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Molly Fisk - Cherish Is The Word

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

AB-2691 Cannabis: Temporary Event Cultivator Retail License

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.

The Morning Update - Moo...ve Over Mustang

The Morning Update - Another Loss On The Ridge

Evening News - Wed May 18th, 2022

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.

The Morning Update - One Of Our Music Greats Leaves Us

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

Evening News - Tue May 17th, 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. ...

Ladris Technologies Evacuation Route Pre-Planner

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

The Morning Update - Seeing Sea Lions In Sactown?

Evening News - Mon May 16th, 2022

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 Zimmer...

Evening News - Fri May 13th, 2022

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.

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.

The Morning Update - Friday The Thirteenth

Molly Fisk - That Was A Horse Race

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

The Morning Update - Gunman On The Ridge

Evening News - Wed May 11th, 2022

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.

Evening News - Tue May 11th, 2022

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.

The Morning Update - Thought We Were Saving Water?

Evening News - Tue May 10th, 2022

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: The Centennial Dam Project

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

The Morning Update - Up Yours?

Evening News - Mon May 9th, 2022

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 ...

KVMR Youth News Corps: Musical Healing

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.

Evening News - Fri May 6th, 2022

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.

Jim Kweskin

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.

The Morning Update - A Big Bust On The Ridge And An Ongoing Boom In The Bay

Evening News - Thu May 5th, 2022

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.

KVMR Youth News Corps: College Prep

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. 

The Morning Update - Womb-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin' To Eff With.

Evening News - Wed May 4th, 2022

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 N...

KVMR Youth News Corps: What's Happening To Our Water?

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.

SCOTUS Leak Prompts Nevada City Protest

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.

The Morning Update - World Naked Gardening Day Is On Saturday, May 7th

Evening News - Tue May 3rd, 2022

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 Morning Update - There Are Rules

Evening News - Mon May 2nd, 2022

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 e...

Nevada City Chamber Report

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

Nevada City Chamber Report - 5/2/22

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

Tim O’Brien

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

Evening News - Fri April 29th, 2022

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 Openin...

The Morning Update - Change Is The Only Constant

Evening News - Thu April 28th, 2022

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 - Adjectives

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

The North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center Is Getting A New Stage

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.

The Morning Update - Don't Get Caught Slippin' In Oakland

Evening News - Wed April 27th, 2022

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 n...

The Morning Update - Multiple Options

Evening News - Tue April 26th, 2022

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.

The Morning Update - If They Know, They Ain't Sayin'.

Evening News - Mon April 25th, 2022

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 boo...