KVMR News

Evening News - Wed August 2nd, 2023

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada County District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, who recently attended the National Association of Counties conference, where she advocated for increased federal support for people who have lost their fire insurance. Al Stahler shares the work of Dr. Linda Malkas, a cancer researcher who’s most recent work was published on Tuesday in Cell Chemical Biology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal. The California Report brings us an assessment of the York Fire and ...

Al Stahler Explores: Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen

A cure for cancer remains a momentous goal for biologists and steady but slow work continues. Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Linda Malkas of City of Hope Cancer Research and Treatment Center about the exciting work she published Tuesday in the journal, Cell Chemical Biology.

Heidi Hall Returns From The National Association of Counties Conference

Nevada County's District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, recently attended the National Association of Counties' Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. There, she accepted the "2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category" on behalf of the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES). The county stood out especially in the "Risk and Emergency Management" category due to its implementation of the Firewise Communities Microgrant Program, which is the first of its kind. KVM...

Remembering Wes "Scoop" Nisker

Evening News - Tue August 1st, 2023

Retired Fed economist Gary Zimmerman joins KVMR’s Paul Emery to talk about the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike in this week's Economic Report.  The California Report takes us to a rally for newly unionized Starbucks workers in LA for a conversation with Lorena Gonzalez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the California Labor Federation. The California News Service shares how the Inflation Reduction Act can help families improve their home’s energy efficiency.

Morning Update - 45th Habitat

Evening News - Mon July 31st, 2023

On tonight’s newscast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out what “fire weather watches” and “red flag warnings” actually mean. He speaks to a National Weather Service meteorologist for the details. We have your local news which includes the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office arrest of a North San Juan resident for murder. National Native News looks at the impact of the U.S. Senate vote on affordable housing. And The California Report brings us updates on the writers and actors ...

Fire Weather Jargon Explained

If you get your weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, then you've likely seen or heard of something called a "fire weather watch." It might put you on higher alert for wildfire activity or double check the contents of your go-bag, but what does it really mean? KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Craig Shoemaker, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Sacramento, to learn more about what exactly fire weather is, what it means for fire agencies, an...

Evening News - Fri July 28th, 2023

Tonight’s newscast continues with the station’s Blast From the Past theme of the day,  KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings us his interview with former KVMR DJ and punk rock star Jimmi Accardi. We’re increasingly dependent on generators during wildfire power outages. In today’s local news roundup, we have details on how you may qualify for PG&E's free transfer switch giveaway. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno.  Pacific Gas and Electric’s Wildfir...

PG&E To Hold Wildfire-Focused Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Wildfire season is here, and that means the potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Paul Moreno, PG&E spokesperson, about an upcoming virtual town hall meeting that the company will be hosting in order to better address the public about topics like wildfire season, generator use, and more. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m, and you can attend online by visiting www.pge.com/webinars, or by calling 1 888-46...

Morning Update - Free Fares To Fair

Evening News - Thu July 27th, 2023

New data suggests that California's Community College system may be falling short on one of its most important benchmarks — the transfer rate of students to four year colleges or universities. The California News Service covers the ways that a program could aid in solving that problem by allowing community college students to obtain bachelor degrees without transferring. California, as of right now, has officially banned state-funded travel to more than half of the country, as a kin...

Molly Fisk - Ahem

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

Morning Update - Grass Valley Fire Blues

Evening News - Wed July 26th, 2023

Nevada County Pride recently announced the details of the inaugural Nevada County Pride Festival, including, but not limited to, performances by regional comedians, a talent competition, and a dance party. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Rick Partridge to learn more. Labor Unions are among the top donors filling the campaign coffers of California’s Democratic legislators. Many of those same legislators have blocked attempts to change policy that denies legislative staff the option t...

Al Stahler Explores: Oppenheimer

During World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer was the director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. Often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb,” his life was first chronicled in the 1980 documentary film, The Day After Trinity. Last Thursday, British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan released his bio-pic of the famed theoretical physicist. KVMR Science correspondent Al Stahler saw the film earlier this week, and had these thoughts to share.

Miner's Foundry Hosts First Annual Pride Festival

Recently, Nevada County Pride, a local social network of LGBTQ+ people who celebrate and support Queer people in our community, announced the inaugural Nevada County Pride Festival. The gathering is open to all and will feature performances by regional comedians, a talent competition, and a dance party.KVMR’s Felton Pruitt reached out to Rick Partridge to get the details.

Morning Update - Mentally Fit To Stand Trial?

Evening News - Tue July 25th, 2023

Historically, scientists have believed that wildfire impacts watersheds by creating a waxy soil surface in which infiltration becomes minimal. However, new studies are revealing that the root cause of fire-related water issues may be entirely different. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker explore that and more in the latest edition of Water News. It’s been hot in California, and one hundred lawmakers, including state representatives, are calling for new heat illness pro...

Morning Update - GV Sales Tax?

Evening News - Mon July 24th, 2023

Syd Brown from the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation takes us on A Walk in the Park. Our guide has the latest intel on western Nevada County’s three state parks. We take a look at Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program. July is usually commercial fishermen’s time to shine, but this year a crucial component is missing. The California Report investigates the dwindling numbers of fish off the state’s coast. And move over, Barbie and Oppenheimer - National Native News brings us the ...

A Walk In The Park – 7/24/23

Syd 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.

Evening News - Fri July 21st, 2023

KVMR Celtic Festival Producer Christian Gutt fills us in on preparations for the September event.  KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with John Hensley who’s celebrating half a century in the real estate business.  The Recreation Realty owner is hosting a big bash this Saturday centering around live local music. We have an update on Rise Gold Corporation CEO Ben Mossman’s guilty verdicts stemming from environmental crimes in British Columbia. And the California Report takes us to Santa Cru...

So Much Fun To Be Had: An Update On The Celtic Festival

KVMR hasn't had a Celtic festival since 2019 but the fest will be back in a big way this September. KVMR news director Cláudio Mendonça talks with with Christian Gutt, the event's producer, to get the latest about the well-loved gathering. 

Recreation Realty Turns 50

KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with local realtor, John Hensley, who's celebrating 50 years in the business in classic Nevada County style with a night of live, local music.

Roadwork and Swimming Pools

Evening News - Thu July 20th, 2023

During an emergency, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services activates something called the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC. It works to help coordinate support for tactical field operations, and it’s especially important during events like wildfires. We hear from members of Nevada County’s Emergency Operations Center, the central site for managing and coordinating the support of tactical field operations during emergencies like wildfires. Oil and gas wells left behind by...

Meet Nevada County's EOC Public Information Officers

During an emergency, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services activates something called the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC. It works to help coordinate support for tactical field operations, and it’s especially important during events like wildfires. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with three of its members.

Molly Fisk - Grand Theft Otter

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

Morning Update - Onyx Theatre May Expand

Evening News - Wed July 19th, 2023

Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Parks & Recreation Manager, Dawn Zydonis, about how you can cool off safely this summer, and Al Stahler speaks with Dr. Armin Alaedini, professor of medicine at Columbia University, about why medical researchers sometimes make exaggerated claims when publishing their work. The California Report details problems with a program called S.T.O.P--Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming--a program that has cost taxpayers $600 million but hasn't...

Pioneer Park's Pool: A Safe Escape From The Heat

Temperatures are hitting record highs, and local waterways maintain an icy chill. So, what options do Nevada County residents have in terms of escaping the heat? KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Dawn Zydonis, Nevada City Parks & Recreation Manager, about how you can visit Pioneer Park if you're looking to cool off safely.

Al Stahler Explores: "Bloated Claims in Biomedical Research Publications"

In a recent issue of the American Journal of Medicine, Dr. Armin Alaedini, professor of medicine at Columbia University, published a paper criticizing what he and his co-authors see as exaggerated claims medical researchers sometimes make about their work. Al Stahler spoke with Dr. Alaedini to learn what may be driving the trend.

Morning Update - Bullock To Run For Re-election

Evening News - Tue July 18th, 2023

Many economic sources predicted a recession to take place in 2023 — but does that prediction still seem accurate? KVMR’s Paul Emery and Retired Federal Economist Gary Zimmerman aim to figure it out in this week’s Economic Report. Care Court, a system that puts judges in charge of ordering treatment for people with serious psychotic illnesses, is a relatively new system, and its successes and failures are still in the process of being measured. The California Report has the scoop on ...

Morning Update - Is Stopping Anti-Asian A Success?

Evening News - Mon July 17th, 2023

KVMR’s Julia Ggem is back with another installment of Vocal Village. This time she’s speaking to Nevada County residents on the subject that’s front of everyone’s mind and seemingly impossible to escape: the weather.  We have a recap on new Nevada City Mayor Daniela Fernandez’s first city council meeting and updates on your local weather forecast. Tonight’s National Native News takes us to South Dakota where a group is questioning the state’s voting access from a civil rights perspe...

Vocal Village - Heat, Handled

On the weekend of July 15th and 16th, temperatures reached about one hundred degrees in Grass Valley, as well as a staggering one hundred and seven degrees in places like Sacramento. In the midst of the heatwave, KVMR's Julia Ggem set out to downtown Grass Valley to learn about how our community is faring in the face of relentlessly high temperatures. 

Morning Update - No Weather Cooling

Morning Update - Meet Whatcha Readin'

Evening News - Wed July 12th, 2023

A locally-governed, not-for-profit, public agency called Pioneer Community Energy is coming to western Nevada County in 2024. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Donald Eckert, the agency's Executive Director, about what we can expect. The cost of insurance is a standard fee associated with hosting any large event — but its price has risen, creating challenges for the organizers of events like pride parades, where the risk of a hate-related crime taking place is relative...

Pioneer Community Energy To Host Two Town Hall Meetings

A locally-governed, not-for-profit, public agency called Pioneer Community Energy is coming to western Nevada County in 2024. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Donald Eckert, agency’s Executive Director, to learn more about what it is, how it currently operates, and how it will function when it comes to our area.

Morning Update - Manson Follower Leaves Prison After 53 Years

Evening News - Tue July 11th, 2023

Recent water clarity measurements revealed promising information regarding Lake Tahoe. KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker bring us the latest water news; and this time, what they report is crystal clear. In April, California passed a policy meant to accelerate the transition to electric semi trucks. The California Report covers their practicality hands-on with the help of an EV semi driver in San Bernardino County. We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.

Morning Update - Pioneering Energy in NC, GV

Evening News - Mon July 10th, 2023

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings us the latest Nevada City Chamber Report. Don’t miss the run-down on summer events headed to downtown Nevada City. We’ve got your local news and weather forecast which includes an Excessive Heat Watch for much of our listening area. The California Report brings listeners the tale of a rediscovered star--but you won’t find it by looking up at the heavens. Tonight’s National Native News investigates what a Supreme Court ruling means for state legislatures. ...

Nevada City Chamber Report - July 2023

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks with Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker, to bring us the latest run-down on summer events headed to downtown Nevada City.

Evening News - Fri July 7th, 2023

KVMR’s Steve Baker fills us in on this weekend’s 36th annual Sierra Storytelling Festival before KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the Center for the Arts Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel, about The Dark Star Orchestra and WorldFest. Both are coming to the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week.  The California Report brings us news about Tulare Lake, the dormant freshwater lake in the southern San Joaquin Valley that reappeared after last winter's extreme rains and record snowpack. ...

Dark Star Orchestra And WorldFest 2023 Are Coming To Nevada County

Dark Star Orchestra and WorldFest are headed to the Nevada County Fairgrounds courtesy of the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with the Center’s Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel, to bring you all the details. 

Morning Update - Sierra Storytelling Fest