KVMR News

Evening News - Wed August 23rd, 2023

KVMR's Al Stahler talks Salmon with UC Davis professor, Dr. Nann Fangue, about how, for the endangered Chinook salmon, internal chemical balances are largely the cause for population decline. The California Report takes us to L.A.'s La Brea Tar Pits to talk with Emily Lindsey, a curator at the Tar Pits and a co-author of a new study that argues that both climate change and human impacts—specifically human-ignited fires—may have been the catalyst for the extinction of the regions meg...

Al Stahler Explores: Chinook Salmon

In the body of any living thing, internal chemical balances are largely determined by environmental factors. For the endangered Chinook salmon, things are no different, and that’s only emphasized by their population decline as a result of unfavorable habitat conditions.  KVMR's Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Nann Fangue, a professor and chair of the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology at UC Davis, to learn more.

Evening News - Tue August 22nd, 2023

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks with producer and director, Jed Riffe, about his 1993 documentary film, Ishi: The Last Yahi. After a look at local news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker explore the most likely causes behind Hurricane Hillary. The fire in Lahaina has officially surpassed the 2018 Camp Fire in terms of fatalities, with more than 100 people confirmed dead, and hundreds more still missing. The California Report brings us the deta...

Ishi: The Last Yahi Documentary Celebrates 30 Years

Born in 1861, Ishi was the last known member of the Native American Yahi people from the present-day state of California. If you recognize his name or story, it may be credited to Ishi: The Last Yahi, a 1993 documentary film that worked to educate the public about California’s relationship with Native Americans. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Jed Reif, the film’s director, to learn more. On Wednesday, August 23rd, the Nevada Theater will hold a special screening of ...

Morning Update - In Review: This Past Sunday

Evening News - Mon August 21st, 2023

On tonight's newscast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça brings us an update on the Highway Fire before your weather forecast.  Nevada County’s Grand Jury serves as a local watchdog on some of the county’s most powerful groups.  But despite serving a pivotal civic duty, the institution is shrouded in mystery for many of the county’s residents.  KVMR’s Felton Pruitt seeks to unpack some of that enigma in tonight’s newscast.  The California Report shares stories from the heart of tr...

Nevada County’s Grand Jury Seeks Jurors

Nevada County’s Grand Jury serves as a local watchdog on some of the county’s most powerful groups, but despite serving a pivotal civic duty, the institution is shrouded in mystery for many of the county’s residents. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt seeks to unpack some of that enigma.

Highway Fire Update with Vera De Ferrari - 6pm, 8/18/23

6pm update with Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Evening News - Fri August 18th, 2023

KVMR news director, Cláudio Mendonça talks with Vera De Ferrari, Public Information Officer for Nevada County for an update on the Highway Fire. Felton Pruitt chats with Father's Day bluegrass alumnus, Casey Holmberg of Fog Holler. The bluegrass ensemble plays at Gold Vibe Kombuchary in Grass Valley, Thursday, August 24th. The California News Service brings us a story about a projected rise in Green Jobs. 

Fog Holler Will Play Bluegrass At Gold Vibe

Felton Pruitt chats with Father's Day bluegrass alumnus, Casey Holmberg of Fog Holler. The bluegrass ensemble plays at Gold Vibe Kombuchary in Grass Valley, Thursday, August 24th.

Morning Update - Fire And Lightning

Highway Fire Update with Shannan Moon & Lauren Faulkenberry - 6pm, 8/17/23

6pm update with Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon and Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Evening News - Thu August 17th, 2023

KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca talks with Lauren Faulkenberry, Public Affairs Officer for the Tahoe National Forest as well as Sheriff Shannon Moon to get the latest about the Highway Fire. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk. 

Molly Fisk - Gazillion

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

Highway Fire Update with Vera De Ferrari & Lauren Faulkenberry - 12pm, 8/17/23

12pm update with Public Information Officer Vera De Ferrari of Nevada County Emergency Operations Center & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Highway Fire Update with Paul Cummings & Lauren Faulkenberry - 10am, 8/17/23

10am update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings & Public Information Officer of Tahoe National Forest Lauren Faulkenberry on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Morning Update - Placer's BriarPatch

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Highway Fire Update with Paul Cummings of Nevada County OES - 7pm, 8/16/23

7pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Highway Fire Update with Paul Cummings of Nevada County OES - 6pm, 8/16/23

6pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Evening News - Wed August 16th, 2023

In this live edition of the KVMR Evening News, News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Paul Cummings, Office of Emergency Services Program Manager, about live, incoming updates pertaining to the Highway Fire. Zone statuses, evacuation orders, road closures, and resources are all of particular interest. Then, after a look at regional news and weather, KVMR’s Julia Ggem gives us the run-down on the history of BriarPatch, Nevada County’s natural foods co-op, and highlights its new l...

Highway Fire Update with Paul Cummings of Nevada County OES - 5pm, 8/16/23

5pm update with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the latest status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County. 5pm Update includes a listing of the streets/roads within each zone under an evacuation order. Latest Updates and Resources Available Here.

Doors Have Opened At BriarPatch Co-op's Auburn Location

In the 1970s, the natural foods movement took American consumers by storm. That resulted in a number of things — carob cookies and Santa Cruz Organics — but it also became a catalyst for cooperative grocery stores. Here in Nevada County, we can see that history reflected in BriarPatch, which recently opened a second location in Auburn. Over the weekend, KVMR’s Julia Ggem visited the new co-op base to learn more about how it might function in Placer County.

Highway Fire Update with Paul Cummings of Nevada County OES - 4pm, 8/16/23

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings on the current status of the Highway Fire burning near Hwy 20 and Washington Street in Nevada County.

Morning Update - Vested Right To Mine?

Evening News - Tue August 15th, 2023

According to recently released Fed data, the labor market added 187,000 jobs last month, a strong indication that things are on the right track. In the latest edition of KVMR's Econ Report, retired Federal Reserve senior economist Gary Zimmerman and Paul Emery explore what the latest data means for the future of the American Economy. The California Report talks with Brian Ferguson, a CAL OES director to learn how our state is helping rescue workers in Lahaina before taking us to a ...

Evening News - Mon August 14th, 2023

On tonight’s newscast we bring you details on this month’s Nevada County Office of Emergency Services virtual Community Wildfire Protection Plan Lunch & Learns. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt has the latest Nevada City Chamber Report. He fills us in on big news concerning downtown outdoor dining, a new hotel above Communal Cafe and the Onyx Theatre’s expansion. National Native News has the story of a significant name chance.  And The California Report shares how a court ruling isn’t enough to...

Nevada City Chamber Report - August 2023

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt has the latest Nevada City Chamber Report. He fills us in on big news concerning downtown outdoor dining, a new hotel above Communal Cafe and the Onyx Theatre’s expansion. 

Evening News - Fri August 11th, 2023

On tonight’s newscast we’ll focus on the newly approved consolidation of Nevada County’s three fire districts. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with local multi-instrumentalist Elena Rayo about her upcoming shows including next week’s Women Making Music. The California Report gives us a preview of their weekly audio magazine.  Tonight’s local news coverage features reference to a previous KVMR News interview with Clayton Thomas, the president of Nevada County Professional Firefighters ...

Elena Rayo Will Play At Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with local multi-instrumentalist Elena Rayo. The prolific musician has a slew of upcoming shows including next week’s Women Making Music. The KVMR benefit showcases four local performers Thursday, August 17th at the Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley.

Morning Update - Environmental Grants

Evening News - Thu August 10th, 2023

In the second installment of, “Whatcha Reading?", we’ll hear from Cameron Rees, the Adult Services and Program Technician at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City, to find out what we should be adding to our reading list and what other Nevada County residents have at the top of their own. The California Report shares how today’s volatile insurance market could make California's housing shortage even worse. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk. 

Whatcha Reading? - Cameron Rees, Adult Services And Program Technician

KVMR's News Desk is back with the second installment of Whatcha Reading? We've gone straight to the experts--the folks who call the Nevada County Library their office--to find out what we should be adding to our reading list and what other Nevada County residents have at the top of their own. In this segment we seek guidance on crafting our perfect August TBR list from Cameron Rees (no relation), the adult services and program technician at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City...

Molly Fisk - Things To Remember In Summer

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

Youngest Pro Ever In U.S Team Sports

Evening News - Wed August 9th, 2023

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke yesterday at The Center For The Arts in Grass Valley yesterday. Tonight, we’ll listen to excerpts from interviews conducted by two KVMR broadcasters, Paul Berger and Felton Pruitt. Lots of water often means lots of mosquitoes. Tulare lake, the dormant lake that’s reappeared thanks to last years wet winter, has led to a spike in the region’s mosquito population. The California report explains how some counties in San Joaquin Valley are spending unprecede...

Paul Berger Interviews Adam Schiff

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke at The Center For The Arts on Tuesday, August 8th. KVMR's Paul Berger sat down with Mr. Schiff afterwards for this interview. 

Felton Pruitt Interviews Adam Schiff

Congressman Adam Schiff spoke at The Center For The Arts on Tuesday, August 8th. KVMR's Felton Pruitt sat down with Schiff afterwards and recorded this conversation. 

Morning Update - Schiff in Town & Yuba City?

Evening News - Tue August 8th, 2023

KVMR news director Cláudio Mendonça talks with Nevada County OES senior analyst, Alex Keeble-Toll, about phase two of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break--the project was recently awarded $3.9 million.  August may be National Immunization Month, and public health officials are cautioning that additional vaccinations may be imperative, but according to the California report, almost a third of California residents say they'll pass on another COVID shot. We close with a commentar...

Nevada County Awarded $3.9 Million For Fuels Reduction In Woodpecker Ravine

CAL Fire recently awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services $3.9 million dollars to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça reached out to Nevada County OES Senior Analyst, Alex Keeble-Toll for the details. 

Morning Update - BriarPatch Opens in Auburn Thursday

Evening News - Mon August 7th, 2023

On tonight’s news we bring you the latest on the Carlos Reales Dominguez case out of Davis.  KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with Nevada County Analyst, Mandy Stewart, about a new option for electricity service in some of our listening area.  In a scene straight out of a sci-fi thriller, authorities are addressing public health concerns in Fresno County after an unlicensed laboratory was discovered stocked with biological material and hundreds of lab mice. The California R...

Evening News - Fri August 4th, 2023

It’s been two years to the day since the River Fire swept through Nevada and Placer Counties, leaving ash piles where homes once stood and forcing evacuations for those in the Colfax, Chicago Park, and Peardale areas. Tonight, KVMR News brings you the first-hand account of Colfax resident Jim Katches. We’ve got your local news which includes the capture of a notorious furry fugitive in South Lake Tahoe and roadwork updates on SR-49 and SR-174. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the he...

The Deadbeats To Play Jerry Bash 2023

Morning Update - Pac 12, Big Ten In New Battle?

Evening News - Thu August 3rd, 2023

Nelle Engoron returns with another KVMR chautauqua. Tonight we’ll learn about the California FAIR plan, an alternative for those who can’t find fire insurance in the traditional marketplace. And, Tulare lake was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River before it was drained for farmland by settlers and went completely dry by the early 1900s. The lake does occasionally reappear, however, after exceptionally wet winters like the one we recently experienced. Tonig...

Molly Fisk - It Will Or It Won't

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

KVMR Chautauqua: The California FAIR Plan

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for Californians to secure fire insurance for their homes. Especially those living in the Wildland Urban Interface. For those that can’t find fire insurance in the traditional marketplace, there’s the FAIR Plan. But what exactly is the FAIR Plan? In this second installment of KVMR’s Chautauqua series, Nelle Engoron explains what it is, how it works, and why it was created.

Morning Update - Weather Jargon