KVMR News

Evening News - Fri January 7th, 2021

Have you had difficulty getting a COVID test? The California Report takes us inside an overwhelmed testing facility.  After a brief look at local news and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks to Melinda Booth, the Executive Director of The South Yuba River Citizens League, the organization behind the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for the past 2 decades. We close the newscast with a drive up highway 49, where we check in on storm ramifications for those in the San Juan community. 

Evening News - Thu January 6th, 2021

State health officials have extended the indoor mask mandate through Feb. 15. About fifty Californians have been charged with crimes in connection with the storming of the U.S. Capitol one year ago today. The California Report has profiles of some of the more flamboyant defendants. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts gives a voice to the voiceless, and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk - Thinking

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

Evening News - Wed January 5th, 2021

While we in Nevada County have been working on getting back to normal after a record snowstorm, COVID-19 cases are surging all over the state, most of which are due to the Omicron variant. The California Report takes us to the Bay Area and Los Angeles where they are reporting increases in hospitalizations. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg, about the county's efforts to provide people wit...

Andrew Trygg, NCSO Public Information Officer, Talks Firewood And Propane Delivery

With thousands of people without electricity and quickly running out of propane, the county has intensified its efforts to provide people with firewood. Felton Pruitt gets the details from Public Information Officer, Andrew Trygg. 

PG&E Estimates That Power Will Restored by January 11th

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks to PG&E spokesperson, Megan Mcfarland about estimated power restoration times for those without electricity in the Sierra.

Evening News - Tue January 4th, 2022

On the California Report, KVMR's own Brian Terhorst gives voice to Nevada County's frustrations over ongoing power outages. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, about today's debut of the public comment period on the preposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine, and Cláudio Mendonça talks to PG&E about estimated power restoration times. We close with a commentary about 2022's economic future by Marc Cuniberti.

Evening News - Tue January 4th, 2021

On the California Report, KVMR's own Brian Terhorst gives voice to Nevada County's frustrations over ongoing power outages. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, about today's debut of the public comment period on the preposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine, and Cláudio Mendonça talks to PG&E about estimated power restoration times. We close with a commentary about 2022's economic future by Marc Cuniberti.

The Public Comment Window Is Open

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project is now available for review. Felton Pruitt spoke with Nevada County Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, about today’s debut of the public comment period on the preposed reopening of the Mine. Read the entire EIR here.

The Morning Update - A Winter Storm Update

Yubanet.com Webinar: Winter Storm Update For Nevada County

Panelists from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, County Emergency Operations Center, CAL FIRE, and PG&E shared the latest updates on the storm’s impact, emergency response efforts to date and available resources and services. 

Nevada County Storm Update with Taylor Wolfe (1/2/22, 10am)

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, joins Kanikapila host, Michael Keene, to share this morning's update with KVMR's audience.

Nevada County Storm Update with PG&E spokesperson, Deanna Contreras (New Years Day 2022, 7pm)

Deanna Contreras, PG&E spokesperson, shares information about the company's ongoing effort to restore power to customers in the Sierra Nevada region.

Nevada County Storm Update with Taylor Wolfe (New Years Day 2022, 10am)

County Line Bluegrass host, Eric Rice, and Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, discuss the current state of Nevada County, including where to go to shower, charge devices, and dispose of all of the food that has now spoiled as many begin day 6 without power.

Nevada County Storm Update with Taylor Wolfe (12/31, 2pm)

Felton Pruitt gets the latest updates from Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe.

Dave Atkinson - Placer County Office of Emergency Services (12/30)

Placer County's assistant director of the Office of Emergency Services, Dave Atkinson, shares information and resources for those in Placer County affected by recent snowstorms.

Nevada County Storm Update with Taylor Wolfe (12/30)

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, talks with Cláudio Mendonça about the local emergency deceleration, road closures, generator safety, and more.

Megan McFarland - PG&E Spokesperson - (12/30)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company spokesperson talks to KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, about the record-setting storm that’s left almost 30,000 customers without electricity.

Amy Irani - Nevada County's Director of Environmental Health (12/30)

Nevada County's Director of Environmental Health, Amy Irani, talks food safety with KVMR's Felton Pruitt.

Molly Fisk - Turtle Impersonation

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

Nevada County Storm Update with Pascale From YubaNet (12/29, 6:30pm)

KVMR’s Steve Baker talks with YubaNet.com founder and editor Pascale. Together they answer audience questions, discuss local road closures, P&GE restoration timelines, warming shelters and other local resources.

Nevada County Storm Update with Pascale From YubaNet (12/29, 8am)

KVMR's Steve Baker talks with Pascale From YubaNet with the latest updates on the Northern California winter storm, including power outages & local road conditions.

Nevada County Storm Update With Taylor Wolfe

Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, shares the latest information with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça.

The Morning Update - "It kills me when people talk about California hedonism. Anybody who talks about California hedonism has never spent a Christmas in Sacramento."

Evening News - Thu December 23rd, 2021

Governor Newsom announced that state healthcare workers will be required to get COVID boosters by February 1st and vowed to send 6 million home test kits to children before schools reconvene. The California Report has a cautionary tale for anyone who’s ever had their Facebook account taken down, and after regional news and weather it’s a special holiday Bravehearts. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk - Contemplating Toothlessness

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

The Morning Update - A Simple Test Could Save A Life

Evening News - Wed December 22nd, 2021

A lot of private information that was once stored on paper is now stored on networked computers. While this is certainly convenient, it also comes with risks. The California Report explores the world of cybercrime and encourages parents to be proactive when it comes to protecting their children’s data. After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Natalie Adona, assistant clerk-recorder/registrar of voters for Nevada County, about the effort to recall the entire Nevada C...

Recall The Nevada County Board Of Supervisors?

A group of Nevada County residents hopes to recall all five Nevada County supervisors. Felton Pruitt spoke with assistant clerk-recorder/registrar of voters for Nevada County, Natalie Adona, to learn more about the process.

The Morning Update - Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire?

Evening News - Tue December 21st, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a gun control gambit using the legal strategy of the Texas anti-abortion law–namely, outsourcing enforcement to private individuals. The California Report asks: Could it backfire? After regional news and weather, hydrologist Steve Baker says the northern part of the state finally has something wet to celebrate, and Marc Cuniberti tries to get a grip on finding safety in a wacky market.

The Morning Update - If It's Not One Thing, It's Another!

Evening News - Mon December 20th, 2021

The California Report looks at what these holiday storms mean for the state’s fresh water reserves and drought status. Then in National Native News: new redistricting maps slice the Fort Hall Reservation in half. Efforts by tribes in Idaho to keep Fort Hall whole contest the legislation. After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expedition, examining our orbit in preparation for tomorrow’s solstice.

Winter Solstice

Science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expedition, examining our orbit in preparation for winter solstice.

Evening News - Fri December 17th, 2021

Monarch butterflies have returned to Pacific Grove. But last year’s absence of the famous migration has conservationists concerned. The California Report takes us to Monterey County for the story. After a look at local news and weather we close the newscast with a tribute to Kristina Rice, a vital member of the KVMR extended family and loyal Strawberrian, as those of you who attended the Friday afternoon tea parties can attest.

Celebrating Kristina Rice

Felton Pruitt and Bob Woods talk about the upcoming afternoon of music organized to celebrate the life of Kristina Rice.

The Morning Update - A Troubling TikTok Threat

Evening News - Thu December 16th, 2021

On the California Report: Immigrant advocates protest the Yuba County Jail’s ongoing contract to house ICE detainees, and the pandemic biking boom brings calls for safer cycling infrastructure. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts wraps up its in-depth look at 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk. 

Molly Fisk - The Lagoon Club

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

The Morning Update - No Potty-mouths, Only Porta-pottys

Evening News - Wed December 15th, 2021

Reports of the California exodus turn out to be greatly exaggerated but clicks on the turnstile of people moving into the state are way down during the pandemic according to The California Report. After regional news and weather, an interview with departing public health officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann, and Chaplain Norris Burkes shares tips for the December doldrums. 

Dr. Scott Kellermann

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks with Dr. Scott Kellermann about his experience serving as Nevada County's Public Health Officer.

The Morning Update - An Independent Study Is A Good Idea

Evening News - Tue December 14th, 2021

Will sports gambling come to California? The gambling industry has set its sites on the Golden State where sports betting isn't currently legal. Seeing billions in potential profits, the industry is trying to use the state’s ballot initiative to legalize the practice next year. The California Report looks at the spread of sports betting in the U.S. and what's a stake in the battle for California. We look at regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt talks with Jesse Wilson, Neva...

The Morning Update - They Can't Be Serious

Evening News - Mon December 13th, 2021

Taking a page from a new Texas abortion law, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is drafting legislation which would allow private citizens to sue the firearms industry for damages. And in National Native News: after eight months of negotiations a tribal coalition’s redistricting consensus has been discarded at the 11th hour by New Mexico state lawmakers. We’ll hear a report from the California News service concerning California redistricting before turning our attention to regio...

Evening News - Friday December 10th, 2021

Prosecutors have announced charges against the father and son suspected of starting the 221,000 acre Caldor Fire. The California Report has the story. We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather, before Al Stahler gives us a glimpse into the rooftop solar battle against investor-owned utility, PG&E. We close our newscast with details about the 16th annual Night of Giving from Hospitality House Development Director, Ashley Quadros.

The Morning Update - Not Exactly Quality Father Son Time

Evening News - Thursday December 9th, 2021

On the California Report, the city of Palm Springs is about to swear in the first transgender person to serve as a mayor in California. The state unleashes 500 million dollars in grants for park-deficient communities, and the FDA cracks down on some slick but unproven claims about vaping. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts drills down into 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

Molly Fisk - The Class of 1977

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