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The ordinance is modeled after laws already in place in Placer, Mendocino, and Humboldt counties and aims to increase Nevada County's housing supply. 

Nevada County Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona continues to encourage voters to vote early. The more ballots that come to the elections office early, the faster her she and her staff can identify and resolve any issues that might arise.

Law enforcement is investigating whether the Nevada County Fire Safe Council misused public money. No charges have been filed at this time.

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April Glaser talks with bestselling author and artist Obi Kaufman and Cordi Craig, the prescribed fire program manager at the Placer Resource Conservation District.

PG&E has raised its rates 4 times in 2024. What does the extra money pay for? April Glaser reached out to Katherine Blunt, a Wall Street Journal energy reporter, to find out. If you are having trouble paying your energy bill, you can find help on PG&E's website , or by calling 2-1-1 . 

Science correspondent Al Stahler shares news from Thursday’s NOAA Winter Weather Outlook webinar about potential storms and atmospheric rivers that may impact us this winter. Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Lynn Forbes and Jan Bedayn, the co-presidents of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Nevada County , to talk about voting and election concerns. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk joins us in he...

Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Lynn Forbes and Jan Bedayn, the co-presidents of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Nevada County , to talk about voting and election concerns.

The meeting link and more information is available on the county's website . Learn about the state law (AB 626) that makes MEHKOs possible here . 

Sign up for emergency alerts and learn how to prepare for emergencies at ReadyNevadaCounty.org .

The BLM says it's collected more than 63,000 tires for recycling since 2012.

Learn more about the Nevada City Courthouse Re-use Study online at nevadacountyca.gov/courthouse .

See a map of the planned shut off areas on Nevada City's website .

After local headlines and regional weather, Paul Emery is joined by hydrogeologist Steve Baker to look at the role of AI in drought predictions and to discuss a controversial project aiming to increase California’s water storage capacity.  April Glaser reports on InConcert Sierra’s new venue. Although not yet complete, the nearly one-acre arts complex is expected to house a conference center, a bl...

The non-profit organization is offering tours to the public on selected Saturday afternoons.

The proposed ordinance can be reviewed online and written comments can be sent to Nicholas. McBurney@NevadaCountyCa.gov . You can also mail your comments to Building Department: 950 Maidu Ave., Suite 170, Nevada City, CA 95959.

The Grass Valley city council’s pay was previously increased 24 years ago. 

Nevada County Public Health is offering free flu shots all over the county. You can view the schedule on their website .

Sacramento’s Ugly Dojo Pro Wrestling Company and the Nevada County Library put on a show for almost 300 people on October 5th.

KVMR’s Paul Emery and former Federal Reserve economist Gary Zimmerman navigate the numbers and demystify the current GDP and labor market reports. Al Stahler talks with three members from the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society to give listeners the lowdown on upcoming events for local gardeners to stock their landscape with native plants. KVMRx’s inaugural music festival known a...

KVMRx’s inaugural music festival known as X-Fest is right around the corner. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out everything you need to know from KVMRx Program Director and X-Fest Creator Jai Hanes. 

The SYRCL has organized a river clean-up day since 1997. Learn more on their website: yubariver.org .

The “Pink Patch Project” is here! For the entire month of October, seven local law enforcement and fire agencies are wearing pink patches in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For information about the Pink Patch Project you can reach out to Ashley Quadros at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 265 - 1751.

Learn about the latest scams at usa.gov/scams-and-fraud and know that government officials will never threaten someone with arrest or legal action in exchange for immediate payment, promise to increase one’s benefits or resolve an issue in exchange for a fee or transfer of funds to a protected account, or ask for payment in the form of gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfer, cryptocurrency...

You can register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov .