KVMR News

A Walk In The Park - 1/18/22

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.

Morning Update - Smartphone CDL?

Evening News - Tue January 17th, 2023

KVMR’s Paul Emery talks to hydrologist Steve Baker about a devastating flood that killed thousands in the distant past. Could California be in for a repeat? An overnight deep freeze is on the way, especially affecting those without shelter. The California Report looks at another hardship for the unhoused: The end of eviction protections for renters. We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commentary.

Morning Update - Warriors Visit The White House

Evening News - Fri January 13th, 2023

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt interviews Yonder Mountain String guitarist Adam Aijala.  The progressive bluegrass band performs at the Miners Foundry in downtown Nevada City on January 26th.  The KVMR News Desk takes a look at pandering and prostitution allegations against a Nevada County case worker.  An individual who received homeless support services in Nevada County is alleging that a case worker she interacted with sent “inappropriate pictures” and requested “sexual favors” in exchange...

Progressive Bluegrass Is Coming To The Miners Foundry

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt interviews Yonder Mountain String Band guitarist Adam Aijala. The progressive bluegrass band performs at the Miners Foundry in downtown Nevada City on January 26th.  

Morning Update - Broadband Deadline Looms

Evening News - Thu January 12th, 2023

The California Report visits communities most affected by the recent storms, and shares insight into 2023’s projected wildfire season. After a local weather update, KVMR’s Steve Baker talks with Bill Drake about the upcoming Martin Luther King remembrance event in Grass Valley. Al Stahler reflects on a past flood caused when a levy burst along the Feather River, and we close with an essay Molly Fisk.

Al Stahler Explains - A Past Central Valley Flood

KVMR’s Al Stahler recalls a past flood that took place in the mid-1980’s, when a levy along the Feather River burst, leaving a housing development in Linda underwater.

Al Stahler Explores - A Past Central Valley Flood

KVMR’s Al Stahler recalls a past flood that took place in the mid-1980’s, when a levy along the Feather River burst, leaving a housing development in Linda underwater.

Molly Fisk - This Song's Chorus Is: Now What?

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

Morning Update - 2023 KVMR Awards

Evening News - Wed January 11th, 2023

Our local news coverage includes Tuesday's shooting in North Auburn and the Nevada County Board of Supervisors' local emergency declaration. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada County’s Information and General Services Director, Steve Monaghan, about federal funding for local broadband, and the latest edition of Supes On! brings us up-to-date on what happened at the most recent Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting. The California Report continues its storm coverage as it t...

Nevada County’s Position On The Federal Broadband Map

KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada County's General Service Director, Steve Monaghan, about the current state of broadband in our area, how it stands on the Federal Broadband Map, and potential ways to improve issues.

Supes On! - January 11th Meeting

News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with reporter Julia Ggem about the content of January 11th's Board of Supervisors of Nevada County meeting. They discuss the selection of the 2023 Chair Ed Schofield and Vice Chair Hardy Bullock, as well as the details of item #37 on the meeting agenda, a proposed ordinance consisting of several cannabis-related topics.

Morning Update - El Nino And La Nina

Evening News - Tue January 10th, 2023

Today was a good day to stay put, but the California Report ventured out on the central coast to bring you a word picture of damage from our deadly storms. After regional news and the weather forecast, KVMR’s Paul Emery talks to economist Gary Zimmerman about what makes a recipe for a recession. Is there one on the menu for 2023? We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commentary.

Morning Update - 6 So Far, 3 On The Way

Evening News - Mon January 9th, 2023

After local news and a look at the next bit of winter weather rolling through Northern California, Julia Ggem tours Cashin’s Field, Nevada County’s newly opened affordable workforce housing project. The California Report examines President Joe Biden's approval of an emergency declaration for California which will allow federal agencies to coordinate disaster relief efforts. And National Native News reports on the fall out after FEMA paid nearly $28,000 to a California-based company ...

Cashin's Field Is Move-In Ready At The Start Of 2023

Cashin’s Field, an affordable workforce housing project providing 51 units, is move-in ready after over a year of construction and development. KVMR's news intern, Julia Ggem, attended its housing tour on January 4th, 2023, and spoke with Director of Housing & Child Support Services, Mike Dent, about the details of this project and the potential for similar ones in the future.

Evening News - Fri January 6th, 2023

Felton Pruitt sits down with long-time friend of the station John McCutcheon. In this family reunion of sorts, the two discuss, among many things, the folk multi-instrumentalist’s upcoming KVMR benefit performance at the Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley this Saturday evening. We cover the arrest of a North San Juan resident for murder and local law enforcement’s investigation into a seemingly fake bomb and hostage threat at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley. The C...

John McCutcheon Returns For "Family Reunion" Performance

John McCutcheon will be playing at the Center for The Arts on Saturday, January 7, at 7:00 PM in a benefit for KVMR. News Producer Felton Pruitt spoke with him about the details of his creative process, the art of maintaining friendships within the world of music, and his expectations regarding his upcoming performance.

Morning Update - Grass Valley Shooting

Evening News - Thu January 5th, 2023

As wind-driven rain and flooding continue to wallop our region, the Cosumnes River is swamping sacred burial grounds of the Nisenan and Miwok. The California Report assesses the threat to the Wilton Rancheria. And there’s a new theatre company in Nevada City; KVMR’s Nelle Engoron has a preview. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Lyric Rose Theatre Brings Into The Woods To Nevada City

Nelle Engoron talks with David Endacott-Hicks, the Artistic Director and the President of the Board of The Lyric Rose Theatre, about the  company's upcoming production of the Stephen Sondheim musical. 

Molly Fisk - A Day In The Life

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

Morning Update - Whole Lotta Swearing Going On

Evening News - Wed January 4th, 2023

We look at a Code Red alert from Nevada County Office of Emergency Services about the winter storm sweeping through our listening area.  On Tuesday, seven Nevada County elected officials were sworn into office.  KVMR News Producer Julia Ggem was on the scene.  And Science Correspondent Al Stahler looks at the bomb cyclone heading straight for northern California. We also bring you The California Report with a look at the state’s changing demographics.  For the first time in Californ...

Al Stahler Explains - Extratropical Cyclones

A powerful combination of wind and rain influences impacted much of California during the first week of 2023; KVMR's Al Stahler puts some of those contributing storm elements into perspective.

Newly Elected County Officials Sworn In

On January 3, 2023, seven recently elected county officials were sworn into office in the Nevada County Board Chambers. KVMR's Julia Ggem reported on the event and spoke briefly with Natalie Adona about her goals for the new year.

Al Stahler Explores - Extratropical Cyclones

A powerful combination of wind and rain influences impacted much of California during the first week of 2023; KVMR's Al Stahler puts some of those contributing storm elements into perspective.

Morning Update - Atmospheric River Again

Evening News - Tue January 3rd, 2023

“It was like Mother Nature came alive and declared war on Sacramento.” That’s how one resident described the impact of last weekend’s storm to the California Report. And more is on the way. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça gets the outlook from Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services. Hydrologist Steve Baker says that waterwise, 2023 is starting out to be a good year. Marc Cuniberti takes stock of Apple in his Money Matters commentary.

Nevada County Urges Residents To Prepare for Winter Storm

News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services (OES) Program Manager Paul Cummings about an upcoming winter storm expected to begin on January 4th. They discuss the possibility of heavy rain, floods, and high gusts of wind, as well as how to prepare and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Evening News - Mon January 2nd, 2023

Listen to updates about the New Year’s weekend storm which led to flooding and power outages and learn more about the two Pacific storms heading our way this week and weekend. National Native News takes us to the California and Oregon border to examine the largest dam removal project in the U.S. and The California Report profiles Sal Prasad. After 27 years behind bars and 15 months in an immigration detention center, a lot is riding on Sal's 2023 resolutions. We close with a comment...

Evening News - Fri December 30th, 2022

We’ve got your last headlines of 2022 and New Year’s weekend weather report before KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Ken Miele from the band Cousin Cricket. The North San Juan based group performs at the Miners Foundry this New Year’s Even with the Earles of Newtown. The California Report walks us through all the do’s and don’ts to avoid starting 2023 with a pounding headache and a roaring hangover. 

Cousin Cricket To Play the Miner’s Foundry on New Year’s Eve

KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Ken Miele of Northern California's western swing band, Cousin Cricket, about the group's upcoming New Year's Eve performance at the Miner's Foundry. They discuss the band's history, the origin of its name, and the details of their nearing gig.

Morning Update - New Year's Resolutions

Evening News - Thu December 29th, 2022

Nevada County is soon to be under a flood watch as heavy rains are poised to bear down on Northern California. The California Report takes us to the Pebble Plains, an ecosystem where plants that have survived for a million years are suddenly succumbing to climate change. In our Vocal Village segment, KVMR’s Julia Ggem takes the pulse of western Nevada County as the new year looms. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk - Building A Life

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

Vocal Village - New Years Resolutions

KVMR's Julia Ggem takes to the streets in an effort to learn a bit about our community's relationship with the concept of the New Years Resolution. Who's made one, who hasn't, and who is really going to stick to it?

Morning Update - Rabid Skunks And Autonomous Drones

Evening News - Wed December 28th, 2022

On December 16th the final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine was released. KVMR’s Science Correspondent, Al Stahler, explains one potential impact of the mine’s reopening: Acid Mine Drainage. National Native News takes us to South Dakota to see how the severe winter storms of the past two weeks have affected the Rosebud Tribal Area, and The California Report focuses on the state’s drought.

Al Stahler Explains - Acid Mine Drainage

The Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine covers many possible impacts of renewed mining activity. One such possible impact is Acid Mine Drainage - KVMR's Al Stahler helps us understand what exactly that is, and what it may affect.

Al Stahler Explores - Acid Mine Drainage

The Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine covers many possible impacts of renewed mining activity. One such possible impact is Acid Mine Drainage - KVMR's Al Stahler helps us understand what exactly that is, and what it may affect.

Morning Update - Sandbags And Wildfire Maps

Evening News - Tue December 27th, 2022

A series of atmospheric river storms has begun to pummel Northern California. We let you know how much rain and snow to expect from the rest of the week, and where to get sandbags and other assistance from the county. The California Report moves beyond the Golden State to relive our breathtaking year of achievement in space exploration. We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commentary.

Sand & Sandbags Available

KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, about the free sandbag service offered throughout the county from October 1st to April 30th. At four locations, residents can pick up free sand and sandbags to help prevent flood damage and control rain runoff on their properties--as long as they remember to bring their own shovels!

Evening News - Thu December 22nd, 2022

The California Report gives us additional insights about the effects of Tuesday's 6.4 magnitude earthquake off the north coast, and we talk to locals to hear their opinions on our public libraries in this week’s Vocal Village. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk. 

Vocal Village - Citizen Relationships with Public Libraries

KVMR's Julia Ggem visits locations throughout Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Nevada City to gain insight on the relationships that Nevada County residents have with public libraries. To do this, she asks each citizen the same question:  "When's the last time that you borrowed a book from a public library?"