KVMR News

Evening News - Fri April 22nd, 2022

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. 

Electric Violinist and Band Leader, 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.

The Morning Update - Snoring Bears

Evening News - Thu April 21st, 2022

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.

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County candidate forum for Nevada City Council

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

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County candidate forum for Nevada County Auditor-Controller

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

Singing For Aegean Cats

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

Molly Fisk - When You Don’t Know What To Do

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

The Morning Update - Suckers Need Love Too

Evening News - Wed April 20th, 2022

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...

The Morning Update - 420, Political Candidates, And PG&E News

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

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

The Morning Update - Sheep Eat Medusahead

Evening News - Mon April 18th, 2022

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 updat...

Evening News - Fri April 15th, 2022

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

Never Come Down

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

The Morning Update - Yo’ Dok’im Pakan

The Morning Update - Landback!

Evening News - Thu April 14th, 2022

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 - The Job At Hand

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

The Morning Update - Remembering Dakota Sid

Evening News - Wed April 13th, 2022

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 D...

Wild & Scenic Earth Day

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

The Morning Update - What's PG&E Up To Now?

Evening News - Tue April 12th, 2022

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.

The Morning Update - Like A Golf Course Home Only Colder

Evening News - Mon April 11th, 2022

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 ...

Dance Art Hope: A Benefit For Ukrainian Refugees In Poland

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

Nevada City Architect Heads To The Ukrainian Border

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. 

Evening News - Fri April 8th, 2022

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.

Aoife O'Donovan and Ray Bonneville

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

Not Just Books

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. 

The Morning Update - Art In The Parks

Evening News - Thu April 7th, 2022

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 - Face To Face

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

Students Create New Ways To Donate To The Bear River High School Library

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.

The Morning Update - Need A Job?

Reading For Relief

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.

The Morning Update - No More Rings, Please

Evening News - Tue April 5th, 2022

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.

Evening News - Wed April 6th, 2022

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.

Fiona Baker Reports On The New Tech Center Addition To The Madelyn Helling Library

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. 

The Morning Update - I Just Can't Bear It

Evening News - Mon April 4th, 2022

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 C...

Evening News - Fri April 1st, 2022

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 Bl...

Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips

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 Morning Update - No April Foolin'

Evening News - Wed March 31st, 2022

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.

Evening News - Thu March 31st, 2022

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.

The KVMR Caravan Of Love 2022

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.