KVMR News

Molly Fisk - The Problematic Rural First World

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

Morning Update - New Fine For PG&E

Evening News - Wed October 26th, 2022

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.

InConcert Sierra's Acoustic Dream

Keith Porter tells Felton Pruitt about InConcert Sierra's proposed new performance space.

Morning Update - InConcert Sierra Has Big Plans

Evening News - Tue October 25th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - Legal Cannabis Growing Pains

Measure V Special - Evening News - Mon October 24th, 2022

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 Novem...

Morning Update - Skyrocketing Liability Premiums For Fire Departments

Morning Update - Kaiser Strike Ends After 10 Weeks

Evening News - Wed October 19th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - The Alter Show Is Back

Evening News - Tue October 18th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - SYRCL Leader Leaving

Evening News - Mon October 17th, 2022

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.

A Walk In The Park - 10/17/22

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 October 14th, 2022

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. 

Yonder Mountain String Band Plays Hangtown Music Festival

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.  

Morning Update - Judge Bryan Dies

Evening News - Thu October 13th, 2022

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 - What Matters

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

Nevada County Voting Safety And Security

KVMR's Felton Pruitt talks to Natalie Adona in the county Registrar of Voters office about safety and security for the upcoming elections.

Morning Update - Broadband Update

Evening News - Wed October 12th, 2022

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. ...

Morning Update - Signs Of Autumn

Evening News - Tue October 11th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - KVMR Makes Goal In Last 2 Hours

Evening News - Mon October 10th, 2022

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.

Morning Update - Measure W

Evening News - Thu October 6th, 2022

At the start of World War II, President Roosevelt signed an executive order forcing 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry into camps and jails. Eighty years later, these internees are finally getting a memorial. The California Report talks to the team that is helping restore these lost names to history. After regional news and weather, local flora and fauna get a big boost from a state grant. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Bear Yuba Land Trust Awarded Grant

The California Wildlife Conservation Board awarded a $1.29 million grant to Bear Yuba Land Trust to acquire a conservation easement over approximately 806 acres of land near Penn Valley. Felton Pruitt gets the details from Erin Tarr. 

Molly Fisk - In Conversation

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

Morning Update - Heart Of Gold

Evening News - Wed October 5th, 2022

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 an...

Nevada City Chamber Report

Felton Pruitt chats with Lynn Skrukrud, Event Producer for the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce who shares a preview of all things spooktacular happening this month.

Morning Update - Illicit Pot Sales Growing

Evening News - Tue October 4th, 2022

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.

A Race To Benefit Nevada County Youth

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

Morning Update - High School Slave Auction

Evening News - Mon October 3rd, 2022

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.

Staffing Shortages at WM

Felton Pruitt talks with WM's Public Sector Manager, Shavati Karki-Pearl to find out what's behind the company's delayed pick-ups.

Evening News - Fri September 30th, 2022

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 Folkies Play The Historic Theater

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.

Morning Update - Newsom's Veto

Evening News - Thu September 29th, 2022

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. ...

The Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge Gets A Checkup

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça talked to the master bridgewright who oversaw the restoration of our Bridgeport treasure.

Molly Fisk - Signs Of The Times

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

Morning Update - Si Se Puede

Evening News - Wed September 28th, 2022

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 homeles...

Morning Update - End Of The Pink Tax