assistant clerk-recorder/registrar of voters for Nevada County, about the effort to recall the entire Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

A group of Nevada County residents hopes to recall all five Nevada County supervisors. Felton Pruitt spoke with assistant clerk-recorder/registrar of voters for Nevada County, Natalie Adona, to learn more about the process.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a gun control gambit using the legal strategy of the Texas anti-abortion law–namely, outsourcing enforcement to private individuals. The California Report asks: Could it backfire? After regional news and weather, hydrologist Steve Baker says the northern part of the state finally has something wet to celebrate, and Marc Cuniberti tries to get a grip on finding safety in a wacky market.

Hydrologist Steve Baker says the northern part of California finally has something wet to celebrate.

The California Report looks at what these holiday storms mean for the state’s fresh water reserves and drought status. Then in National Native News: new redistricting maps slice the Fort Hall Reservation in half. Efforts by tribes in Idaho to keep Fort Hall whole contest the legislation. After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expedition, examining our orbit in preparation for tomorrow’s solstice.

Science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expedition, examining our orbit in preparation for winter solstice.

Monarch butterflies have returned to Pacific Grove. But last year’s absence of the famous migration has conservationists concerned. The California Report takes us to Monterey County for the story. After a look at local news and weather we close the newscast with a tribute to Kristina Rice, a vital member of the KVMR extended family and loyal Strawberrian, as those of you who attended the Friday afternoon tea parties can attest.

Felton Pruitt and Bob Woods talk about the upcoming afternoon of music organized to celebrate the life of Kristina Rice.

On the California Report: Immigrant advocates protest the Yuba County Jail’s ongoing contract to house ICE detainees, and the pandemic biking boom brings calls for safer cycling infrastructure. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts wraps up its in-depth look at 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Reports of the California exodus turn out to be greatly exaggerated but clicks on the turnstile of people moving into the state are way down during the pandemic according to The California Report. After regional news and weather, an interview with departing public health officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann, and Chaplain Norris Burkes shares tips for the December doldrums.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks with Dr. Scott Kellermann about his experience serving as Nevada County's Public Health Officer.

Will sports gambling come to California? The gambling industry has set its sites on the Golden State where sports betting isn't currently legal. Seeing billions in potential profits, the industry is trying to use the state’s ballot initiative to legalize the practice next year. The California Report looks at the spread of sports betting in the U.S. and what's a stake in the battle for California. We look at regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt talks with Jesse Wilson, Nevada County’s current District Attorney. And Marc Cuniberti shares his thoughts on the turbulent but skyward trend of the stock market to close our Newscast.

Taking a page from a new Texas abortion law, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is drafting legislation which would allow private citizens to sue the firearms industry for damages. And in National Native News: after eight months of negotiations a tribal coalition’s redistricting consensus has been discarded at the 11th hour by New Mexico state lawmakers. We’ll hear a report from the California News service concerning California redistricting before turning our attention to regional headlines and weather to close out our newscast.

Prosecutors have announced charges against the father and son suspected of starting the 221,000 acre Caldor Fire. The California Report has the story. We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather, before Al Stahler gives us a glimpse into the rooftop solar battle against investor-owned utility, PG&E. We close our newscast with details about the 16th annual Night of Giving from Hospitality House Development Director, Ashley Quadros.

On the California Report, the city of Palm Springs is about to swear in the first transgender person to serve as a mayor in California. The state unleashes 500 million dollars in grants for park-deficient communities, and the FDA cracks down on some slick but unproven claims about vaping. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts drills down into 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

State lawmakers allocated 1.5 billion dollars for forest management and other wildfire prevention methods yesterday. The California Report shares details before speaking with Bryan Allegretto, a forecaster with OpenSnow.com about a series of winter storms headed our way next week that could bring significant amounts of snow to the Sierra and foothills. After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks with The Nevada County Toy Run’s new organizer, Eric Oliver. We close with a commentary by Reed Hamilton.

The Nevada County Toy Run, a 29 year old tradition, will begin at the Rood Center on Saturday, December 11th, rain or shine. Felton Pruitt recently spoke with one of its new organizers, Eric Oliver.

The California Report uncovers more details about Devin Nunes resignation from his congressional seat, which is due to be filled with a special election in the spring. Plus, Dr. Bob Wachter of UC San Francisco answers your questions about COVID boosters and the Omicron variant. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Paul Emery talks with water specialist Steve Baker, and Marc Cuniberti reaches a broadcasting milestone on Money Matters.

Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker discuss the flexibility of California's water distribution system.

Tonight the California Report looks into gun control enforcement. Despite its restrictive gun control laws, California has widely been failing to disarm domestic abusers. A new bill looks to include Native American history and culture in California school curriculum to increase knowledge about California tribes and their impacts. National Native News has the details. After a California News report about California refineries we turn our attention to regional headlines and weather, and we close with a commentary from Shirley Freriks just in time for the holiday season.

Omicron is here just in time for the holiday season; the coronavirus variant has been detected in Los Angeles. And the California Report brings us the second part of yesterday’s investigation into failures to protect farmworkers exposed to wildfire smoke. We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather, before Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast, speaking with 15-time Grammy winning banjo player, Béla Fleck.

Felton Pruitt speaks with 15-time Grammy winning banjo player, Béla Fleck.

Now that it’s in California, what will the Omicron variant portend? The California Report looks for clues. An investigation finds that protections from smoke exposure for the estimated 4 million Californians who work outdoors are rarely enforced. Plus, employees in our state are using their new leverage to organize. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts continues its deep dive into 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Today the The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Although our state has some of the nation’s most liberal abortion laws, that doesn’t mean that the procedure is easy to get, particularly in rural communities. Today on the California Report, KQED’s Katie Orr explores some of the challenges women in those areas face. After regional headlines and weather, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stuart Baker talks to Felton Pruitt about Victorian Christmas, and we close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Victorian Christmas returns to Nevada City this year complete with a shuttle service from the Rood center to the bottom of Broad street. Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stuart Baker gives Felton Pruitt the details.

If you intend to apply to the University of California for next fall, you’ve got about six hours left—more coming up on the California Report. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, California could see a three thousand percent surge in people flocking here for care. The state is preparing by identifying barriers to abortion. We end our newscast with ruminations on inflation from Gary Zimmerman and Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman talk inflation.

In February, the Biden administration began winding down the former President’s controversial Remain in Mexico program. Today’s California Report looks at what’s being done now that a Texas judge has ordered that government officials restart the program. And National Native News looks at the making of a new documentary entitled, Remaining Native, that follows the story of a U.S. Indian boarding school survivor. After regional headlines and weather, Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for our biweekly Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Tonight the California Report details the breakdown in the global supply chain and how it’s affecting everything from mom and pop restaurants to the medical industry’s catheter and syringe stock. After a brief look at local entertainment news and weather, Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast by speaking with Paul Emery, producer of KVMR’s new holiday music CD.

Felton Pruitt talks to Paul Emery about the new KVMR Holiday CD, Just For Yule.

The California report explains how a recent uptick in "smash-and-grab" crime is pushing law enforcement in many California jurisdictions to cooperate in order to bring those involved to justice. And, despite more and more development, there are still places in the Golden State where one can experience a starry night free from light pollution. One such place is in the Mojave Desert where it is so dark that it may soon be designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Then, regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt talks with Viv Tipton, Executive Director of Hospice of the Foothills about the non-profit’s move to open a “mega-mothership store" in Grass Valley.

A mega mothership in Grass Valley? No, not the flying kind. Felton Pruitt talks to Viv Tipton, Executive Director of Hospice of the Foothills about the non-profit’s new store.

Two days before Thanksgiving, the California Report serves up some tips on safely gathering with family, some of whom you might be meeting for the very first time. Plus, we have an update to a story earlier this week on the coming closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant. After regional news and weather, Paul Emery talks to hydrologist Steve Baker about the tools and money California has at hand to help it weather the driest two-year stretch in history. We end with Marc Cuniberti and Money Matters.

Paul Emery talks to hydrologist Steve Baker about the tools and money California has at hand to help it weather the driest two-year stretch in history.

Diablo Canyon, California's last remaining commercial nuclear power plant, is officially set to close after decades of negotiations. However, the facility currently provides 8% of California’s electricity without producing any greenhouse gas. How will the state replace this energy without turning to dirtier power? And in National Native News: A federal review committee will determine whether 6,000 year old artifacts at the University of Alabama are tied to 7 tribes attempting to recover them.
We turn to regional headlines and weather before Science correspondent Al Stahler speaks to Nisenan tribal spokesperson Shelly Covert.

Nisenan Heritage Day happens Friday, November 26th, virtually, as well as in-person at ‘UBA SEO, the Nisenan Arts and Culture gallery space in downtown Nevada City. Al Stahler spoke with tribal spokesperson Shelly Covert.

Standardized tests like the SATs will no longer be a determinate as to who gets into University of California Schools. And kinks with the state's vaccine appointment site, My Turn, have reportedly been ironed out; beginning today, anyone who is eligible should be able to sign up for their booster shot on the government website.
After entertainment news and weather, Al Stahler gives us the low down on a project providing bikes to Afghan refugees in Sacramento, and Felton Pruitt talks with Paul Lacques of the band I See Hawks in L.A. to close out tonight’s newscast.

Felton Pruitt talks with Paul Lacques of the band I See Hawks in LA.

Al Stahler asked foothill resident Matthew Blom about how he and a group of friends have been getting bikes from the Seven Hills School Bicycle Recycle project to Afghan refugees in Sacramento.

A possible $31 billion dollar budget surplus could trigger tax cuts and rebates for residents of our state. The California Report serves up some context to the media narrative that claims Kamala Harris is struggling in her role as vice president. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Bravehearts goes behind the scenes at 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

UC lecturers announced this morning that they won't strike after reaching an agreement with the UC system. And despite an appeal by Governor Newsom to reduce water consumption by 15%, Californians have been saving much, much less. These stories plus a profile of Northern California Democrat Jackie Speier on today’s California Report.

And Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Mayor Duane Strawser before a commentary about spirituality in everyday life by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt talks to Nevada City Mayor, Duane Strawser, about what’s happening in our little Gold Rush Town.

A new investigation by the Los Angeles Times shows displacement due to infrastructure projects is still prevalent today, nearly two-thirds of which affect Black and Latino residents. We take a look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Tahoe Fund CEO, Amy Berry, about the new Caldor Trails Restoration Fund. Then it’s Money Matters with Marc Cuniberti to close out our newscast.

Felton Pruitt talks with Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund.

A last minute agreement between Kaiser Permanente and its unionized workers has prevented today’s scheduled strike of nearly 30,000 healthcare professionals. And California is set to receive a staggering amount of money from the Biden Administration’s 1.2 trillion dollar Infrastructure Package - but will it be enough to overhaul infrastructure in such a massive state? The California Report has the story.
In National Native News: A new Brookings Institution analysis shows Native Communities at odds with the latest Federal Jobs Report. An indication, reporter Robin Vincent says, that Native Americans are overlooked in National Economic Discussions.
We turn to regional headlines and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, takes us for A Walk in the Park, to close out our newscast.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

On The California Report: Labor strife for Kaiser Permanente. The massive, Oakland-based healthcare company could be hit by multiple state-wide labor strikes starting Monday. And we’ve heard a lot about the United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow these past two weeks, but how will what’s determined in Scotland affect the state of California?

Felton Pruitt talks with a pioneer of San Francisco psychedelia, Jorma Kaukonen.

The California Report goes to Glasgow, where Latino power players from our state are flexing their muscle at the international climate conference. And a growing number of prosecutors are confronting the fentanyl overdoses epidemic by filing murder charges. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Bravehearts looks into 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

The group, "Protecting American Ideals," presented it's case to a large crowd at the first in-person meeting of the Board of Trustees since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Paul Emery and Hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, discuss wells, conservation and the need to adapt to living with less water.

On the California Report: Some L.A. County employees protest a vaccine mandate, and fast food workers walk out in support of a bill to establish standards for wages and hours. Charred trees from the Dixie Fire are being repurposed for rebuilding homes, and it looks like central valley dairies play a part in protecting the endangered tri-colored blackbird. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks so-called Critical Race Theory with Nevada Union Schools Superintendent Brett McFadden in advance of Wednesday evening’s school board meeting. Then, it’s Money Matters with Marc Cuniberti.

Brett McFadden talks with Felton Pruitt about Critical Race Theory and the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.

State Democratic lawmakers once wanted to ban state contracts with border wall companies. However, most have remained silent over Governor Newsom’s contract with one such company for pandemic relief response.

The White Mountain Apache reservation in eastern Arizona has lacked a dependable water supply for years. Today's National Native News covers legislation recently introduced in Congress whose aim is to complete a long-awaited drinking water project.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before science correspondent, Al Stahler, fills us in on Earth’s changing seasons.

In ten days more than 28 thousand Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers will go on strike as the company fails to meet union demands. The California Report brings us the details. Then, Science Correspondent Al Stahler lets us know what to look for in this Sunday night’s sky. We’ll take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt brings us along to the California Historical Radio Society and speaks with President Steve Kushman and Legendary DJ Norman Davis.

Felton Pruitt talks with Steve Kushman and Norman Davis at The Bay Area Radio Museum in Alameda California.

As the U.N. Climate Conference continues in Scotland, The California Report’s Saul Gonzalez boards the train between L.A. and San Diego to look at stretches of the coastline and its infrastructure most threatened by rising seas.

The California News Service tells us about a contingent of local government officials from California who are headed to Glasgow, to share what American cities and counties are doing to reduce greenhouse gasses and learn best practices from around the world.

After regional news and weather, we’ll listen to this weeks Bravehearts and close with an essay by Molly Fisk

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Felton Pruitt talks with Julie Baker, the Executive Director of Californian’s for the Arts and California Arts Advocates.

State utility regulators have reached settlements with California’s two largest power companies over allegations they violated safety rules before a string of fires. And following in the same vein, a look at the most recent PG&E scandal.
We then turn to regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Julie Baker, the Executive Director of Californian’s for the Arts and California Arts Advocates. We close our newscast with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Redrawing of congressional maps is still in the very early stages, but one unofficial draft would put the university town of Davis in the district of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. In Sacramento, new arrivals from Afghanistan get a visit from Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. And a California condor manages the first known case of asexual reproduction in the breed. After regional news and weather, Gary Zimmerman and Marc Cuniberti offer their takes on the economy.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

In a rebranding move coinciding perfectly with Halloween, Facebook is now the terrifyingly named Meta. And, changing gears to the Department of Transportation, California will receive $5 billion dollars from the federal agency to help modernize ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Details on tonight's California Report.

We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to two students from Colfax High School about their upcoming performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Felton Pruitt speaks with students from Colfax High School about their upcoming production.

The California Report checks in with U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla for his best guess on the fate of President Biden’s economic and environmental package. Meanwhile, vaccines are on order for children over four, and pay raises are on the table for wildland firefighters. After regional news and weather, we’ll have Bravehearts, and this week’s essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Yesterday an FDA committee voted to recommend that the agency issue an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in young people over the age of 4. The California Report talks to parents, one from Richmond, and one from Humboldt County, to ask what this new development means to them.

After a look at regional news and weather, Paul Emery interviews co-housing architect, Chuck Durett, about the proposed affordable co-housing project now in the planning stages in Placer County.

We close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Paul Emery talks with cohousing architect Chuck Durett about the proposed affordable co-housing project now in the planning stages in Placer County.

As impressive rainfall totals put an early end to this year's fire watching season, The California Report takes us 8,500 feet in the air to visit the historic Buck Rock Lookout. Then a look at re-wilding projects meant to heal our devastated tidal wetlands. After regional news and weather, it's Marc Cuniberti and Money Matters.

Yuba County Jail is one of three immigration detention centers congressional Democrats are calling on the Biden Administration to shut down. The group says conditions in the facilities violate health and safety standards and are a waste of millions of federal dollars. The California Report has the details. National Native News covers the effort to block a proposed copper mine at a sacred site in Arizona.
After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, science correspondent, Al Stahler, speaks to geo-hydrologist June Oberdorfer about the impact of the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine.

As the Orange County coastline reels from impacts of the massive oil spill, regulations and bans on oil drilling are rapidly emerging.
We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather before Science Correspondent Al Stahler and climatologist Bill Patzert discuss this weekend’s impending weather.
Then, Felton Pruitt closes out our newscast, speaking to Nevada County Librarian, Nick Wilczek about their Grateful Dead collection.

Felton Pruitt talks with County Librarian, Nick Wilczek, about Hoopla, a web and mobile library media streaming platform that allows library patrons to checkout up to 10 Grateful Dead albums per month for free.

Atmospheric rivers are ranked, weak to strong, as level one to five. The atmospheric river that's forecast to hit the foothills Saturday night and all of Sunday is expected to rank somewhere between three and five. Al Stahler and climatologist Bill Patzert talk about these rivers in the sky.

As a powerful storm makes its way towards California, Nevada County OES Program Manager, Paul Cummings, talks to Cláudio Mendonça about preparedness and safety.

Rain has arrived, and more is on the way. But the California Report suggests it will take more than a few storms to undo the drought. In other state news, it came as a shock to some folks to learn that a Trump border wall contractor was hired to boost the state’s vaccination efforts. After a roundup of regional news and weather, we’ll have Bravehearts, and an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The California Report takes us to Los Angeles where the LAPD says the use of DIY guns with no identification has soared. In Riverside, descendants of some of SoCal's earliest non-Native settlers are trying to save their ancestor’s crumbling adobe home. And it seems everyone is dropping mixtapes these days. This week The Jet Propulsion Laboratory shared sounds recorded on Mars by its Perseverance Rover.

After a look at regional headlines and weather, science correspondent Al Stahler explains how weather patterns in the tropical Pacific impact California’s winters. We close tonight with a commentary by Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt talks with Betsy Brunner about SYRCL's upcoming visitor impact report.

Walking is healthy, right? But sidewalks have become scarier during the pandemic. The California Report looks at a recent surge in pedestrian fatalities. After regional news and weather, Paul Emery checks in with economist Gary Zimmerman, and SYRCL attempts to measure the effect of increased visitation on Nevada County.

Paul Emery and economist Gary Zimmerman talk about inflation.

The California Condor is under threat once again. According to the California Report, the leading cause of death for the endangered species is lead poisoning. And National Native News covers the arrest of over six hundred individuals during the week-long People vs Fossil Fuels demonstrations outside government buildings in Washington D.C.. We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation board member Syd Brown takes us for A Walk in the Park.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Tonight on The California Report - A round-up of the state’s COVID-19 news, as we mark a grim milestone in the pandemic. And in Fresno County, social workers are criticizing the treatment of children in facilities operated by the county’s department of social services.
We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to fiddler Darol Anger. Darol will perform this coming Wednesday at the newly renovated Nevada Theatre.

Felton Pruitt speaks to fiddler Darol Anger. Darol will perform this coming Wednesday at the newly renovated Nevada Theatre.

A large swath of Hollywood’s work force is threatening to strike in a few days. The California Report talks with a union member about how the pandemic has changed the culture of the entertainment industry. Plus, the state’s attorney general moves to ban the sale of so-called “ghost guns.” After the regional roundup, we have Bravehearts, and an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

After an update on the Alisal fire burning in Santa Barbara County, the California Report heads to Isleton in the Sacramento Delta area where a fire burned more than 40 structures on Monday.
Later, Felton Pruitt talks with Associate County Planner, Kyle Smith, about the Greater Higgins Area Plan Project. The project hopes to help guide future development and amenities in the Higgins Corner and Lake of the Pines area in the South County region.
We close with a commentary by Shavati Karki-Pearl.

The Greater Higgins Area Plan is a planning effort that will provide objectives and recommendations to guide the future development in and around the Higgins Corner and Lake of the Pines area. Felton Pruitt speaks with Kyle Smith, Associate County Planner about the plan.

The California Report is on the scene of the Alisal fire in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, which has caused evacuations and major highway closures. KVMR’s resident water expert, Steve Baker, is back, and Paul Emery’s got him for a conversation about the Southern California oil spill. And in this week’s Money Matters, Marc Cuniberti considers an idea way out of the box -- a single trillion-dollar coin to solve the nation’s debt problems.

Steve Baker and Paul Emery have a conversation about the Southern California oil spill.

California residents awoke today to an array of new laws, signed yesterday by Governor Gavin Newsom before Sunday night’s legislative deadline. The California Report offers an overview. Then we turn our attention to National Native News. Festivities take place across the country in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and President Biden restores protection to Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.

Have you ever wondered about the history of fire? We take a look at regional headlines and weather before science correspondent Al Stahler lets us in on its origin story.

While some Bay Area cities are poised to end mask mandates, the California Report goes to Los Angeles to examine the city’s strict new vaccination ordinance. With covid taking up our mental bandwidth, along with fires and oil spills, some folks are struggling with saving water too. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Bravehearts is back, and we close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

After an update on the Huntington Beach oil spill and news from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the California Report asks why some homes in Paradise survived the 2018 Camp Fire while most did not.
After regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt talks to Beth Moore about Nevada County Safe: a partnership of Nevada County businesses. We close with a personal report about religious exemptions from the vaccine mandate by regular commentator, Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt talks to Beth Moore, owner of Wild Eye Pub about Nevada County Safe: a partnership of Nevada County businesses taking steps to help protect customers and staff, during these challenging times.

What caused 126,000 gallons of crude oil to wash up on the Orange County coast, why wasn't the response faster, and who is at fault? The California Report rounds up the many questions in the wake of the south state oil spill. After regional news and weather, Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman talk economics before Marc Cuniberti offers some sobering perspective on the national debt.

Paul Emery and economist Gary Zimmerman talk about the troubles the United States could face if it defaults on its national debt.

The California Report takes us to Orange County, where an environmental disaster is unfolding. A ruptured pipeline off the coast has spilled at least 126,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean.
National Native News turns our attention to efforts by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to save the vanishing Lakota language.
We look at regional headlines and weather before science correspondent, Al Stahler, explains how knowledge of other planets can give us insight into our own.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs a set of bills into law, bringing big changes in police practices and an increase in accountability and transparency for officer misconduct. The California Report has the details.
We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to John Girton.

Felton Pruitt talks to John Girton, lead guitarist with the group “Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks.”

The California Report surveys Covid-19 vaccine mandates, including the state requirement for health care workers that goes into effect today. Plus, it’s not your imagination: Northern California is typically exposed to many more days of wildfire smoke than the southern part of the state. Then, after regional news and weather, it’s time for Bravehearts. And, we wrap up the newcast with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Have you been itching to build an in-law unit on your property? Well, Gavin Newsom signed several bills yesterday hoping to create affordable housing in our state as quickly as possible. After an update on the wildfires during around the state, the California Report dives into part two of the investigation: Dangerous Air.

After regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County’s Public Health Director, Jill Blake about accreditation and COVID boosters.

We close tonight with a commentary by Don Rivenes.

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County’s Public Health Director, Jill Blake, about accreditation and COVID booster shots.

Mail ballots are the default now in our state, plus an analysis of 10 years of wildfire smoke finds disturbing health outcomes. It’s all coming up in the California Report. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt has an interview about a campaign to ban cyanide bombs deployed to kill wildlife. And in this week’s Money Matters, Marc Cuniberti digests gut feelings and other theories of stock price fluctuation.

Collette Adkins from the Center for Biological Diversity talks to Felton Pruitt about their petition to ban Cyanide Bombs from being deployed by the Federal Government to kill wildlife on National Lands.

Californians who can’t find affordable property insurance on the open market turn to the FAIR Plan to get coverage. But it's considered extremely bare-bones. Now, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has ordered it to offer more comprehensive policy protections. Details on tonight's California Report.
National Native News covers six wide-ranging tribal bills introduced by Assembly Member James Ramos and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. One of the bills creates a monument honoring tribes on the grounds of the state capitol in Sacramento.
We take a look at regional headlines and weather before science correspondent Al Stahler tells us when and why we should look to the sky early tomorrow morning.

Tonight, on the California Report, Congresswoman Karen Bass is the latest to throw her hat in the ring for the Los Angeles mayoral candidacy. Then, we travel North where Governor Gavin Newsom signs a 15 billion dollar climate package in the shadow of the KNP Complex Fire at a site in Sequoia National Park, as the arson-linked Fawn Fire continues to grow quickly and force evacuations in Shasta County. We’ll take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Cyrus Clark about the release of his new album.

Felton Pruitt talks with Cyrus Clarke about California Americana and his new album, Space Tractor Sessions.

The California Report documents how years of careful preparation helped some areas around South Lake Tahoe escape property destruction during the still-burning Caldor Fire. In regional news and weather, it’s the story of the emu that went AWOL for more than six weeks after the River Fire—then it’s time for Bravehearts and an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Felton Pruitt and Dr. Scott Kellermann explore several topics including COVID-19 variants, wildfire smoke, and Influenza.

The California Report finds that the Golden State is a national leader in keeping COVID cases down—but with some regional exceptions. Meanwhile, firefighters are using novel methods to save our giant Sequoias. Paul Emery talks to economist Gary Zimmerman about the chaos a threatened federal debt default could bring. And lastly, Marc Cuniberti has some opinions about housing prices in Nevada County. He says they’re too low.

Paul Emery talks to economist Gary Zimmerman about the chaos a threatened federal debt default could bring.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

An FDA committee meets to decide whether to recommend COVID 19 booster shots for seniors and the general public. And a new program launches this week in an attempt to streamline the process of bringing parents back to the U.S. to reunite with children taken from them during the Trump presidency. The California Report has the details.
We take a look at local entertainment news and regional weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Singer-Songwriter Darroll Scott.

Singer-Songwriter Darrell Scott talks about his latest album which is a tribute to Hank Williams, the passing of the great drummer Kenny Malone and his current California tour.

Tonight, after an update on the KNP Complex Fire, the California Report talks with UC Hastings Law Professor, Dorit Reiss, about religious vaccine exemptions.

We take a brief look at regional news and weather before listening to Bravehearts. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Nevada County's Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe speaks to KVMR about Nevada County getting Cal Fire's Fire Prevention Grant, the latest COVID numbers in our county, and this year's Nevada County Employee Awards.

More than 64% of Californians voted NO on whether Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled. The California Report discusses the defeated recall effort with David McCuan, the Chair and Professor of the Sonoma State Political Science Department. Then, California’s summer surge of Coronavirus may finally be leveling off; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has downgraded the state’s transmission levels from high to substantial.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Taylor Wolfe from Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services.

We close with a commentary from South Yuba River Citizens League Communications & Engagement Manager, Daniel Belshe on the SYRCL’s annual River Clean-Up.

On tonight’s newscast: President Biden visits El Dorado County and PG&E is in the hot seat again. Then, Paul Emery and hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, discuss ideas that could help with climate change in the future. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery and hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, discuss last week's surprise rain storm and lightning strikes, and some of the ideas that could help California deal climate change in the future.

Good news for Governor Gavin Newsom: A new poll out today from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies finds 60% of likely voters oppose the recall.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to SYRCL’s Communications and Engagement Director, Betsy Brunnner about their Cannabis Impact Survey Results.

Betsy Brunner of SYRCL talks with Felton Pruitt about the results from their Cannabis Impact Survey.

There have been close to 350 cases of the Mu variant of COVID-19 confirmed in our state. The California Report speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong of UC San Fransisco to find out how worried we should be.

After a look at regional news and weather, we listen to Bravehearts. This week Trena Bristol shares her feelings about the state of things here in the United States.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Both Governor Newsom and his challengers galvanize last-ditch efforts in the final days of voting for the recall election on tonight’s California Report.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to FEMA’s Public Affairs Specialist, Robert Barker, and Corey Williams from the United States Small Business Administration. The 3 discuss details of FEMA’s Individual Assistance Programs for those impacted by the River and Dixie Fires.

We close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt speaks to FEMA’S Public Affairs Specialist, Robert Barker, and Corey Williams from the United States Small Business Administration. The 3 discuss details of FEMA’s Individual Assistance Programs for those impacted by the River and Dixie Fires.

After an update on the Caldor and Dixie Fires, The California Report turns our attention to the Central Valley, where the State has ordered that hospitals adopt surge protocols in response to a spike in Covid hospitalizations.

After a look at local headlines and regional weather, Paul Emery talks with Economist Gary Zimmerman about the latest unemployment numbers.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Is unemployment up or down? Retired Federal Reserve Senior Economist, Gary Zimmerman, talks to Paul Emery about the latest unemployment numbers in this week’s Economic Report.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

After an update on the currently raging Caldor Fire, The California Report checks in on Santa Cruz residents who lost their homes in last year’s CZU fire and are having difficulty rebuilding due to strict county geology inspections.

We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before a special report from Felton Pruitt. Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon and Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Rob Jakobs discuss the county’s new emergency evacuation system - Zonehaven AWARE.

KVMR's Felton Pruitt, Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon, and Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Rob Jakobs discuss the county’s new emergency evacuation system - Zonehaven AWARE.

After an update on the Caldor Fire, The California Report covers a San Diego County Board of Supervisors measure that declares medical misinformation a public health crisis.

After a quick look at regional news and weather, we’ll spend some time with Trena Bristol in this week’s Bravehearts. Tonight, Trena shares what it is like to live with Huntington’s Disease as a homeless person.

We close our newscast with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The California Report’s Ezra David Romero speaks to several Tahoe evacuees of the Caldor Fire before a discussion on the state’s shifting parole and death penalty policies under various California Governors.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Carl Sigmond and Carly Pacheco of FREED report on gubernatorial recall voting for those in Nevada County.

Early voting in this month’s special gubernatorial recall election has already started, and vote centers here in Nevada County will open this Saturday, September 4. These vote centers will remain open daily through election day, which is September 14. All registered voters in Nevada County should have already received a vote-by-mail ballot, which can be returned to the county election office by mail or by dropping it off at a vote center or official ballot drop box. For more, Carl Sigmond and Carly Pacheco from FREED report on what people with and without disabilities should know in order to cast their ballot here in Nevada County.

Nevada County Registrar of Voters, Gregory Diaz, and Assistant Registrar, Natalie Adona, spoke about California’s recall process and addressed questions submitted by the public regarding the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election, scheduled for September 14, 2021.

First up, The California Report speaks to South Lake Tahoe Mayor, Tamara Wallace, about the encroaching Caldor Fire. Then, National Native News covers the city of Santa Cruz's removal of its El Camino Real mission bells, becoming the first city in the Golden State to do so.

After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, Al Stahler shoots the breeze on the topic of wind to close out our newscast.

Pascale of Yubanet.com speaks with Steve Baker and Felton Pruitt about the latest evacuations in South Lake Tahoe.

The California Report covers evacuation efforts for U.S. families still in Afghanistan as well as efforts to loosen zoning rules for single family housing.

We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us a two for one. First he speaks to Tyler Blue, music director of The Crazy Horse Saloon and then to John Taber, producer of the KVMR Celtic Festival.

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being allowed into indoor public spaces. The California Report has the details.

Then, we take a look at regional headlines and weather before listening to this week’s Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise catches up with Trena Bristol.

We close tonight with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Tonight’s California Report covers President Biden's approval of a disaster declaration for areas of Northern California affected by the Dixie and River fires. And ranking number one isn’t always the best--the Caldor Fire has created the worst air pollution levels in North America.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us our Chamber Report. This week from Sierra County.

We close this evening with a commentary from Papaw Dave McGaughy.

After an update on the Caldor fire, CapRadio’s Scott Rodd, joins the California Report to share the latest news about an ongoing investigation that explores Governor Newsom’s record on Wildfire Prevention.

We look at regional news and weather before listening to this week’s Economic Report with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman.

We close with some science news provided by Al Stahler

What will the Fed do next? Retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talks to Paul Emery about potential changes to the Fed’s monetary policy in this week’s Economic Report.

The California Report speaks to Jennifer Urban, the chair of the state’s new Privacy Protection Agency. Then, in National Native News:
a move in Congress would withhold federal housing funds from tribes that do not give Freedmen tribal citizenship.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation boardmember Syd Brown takes us for A Walk in the Park, to close out our newscast.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

The California Report looks at efforts to combat the state’s massive wildfires before Lily Jamali speaks with Mary Daly, the President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, about the state of the housing market.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt talks to Jesse Dunn from the Dead Winter Carpenters.

Jesse Dunn of the Dead Winter Carpenters talks to Felton Pruitt about having gigs cancelled and about what it's like to keep a band going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tonight’s California Report begins with updates about both the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County and the Dixie Fire burning in Butte, Plumas and Lassen Counties. Then, Lily Jamali talks with San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President, Mary Daly.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, We’ll listen to a slightly different Bravehearts. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Betty Louise, one of the producers of the project.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

After an update on the Caldor and Dixie fires, The California Report covers the California Department of Justice's decision to review the actions of a former BART police officer involved with the 2009 killing of Oscar Grant. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker. We close with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

On tonight's California Report, Host Lily Jamali talks with journalist Lizzie Johnson, about her new book, “Paradise.” In it, she chronicles 2018’s Camp fire and follows its aftermath through the eyes of survivors. Then, after a brief look at regional news and weather we check in with our water guy, Steve Baker. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Ever heard of La Nina? Hydrogeologist Steve Baker talk about the atmospheric phenomenon in this week's water news.

Challenging conditions over the next few days for crews battling the Dixie Fire. And A new study from Harvard University shows higher levels of wildfire smoke amplify COVID-19 cases, this a more on tonight's California Report.

In National Native News, the U.S. Census shows big gains for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler gives us insight into our avian backyard neighbor, the robin, to close out our newscast.

Tonight's California Report covers the city of San Fransisco's requirement that workers in the service industry be vaccinated against COVID-19. Then, after special coverage of the River Fire, we report local COVID-19 case numbers before listening to a conversation between Felton Pruitt and local musician, Bob Woods.

Longtime guitar favorite Bob Woods talks to Felton Pruitt about the cancellation of tonight's Geezer Gig in Nevada City as well as navigating the new world of musical performances in Northern California with all the fires, smoke and COVID outbreaks.

Kelley Rees shares special coverage of the River Fire Community Meeting.

Tonight the California Report dives straight into the fray covering both California’s new requirement that Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. The report also covers the decision made by Stanford University officials to require weekly testing of its students regardless of vaccination status.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House's needs of the week followed by Bravehearts.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Butte County’s District Attorney investigates possible drone interference of firefighting aircraft during the Dixie Fire’s crucial first hours. And Kern County, the center of California’s petroleum industry, is suing the state over the governor's fracking ban. The California Report has the details. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Taylor Wolfe from Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services about the Local Assistance Center for River Fire Survivors.

Al Stahler directs our gaze toward the night sky to end this evening’s newscast.

Nevada County's Taylor Wolfe speaks to Felton Pruitt about the Local Assistance Center for River Fire Survivors set to open Friday, August 13th from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, August 14th from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Colfax Elementary School at 24825 Ben Taylor Rd, Colfax, CA. 95713.

The Delta variant is causing a spike in hospitalizations as it continues to surge through our state. Tonight’s California Report covers the effort by some counties to increase access to COVID-19 testing. Then, after an update on the Dixie Fire, Lily Jamali offers the latest regarding the PG&E Fire Victims Trust.

After local news and weather, Nevada County Director of Environmental Health, Amy Irani talks with Felton Pruitt about River fire recovery.

We close with this week’s Economic Report with Gary Zimmerman.

Gary Zimmerman talks to Paul Emery about the current labor market.

Amy Irani talks with Felton Pruitt about the River Fire, and how Nevada County will support citizens who have been affected by the blaze.

The California Report covers a federal judge's order that PG&E explain its role in potentially starting the Dixie Fire, including turning over drone photos and footage of their equipment. Then, what it’s like to win a medal at the Olympics during a pandemic.

And In National Native News: The U.S. Senate confirms Bryan Newland as assistant secretary of Indian Affairs.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Syd Brown takes us for A Walk In The Park to close out our newscast.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

KVMR presents the Nevada County River Fire Community Meeting live from Bear River High School. CAL FIRE NEU, Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and other County departments providing insight on the River Fire and answering questions from the audience.

Extreme fire conditions continue across Northern California and wildfires have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Tonight’s California Report covers our River Fire before exploring COVID-19 breakthrough cases in Los Angeles. After a brief look at local news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we hear part 3 of 4 of an interview with Jamal Walker,Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Grass Valley. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Jamal is very well connected and is working with the Grass Valley Police Department, SPIRIT Center, and others, to coordinate on the homeless crisis. He is starting a series on youtube called "The Many Faces of Homelessness."

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Local pilot, Juan Browne provides details about the local aerial firefighting fleet.

Sheriff Shannan Moon Discusses the Latest Details with Steve Baker.

The delta variant is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases. But just how bad is it here in California? Tonight, leading infectious disease expert and Professor of Medicine UC San Francisco, Dr. Monica Gandhi, joins The California Report to help make sense of it all. And after a brief look at regional news and weather, Hydrogeologist Steve Baker shares some good news on this week’s Water News. We Close tonight with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Good news from California's Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery. Paul Emery talks to Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about it in this week’s Water News.

Ventura County has launched a first of its kind alert to notify farmworkers when wildfire smoke may be hazardous to their health. Plus, a look at the COVID-19 vaccination effort among San Joaquin Valley’s Punjabi Sikh community. All this on tonight's California Report.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler delves into the horrors of Canadian and American Indian Schools with Nisenan Spokesperson, Shelly Covert.

Then Felton Pruitt talks to Caleb Dardick, the Nevada County Projects Administrator, about community grants to close out our newscast.

Founding member of the Yonder Mountain String Band Ben Kaufman talks to Felton Pruitt about how a major rock band survives a year and a half of COVID and moves forward in this ever changing Music world.

Felton Pruitt talks to founding member of the Yonder Mountain String Band, Ben Kaufman.

COVID-19 dominates tonight’s California Report. Public health officials are now recommending that everyone wear masks indoors, and tech giant, Google announced that it will require every employee that returns to their campus be vaccinated.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. On this week’s segment, Jamal Walker talks about the desire to provide ways for Nevada County to have conversations even with varying perceptions. He co-founded "Can We Talk NC," a YouTube channel.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Jamal Walker talks about the desire to provide ways for Nevada County to have conversations even with varying perceptions. He co-founded "Can We Talk NC" as a youtube channel.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, more cities begin mandating vaccinations for municipal employees and the Cal State University system joins with the University of California, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and faculty attending in-person classes this fall. Details on tonight's California Report.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonca, speaks to Nevada County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann.

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks to Nevada County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann.

The California Report covers the new statewide public health order that requires all health care workers and state employees to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine to their employers or face regular testing.

After a brief look at local headlines and regional weather, Paul Emery talks with economist Gary Zimmerman about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting happening today and tomorrow.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

The Federal Reserve met today to discuss monetary policy. On this week's Economic Report, economist Gary Zimmerman talks to Paul Emery about what the outcome may be.

Tonight, The California Report turns our attention to water. They investigate how drought after drought may drive businesses out of California as water costs and restrictions rise. And National Native News profiles Mary Simon, who will be sworn in as Canada’s 30th Governor General. She will be the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.

We’ll take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Syd Brown takes us for A Walk In The Park to close out our newscast.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

Keith Porter talks with Anne Brown, Executive Director of The Auburn Symphony, about the upcoming season, the 34th, for Placer County’s premier community orchestra.

Paul Emery talks about MasquerAid, a benefit for the Nevada County Artists Relief Fund happening this Sunday, July 25th at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley featuring Achilles Wheel, The Earls of Newtown and Sugar Mountain.

Unemployed Californians waiting for their benefits will finally be paid after lengthy negotiations between the state’s Employment Development Department and the Center For Workers Rights. The California Report has the details.

We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Keith Porter speaks with Auburn Symphony’s Executive Director, Anne Brown.

Then, Felton Pruit talks to Paul Emery about this Sunday’s Nevada County Arts Benefit to close out our Friday newscast.

Large wildfires continue to char the Golden State. But even small brush fires can be devastating depending on where they strike. Tonight the California Report visits the San Joaquin Valley, where a neighborhood in Tulare County is struggling to recover after a fire burned down a lifeline earlier this month.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Jamal Walker shares his journey and how he became Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Grass Valley.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Jamal Walker shares his journey and how he became Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Grass Valley.

As Covid 19 cases continue to rise, businesses may begin requiring employees to be vaccinated.
However, once vaccinated, many individuals have been having trouble with the state’s Digital COVID 19 Vaccine Record. Detail on tonight's California Report.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Paul Emery speaks to hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this week’s Water News.

We close tonight with a commentary on composting by Kevin Marini.

Is a "mega-drought" on the horizon? Paul Emery talks to Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about it in this week’s Water News.

Felton Pruitt speaks with Penelope Sullivan, creator of the website, Freedom Love Project, where she’s collected information and alternative ideas regarding the treatment of COVID19.

The rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus here in California continues to rise to levels our state hasn’t seen in months. And the Dixie Fire burning in Butte and Plumas counties has started to generate its own weather. These stories plus a conversation with Critics of Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 restrictions on today’s California Report.

After a brief look at local news and regional weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Penelope Sullivan about her website, The Freedom Love Project.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

PG&E’s infrastructure may have contributed to the start of the Dixie fire. Details on The California Report. National Native News covers the Rosebud Sioux Tribe welcoming home the remains of children who died at The Carlisle Indian School.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before closing with a conversation between KVMR’S Al Stahler and Dr. John Barentine of the International Dark Sky Association.

Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday, July 19th.

Tonight, The California Report looks at a new study from the Monterey Bay Aquarium which highlights the inequality of climate change and we follow along on two California athletes’ Olympic journey to the summer Games in Tokyo.

We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday.

We close with commentary from Waste Management Public Sector Manager Shavati Karki-Pearl.

Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED talk about their plans to bridge the digital divide with homeless people.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

The Biden Administration recently approved the construction of two wind farms projects off the coast of California. They would be the first ones in our state waters. But fishermen say the projects will threaten their livelihoods. Tonight’s California Report brings us a perspective from Morro Bay.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED talk about their plans to bridge the digital divide with homeless people.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellerman speaks with Felton Pruitt about the new Delta Variant and talks about vaccine safety.

Covid 19 cases continue to spike in Los Angeles County and the Director of the county’s Health Services Department says the rise in hospitalizations has come entirely from unvaccinated individuals. Detail on tonight's California Report.

We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt finds out the latest on COVID19 vaccinations and the Delta variant from Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellerman.

We close tonight with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

California students will have to wear masks when they return to school this fall, but the state will leave it to individual school districts to decide how best to enforce the mask mandate. And a new state report says smoke from the 2018 Camp Fire might have been more harmful to the health of people living downwind than initially thought. Those stories and more on The California Report.

After a look at regional headlines and weather, Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Fed meeting and some of the policy decisions recently made.

We close our newscast with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Fed meeting and some of the policy decisions made recently.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

On Today’s California Report: wildfire, drought, and pandemic updates. Then National Native News details the election of RoseAnne Archibald, the first woman elected to lead Canada’s Assembly of First Nations.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before closing tonight with Syd Brown’s A Walk In The Park.

Chris Kelly from the band Petty Luv talks with Felton Pruitt about their appearance at the Deer Creek Music Festival at Pioneer Park on July 24th.

Lily Jamali gives us the lowdown on repercussions the state will face after this intense heat, on tonight’s California Report. Then, why Bank of America wants out of a controversial contract California’s Employee Development Department just renewed.

We hear from the California News Service before we take a brief look at headlines and weather in your neck of the woods.

Then, Felton Pruitt speaks with Chris Kelly of the band Petty Luv to close out our Friday evening newscast.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED discuss the many challenges of being homeless.

The Covid19 pandemic spurred many Californians to pull up stakes. But as it turns out, most of them are staying right here in the Golden State. Tonight, Lily Jamali of the California Report speaks with LA Times reporter Sarah Parvini about what some have called ‘The Great California Migration’

Plus local headlines and regional weather, Hospitality House’s needs of the week, Bravehearts, and an essay by Molly Fisk.

Keith Porter speaks with FREED's Executive Director, Carly Pacheco, and Disability Community Advocate, Carl Sigmond about the upcoming conference on local implementation of CA’s Master Plan for Aging.

The California Report details how the Biden administration is fighting California’s recent law banning private companies from operating immigration detention centers despite President Joe Biden's pledge to end for-profit detention.

After a brief look at local headlines and weather Keith Porter interviews Carly Pacheco and Carl Sigmund of the Freed Organization.

Felton Pruit speaks to Marny Marshall of the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and we close with commentary from Waste Management Public Sector Manager Shavati Karki-Pearl.

NID has mandated that its customers reduce water use by 20%. Paul Emery talks to Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about it in this week’s Water News.

Imagine a world with no Joshua trees in Joshua tree national park. As the climate continues to

change, its effects are being seen in surpassing places like California’s deserts. The California Report speaks with James Cornett, a longtime desert ecologist who has been studying those impacts.

After a brief look at local news and weather Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this week’s Water News.

We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

The California Report takes a deep dive into an investigation concerning LA Mayor, Eric Garceti’s, failed assurance to unhoused residents. Then, National Native News covers the movement of the descendants of soldiers at the Battle of Wounded Knee who support revoking Medals of Honor awarded for participation in the 1890 massacre of the Lakota people.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler speaks to Ember Amador about the Nisenan Tribe’s gallery grand opening.

Beth Moore from the Wild Eye Pub talks about keeping their restaurant and music venue rolling during the past year and a half including redoing their business model by moving into their back parking lot next to Wolf Creek.

The Delta variant has arrived and continues its path of destruction - New COVID 19 cases jump by 20% in the Bay Area since the state’s re-opening. The California Report has the story plus an investigation into fraudulent FEMA aid claims for California wildfires.

After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks to Wild Eye Pub owner Beth Moore.

Molly Fisk writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway explain some of the many services at FREED, and share how they work with homeless people.

After an update on the Lava fire, the California Report covers the Delta variant and the uptick in Covid positivity rates in Golden State, plus PG&E’s bankruptcy anniversary and how beginning today, Californians with outstanding student loan debts will get added protections.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we hear part 2 in a series with Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway both of FREED, the independent living center in Grass Valley.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

The California Report covers this morning's virtual meeting between President Biden and governors from Western States regarding federal support for wildfires and drought conditions.

We take a look at regional headlines and weather before Climate Connections. This week, Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz hosts a discussion on green jobs.

We close tonight with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Felton Pruitt interviews Rev. Jerry Farrell of Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center.

As California continues to dry out, fire chiefs across the state are pleading with people to take the fire threat seriously. Tonight the California Report talks to Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessey about his wildfire fears and the dangers of fire complacency.

And we’ll hear from Frank Gallavez, board member of the community Services District in Teviston, a small Central Valley community that has been without running water for weeks after its town well broke down.

After a brief look at local news and weather Felton Pruitt interviews Rev. Jerry Farrell of Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center.

We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

The California Report takes a closer look at the State’s new renter’s relief protections and Executive Director of the League of California Cities, Caroline Coleman, explains how both large and small cities will spend $8 billion in federal relief funds.

Two Catholic Churches have burned down on reserves in British Columbia, and a 5,000 pound totem pole is currently on a journey to the U.S. capitol. National Native News has the details.

We take a look at regional headlines and weather before listening to Nevada County OES Program Manager Paul Cummings speak about tomorrows Wildfire Town Hall focused on the North San Juan Community.

We close tonight with A Walk In The Park.

The California Report begins with a look at the state’s potentially historic move of extending public health coverage to undocumented older adults before covering the Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department and the LAPD’s differing approaches to the large homeless encampment on Venice Beach

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada City’s new Mayor, Duane Strawser.

We close with a commentary by Holly Grimaldi Flores.

Lawmakers are calling for more accountability from Governor Gavin Newsom after a CapRadio investigation revealed that he has exaggerated the wildfire prevention work completed during his time in office. More from the California Report.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we begin a four part series with Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway both of FREED, the independent living center in Grass Valley.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Under the Trump Administration the Justice Department ended certain humanitarian protections for immigrants. Tonight, The California Report examines the Department’s different approach to deportation under President Biden. Governor Newsom pledged to make fighting wildfires top priority. However, tonight’s Report also covers an investigation showing California is doing less wildfire prevention work than under Newsom’s predecessor.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with the new Executive Director of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Stewart Baker in this week’s Nevada City Chamber Report.

We close with a commentary from Ginny Hoyt.

Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker talk about the current state of water in California.

The California Report covers the debate on whether to extend California’s moratorium on evictions beyond June and checks in with Emilie Cameron, District Affairs and Development Director for Downtown Sacramento Partnership.

After a look at local headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about how the drought is affecting the whole state. Felton Pruitt speaks with Melinda Booth, Executive Director of SYRCL, and we close tonight with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Tonight the California Report covers a fire in the Los Padres National Forest that has burned 2400 acres. The difficult terrain has led to 0% containment. And, California introduced new laws due to the pandemic, but have workplaces and schools been following them?

In Washington State the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Yakama Nation over land disputes with the county. National Native News has the details.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler tells us all about the colors of the Summer Solstice.

Scott Holbrooke from Keep Smilin' Promotions talks about bringing live music back to the city of Auburn this summer.

The California Report looks at two men who served the U.S., one, as an army veteran, the other as a front-line responder during the Camp Fire, and their battles with federal immigration.

And what happens when a huge life event, requiring an equally huge number of attendees occurs during the pandemic? Many 15-year-olds in the LatinX and Catholic communities postponed their quinceañeras and are just now celebrating.

The Public News Service provides insight on our newest National Holiday, Juneteenth, before we take a brief look at regional headlines and weather.

We close with a conversation between Felton Pruitt and promotor Scott Holbrook about all things live music.

Power system managers are asking users to conserve power today and this evening as the heat wave continues. The California Report looks into it before diving into a story about the Port of Los Angeles hitting a cargo record as trade surges.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise, continues her conversation with the Interfaith Food Ministry’s Executive Director, Phil Alonso, and Development Director, Naomi Cabral.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

The California Report takes us out to the ball game with a look inside Dodger Stadium’s first full-capacity game since the pandemic began.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before our KVMR Evening News Chamber Report. Then, Felton Pruitt interviews Nevada County Director of Housing and Child Support Services, Mike Dent.

We close with a commentary from Hollie Grimaldi Flores.

Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Job Market Report.

The California Report reviews Governor Newsom's policies and actions as the state reopens and then talks with San Francisco chefs and restaurant owners about their plans to reopen.

The California News Service covers a new California Voter Foundation study that reveals that election officials quit in droves after the 2020 presidential contest.

After a look at local headlines and weather Paul Emery speaks with retired senior economist Gary Zimmerman in this weeks Economic Report.

Syd Brown sits on the bard of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

Tomorrow is the state’s big reopening day and The California Report looks into a voluntary electronic system which allows businesses to check the vaccination status of customers plus a look at how a major heatwave expected across California this week has led to concerns about power outages and rolling blackouts.

National Native News delves into an investigation into deaths at tribal jails overseen by the federal government and indigenous led protests over the Minnesota Line Three Pipeline.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before our biweekly "Walk in the Park" with Syd Brown.

We close with a special Flag Day commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes

Paul Emery’s interview with legendary Blues guitarist, Taj Mahal.

Earlier this week a federal judge overturned California’s 30-year old assault weapons ban. The California Report looks into the state’s appeal of that ruling.

Then, a group including UC San Diego students and faculty, call for an end to police presence on college campuses. Finally, a dive into what California’s upcoming reopening may look like.

Ever wonder which planet is best for a leisurely stroll? After local headlines and weather, we get some help from Al Stahler in answering this question.

We close tonight with Paul Emery’s interview of legendary Blues guitarist, Taj Mahal, who will be performing tomorrow evening at the Nevada County Fair Grounds.

At the height of the pandemic, farmworkers in the Central Valley and along the Central Coast were hit hard by COVID19. The California Report covers the effort in Salinas to vaccinate farm workers en masse.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week is part 3 of a conversation with the Interfaith Food Ministry’s Executive and Development Directors.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Local musician Rita Hosking talks with Felton Pruitt about how she created ways to stay connected with her fans during the pandemic. She opens for Taj Mahal this Saturday night at the Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

The California Report looks at the details involving a San Diego based, large-scale FBI operation, focusing on drug trafficking and money laundering before covering the use of CRISPR gene editing technology on an invasive species of Mosquito in California.

After local headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks with Rita Hosking about being a touring musician in the time of COVID.

We close tonight with a commentary by Debbie Gibbs concerning proper green waste recycling for a fire safe community.

First an update about the Intanko fire with Pascale Fusshoeller, then the California Report covers a recent investigation into violent text messages among police officers in Eureka, California.

After a look at local headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about Operation Unite and about the Get Out Plan.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Tonight the California Report discusses a federal judge striking down the state’s decades old ban on assault weapons and takes a look at California’s largest teaching union’s vote to back Governor Newsom in the recall effort.

National Native News covers First Nations Chief Rosanne Casimir's request for respect following the discovery of 215 unmarked graves at the Canadian Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Finally, Al Stahler explains why people in the Democratic Republic of Congo built their homes on the side of an active volcano.

Pete Wernick, legendary banjo player and founding member of Hot Rize gives us the history of the band and talks about the Bluegrass Jam Camps he puts on.

Looking forward to taking off your mask at work when the Golden State reopens on June 15th? New Cal/OSHA rules may not let that happen just yet. On the bright side, extended pandemic rules mean we can all take our drinks to-go until the end of the year. More details on tonight’s California Report.

After a look at entertainment, news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Pete Wernick, legendary banjo player and founding member of Hot Rize.

Officials from California want the EPA to allow the state to set its own vehicle emissions standards, and the hospitality industry can’t find workers! All this and more on tonight’s California Report.

After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise continues her conversation with the Interfaith Food Ministry’s Executive Director, Phil Alonso, and Development Director, Naomi Cabral.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk. This week Molly shares her thoughts about Summer in the foothills.

Tonight the California report looks into the agreement Democratic leaders in the state legislature reached on a budget proposal to negotiate with Governor Newsom. Also in tonight’s report: Bank of America freezing the accounts of people who are seeking unemployment benefits and a look at a shortage of qualified personnel at CAL-OSHA.

The California News Service covers two bills that would limit local control in order to clear the way for 5-G small-cell wireless equipment near homes, schools and businesses.

Then after local headlines and weather Felton Pruitt speaks with local author Chula Gemignani about river etiquette.

We close tonight with a commentary by Richard Stockton.

Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about inflation.

Jim Crow road. Jim Crow creek. Some people in Downieville want these names changed while others think it’s a symptom of cancel culture run amok. Tonight, The California Report talks to L.A.Times reporter Brittny Mejia about the controversy.

Then after a look at regional headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks to retired economist Gary Zimmerman about inflation.

We close tonight with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti about Meme stocks and how social media factors into the new trading landscape.

Syd Brown sits on the bard of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at sierragoldparksfoundation.org.

Tonight the California Report speaks with USC professor George J Sanchez about his new book about the history of Boyle Heights, a Los Angeles neighborhood where the American ideals of inclusion, diversity and opportunity have played out for well over a century.

National Native News highlights a new website designed to help native families through the steps needed to immediately report missing-persons-cases to the relevant authorities.

We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before our biweekly Walk In The Park with Syd Brown.

We close tonight with a special Memorial Day commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

As the state continues to mourn the lives lost in yesterday’s shooting in San Jose, The California Report covers the reaction from the Governor and other officials and then explores the wider context of mass shootings in California.

After a brief look at regional news and weather we’ll listen to we listen Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise visits Interfaith Food Ministry to speak with Executive Director, Phil Alonso, and Development Director, Naomi Cabral.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

With drought and hotter days on the horizon, many of us are looking for ways to minimize the risk of wildfire in our community. Recently, Keith Porter spoke with a local property owner about his experience with the The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.

Here in California, many professionals can lose their license to practice if they do something wrong. But there’s no similar recourse for the police. Reform advocates believe that there’s a real chance this year to pass legislation they say would hold police accountable. Tonight’s California Report covers the debate playing out in Sacramento.

After a brief look at regional weather and local headlines we’ll listen to The Chamber Report, this week from Sierra County.

We listen to an interview by Keith Porter with a local property owner regarding his experience with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, and we close with a commentary by Rob Katzenstein.

Paul Emery continues the conversation about drought with hydrogeologist Steve Baker.

Today is the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. As such the California Report speaks with activists around the state about the movement for racial inequality in California. First in Sacramento with Tanya Faison, founder of Black Lives Matter Sacramento and then with Jaydn Polk, a Youth Activist from Oakland.

Then we listen to an excerpt from George Floyd: A Year Later by Racial Reckoning reporter, Georgia Fort.

After a brief look at regional weather and local headlines we’ll listen to this weeks Water News.

We close with a Commentary about cryptocurrency by Marc Cuniberti.

Camp Fire survivors organized a rally in the town of Paradise this weekend in response to a recent investigation into the trust that is responsible for distributing settlement money to them. The California Report has the details.

National Native News covers CNN’s removal of Rick Santorum, the details regarding the Eastern Shoshone Tribe’s potential cannabis legalization, and how the Gila River Indian Community is offering non-profit organizations vaccine incentives.

After a roundup of regional news and weather, Al Stahler will inform us about all the interesting things happening in the sky this week.

Amber Jo Manuel the Executive Director for the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley explains their new Summer Concert Series happening at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley featuring Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Del McCoury and World Fest Day.

First The California Report marks a momentous day in the history of COVID19. Then, after a roundup of weekend news and weather, Al Stahler talks to Shelly Covert about exhibits at the new Nisenan gallery on Broad street. Finally, Felton Pruitt chats with Amber Jo Manuel about The Center For the Arts summer programs.

The governor says the Golden State has a cash surplus that’s larger than the entire budget of all but three other states. But the Legislative Analyst’s Office says the surplus is much less. Tonight’s California Report explains the discrepancy.

After a brief look at local headlines and regional weather we listen to Hospitality House’s needs for the week followed by Bravehearts. Tonight we listen to the second half of an interview with a Sumner Stuart.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Hospitality House and its partners recently introduced Peace Officers and Standard Training (POST) curriculum in Nevada County, a training focused on homelessness best practices that is officially available to all law enforcement throughout the state of California.

Felton Pruitt interviews Nancy Baglietto, Executive Director of Hospitality House, Nevada County Sheriff, Shannan Moon, and Grass Valley Police Chief, Alex Gammelgard about POST.

A man, who appears to have nothing to do with starting a fire in L.A.'s Pacific Palisades area, was identified as a suspect by a popular crime reporting app called Citizen. Tonight the California Report talks with "Wired" journalist Boone Ashworth about past controversies surrounding the app.

Felton Pruitt interviews Nancy Baglietto Executive Director of Hospitality House, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, and Grass Valley Police Chief Alex Gammelgard about POST, Peace Officer Standard Training.

We close Tonight with a commentary Chaplain Norris Burkes.

After the latest COVID News, the California Report covers water. First they look at how The city of San Francisco is suing the state of California over water storage issues and then how Lake Tahoe divers have started an effort to collect garbage that's accumulated on the lake’s bottom.

After a look at regional news and weather, we’ll check in with Michael DiMartino with the Water Protector Report.

We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti entitled: Wage Osmosis.

Syd Brown shares updates from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park.

The California Report continues to cover the delay in compensation for victims of wildfire caused by PG&E. National Native News reports on the Indian Health Service's efforts to immunize adolescents. Then, after regional news and weather, we'll take a "Walk In The Park" with Syd Brown.

Felton Pruitt talks with Jody Barnett of the Strawberry Music Festival about the upcoming Hog Ranch Radio broadcast, “KEEP TUNED AND BERRY ON.”

The California Report explores how new federal guidelines on protective face coverings could make things awkward for governor Newsom.

After regional news and weather Felton Pruitt talks with Jody Barnett of the Strawberry Music Festival about the upcoming Hog Ranch Radio broadcast, “KEEP TUNED AND BERRY ON.”

We close with a commentary by Richard Stockton.

Because of the pandemic, a growing number of health systems are offering people with serious health conditions hospital-level treatment in the comfort of their homes. The California Report has the details.

After a brief look at local news and regional weather, we’ll listen Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we hear the story of Sumner, a man who is unable to cope with society and lives in the woods instead.

We close tonight with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Keith Porter speaks with Ken and Julie Harden from InConcert Sierra about upcoming shows and how the pandemic has affected the organization.

Tonight on the California Report, Saul Gonzales talks to state senator and pediatrician Richard Pan about vaccinating adolescents.

After a brief look at local news and regional weather, Keith Porter speaks with Ken and Julie Harden from InConcert Sierra about upcoming shows and how the pandemic has affected the 75 year old organization.

We close tonight with a commentary by Teresa Langness.

Tonight on the California Report, Marc Albert of KCRB in Santa Rosa speaks with Lily Jamali about what PG&E is doing this season to try to prevent its equipment from sparking another wildfire.

After a brief look at local news and regional weather, Paul Emery talks with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, about labor and whether or not economic support for the unemployed is slowing the labor market’s recovery.

We close tonight with a commentary shared by Marc Cuniberti.

Link to the Nevada County Grand Jury Report on Cannabis released today.

Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, chat about the labor market.

The California Report takes us inside Project Home Key before this weeks National Native News. We look at regional headlines and weather before a story about seismology by Al Stahler.

Local musician and promoter Peter Wilson talks about the challenges of keeping his music going during the pandemic and looking forward to a more promising future.

Keith Porter interviews Jenny Darlington-Person, Executive Director of Music in the Mountains.

The California Report follows a family as their toddler receives the COVID19 vaccine as part of a clinical trial. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Keith Porter interviews Jenny Darlington-Person, Executive Director of Music in the Mountains and Felton Pruitt talks with Peter Wilson.

In 2018 the Camp fire roared through the town of Paradise. Now, almost a year and a half after PG&E reached a 13.5 billion dollar settlement, most of the victims are still waiting for compensation. The California Report has the details.

We look are regional headlines and weather before Hospitality House’s needs of the week and then Bravehearts. This week is part 2 of an interview with Robert, a man who has lived in the woods of Nevada County for many years.

We wrap things up with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Felton Pruitt talks with Julie Baker, the Executive Director of Californians for the Arts, about their one billion dollar request from the State of California to rebuild the arts communities in our state.

Some former skeptics are now getting the vaccine, the California Report interviews Dr. Brian Castrucci, of the De Beaumont Foundation about their findings. We look at local headlines and weather before listening to an interview with Julie Baker, the Executive Director of Californians for the Arts. We close tonight with a commentary by local chaplain, Norris Burkes.

With growing concerns about drought, Paul Emery asks hydrogeologist Steve Baker how current conditions compare to dry spells of the past.

Millions of Americans have received their first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine but haven’t returned for their second dose. The California Report interviews Dr. Steven Parodi, executive director of the Permanente Group at Kaiser Permanente about the phenomenon.

We’ll look at regional news and weather before this week’s Water News with hydrogeologist Steve Baker.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti about the stock market and how despite investors best efforts, no one can be certain about the market’s direction.

Millions of Americans have received their first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine but haven’t returned for their second dose. The California Report interviews Dr. Steven Parodi, executive director of the Permanente Group at Kaiser Permanente about the phenomenon.

We look at regional news and weather before this week’s Water News with hydrogeologist Steve Baker.

We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti about the stock market and how despite investors best efforts, no one can be certain about the market’s direction.

Syd Brown shares updates from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park.

After an examination of the many factors driving vaccine hesitancy by The California Report, National Native News reports on the steps being taken by the Oneida Nation to support casino employees after a deadly shooting. We take "A Walk in The Park" with Syd Brown right after regional news and weather.

According to the California Report sea otters have kept the the Monterrey Bay kelp forests healthy and UC Santa Cruz researchers are now studying how these marine mammals help protect the endangered underwater eco-systems.

The California News Service covers the ongoing fight to end oil drilling in the Golden State. We listen to Susan Potter’s report before a round up of regional news and weather.

We close with an interview with Cindy Giardina, the owner of the Golden Era Lounge in Nevada City.

1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Sacramento county and San Diego County is examining the viability of a 24 hour clinic that would help get shots into the arms of people who work odd hours. The California Report has the details.

After a roundup of regional news and weather we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week and Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise interviews Robert, a man who has been living in the woods for many years.

We close tonight with an essay by Molly Fisk.

With schools reopening in the fall, the California Report weighs what's at stake for the state and the governor. The California News Service covers the fracking phaseout before a roundup of local news and weather. Felton Pruitt speaks with Ernie Kehn, partner to Tom Coleman, the former owner of the National Hotel. We close with a commentary from Don Rivenes.

Paul Emery checks in with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, about upcoming GDP numbers.

The California Report provides details about the measure to recall governor Gavin Newsom and explains how for the first time in its history, our state will lose a seat in Congress.

We cover local news and weather before listening Gary Zimmerman’s economic report, and we close with a commentary about debt and deficits by Marc Cuniberti.

The California Report revisits the first election to recall the governor and National Native News reports on a new court ruling that favors the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. A roundup of regional news and weather precedes a report by Al Stahler about how plants communicate with color, and how you can start a conversation with native species.

The latest vaccine news, bicycle news, regional headlines and weather, plus an interview with local musician, Juliet Gobert.

Despite the hopes of many Central Valley Farmers, the Governor has declared emergency drought orders for just two counties: Mendocino and Sonoma. Tonight’s California Report has the details.

After regional headlines and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s Needs of the week and Bravehearts. Tonight we hear part two of an interview with Tony Beverly.

We close tonight with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Keith Porter talks with Cindy Wilson, Nevada County’s Director of Public Health Nursing, about Nevada County’s REACH team.

Reimagining policing in the twilight of the Chauvin verdict, regional news and weather, an interview with Cindy Wilson, Nevada County’s Director of Public Health Nursing, about Nevada County's REACH team. We close with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

As California heads into a second summer of dry conditions, Hydrogeologist Steve Baker offers advice on how we can all work together to lessen the sting of drought.

The California Report reveals that Los Angeles is set to be the latest city to give no-strings-attached cash payments to people who need it.

We cover the outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial and look at regional weather before diving into this week’s Water News.

We’ll Close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Racial Reckoning reports on the rising tension in Minneapolis as jury deliberations begin in the Derek Chauvin trial. The California Report offers tax information for the unemployed, and National Native News covers a University of Utah study confirming that indigenous practices can help control wildfires in times of drought. After a roundup of local news and weather, Syd Brown offers news about Nevada County’s 3 state parks.

Syd Brown shares updates from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park.

Ongoing coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial followed by the California Report. Then regional news and weather before an interview with a homeowner who lives near The Idaho-Maryland Mine.

Tonight in the ongoing coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial, Racial Reckoning covers Judge Cahill’s denial of the defense’s motion to acquit the former police officer.

The California Report explains how our state could join 5 others by permanently sending all voters a ballot in the mail for every election.

We’ll look at the regional headlines and local weather before listening to Hospitality House’s needs of the week and Bravehearts.

We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Felton Pruitt talks with the president of Rise Gold Corp.

Racial Reckoning reports on the aftermath of the killing of Daunte Wright along with an update from the Derek Chauvin trial. The California Report covers the effort to ban hydrofracking. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with the president of Rise Gold Corp. We close with a commentary by Shirley Freriks.

Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman discuss 2020 GDP numbers and the outlook for 2021.

Tonight Racial Reckoning reports on the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon describing the shooting as “an accidental discharge.”

The California Report covers the latest regarding the status of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Both the CDC and the FDA have recommended a pause in the use of the J & J vaccine effective today.

Then regional headlines and the weather before this week’s Economic Report with Gary Zimmerman and we close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Al Stahler talks with Shelly Covert of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and CHIRP about it's ongoing fight to restore federal recognition.

Racial Reckoning reports on the police shooting of Daunte Wright, the California Report explores The Golden State's role in popularizing electric vehicles, and National Native News covers the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts to convince the Biden administration to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Al Stahler talks with Shelly Covert of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe about it's ongoing fight to restore federal recognition.

Tyler Blue, Director of Music for the Crazy Horse Saloon in Nevada City talks with Felton Pruitt about the club's plans to bring live music back in June.

Regional entertainment news, weather, and a conversation with Tyler Blue, Director of Music for the Crazy Horse Saloon in Nevada City about the club's plans to bring live music back in June.

Racial Reckoning reports on how a witness changed his testimony after watching video footage and being provided more context. Then Valley Public Radio covers Fresno’s attempts to deal with an increase in hate crimes targeting the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. We’ll take a look at the weather before listening to Hospitality House’s needs of the week and Bravehearts. We’ll close with a commentary by Molly Fisk.

Keith Porter speaks with Bob Long, past chair of the Nevada County Coalition of Firewise Communities.

The Racial Reckoning journalism initiative reports on the Derek Chauvin trial, we cover local news and weather, and Keith Porter interviews Bob Long, past chair of the Nevada County Coalition of Firewise Communities. We close with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

The Racial Reckoning journalism initiative provides another update on the Derek Chauvin trial and The California Report profiles efforts to vaccinate vulnerable Latino populations in Merced County. Then regional news and weather followed by this week's Water News. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery talks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about drought and California's water rights system.

Syd Brown shares updates from Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park.

An update on the Derek Chauvin trial from the Racial Reckoning journalism initiative followed by the California Report and National Native News. And after a roundup of regional news and weather, Syd Brown of Sierra Gold Parks Foundation takes us on a Walk in the Park: News and Updates from Nevada County's 3 state parks.

Updates from the Derek Chauvin trial provided by the Racial Reckoning journalism initiative, a roundup of regional cultural news, local weather, and an interview with California Bluegrass Association’s Pete Ludé.

Felton Pruitt checks in with the CBA Board Chair about what the association is planning for this year.

Special coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial provided by Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice followed by the California Report. Then we cover regional news and weather before Hospitality House's needs of the week and Bravehearts. Molly Fisk closes the newscast by reading poetry by two Asian-American poets.

Regional news and weather followed by special coverage of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Then Felton Pruitt speaks with Brian Foss, Nevada County Planning Director, about an upcoming opportunity to learn more about CEQA: the California Environmental Quality Act. We close with a commentary by Betsy Lombard.

Thanks to Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice for their contribution to our newscast today. A live audio stream of the Derek Chauvin murder trial is available here.

Regional news and weather before diving into the world of economics. First, Paul Emery speaks with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman about inflation and then Marc Cuniberti closes the newscast with a commentary about Capitalism.

Paul Emery chats with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, about inflation and how the Fed is keeping the interest rates low in hopes of boosting the current economic recovery.

Regional news and weather, then Al Stahler explains the uncertainty principle and how that relates to our bodies.

Felton Pruitt talks with Amber Jo Manuel, Executive Director of The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, about the upcoming Worldfest Day, a reduced capacity event taking place on July 17th.

After regional news and weather Al Stahler explains why the weather has been so dry recently. Then, a conversation between KVMR’s Felton Pruitt and Amber Jo Manuel, Executive Director of The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, about the upcoming Worldfest Day, a reduced capacity event taking place on July 17th.

Regional news and weather, Hospitality House’s needs for the week and Bravehearts. This week, Part 2 of an interview with local artist Terry Worden. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

After regional news and weather Al Stahler talks about the equinox and the tilt of earth's axis. We close tonight with a commentary from Norris Burkes.

Right after local news and weather, Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about the proposal to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine and how it relates to local groundwater.

We close out our newscast with a commentary from Mary McClain.

After a look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear from Syd Brown, Member of the Board of Directors of Sierra Gold Parks Foundation in tonight’s premier of “A Walk in the Park: News and updates about western Nevada County’s 3 State Parks.

Cultural and entertainment news followed by regional weather and an interview with Naomi Cabral of the Interfaith Food Ministry.

Regional weather followed by Hospitality House’s needs of the week and this week's Bravehearts.

We close with a commentary by Molly Fisk where she shares her thoughts about the interconnection of all things.

Felton Pruitt interviews Cindy Wilson, Nevada County's Director of Public Health Nursing, about the county's plan to vaccinate food service workers.

Regional news and weather followed by an interview with Cindy Wilson, Nevada County's Director of Public Health Nursing, about the county's plan to vaccinate food service workers.

Paul Emery checks in with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, about the 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package and how it’s expected to affect the American economy.

Regional weather followed by the Global Economic Report with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, and commentary by Marc Cuniberti about universal basic income.

National Native News reports on the historic nomination of Deb Haaland, potentially making her the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency, followed by a roundup of regional news and weather. Al Stahler talks about how our knowledge of the virus is evolving.

Felton Pruitt talks with Bix Beeman and Jodi Barnett about the future of Strawberry Music Festival.

Cultural news and weather along with an interview with Strawberry Music Festival organizers about the festival's future. We close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Regional headlines and weather, then Hospitality House’s Needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we listen to part two of an interview with Paul Cogley, Executive Director of Sierra Roots. We close tonight’s newscast with a commentary by Molly Fisk.

Regional news and weather then Keith Porter interviews Teresa Dietrich about Priced Out! Women, Children and Housing, a town hall happening on Thursday, March 11th from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Regional weather and news followed by an interview with Scott Lay, the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, about students heading back to their classrooms. We close tonight’s newscast with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti about debt. How much is too much?

Regional news and weather followed by KVMR's Charlotte Peterson in conversation with J Ross Parrelli. We close with a commentary by Jim Hightower.

Regional weekend weather and cultural news followed by an interview with Paul Kamm of the band, Achilles Wheel.

Regional News and Weather followed by The Hospitality House’s needs of the week. Then, this week’s edition of Bravehearts features and interview with Paul Cogley, Executive Director of Sierra Roots. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

A conversation with Diana Gamzon, the Executive Director of the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance and Craig Griesbach, Director of Nevada County's Building Code and Cannabis Compliance Department.

Regional weather and news followed by the Downtown Grass Valley Association Report and then a conversation with Diana Gamzon, the Executive Director of the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance and Craig Griesbach, Director of Nevada County's Building Code and Cannabis Compliance Department.

Paul Emery talks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about rain and how this month's numbers compare to last year's.

Regional headlines and weather then Paul Emery talks to Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about rain and how this month's numbers compare to last year's. We close our newscast with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

Right after the NPR News Headlines and the California Report, National Native News examines the campaign to influence the confirmation of New Mexico representative, Deb Haaland, as U.S. secretary of the interior. Then regional weather and news followed by a commentary from Jim Hightower.

Paul Emery speaks with economist Gary Zimmerman about Fed policy, pandemic related job loss, and prospects for the economic recovery.

Weekend weather and news followed by the Economic Report with Gary Zimmerman. We close with commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Regional weather followed by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Report with Felton Pruitt and Gretchen Bond. Then Hospitality House’s needs for the week followed by tonight’s Braveheats—Part two of an interview with Grass Valley police Chief Alex Gammalgard. We close with a reading by Molly Fisk.

Felton Pruitt talks to Kit Elliott, county counsel for Nevada County, about the status of a lawsuit filed against the state and county by some local restaurant owners.

Regional weather and news, then Felton Pruitt talks to the county council for Nevada County about the status of a lawsuit filed against the state and county by some local restaurant owners.

The Grass Valley City Council will vote tonight on designating the former location of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a historic site. Joyce Miller talks to Linda Jack of the Grass Valley Historical Commission about the church’s history in Nevada County.

Regional weather followed by a conversation between KVMR's Joyce Miller and Linda Jack of the Grass Valley Historical Commission about the African Methodist Episcopal church’s history in Nevada County.

National Native News reports on felony charges brought against activists who toppled a statue of Junipero Serra at mission San Rafael, The California News Service looks into the link between the oil exploration and health problems, and after a roundup of regional news and weather, KVMR's Al Stahler explains what we can learn from rocks--both here on Earth and on Mars.

Regional weather and cultural news followed by an interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter El Dorado County.

Following regional news and weather, hosts William Wallace & Betty Louise interview Grass Valley's Police Chief Alex Gammelgard in this week's Bravehearts. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Regional weather and news, the Downtown Grass Valley Association Report, a story about the ongoing efforts to clean up sites burned in last year's Jones Fire, and an update on NASA's Perseverance rover Mars landing.

Regional weather and news, this weeks installment of Water News with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker, and we close with an interview with Nevada County’s Environmental Health Director, Amy Irani, about the kickoff of Platform Kitchen Operations designed to benefit permitted food entrepreneurs through these uncertain economic times.

Our newscast features National Native News, regional news and weather, and closes with a topical poem by Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton.

Following regional weather and headlines we’ll listen in on a conversation that KVMR’s Felton Pruitt had with singer-songwriter James McMurtry about what life is like for a musician during the current pandemic. We close with a commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

Regional weather followed by a conversation with Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, about California's new Covid-19 vaccination appointment website, MyTurn.ca.gov. Then a message from Hospitality House and this weeks Bravehearts followed by an essay by Molly Fisk.

Local Weather and news followed by an interview by Heidi Starr with Nevada County Assistant District Attorney, Christopher Walsh. We close with Felton Pruitt's conversation with Gretchen Bond from the Nevada City Chamber of commerce.

Regional weather and news followed by a conversation with Helen Hutchinson, board-member and past president for the League of Women Voters of California about an upcoming presentation entitled, “Redistricting: What it is and Why it Matters.” We close our newscast tonight with a commentary about inflation by Marc Cuniberti.

We begin with local headlines and regional weather, then Keith Porter speaks with Megan Lloyd, Adult Services Librarian for the Nevada County Community Library, about the Nevada County Reads program which begins today. We close with a report by Al Stahler on the upcoming arrival of three spacecraft on Mars.

Local headlines and regional weather followed by Felton Pruitts's interview with musician Terry Allen who organized, Food For Love, a virtual concert on Feb. 13th. Then incoming KVMR news director Claudio Mendonca speaks with outgoing news director, Paul Emery.

Keith Porter interviews Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr Scott Kellermann.

We begin our newscast with NPR news headlines and The California Report followed by regional weather and local news. Then Keith Porter interviews Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann. We bring you this weeks edition of Bravehearts and close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

We begin our newscast with National Public Radio news headlines and The California Report followed by a roundup of regional weather and local news. Felton Pruitt interviews Ramona Howard, executive director of Nevada County Media.

Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this weeks edition of Water News.

Tonight, following NPR Headlines and The California Report, we bring you regional weather followed by two reports from the California News Service. First a story about a push to include undocumented seniors in Medi-Cal and then a report on the dwindling Western Monarch Butterfly population. Closing out today's newscast Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this weeks edition of Water News.

Frank McClain, co-creator and facilitator of Beyond Trauma: The Balanced Relationship Project, talks with Cláudio Mendonça about his work.

We begin our newscast with NPR Headlines and The California Report followed by local headlines and regional weather with Joyce Miller. Then Frank McClain, co-creator and facilitator of Beyond Trauma: The Balanced Relationship Project, talks with Cláudio Mendonça about his work. We close with a message from Cláudio about his new job as KVMR's News Director.

Stephanie Fischer, the Executive Director of Community Beyond Violence, talks about their Virtual Forum: Domestic and Sexual Violence: How It Touches Us All. The forum happens Saturday, January 30th, from 9:30 to 11:30am and can be viewed by going to the CBV website.

Felton Pruitt begins our newscast with local headlines followed by regional weather. After today's NPR headlines, Stephanie Fischer, the Executive Director of Community Beyond Violence, talks about their Virtual Awareness Forum called Domestic & Sexual Violence: How It Touches Us All. The forum takes place Saturday, January 30th from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The Public News Service reports on how Oregon lawmakers could freeze mega-polluting dairy farms, and we close with a conversation with Marnie Marshall of the Grass Valley Downtown Association.

Paul Emery speaks with Nevada County Housing director, Brendan Phillips about the challenges in providing housing for homeless people in the time of Covid.

Tonight's newscast begins with NPR Headlines and regional weather followed by this week's edition of Bravehearts. Paul Emery speaks with Nevada County Housing director, Brendan Phillips about the challenges in providing housing for homeless people in the time of Covid. Then, National Native news, and we close our newscast with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Paul Emery talks with Gary Zimmerman about the most recent global economic forecast.

We begin tonight’s newscast with NPR Headlines followed by regional weather. Then, Paul Emery talks with Gary Zimmerman about the most recent global economic forecast before we bring you an NPR report on the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Trump. We close our newscast with a commentary by Lorraine Webb.

Paul Cunmmings, Emergency Services Program Manager for Nevada County, talks with Paul Emery about the upcoming storms and how to prepare for them.

Al Stahler talks to KVMR about the nature of this week’s storms and why they are called atmospheric rivers

We begin tonight’s newscast with NPR Headlines followed by regional weather. Paul Cunmmings, Emergency Services Program Manager for Nevada County, talks with Paul Emery about the upcoming storms and how to prepare for them. More storm news follows as Al Stahler talks to KVMR about the nature of this week’s storms and why they are called atmospheric rivers. Native Voice One brings us today’s National Native News. Closing out today’s newscast we have Jim Hightower with a commentary.

Paul Emery speaks with Bret Shady from Connecting Point about how it is assisting people seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.

We begin tonight's newscast with NPR Headlines followed by regional weather from the National Weather Service. Paul Emery speaks with Bret Shady from Connecting Point about how the organization is assisting people seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. Then we bring you this week's Water News with hydrogeologist Steve Baker. We close our newscast with an NPR story on the death of broadcast legend Larry King.

Brett McFadden, the Superintendent of Nevada Joint Union High School District, speaks with KVMR's Felton Pruitt about re-opening schools to Hybrid-Learning on February 1st.

Today’s newscast begins with local headlines and regional weather followed by NPR Headlines. Then Felton Pruitt speaks with Brett McFadden, the Superintendent of the Nevada Joint Union High School District, about schools returning to Hybrid-learning on February 1st.

The Public News Service reports on the American Civil Liberties Union applauding Joe Biden's Moratorium on Evictions and on the HEAL Food Alliance, an organization whose aim is to transform our food and farm systems.

We close with a piece by World Ocean Radio about the importance of mapping our oceans.

Today's newscast features NPR Headlines and regional weather, this weeks edition of Braveharts, and a National Public Radio report on inequality in our health system as revealed by the current COVID-19 crisis. Then National Native News reports on reactions to President Biden's order to revoke the Keystone XL pipeline permit. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Paul Emery speaks with Diana Gamzon, Executive Director of the Cannabis Alliance about the latest news for Nevada County’s Cannabis Cultivation.

We begin tonight’s newscast with NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery then speaks with Diana Gamzon, Executive Director of the Cannabis Alliance. They will be talking about the latest news for Nevada County’s Cannabis Cultivation. We have today’s National Native News. NPR Reports on how President Trump's Travel Ban Will Be Hard For President Biden to Erase. Groups are “floored” by President Biden’s new immigration proposal which will offer a path to citizenship, Public News Service has the story. Closing out today’s newscast, we have Jim Hightower with a Commentary.

We bring you this week’s Water News, where hydrogeologist Steve Baker chats with Paul Emery.

Our newscast begins with NPR headlines and regional weather. Following headlines and weather we bring you this week’s Water News, where hydrogeologist Steve Baker chats with Paul Emery. It’s Wild and Scenic time in Nevada County and Paul Emery speaks with Jess Swigonski, Wild and Scenic Film Festival Director, who tells us about some of the happenings at this year’s festival. We then bring you a story from NPR about a new Corona Virus vaccine from China. Closing out today’s newscast we have Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Celebrating over 30 years of having the beloved Bethel AME Church Choir and its longtime director Zenobia Brown make their yearly trek to Nevada City for KVMR 89.5 FM’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Gospel Concert.

KVMR’s Paul Emery has compiled various recordings of our annual gospel concert into a one hour-long special for your ears’ and heart’s delight.

Meet some of the filmmakers in the Wild & Scenic Media Lounge hosted by Elisa Parker of KVMR and See Jane Do.

Our newscast begins with local headlines and regional weather followed by NPR news. Then we bring you this week’s Bravehearts, a locally produced program whose aim is to increase awareness and understanding of homelessness. Felton Pruitt speaks with Marnie Marshall, Executive Director of the Grass Valley Downtown Association followed by an essay from poet, Molly Fisk. This weeks segment of World Ocean Radio discusses natural capital and the true cost of things both financial and social. We close our newscast with a commentary from Michelle Greene, founder of Black Lives Matter El Dorado County.

Paul Emery speaks with Gary Zimmerman about the economic outlook for 2021.

Today our newscast begins with NPR headlines followed by regional Weather. Paul Emery speaks with Nevada County Administrative Analyst, Taylor Wolfe, about the latest COVID-19 news and then with Gary Zimmerman regarding the economic outlook for 2021. We close our newscast with a commentary by Jim Hightower.

Our newscast begins with NPR Headlines followed by regional weather. For our local news piece this evening, Paul Emery talks with Alan Stahler about the lack of rain this winter. After that we bring you part of yesterday's press conference by Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the covid-19 pandemic in California. The Public News Service reports that the first female federal prisoner facing execution in 68 years has been granted a stay by a federal court in Indiana. Closing out today's newscast, we have a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

Paul Emery speaks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about fossil water and the possibility of drought in the coming year.

Our newscast begins with NPR headlines followed by regional Weather. Paul Emery speaks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this week's installment of Water News followed by a report from National Native News. Then, Republican Senator Ben Sasse speaks with NPR about the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6th. We close our newscast with a commentary by Jim Hightower.

Taylor Wolfe, Public Information Officer for Nevada County, speaks with Felton Pruitt about increased testing in Nevada County and provides an update about Nevada County’s Vaccination Schedule.

Our newscast today begins with local headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt followed by NPR National News. Then, Taylor Wolfe, Public Information Officer for Nevada County, talks with Felton about increased testing in Nevada County and provides an update about Nevada County's Vaccination Schedule.

The Public News Service reports on Wednesday's assault on the Capitol and we close our newscast with an interview with Hindi Greenberg, board member of InConcert Sierra, about grants they given to local musicians.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather.

Bravehearts.

National Native News.

Molly Fisk Essay.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather.

Paul Emery talks with Gretchen Bond Executive Director of the Miners Foundry.

Shavati Karki-Pearl with Waste Management and David Garcia talk about recycling Christmas Trees.

NPR Reports on Trumps three appointees to the Supreme Court.

NPR Headlines followed by regional weather.

Steve Baker chats with Molly Fisk about celebrating her 500th essay on KVMR Evening News this Thursday.

NPR reports on the difficulty some long term care facilities are having in obtaining Covid vaccines.

Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Water News with hydrogeologist Steve Baker.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather.

Water News with Steve Baker.

NPR Reports that Former Walmart Pharmacists Say the Company Ignored Red Flags As Opioid Sales Boomed.

National Native News.

Steve Baker reads a commentary from KVMR listener, Warren George Weis Jr.

Local Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National Headlines. Amy Irani the Director of Nevada County's Environmental Health Department talks about where the county is regarding stores and food establishments during the extended Stay At Home Order expected tomorrow. The Public News Service reports on groups demanding cancellation of Federal Student Loan Debt.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Bravehearts. Keith Porter talks with Leo Granucci about the Nevada County Relief Fund. NPR reports on the 2020 Census. Essay by Molly Fisk.

KVMR's Claudio Mendonca takes a look at the stories that defined this year, both locally and nationally.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. KVMR's 2020 Retrospective with Claudio Mendonca. Jim Hightower with Commentary.

Water News with Steve Baker.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. NPR Reports on issues the Supreme Court may be looking at in their new term. Water News with Steve Baker. Report on the difficulty of finding health care workers for small towns. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. National Native News. NPR Reports on suicide awareness and prevention, an important topic during the holiday season. The Public News Service reports on a California group working on new approaches to curb domestic violence and also that demands for adult-education programs are surging during the pandemic. Commentary by Jim Hightower.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Bravehearts. Paul Emery talks with Amber Jo Manuel about the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Special Christmas Poetry with Molly Fisk.

Paul Emery talks with Eric Dunn, producer of SYRCL's Wild and Scenic Film Festival about this years event.

Economist Gary Zimmerman talks with Paul Emery about the latest developments in the world of economics.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Eric Dunn producer of SYRCL's Wild and Scenic Film Festival about this years event. Economist Gary Zimmerman talks with Paul Emery about the latest developments in the world of economics.

Water News with Steve Baker and Paul Emery.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Water News with Steve Baker. NPR Reports about Big Oil evading regulations and causing pollution with plastic pellets. Commentary with Marc Cuniberti.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Gretchen Bond, President of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. NPR reports on the financial struggle millions of Americans are dealing with. National Native News. Jim Hightower Commentary.

KVMR Evening News Headlines & Weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National Headlines. Mikail Graham, the producer of the 15th Annual Night of Giving, a benefit for Hospitality House, talks about tomorrow night’s virtual event. Keith Porter talks with the director of the Auburn Symphony Peter Jaffe. Marnie Marshal gives us the Grass Valley Downtown Association Report.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Bravehearts. NPR Reports on the decline in college enrollment. Al Stahler with What's Up In the Sky. Molly Fisk Commentary.

Nevada County will soon have a vaccine available for Covid 19. Taylor Wolfe Administrative Analyst for Nevada County talks about the timetable for release.

NPR Headlines followed by regional weather. Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe about the schedule for the Covid Vaccine to become available in Nevada County. Nevada City Mayor Erin Minet talks about the Nevada City Safe Program. Commentary by George Rebane.

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NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Water News with Steve Baker. NPR reports on how Scotland is handling Brexit. National Native News. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Jim Anderson about the Short Center Repertory Center in Sacramento and a new production opening this week.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Jim Anderson about the Short Center Repertory Theater Company based in Sacramento. National Native News. Jim Hightower Commentary.

We talk with Amy Irani, Nevada County’s Environmental Health Director about our county’s new Stay At Home Order and the lawsuits business owners have filled against the county and her personally.

Local news and weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National Headlines. We talk with Amy Irani, Nevada County’s Environmental Health Director about our county’s new Stay At Home Order and the lawsuits business owners have filled against the county and her personally. The Public News Service takes a look at Friday’s news stories.

Local headlines and weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National Headlines. Bravehearts, a show about our local homeless population. We talk with Cameron Sears, the Executive Director of the Rex Foundation (and former manager of the Grateful Dead) about this Saturday's Rex Benefit called "Ain't No Time To Hate". Essay from Molly Fisk.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Taylor Wolf with Nevada County talks about the Stay At Home designation that will take effect on Friday. Economic News with Gary Zimmerman.

Taylor Wolfe talks with Paul Emery about the Stay At Home order for Nevada County.

Economic News with Economist Gary Zimmerman and Paul Emery.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe about the latest news concerning Covid 19 in Nevada County. Water News with Steve Baker. Marc Cuniberti Commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe about the latest news concerning Covid 19 in Nevada County.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Pearl Harbor Survivor Sam Clower. National Native News. Jim Hightower Commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Pearl Harbor Survivor Earl Clower who is 101. He is also now a survivor of the Covid 19 virus.

KVMR Evening News Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National News Headlines. Nevada County COVID-19 Community Update featuring: Molly Dyck - Nevada County Assistant CEO. Heidi Hall - Chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. Ryan Gruber - Nevada County Health & Human Agency Director. Jill Blake - Nevada County Public Health Director Dr. Brian Evans - CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. Judy Newland - Tahoe Forest Hospital CEO.

Nevada County COVID-19 Community Update featuring:

Molly Dyck - Nevada County Assistant CEO.

Heidi Hall - Chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

Ryan Gruber - Nevada County Health & Human Agency Director.

Jill Blake - Nevada County Public Health Director

Dr. Brian Evans - CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.

Judy Newland - Tahoe Forest Hospital CEO.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Bravehearts. Paul Emery talks with Christine Kelly about the Relief Fund Program. NPR Reports on Presidential Pardons. Molly Fisk Essay “A Pain In the Mask.”

Paul Emery talks with Christine Kelly about the Nevada County Relief Fund.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Nick Ready Program Manager for Nevada County's Child Welfare Services about the Giving Tree Project. Gretchen Bond with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce talks about this year’s Holiday activities in Nevada City. NPR Reports on a Georgia Election Official who is blasting GOP silence on election threats. George Rebane with a Commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Nick Ready Program Manager for Nevada County's Child Welfare Services about the Giving Tree Project.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe, analyst for Nevada County about the latest local Covid updates. Economist Gary Zimmerman talks with KVMR about the nomination of Janet Yellen to be U.S. Treasury secretary. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Economist Gary Zimmerman talks with KVMR about the nomination of Janet Yellen to be U.S. Treasury Secretary.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe, analyst for Nevada County about the latest local Covid updates.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery speaks with Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of the Nevada County Arts Council. Water News with Steve Baker. National Native News. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

Water News with Steve Baker.

KVMR Evening News Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National Headlines. Pheobe Bell from the Nevada County Department of Behavioral Health talks about how to cope with depression during the 2020 holiday season. World Ocean Radio discusses the relationship between the World Bank and the Environment. The Public News Service looks at stories involving California and the U.S.

Organizations that can help you if you are having trouble coping with stress and the world:

California Warm Line: (855) 845-7415

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FREED: (800) 655-7732 www.freed.org

Spirit Peer Improvement Center: (530) 274-1431.

Let's Talk Nevada County: (800) 801-1437. www.mynevadacounty.org

Phebe Bell from the Nevada County Department of Behavioral Health talks about how to cope with depression during the 2020 holiday season.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Bravehearts. NPR Special Report on Health Insurance. National Native News. Molly Fisk Essay.

NPR Headlines followed by regional weather. Paul Emery talks with Gary Zimmerman about economic developments in the last two weeks. Black people are more hesitant about getting a vaccine. A leading nurse wants to change that. NPR reports. Jim Hightower with a Commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Gary Zimmerman about economic developments in the last two weeks.

Paul Emery speaks with Dr. Roger Hicks, founder of Yuba Docs.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Paul Emery speaks with Dr. Roger Hicks, founder of Yuba Docs. Civil Rights Groups are alarmed by Trump’s push to invalidate votes in heavily black cities. NPR reports. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

NPR Headlines followed by Regional Weather. Water News with Steve Baker. Today’s National Native News. Dozens of House Democrats have called on President-elect Joe Biden to make New Mexico congresswoman Deb Haaland the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history. NPR Reports. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

Water news with Steve Baker.

KVMR Evening News Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. NPR National News Headlines. Phoebe Bell, Nevada County's Director of Behavioral Health, talks about ways to relieve stress and cope with all the things 2020 has brought to our doorstep. Keith Porter speaks with Rod Fevilstad about the pandemic has affected Choral Singing.

Bravehearts – A program on homelessness in Nevada County hosted by William Wallace and Betty Louise. Public News Service Headlines. Steve Baker reports on today’s Emergency Proclamation from Gov. Newsom for Mono County regarding the Mountain View Fire which exploded yesterday. This Week’s Edition of World Ocean Radio. An Essay from Molly Fisk called 56 Degrees.

Paul Emery talks with Nevada County GIS Analyst Lindsey Gordon. NPR reports on possible changes in the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. National Native News. Marc Cuniberti Commentary.

KVMR Station Manager Ali Lightfoot talks with Dr. Brian Evans, CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital about the spike in COVID cases in Nevada County.

Paul Emery speaks with Taylor Wolfe about what it means to Nevada County to have a Purple Covid-19 designation. Taylor Wolfe is Administrative Analyst for the Nevada County Executive Office.

Paul Emery speaks with Taylor Wolfe about what it means to Nevada County to have a Purple Covid-19 designation. Taylor Wolfe is Administrative Analyst for the Nevada County Executive Office. KVMR Station Manager Ali Lightfoot talks with Dr. Brian Evans, CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital about the spike in Covid cases in Nevada County. President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better-than-anticipated 2020 election. They picked up at least eight seats and narrowed the House Democrats' majority. NPR reports.

Water News with Hydro-Geologist Steve Baker.

Water News with Steve Baker. In an interview with NPR, former president Obama offers some of his most wide-ranging remarks on the outcome of the election and says Trump will fail in "denying reality." National Native News. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

What do the rising Covid numbers in Nevada County mean for our schools? Charlotte Peterson speaks with Nevada County’s Superintendent of Schools, Scott Lay, for more information.

Local Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. Charlotte Peterson speaks with Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay about the current rise in COVID-19 cases in our region and how this is affecting your kids schools. Keith Porter talks with Executive Director of the Nevada County Food Bank Nicole McNeely as they see record breaking numbers of people showing up for their weekly food distribution.

NPR National News plus local weather. Bravehearts talk to Nevada County Homeless residents and the people who are trying to assist them. Gary Zimmerman takes a look at our economy. NPR reports on how Kamala Harris has inspired young people. Essay from Molly Fisk.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolfe about the rise in Covid 19 cases in Nevada County. NPR reports on election coverage. George Rebane with a Commentary.

Water News with hydro-geologist Steve Baker. Today’s National Native News. President-Elect Biden has a plan to combat Covid-19. NPR reports. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

This week's edition of Brave Hearts. Paul Emery talks with Brandon Jonutz about the resolution of his tree sitting protest. Charlotte Peterson talks with Denise Way about her upcoming Art Show at the Center for the Arts. Molly Fisk Essay.

PG&E showed up today to cut the remaining trees on West Broad Street. Paul Emery speaks with Matt Oziposki. Water News with Steve Baker. Today’s National Native News. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

PG&E showed up on November 2nd to cut the remaining trees on West Broad Street in Nevada City. Paul Emery speaks with Matt Oziposki.

Paul Emery speaks with protesters and one man up a tree as residents of Nevada City try to stop PG&E from cutting down Heritage Trees in the city.

KVMR Evening News Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. Paul Emery speaks with protesters and one man up a tree as residents of Nevada City try to stop PG&E from cutting down Heritage Trees in the city. The Public News Service reports on Proposition 21 in California and the effects it would have on rent control in the state. Marnie Marshall brings you the Grass Valley Downtown Association report.

A new episode of Bravehearts. Financial News with Gary Zimmerman. National Native News. Jim Hightower Commentary.

Update on the tree cutting protest in Nevada City. An excerpt of KVMR's recent Zoom Speaker Series featuring Michael Moore. Commentary George Rebane.

Nevada City's historic relationship with the Marching Presidents. Today's National Native News. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Paul Emery speaks with cartoonist R.L. Crabb about the Presidential campaign of Nun of The Above.

Mike Dent, Nevada County’s Director of Housing, talks about a new statewide affordable housing opportunity called Project Home Key that will be presented to the Board of supervisors tomorrow for consideration.

Paul Emery speaks with cartoonist R.L. Crabb about the Presidential campaign of Nun of The Above. Mike Dent, Nevada County’s Director of Housing, talks about a new statewide affordable housing opportunity called Project Home Key that will be presented to the Board of supervisors tomorrow for consideration. Jim Hightower with a Commentary.

Assistant Clerk Recorder Natalie Adona from the Nevada County Registrar of Voters updates us on how things are going with election day only days away.

Natalie Adona from the Nevada County Registrar of Voters answers frequently asked questions as we approach election day. The Public News Service reports on the effects to Californians repealing the Affordable Care Act would have. Jesse Dunn from the Dead Winter Carpenters talks about performing live at the Center for the Arts under the new Nevada County Outdoor Performance rules. Marnie Marshall gives us the Grass Valley Downtown Association report.

A farewell ceremony for the beloved Bella Blue tree on Broad Street in Nevada City.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolf about the latest regulations concerning live music in Nevada County.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolf about the latest regulations concerning live music in Nevada County. The tree called Blue Atlas on Broad Street in Nevada City will be cut down by PG&E. there was a ceremony today to honor the tree and KVMR was there.

Paul Emery speaks with Matthew Osypowski, spokesperson for Save Nevada County Trees, about the latest developments in the ongoing effort to keep PG&E from cutting down certain historic trees in Nevada City.

Rick Ewald talks to Paul Emery about Measure M which is on the ballot in Nevada City.

Paul Emery speaks with Matthew Osypowski, spokesperson for Save Nevada County Trees, about the latest developments in the ongoing effort to keep PG&E from cutting down certain historic trees in Nevada City. Rick Ewald talks to Paul Emery about Measure M which is on the ballot in Nevada City. Today’s National Native News. Jim Hightower with a commentary.

Nevada County Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe talks about Trick or Treating this Halloween.

KVMR Evening News Headlines and Weather with Felton Pruitt. Nevada County Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe talks about Trick or Treating this Halloween. The Public News Service reports on the Supreme Court siding with President Trump and ending the Census count. Keith Porter talks with Denise Konalter, the President of Master Gardeners of Nevada County. Grass Valley Downtown Association Report with Marnie Marshall.

Financial News with Gary Zimmerman. National Native News. Molly Fisk Essay.

Water News with Hydro-Geologist Steve Baker.

Water News with Steve Baker. Paul Emery speaks with Eileen Jorgensen about the Windows on History Photo display in businesses throughout Nevada City. The Glass Fire in Northern California has forced thousands of people from their homes. Among them, residents of Santa Rosa's first government-funded homeless camp, who are now displaced again. NPR has the story. George Rebane with a commentary.

Paul Emery talks with Matthew Osypowski from the Save Nevada County Trees Coalition about what is happening with the PG&E tree removals in Nevada City.

Paul Emery talks with Tom Mooers from Sierra Watch about the proposed development at Squaw Valley.

Paul Emery talks with Matthew Osypowski from the Save Nevada County Trees Coalition about what is happening with the PG&E tree removals in Nevada City. Paul Emery talks with Tom Mooers from Sierra Watch about the proposed development at Squaw Valley. Commentary with Gary Zimmerman.

Paul Emery talks with Michael LaMarca about the return of movies at the Del Oro Theater. NPR Reports on the Election and a fresh Obamacare challenge that looms over the new Supreme Court term. Today’s National Native News. Commentary by Jim Hightower.

The Coalition for Racial Justice organized a vigil on Saturday Sept 26th in Nevada City to mourn Black lives lost in the US and stand in solidarity with those in the community fighting against racism, white supremacy and police brutality. Extra efforts were made to protect those in attendance from violent counter protesters this time with the formation of a risk management team. KVMR's Ali Lightfoot filed this report.

KVMR's Claudio Mendonca speaks to the leadership committee of the Coalition for Racial Justice NC about the vigil being held at Robinson Plaza.

KVMR Evening News Headlines with Felton Pruitt. Paul Emery speaks with Nevada County Board of Supervisor Heidi Hall about the allocation of $3million to the community for COVID-19 relief. Claudio Mendonca speaks with a member of the Coalition for Racial Justice. Marnie Marshall brings us the Grass Valley Downtown Association Report.

Paul Emery talks with Taylor Wolf, Administrative Analyst for Nevada County. National Native News. Commentary from George Rebane

Steve Baker reports on Nevada County moving into the Orange “Moderate” Tier. Paul Emery talks with Jeff Merriman, Program Manager of the Cannabis Compliance Division of Nevada County, about a workshop to be held later this week. This week’s Water News with hydro-geologist Steve Baker. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Keith Porter talks with Janeth Marroletti, Executive Director of Gold Country Senior Services. NPR Reports on the Future of The Affordable Care Act In A Supreme Court Without Ginsburg. National Native News. ‘Hard, Dirty Job’: Cities Struggle To Clear Garbage Glut In Stay-At-Home World. Jim Hightower with a Commentary.

Nevada County Interim Health Officer Richard Johnson's message about our COVID-19 numbers and how they affect local businesses.

Nevada County Interim Health Officer Richard Johnson’s message about our COVID-19 numbers and how they affect local businesses. Joey Jordan from the Rudiger Foundation talks about the Paw & Order Dinner which is an annual benefit for out local canine officers. Grass Valley Downtown Association report with Marnie Marshall.

Economic News with Gary Zimmerman. Keith Porter talks with Jane Primrose from the Nevada Theatre Commission. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Local Water News with hydro-geologist Steve Baker. Update on Coronavirus. National Native News. Commentary By Jim Hightower.

KVMR’s Ali Lightfoot speaks with representatives from Nevada County agencies who attended the Recovery Resource Center meeting put on by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.

KVMR Evening News plus local weather with Felton Pruitt.
KVMR’s Ali Lightfoot speaks with representatives from Nevada County agencies who attended the Recovery Resource Center meeting put on by the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.
Christine Kelly from the Nevada County Relief Fund talks about round 3 of their grants to help our local businesses and non-profits.
Ember Amador from CHIRP, the California Heritage Indigenous Resource Project talks about their live broadcast and fundraiser happening on Saturday.

Steve Baker speaks with Pascal from YubaNet for this afternoon’s fire update.
Bravehearts is a new feature on the Thursday evenings news. Bravehearts takes a look at situations and lives of the homeless in Nevada County.
Paul Emery speaks with Francisco Lovato, former Station Manager of KVMR, about his experiences while living in Spain during the pandemic.
Essay by Molly Fisk.

Fire and power update with Steve Baker and Pascal from Yubanet.
Today’s National Native News.
NPR news story on the fire situation in southern Oregon.
George Rebane with a commentary.

Steve Baker speaks with Pascal from YubaNet about the upcoming power shutdown in Nevada County.
Water News with hydro-geologist Steve Baker.
National Native News.
Jim Hightower with a commentary.

KVMR Evening News Headlines including excerpts from Gov. Newsom’s press conference today and Local Weather with Felton Pruitt. The Director of Environmental Health for Nevada County Amy Irani talks about the State’s new 4 tiered program for opening up businesses. This week’s edition of World Ocean Radio.

First edition of “Bravehearts” produced by KVMR. Paul Emery talks with Heidi Hall about tomorrow’s town hall meeting on the Jones fire. Keith Porter talks with Gretchen Bond about what’s happening at the Miners Foundry. Essay by Molly Fisk.

Steve Baker talks with Alden Olmstead, son of John Olmstead, about the fire damage last week to the Independence Trail on the south fork of the Yuba River. Commentary by George Rebane.

Paul Emery talks with The Union Newspaper’s Cartoonist R.L. Crabb about a historical incident in Nevada City 50 years ago. Marc Cuniberti with a commentary.

Keith Porter talks with Caleb Dardick of the Nevada County Relief Fund about their new initiative to raise money for Jones Fire victims.

Water News with hydro-geologist Steve Baker.

National Native News.

Jim Hightower with a commentary.

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YubaNet provides the Latest news on the status of the Jones Fire in Nevada County.

KVMR provides a top of the hour update with Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon.

YubaNet provides the Latest news on the status of the Jones Fire in Nevada County.

KVMR's latest update on the Jones Fire in Nevada County.

KVMR's latest update on the Jones Fire in Nevada County. Estimate of Containment: August 28, 2020

KVMR provides a top of the hour update with Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon.

YubaNet provides the Latest news on the status of the Jones Fire in Nevada County.

YubaNet's Town Hall with panelists CAL FIRE Chief Brian Estes, Nevada County Consolidated Fire Chief Jim Turner, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon and Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman and staff for a briefing on the Jones Fire.