KVMR News

Evening News - Mon November 28th, 2022

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.

Evening News - Wed November 23rd, 2022

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.

Vocal Village - Thanksgiving Stories

Julia Ggem prods the community for personal anecdotes involving their most memorable Thanksgivings. 

Morning Update - Election And Kitchen Updates

Evening News - Tue November 22nd, 2022

The state’s last remaining nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, operated by PG&E on the Central Coast, gets more than a billion dollars in federal funding to keep running for five more years. The California Report gives voice to the debate over its revival. Gary Zimmerman has a lesson on inflation indicators, and Marc Cuniberti shares a Money Matters commentary.

Morning Update - Black Friday Celebration

Evening News - Mon November 21st, 2022

Members of Congress are demanding answers from the US Forest Service after the agency failed to prevent the Caldor Fire from decimating Grizzly Flats despite predicting for decades that wildfire could wipe out the town. The California Report has the story. National Native News looks at history making in Minnesota and an uncalled congressional seat race in Alaska. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt shares the details about the upcoming 17th annual Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot.

Run or Walk to Support Suicide And Depression Awareness And Prevention in Nevada County

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt shares the details about the upcoming 17th annual Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot.

Evening News - Fri November 18th, 2022

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 ...

Thank The Turkeys

Every Thanksgiving Grass Valley farm animal sanctuary, Animal Place, hosts a Thank the Turkey event. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt finds out just what exactly that entails.

KVMR Partners With IFM To Feed The Hungry

This Black Friday, KVMR’s partnering with local businesses and organizations by ensuring each donation made to our community radio station does triple good. For the first 150 donations made to KVMR, Grass Valley Grocery Outlet will donate a bag of groceries to the Interfaith Food Ministry to feed hungry people and Incredible Pets will donate 5 pounds of pet food to feed hungry pets. KVMR’s Julia Ggem spoke with Shelby McNamara, Development Director of Interfaith Food Ministry, to le...

KVMR Partners With IFM To Feed The Hungry

This Black Friday, KVMR’s partnering with local businesses and organizations by ensuring each donation made to our community radio station does triple good. For the first 150 donations made to KVMR, Grass Valley Grocery Outlet will donate a bag of groceries to the Interfaith Food Ministry to feed hungry people and Incredible Pets will donate 5 pounds of pet food to feed hungry pets. KVMR’s Julia Ggem spoke with Shelby McNamara, Development Director of Interfaith Food Ministry, to le...

Morning Update - Wildfires And Dam Removals

Evening News - Thu November 17th, 2022

“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 - Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

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

Vocal Village - Afterthoughts on Measure V

Following Measure V's apparent failure, Julia Ggem questions Nevada County residents about how they voted on it, and why.

Morning Update - Election Mine Deficit Updates

Evening News - Wed November 16th, 2022

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.

Grass Valley's 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.

Morning Update - The Mine Issue Is Back

Evening News - Tue November 15th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - Prop 1 In Depth

Evening News - Mon November 14th, 2022

After a roundup of historic state election wins in the latest installment of The California Report, National Native News revisits a 200-year-old unfulfilled treaty. Syd Brown of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation stops by to share which Western Nevada County state park has holiday activities planned.

A Walk In The Park - 11/14/22

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.

Evening News - Fri November 11th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - No Meteorite

Evening News - Thu November 10th, 2022

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.

Vocal Village - Winter Preparedness

KVMR's Julia Ggem ventures to Alta Sierra and Cascade Shores, two areas struck hardest by 2021's winter snowstorm, to learn about how residents are preparing (or how they aren't preparing) for this upcoming winter.

Molly Fisk - Gesundheit

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

Morning Update - Third District

Evening News - Wed November 9th, 2022

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.

Evening News - Mon November 7th, 2022

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 ...

Morning Update - Of Meteors And An Election

James Webb Space Telescope Stars In A Series of Talks At Peace Lutheran Church

Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley kicks off a series of programs featuring images from the new James Webb Space Telescope on Saturday, November 12th. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler speaks with series organizers, astronomy professor David Dunn, physics professor, Sterling Bailey and Pastor David Mullen.

Evening News - Fri November 4th, 2022

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 a...

Beaucoup Chapeaux Plays The Nevada Theatre

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with acoustic quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux who perform Saturday, November 5th at the Nevada Theatre.

Measure W: Both Sides

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 al...

Morning Update - Wire Theft Causes Outages

Evening News - Thu November 3rd, 2022

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 - Ocelots

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

Morning Update - UC Davis Gift Controversy

Evening News - Wed November 2nd, 2022

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...

Morning Update - Sacramento Police And Car Chases

Evening News - Tue November 1st, 2022

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.  

Morning Update - Knee Caps

KVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales

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 Stanto...

Evening News - Fri October 28th, 2022

Some of the worlds largest oil companies are beginning to sell off assets in California. Critics point out that these sales to smaller and less well funded companies could ultimately leave taxpayers stuck with the clean-up bill. The California Report has the story. After weekend weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason.

Dave Mason - World In Changes

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.

Morning Update - Grass Valley Council Okays InConcert Sierra's Project

Evening News - Thu October 27th, 2022

In response to a massive shortage, new state rules require building affordable housing in single-family neighborhoods as a way to make up for past racial segregation. The California Report zeroes in on the pushback from communities that are trying to avoid the new mandates. After regional news and weather, Al Stahler chats with Sands Hall about the craft of story. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.