KVMR News

Evening News - Tuesday September 14th, 2021

On tonight’s newscast: President Biden visits El Dorado County and PG&E is in the hot seat again. Then, Paul Emery and hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, discuss ideas that could help with climate change in the future. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

The Morning Update - Two Resorts Become One

Evening News - Monday September 13th, 2021

Evening News - Friday September 10th, 2021

Good news for Governor Gavin Newsom: A new poll out today from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies finds 60% of likely voters oppose the recall. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to SYRCL’s Communications and Engagement Director, Betsy Brunnner about their Cannabis Impact Survey Results.

SYRCL's Cannabis Impact Survey

Betsy Brunner of SYRCL talks with Felton Pruitt about the results from their Cannabis Impact Survey.

The Morning Update - There's No Evidence For That Claim

Evening News - Thursday September 9th, 2021

There have been close to 350 cases of the Mu variant of COVID-19 confirmed in our state. The California Report speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong of UC San Fransisco to find out how worried we should be.   After a look at regional news and weather, we listen to Bravehearts. This week Trena Bristol shares her feelings about the state of things here in the United States.   We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.  

Molly Fisk - Bella Ciao

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

The Morning Update - The Actual Number is Greater

Evening News - Wednesday September 8th, 2021

Both Governor Newsom and his challengers galvanize last-ditch efforts in the final days of voting for the recall election on tonight’s California Report.   We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to FEMA’s Public Affairs Specialist, Robert Barker, and Corey Williams from the United States Small Business Administration. The 3 discuss details of FEMA’s Individual Assistance Programs for those impacted by the River and Dixie Fires.   We...

FEMA - Individual Assistance Program

Felton Pruitt speaks to FEMA’S Public Affairs Specialist, Robert Barker, and Corey Williams from the United States Small Business Administration. The 3 discuss details of FEMA’s Individual Assistance Programs for those impacted by the River and Dixie Fires.

The Morning Update - Snow Cannons Go Sssssss

Evening News - Tuesday September 7th, 2021

After an update on the Caldor and Dixie Fires, The California Report turns our attention to the Central Valley, where the State has ordered that hospitals adopt surge protocols in response to a spike in Covid hospitalizations.   After a look at local headlines and regional weather, Paul Emery talks with Economist Gary Zimmerman about the latest unemployment numbers.   We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.  

The Morning Update - More Coolers, More Dogs, More Litter

The Morning Update - More Coolers, More Dogs, More Litter

Evening News - Friday September 3rd, 2021

After an update on the currently raging Caldor Fire, The California Report checks in on Santa Cruz residents who lost their homes in last year’s CZU fire and are having difficulty rebuilding due to strict county geology inspections.   We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before a special report from Felton Pruitt. Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon and Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Rob Jakobs discuss the county’s new emergency evacuation system - Z...

The Morning Update - Federal Aid For Fire Victims

Zonehaven AWARE

KVMR's Felton Pruitt, Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon, and Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Rob Jakobs discuss the county’s new emergency evacuation system - Zonehaven AWARE.  

Evening News - Thursday September 2nd, 2021

After an update on the Caldor Fire, The California Report covers a San Diego County Board of Supervisors measure that declares medical misinformation a public health crisis.   After a quick look at regional news and weather, we’ll spend some time with Trena Bristol in this week’s Bravehearts. Tonight, Trena shares what it is like to live with Huntington’s Disease as a homeless person.   We close our newscast with an essay by Molly Fisk.  

Molly Fisk - ABCDEFG

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

The Morning Update - Don't Be Fooled

Evening News - Wednesday September 1st, 2021

The California Report’s Ezra David Romero speaks to several Tahoe evacuees of the Caldor Fire before a discussion on the state’s shifting parole and death penalty policies under various California Governors.    We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Carl Sigmond and Carly Pacheco of FREED report on gubernatorial recall voting for those in Nevada County.    

FREED Report on Gubernatorial Recall Voting

Early voting in this month’s special gubernatorial recall election has already started, and vote centers here in Nevada County will open this Saturday, September 4. These vote centers will remain open daily through election day, which is September 14. All registered voters in Nevada County should have already received a vote-by-mail ballot, which can be returned to the county election office by mail or by dropping it off at a vote center or official ballot drop box. For more, Carl S...

The Morning Update - Care for a shot?

Nevada County Registrar of Voters Presentation on the Upcoming Recall Election

Nevada County Registrar of Voters, Gregory Diaz, and Assistant Registrar, Natalie Adona, spoke about California’s recall process and  addressed questions submitted by the public regarding the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election, scheduled for September 14, 2021.

Evening News - Monday August 30th, 2021

First up, The California Report speaks to South Lake Tahoe Mayor, Tamara Wallace, about the encroaching Caldor Fire. Then, National Native News covers the city of Santa Cruz's removal of its El Camino Real mission bells, becoming the first city in the Golden State to do so.   After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, Al Stahler shoots the breeze on the topic of wind to close out our newscast.

Yubanet.com - South Lake Tahoe Evacuation

Pascale of Yubanet.com speaks with Steve Baker and Felton Pruitt about the latest evacuations in South Lake Tahoe.

Evening News - Friday August 26th, 2021

The California Report covers evacuation efforts for U.S. families still in Afghanistan as well as efforts to loosen zoning rules for single family housing.   We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us a two for one. First he speaks to Tyler Blue, music director of The Crazy Horse Saloon and then to John Taber, producer of the KVMR Celtic Festival.   

The Morning Update - Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport

Evening News - Thursday August 26th, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being allowed into indoor public spaces. The California Report has the details.   Then, we take a look at regional headlines and weather before listening to this week’s Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise catches up with Trena Bristol.   We close tonight with an essay by Molly Fisk.    

Molly Fisk - Louis + Dan = Serenity

<a href="http://www.mollyfisk.com/about/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Molly Fisk</a> writes, coaches, and teaches writing in California's Sierra Nevada foothills.

YubaNet - Bennett Grass Valley Fire Update

Sheriff Shannan Moon - Bennett Grass Valley Fire Update

Evening News - Wednesday August 25th, 2021

Tonight’s California Report covers President Biden's approval of a disaster declaration for areas of Northern California affected by the Dixie and River fires. And ranking number one isn’t always the best--the Caldor Fire has created the worst air pollution levels in North America. &nbsp; We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us our Chamber Report. This week from Sierra County. &nbsp; We close this evening with a commentary from Papaw Dave Mc...

The Morning Update - You Guessed Right

Evening News - Tuesday August 24th, 2021

After an update on the Caldor fire, CapRadio’s Scott Rodd, joins the California Report to share the latest news about an ongoing investigation that explores Governor Newsom’s record on Wildfire Prevention. &nbsp; We look at regional news and weather before listening to this week’s Economic Report with retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman. &nbsp; We close with some science news provided by Al Stahler &nbsp;

The Morning Update - Who Wants Him Out?

Evening News - Monday August 23rd, 2021

The California Report speaks to Jennifer Urban, the chair of the state’s new Privacy Protection Agency. Then, in National Native News: a move in Congress would withhold federal housing funds from tribes that do not give Freedmen tribal citizenship.  &nbsp; We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Sierra Gold Parks Foundation boardmember Syd Brown takes us for A Walk in the Park, to close out our newscast.  

Evening News - Friday August 20th, 2021

The California Report looks at efforts to combat the state’s massive wildfires before Lily Jamali speaks with Mary Daly, the President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, about the state of the housing market. &nbsp; We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt talks to Jesse Dunn from the Dead Winter Carpenters.  &nbsp; 

Jesse Dunn of the Dead Winter Carpenters

Jesse Dunn of the Dead Winter Carpenters talks to Felton Pruitt about having gigs cancelled and about what it's like to keep a band going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evening News - Thursday August 19th, 2021

Tonight’s California Report begins with updates about both the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County and the Dixie Fire burning in Butte, Plumas and Lassen Counties. Then, Lily Jamali talks with San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President, Mary Daly. &nbsp; After a brief look at regional news and weather, We’ll listen to a slightly different Bravehearts. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Betty Louise, one of the producers of the project. &nbsp; We close with an essay by Molly ...

The Morning Update - Guess Who?

Evening News - Wednesday August 18th, 2021

After an update on the Caldor and Dixie fires, The California Report covers the California Department of Justice's decision to review the actions of a former BART police officer involved with the 2009 killing of Oscar Grant.   We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker.   We close with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.

The Morning Update - The Climate Makes It Feel Like Home

Evening News - Tuesday August 17th, 2021

On tonight's California Report, Host Lily Jamali talks with journalist Lizzie Johnson, about her new book, “Paradise.” In it, she chronicles 2018’s Camp fire and follows its aftermath through the eyes of survivors.   Then, after a brief look at regional news and weather we check in with our water guy, Steve Baker. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.  

The Morning Update - 2 More COVID-19 Fatalities

Evening News - Monday August 16th, 2021

Challenging conditions over the next few days for crews battling the Dixie Fire. And A new study from Harvard University shows higher levels of wildfire smoke amplify COVID-19 cases, this a more on tonight's California Report.  &nbsp; In National Native News, the U.S. Census shows big gains for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. &nbsp;  We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler gives us insight into our avian backyard neighbor, the robin, t...

Evening News - Friday August 13th, 2021

Tonight's California Report covers the city of San Fransisco's requirement that workers in the service industry be vaccinated against COVID-19. Then, after special coverage of the River Fire, we report local COVID-19 case numbers before listening to a conversation between Felton Pruitt and local musician, Bob Woods.

Special Coverage of the River Fire Community Meeting

Kelley Rees shares special coverage of the River Fire Community Meeting.

Bob Woods

Longtime guitar favorite Bob Woods talks to Felton Pruitt about the cancellation of tonight's Geezer Gig in Nevada City as well as navigating the new world of musical performances in Northern California with all the fires, smoke and COVID outbreaks.