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Local Chapter Of Soroptimist International Will Award Mini-Grants To Nonprofits
January 09, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.95 MBWhether big or small, any organization whose mission is to help women and children is eligible for a mini-grant from Soroptimist International of the Sierra Foothills. Information and applications available of their website.
Special Meeting Scheduled For Final Action Regarding Idaho Maryland Mine
January 08, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 2.09 MBThe Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Special Meeting to take final action on the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine reopening. It will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 in the Board of Supervisor's Chambers, at the Rood Center— 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City.
KVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 5th, 2023
January 06, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThis week we look at a forty-year-old Nevada County cold case and give you the details on this weekend's winter storm. Economist Gary Zimmerman joins Paul Emery for a look back at how the national economy fared in 2023 and what to expect in the new year in the latest Economic Report. Money Matter’s host Marc Cuniberti drops by to share his commentary on the potential benefits of financial resolutions. Molly Fisk closes out your News Magazine with an essay that ricochets from Norse m...
Sierra Nevada Checkerboard Shrinks, Tahoe National Forest Grows
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 4.35 MBThe Tahoe National Forest has grown by 982 acres thanks to a donation by the Truckee Donner Land Trust.
NCSO Coldcase Video Helps Solve 2011 Murder
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.36 MBOn Wednesday, January 3rd, the Nevada County Sheriff’s office Major Crimes Unit arrested Eric Craig Hodges of Nevada City and formally charged him with the murder of Delbert Wilder. The video can be watched on the Nevada County Sheriff's Office YouTube channel. The newest video in the series is called "Somebody's Daughter."
First Snow Survey Of The Season Records Depth Of 7.5 Inches
January 03, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MBSean de Guzman, manager of the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting unit took the season's first measurement. The results were vastly different from last year.
Nevada County Receives $650,000 For Climate Adaptation And Resiliency Work
January 02, 2024 14:00 - 1 minute - 2.63 MBNevada County announced that money granted by the state will be used to develop a climate collaborative of local organizations in Western Nevada County, sustain and enhance the Climate Transformation Alliance in eastern Nevada County, and create a countywide Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.
KVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 29th, 2023
December 30, 2023 02:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBA National Weather Service meteorologist talks winter weather, we learn how the native people in our area prepared for winter in days past, and Molly Fisk muses about the pace of life between Christmas and New Year's Day.
No Two Winters In The Sierra Nevada Are Alike
December 30, 2023 01:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBEric Kurth, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service talks with Cláudio Mendonça about the possibility of another snowy winter.
Al Stahler Explores: How The Nisenan Prepared For Winter
December 30, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Sierra foothills enjoy real seasons...which means that like we do now, the Nisenan people who lived here before Europeans arrived had to prepare for winter. Al Stahler spoke with Nisenan Tribal Chair, Richard Johnson, to learn what that was like.
Camptonville Man Arrested For Burglary On Christmas Day
December 29, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.66 MBA Camptonville man was arrested on December 25th after a traffic stop on Highway 49 in Nevada City. He was wearing the same clothing as a suspect captured in a surveillance video of a burglary of a contractor's storage container. The man was in possession of a check made out to him for $2,000 with "tools" written in the memo.
ABC Funded Operation Stings Two
December 27, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.23 MBThe Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two suspects for furnishing alcohol to minors. The penalty is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
Grass Valley Private Mailbox Service Closes Its Doors
December 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBPostNet on Sutton Way in Grass Valley is now closed. All of the mail stored there is now waiting at the East Main Street post office in Grass Valley.
KVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 22nd, 2023
December 23, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBOn this week's News Magazine: KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to Toby Guevin, Nevada County’s Health and Wellness Program Manager to find out what’s in the new and unique vending machines. They're part of the Health Department’s Health Access Vending Machine Program. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker returns, bringing us some water world holiday cheer. He sits down with Paul Emery for the latest Water News which includes - poetry? Marc Cuniberti drops by to share his commentary ...
Nevada County’s Health and Wellness Program Manager, Toby Guevin, Talks Vending Machines
December 23, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBCláudio Mendonça talks with Toby Guevin, Health and Wellness Program Manager with Nevada County’s Pubic Health Department about the new Health Access Vending Machine Program.
South County Will Soon Have A New Library And Blasting Continues Just East Of Echo Summit
December 22, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.48 MBIn February, a new south county library will open near Lake of the Pines featuring Open+, an access model for libraries that will give community members the ability to use the library even when staff are not present. In El Dorado County, CalTrans says that a one-way reversing traffic control remains in place on U.S. Highway 50, just east of Echo Summit. Caltrans crews are blasting and clearing after a rockfall sent large boulders onto the roadway late Tuesday night.
Know Overdose Nevada County Debuts No-Cost Vending Machines
December 21, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 5.45 MBTwo no-cost vending machines will serve Nevada County by offering confidential access to pubic health items like safer-sex kits, fentanyl test strips, and Narcan.
Former Senior Care Facility Remodel Delayed
December 20, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBOn Tuesday the Grass Valley Planning Committee heard a presentation regarding the remodeling of a former senior care home. The new owners, Foothill House of Hospitality, intend to add 10 more units to the building to better serve Nevada County's unhoused population.
Judicial Council of California’s Facilities Services Office Will Hold Meeting Regarding New Nevada City Courthouse
December 19, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.97 MBOn January 24th, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in Department 6 of the current Nevada City Courthouse--201 Church St in Nevada City--Pella McCormick, the director of the Judicial Council of California’s Facilities Services office, will present information pertaining to the new Nevada City Courthouse.
The Newest Members Of The KVMR News and Public Affairs Team Report On Victorian Christmas
December 18, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 8.6 MBSusan Brandt, Marney Blair, and Paul Cummings have joined the KVMR family! They covered Nevada City’s last Victorian Christmas of the year as part of their first assignment.
KVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 15th, 2023
December 16, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this week's edition of the KVMR News Magazine we hear the latest about the ongoing Idaho Maryland Mine saga, we learn what the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday, and learn all about Nevada County’s newest superior court Judge. Molly Fisk closes out our show with an essay titled, "Costs & More Costs."
Meet Nevada County’s Newest Superior Court Judge, Alissa Bjerkhoel
December 16, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn late November, Nevada County Superior Court announced the appointment of a new county judge to replace a vacancy created by Judge Candace Heidelberger’s retirement. The news release said Alissa Bjerkhoel would step into the role. Superior court judges are elected. However, if a vacancy occurs that doesn’t coincide with an election cycle (for example in this case due to Judge Heidelberger’s retirement) the governor appoints a new judge. Judge Bjerkhoel will serve the remainder...
NevCo Board of Supes: No One Has A Vested Right To Mine The Idaho Maryland Mine.
December 15, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 4.24 MBOn Thursday the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County voted unanimously to deny Rise Grass Valley’s petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. Cláudio Mendonça was there and spoke with both Ed Scofield, District 2 supervisor and chair of the meeting, and Joseph Mullin, recently appointed President and CEO of Rise Gold.
Supes Hear Presentations And Public Comment Regarding Vested Rights, Continue Meeting to Thursday
December 14, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.74 MBRise Grass Valley sent the Board a letter asking that District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, recuse herself from the proceeding. She respectfully declines. Both sides stated their case, public comment was heard, and the meeting was continued to Thursday, December 14th when the Board is expected to make a decision.
Goats May Graze Near Truckee, Board of Supes To Consider Vested Rights Petition
December 13, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe Board of Supervisors of Nevada County will hold a special meeting today to consider Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition regarding the Idaho-Maryland Mine. The Big Jack East Targeted Grazing Project seeks public comment. Comments will be accepted until January 5th, 2024, and can be submitted to: [email protected]
District 2 County Supervisor And District 1 State Assembly Member Candidate Filling Extended, Board of Supervisors To Hold Special Meeting Regarding Vested Rights Tomorrow
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4 MBThe Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow, December 13th, where they will hear presentations from both the Planning Department staff and Rise Grass Valley. The public will also have an opportunity to weigh-in.
Bikers Converge On The Rood Center For 2023 Nevada County Toy Run
December 11, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBOn Saturday, December 11th, at noon, hundreds and hundreds of motorcycles left the Rood Center to ride through Nevada City and Grass Valley before delivering toys to Nevada County families waiting at the fairgrounds. Cláudio Mendonça was there and spoke with event organizer, Eric Oliver.
Whatcha Reading? - Emily Phillips, Youth Services Librarian at the Grass Valley Library
December 09, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBFor this winter installment of Whatcha Reading Kelley Reese sits down with Emily Phillips, Youth Services Librarian at the Grass Valley Library. The two talk about censorship, what it means to be a youth librarian these days, and dish about what’s coming up in the winter world of reading events.
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Lifts Residential Burn Suspension
December 08, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.63 MBEffective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8th, CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief, Brian Estes formally canceled the residential burn suspension that was imposed this summer. Residents may now burn on permissible burn days but are advised to contact their local air districts before burning.
Nevada County To Roll Out 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team In The New Year
December 07, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBBeginning in 2024 Nevada County will have access to a non-law enforcement mobile crisis team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County Behavioral Health Director, Phebe Bell to find out more.
North San Juan Moves One Step Closer To Getting Its Own Fire Suppression System
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.82 MBThe Board of Supervisors of Nevada County voted unanimously to approve the formation of a County Service Area in North San Juan. The action takes the community one step closer in its goal to build a Fire Suppression System for the town. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Steven Whittlesey, senior civil engineer with the project, and North San Juan Fire Protection District Battalion Chief, Tom Browning, after the meeting.
As Heating Costs Rise, Nonprofit Offers Help To Those In Need
December 05, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 4.11 MBProjectGo is a nonprofit organization that was was founded in 1978 to offer energy conservation assistance to low-income residents. They're currently offering help to those in need through their Weatherization Assistance Program and their Home Energy Assistance Program. Cláudio Mendonça talked with Lisa Renner, interim public information officer for Nevada County to learn more.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Is Looking For Board Members
December 04, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 5.17 MBThe Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is looking for volunteers to join their board of directors. Cláudio recently sat down with vice chair Steve Eubanks to learn the details.
A Walk In The Park – 12/1/23
December 02, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBSyd 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.
Missing Person Found Near Base of Englebright Dam
December 01, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBSearch teams from Yuba, Placer, and Butte counties find a man who was missing since Thanksgiving.
Nevada County Releases Staff Report Responding To Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition
November 30, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 5.72 MBOn Wednesday, November 30th, Nevada County released the staff report responding to Rise Grass Valley’s Vested Rights Petition. That report recommends that the board of supervisors deny the petition. Read the report on Nevada County's website.
It's Time To Prepare For Severe Winter Storms
November 29, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 6.69 MBThe Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is encouraging county residents to begin preparing for the possibility of severe weather. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Jenn Merrill, Public Relations Contractor with the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.
Nevada County Gains New Judge, Will Eventually Lose Legacy Wireline Telephone Service
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 5.9 MBOn Monday, the Nevada County Superior Court announced Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of a new Judge to the Nevada County Superior Court. And though there are people here in Nevada County that still depend on copper wire "plain old telephone service", AT&T, who owns a large majority of that wire, plans on phasing out the system.
The El Dorado Amador Prescribed Burn Association Holds Workshop, Sac Commuters Impacted By Douglas Tunnel Closure
November 27, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 5.03 MBPrescribed burns can benefit almost any piece of land, even your own backyard, learn how to do it yourself safely. The Douglas Tunnel on I-80 in Placer County, aka, the Harry Crabb Tunnel, will be closed for 2 weeks.
NCSO Mobile Crisis Team Responds To Barricaded Man Incident
November 23, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 4.36 MBJust after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd, Nevada County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call in the 12800 block of Nevada City Highway after a homeowner reported three men had entered their home without permission. The incident ultimately became a job for crisis workers after one of the men refused to leave the home and made threats toward the victim and law enforcement, saying he was armed with a knife and would protect himself.
Beginning In 2024 Food Waste Will Not Be Allowed In The Trash
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 8.65 MBIn 2024 food waste will no longer be allowed in regular trash cans. The Nevada County Community Forum Steering Committee and The Sierra College Foundation recently hosted a forum discussion to raise awareness about the changes to how food waste will be collected in the coming year. Longtime Nevada County resident, Paul Elias, attended the discussion and talked with Cláudio Mendonça about what he learned there.
Vegan Thanksgiving Community Potluck At Seaman's Lodge
November 21, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 4.25 MBThe second annual Vegan Thanksgiving Community Potluck will take place November 23rd from 3 to 6 pm at Seamen’s Lodge in Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with one of the event's organizers.
De-Polarizing Political Conversations: A Firsthand Account Of The Event
November 20, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Nevada County League of Women Voters along with the American Association of University Women Nevada County Branch and the Business and Professional Women of Nevada County hosted an event on Thursday, November 16th, called “De-Polarizing Political Conversations." KVMR’s Kelley Rees was there and join's Cláudio Mendonça to share her experience.
KVMR News - Fri, November 17th, 2023
November 17, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 6.34 MBCláudio Mendonça spoke with Joy Marria, Adult Literacy Coordinator for the Nevada County Library to learn about how the Nevada County Library is expanding its English Language Learning Services.
KVMR News - Thu, November 16th, 2023
November 16, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 5.93 MBThe Food and Drug Administration recently approved two RSV vaccines, one for older people and one for pregnant women. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with Dr. Ailena Stevens, physician and Medical Director of Chapa-De Indian Health to learn more.
KVMR News - Wed, November 15th, 2023
November 15, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 9.65 MBThe Braver Angels organization says they hope to ignite a civic renewal movement as a counter to America’s polarization crisis. To aid in this goal, the group puts on presentations throughout the U.S. which focus on teaching tools and techniques to help individuals participate in civil political discourse even when two people vehemently disagree. Braver Angels brings their methodology to Nevada County this Thursday. Co-President of the League of Women Voters for Nevada County Lyn...
KVMR News - Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
November 14, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBOne week ago today the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County accepted a $3.6 million grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program. The money will be used to increase shelter capacity for homeless people with serious behavioral health conditions. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Joe Naake and Geoff Johannsen, of Hospitality House to learn more.
KVMR News - Friday, November 10th, 2023
November 10, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBOn Thursday, The Nevada Irrigation District acquired PG&E's Deer Creek hydroelectric development, including a portion of the South Yuba Canal. As part of the deal, NID will dedicate a 700-acre conservation easement to the Bear Yuba Land Trust to protect the transferred lands from development in the future.
KVMR News - Thursday, November 9th, 2023
November 09, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 6.46 MBThe Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Team orientation and training will take place Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Nevada City Veterans Hall at 415 North Pine Street. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with Alice Johnson, Sierra Roots’ Weather Shelter volunteer coordinator to get the details.
KVMR News - Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
November 08, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBBack in April of this year Nevada County applied for a California Department of Cannabis Control Retail Access Grants, and on Tuesday, during one of its regular meetings, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors formally accepted an award of $275,000. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County Cannabis Alliance's executive director, Diana Gamzon, after the meeting.