KVMR News

The Morning Update - A Population Milestone

Evening News - Thursday August 12th, 2021

Tonight the California Report dives straight into the fray covering both California’s new requirement that Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. The report also covers the decision made by Stanford University officials to require weekly testing of its students regardless of vaccination status. After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House's needs of the week followed by Braveh...

Molly Fisk - The Precisely Right Color

<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.

Evening News - Wednesday August 11th, 2021

Butte County’s District Attorney investigates possible drone interference of firefighting aircraft during the Dixie Fire’s crucial first hours. And Kern County, the center of California’s petroleum industry, is suing the state over the governor's fracking ban. The California Report has the details. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to Taylor Wolfe from Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services about the Local Assistance Center for Rive...

River Fire Local Assistance Center Information

Nevada County's Taylor Wolfe speaks to Felton Pruitt about the Local Assistance Center for River Fire Survivors set to open Friday, August 13th from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, August 14th from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Colfax Elementary School at 24825 Ben Taylor Rd, Colfax, CA. 95713.

The Morning Update - Six Thousand

Evening News - Tuesday August 10th, 2021

The Delta variant is causing a spike in hospitalizations as it continues to surge through our state. Tonight’s California Report covers the effort by some counties to increase access to COVID-19 testing. Then, after an update on the Dixie Fire, Lily Jamali offers the latest regarding the PG&E Fire Victims Trust. After local news and weather, Nevada County Director of Environmental Health, Amy Irani talks with Felton Pruitt about River fire recovery. We close with this week’s Econo...

The Morning Update - Nevada County Suffers Its First COVID-19 Death in 4 Months

Amy Irani, Nevada County Director of Environmental Health, Talks About River Fire Recovery.

Amy Irani talks with Felton Pruitt about the River Fire, and how Nevada County will support citizens who have been affected by the blaze.

Evening News - Monday August 9th, 2021

The California Report covers a federal judge's order that PG&E explain its role in potentially starting the Dixie Fire, including turning over drone photos and footage of their equipment. Then, what it’s like to win a medal at the Olympics during a pandemic.   And In National Native News: The U.S. Senate confirms Bryan Newland as assistant secretary of Indian Affairs.   We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Syd Brown takes us for A Walk In The Park to close o...

Nevada County River Fire Community Meeting

KVMR presents the Nevada County River Fire Community Meeting live from Bear River High School. CAL FIRE NEU, Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and other County departments providing insight on the River Fire and answering questions from the audience.

Evening News - Thursday August 5th, 2021

Extreme fire conditions continue across Northern California and wildfires have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Tonight’s California Report covers our River Fire before exploring COVID-19 breakthrough cases in Los Angeles. After a brief look at local news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we hear part 3 of 4 of an interview with Jamal Walker,Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Grass Valley. We cl...

Molly Fisk - The River Fire - Sarah Miller

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

Bravehearts # 45 - Jamal Walker - Part 3 of 4

Jamal is very well connected and is working with the Grass Valley Police Department, SPIRIT Center, and others, to coordinate on the homeless crisis. He is starting a series on youtube called "The Many Faces of Homelessness."

River Fire Update with Juan Browne

Local pilot, Juan Browne provides details about the local aerial firefighting fleet.

River Fire Update with Sheriff Shannan Moon

Sheriff Shannan Moon Discusses the Latest Details with Steve Baker.

The Morning Update - $0.00

Evening News - Tuesday August 3rd, 2021

The delta variant is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases. But just how bad is it here in California? Tonight, leading infectious disease expert and Professor of Medicine UC San Francisco, Dr. Monica Gandhi, joins The California Report to help make sense of it all. And after a brief look at regional news and weather, Hydrogeologist Steve Baker shares some good news on this week’s Water News. We Close tonight with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

The Morning Update - Your Money Doubles

Evening News - Monday August 2nd, 2021

Ventura County has launched a first of its kind alert to notify farmworkers when wildfire smoke may be hazardous to their health. Plus, a look at the COVID-19 vaccination effort among San Joaquin Valley’s Punjabi Sikh community. All this on tonight's California Report.   We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler delves into the horrors of Canadian and American Indian Schools with Nisenan Spokesperson, Shelly Covert.   Then Felton Pruitt talks to Caleb ...

Evening News - Friday July 30th, 2021

Founding member of the Yonder Mountain String Band Ben Kaufman talks to Felton Pruitt about how a major rock band survives a year and a half of COVID and moves forward in this ever changing Music world.

Ben Kaufman, Founding Member of the Yonder Mountain String Band

Felton Pruitt talks to founding member of the Yonder Mountain String Band, Ben Kaufman.

The Morning Update - Wake Up Call

Evening News - Thursday July 29th, 2021

COVID-19 dominates tonight’s California Report. Public health officials are now recommending that everyone wear masks indoors, and tech giant, Google announced that it will require every employee that returns to their campus be vaccinated. After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. On this week’s segment, Jamal Walker talks about the desire to provide ways for Nevada County to have conversations even ...

Molly Fisk - 16 Minutes

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

Bravehearts # 44 - Jamal Walker - Part 2 of 4

Jamal Walker talks about the desire to provide ways for Nevada County to have conversations even with varying perceptions. He co-founded "Can We Talk NC" as a youtube channel.

The Morning Update - The City of Grass Valley Pays Ransom

Evening News - Wednesday July 28th, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, more cities begin mandating vaccinations for municipal employees and the Cal State University system joins with the University of California, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and faculty attending in-person classes this fall. Details on tonight's California Report. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonca, speaks to Nevada County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann.

Misinformation Versus Facts: An Interview With Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks to Nevada County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann.  

The Morning Update - 2 Million Bucks

Evening News - Tuesday July 27th, 2021

The California Report covers the new statewide public health order that requires all health care workers and state employees to provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine to their employers or face regular testing. After a brief look at local headlines and regional weather, Paul Emery talks with economist Gary Zimmerman about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting happening today and tomorrow. We close with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.

The Morning Update - What's Next?

Evening News - Monday July 26, 2021

Tonight, The California Report turns our attention to water. They investigate how drought after drought may drive businesses out of California as water costs and restrictions rise. And National Native News profiles Mary Simon, who will be sworn in as Canada’s 30th Governor General.  She will be the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.   We’ll take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Syd Brown takes us for A Walk In The Park to close out our newscast.   ...

MasquerAid - A Benefit for the Nevada County Artists Relief Fund

Paul Emery talks about MasquerAid, a benefit for the Nevada County Artists Relief Fund happening this Sunday, July 25th at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley featuring Achilles Wheel, The Earls of Newtown and Sugar Mountain.

Evening News - Friday July 23rd, 2021

Unemployed Californians waiting for their benefits will finally be paid after lengthy negotiations between the state’s Employment Development Department and the Center For Workers Rights. The California Report has the details. We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Keith Porter speaks with Auburn Symphony’s Executive Director, Anne Brown.    Then, Felton Pruit talks to Paul Emery about this Sunday’s Nevada County Arts Benefit to close out our Friday newscast...

Anne Brown, Executive Director of The Auburn Symphony

Keith Porter talks with Anne Brown, Executive Director of The Auburn Symphony, about the upcoming season, the 34th, for Placer County’s premier community orchestra.

Evening News - Thursday July 22nd, 2021

Large wildfires continue to char the Golden State. But even small brush fires can be devastating depending on where they strike. Tonight the California Report visits the San Joaquin Valley, where a neighborhood in Tulare County is struggling to recover after a fire burned down a lifeline earlier this month. After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Jamal Walker shares his journey and how...

Molly Fisk - Saving Water

<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.

Bravehearts # 43 - Jamal Walker - Part 1 of 4

Jamal Walker shares his journey and how he became Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Grass Valley.

The Morning Update - Going Underground

Evening News - Wednesday July 21st, 2021

As Covid 19 cases continue to rise, businesses may begin requiring employees to be vaccinated.  However, once vaccinated, many individuals have been having trouble with the state’s Digital COVID 19 Vaccine Record. Detail on tonight's California Report.   We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Paul Emery speaks to hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this week’s Water News.   We close tonight with a commentary on composting by Kevin Marini.

The Morning Update - What Could Go Wrong?

Penelope Sullivan, creator of the Freedom Love Project

Felton Pruitt speaks with Penelope Sullivan, creator of the website, Freedom Love Project, where she’s collected information and alternative ideas regarding the treatment of COVID19.

Evening News - Tuesday July 20th, 2021

The rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus here in California continues to rise to levels our state hasn’t seen in months. And the Dixie Fire burning in Butte and Plumas counties has started to generate its own weather. These stories plus a conversation with Critics of Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 restrictions on today’s California Report. After a brief look at local news and regional weather, Felton Pruitt talks with Penelope Sullivan about her website, The Freedo...

Evening News - Monday July 19th, 2021

PG&amp;E’s infrastructure may have contributed to the start of the Dixie fire. Details on The California Report. National Native News covers the Rosebud Sioux Tribe welcoming home the remains of children who died at The Carlisle Indian School.    We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before closing with a conversation between KVMR’S Al Stahler and Dr. John Barentine of the International Dark Sky Association.   

The Morning Update - The Yellow Jackets Are Coming

Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley

Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday, July 19th.

Evening News - Friday July 16th, 2021

Tonight, The California Report looks at a new study from the Monterey Bay Aquarium which highlights the inequality of climate change and we follow along on two California athletes’ Olympic journey to the summer Games in Tokyo. We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday. We close with commentary from Waste Management Public Sector Manager Shavati...

Bravehearts # 42 - FREED - Part 4 of 4

Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED talk about their plans to bridge the digital divide with homeless people.

Molly Fisk - Keith Richards

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