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The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is encouraging county residents to begin preparing for the possibility of severe weather. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Jenn Merrill, Public Relations Contractor with the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.

On Monday, the Nevada County Superior Court announced Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of a new Judge to the Nevada County Superior Court. And though there are people here in Nevada County that still depend on copper wire "plain old telephone service", AT&T, who owns a large majority of that wire, plans on phasing out the system.

Prescribed burns can benefit almost any piece of land, even your own backyard, learn how to do it yourself safely. The Douglas Tunnel on I-80 in Placer County, aka, the Harry Crabb Tunnel, will be closed for 2 weeks. 

Just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd, Nevada County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call in the 12800 block of Nevada City Highway after a homeowner reported three men had entered their home without permission. The incident ultimately became a job for crisis workers after one of the men refused to leave the home and made threats toward the victim and law enforcement, saying he wa...

In 2024 food waste will no longer be allowed in regular trash cans. The Nevada County Community Forum Steering Committee and The Sierra College Foundation recently hosted a forum discussion to raise awareness about the changes to how food waste will be collected in the coming year. Longtime Nevada County resident, Paul Elias, attended the discussion and talked with Cláudio Mendonça about what he l...

The second annual Vegan Thanksgiving Community Potluck will take place November 23rd from 3 to 6 pm at Seamen’s Lodge in Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with one of the event's organizers.

The Nevada County League of Women Voters along with the American Association of University Women Nevada County Branch and the Business and Professional Women of Nevada County hosted an event on Thursday, November 16th, called “De-Polarizing Political Conversations." KVMR’s Kelley Rees was there and join's Cláudio Mendonça to share her experience. 

Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Joy Marria, Adult Literacy Coordinator for the Nevada County Library to learn about how the Nevada County Library is expanding its English Language Learning Services.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two RSV vaccines, one for older people and one for pregnant women. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with Dr. Ailena Stevens, physician and Medical Director of Chapa-De Indian Health to learn more. 

The Braver Angels organization says they hope to ignite a civic renewal movement as a counter to America’s polarization crisis.  To aid in this goal, the group puts on presentations throughout the U.S. which focus on teaching tools and techniques to help individuals participate in civil political discourse even when two people vehemently disagree. Braver Angels brings their methodology to Nevada C...

One week ago today the Board of Supervisors of Nevada County accepted a $3.6 million grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program. The money will be used to increase shelter capacity for homeless people with serious behavioral health conditions. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Joe Naake and Geoff Johannsen, of Hospitality House to learn more.

On Thursday, The Nevada Irrigation District acquired PG&E's Deer Creek hydroelectric development, including a portion of the South Yuba Canal. As part of the deal, NID will dedicate a 700-acre conservation easement to the Bear Yuba Land Trust to protect the transferred lands from development in the future.

The Sierra Roots Cold Weather Shelter Team orientation and training will take place Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Nevada City Veterans Hall at 415 North Pine Street. Cláudio Mendonca spoke with Alice Johnson, Sierra Roots’ Weather Shelter volunteer coordinator to get the details. 

Back in April of this year Nevada County applied for a California Department of Cannabis Control Retail Access Grants, and on Tuesday, during one of its regular meetings, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors formally accepted an award of $275,000. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County Cannabis Alliance's executive director, Diana Gamzon, after the meeting.

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, wildlife-vehicle collisions spike every year in early November. Cláudio Mendonça talks with Ann Bryant, the founder and executive director of The Bear League.

Nevada County issued a formal request for proposals last week for a “highest and best use study” that will include a process for the public to help plan the future of the historic building. Cláudio Mendonça spoke to District 1 Supervisor, Heidi Hall, to learn more.

PG&E is currently in the process of “undergrounding” a considerable portion of their powerlines – if you’re not familiar, that’s the process of burying the lines in an effort to help prevent wildfires caused by equipment. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Paul Moreno, PG&E Spokesperson, to learn more about what the project entails. Have you ever spotted a native Sierra Nevada...

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

This upcoming Saturday is Nisenan Heritage Day. It celebrates the Nisenan people who have resided in the Sierra foothills for thousands of years. KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks with Nisenan spokesperson, Shelly Covert, about what the day represents, and Nisenan culture and history in its whole. Did you know that immigrants can be held in ICE jails for months or even years while they wait for their depor...

This upcoming Saturday is Nisenan Heritage Day. It celebrates the Nisenan people who have resided in the Sierra foothills for thousands of years. KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks with Nisenan spokesperson, Shelly Covert, about what the day represents, and Nisenan culture and history in its whole.

Downtown Nevada City was bustling this evening due to the annual Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular Event, which took place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The event provided families with a fun, safe trick or treating experience while helping to support local businesses. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça took to the streets to bring the trick or treaters to us in the form of a sound collage. In Californi...

The countdown to Halloween is on and we have intel from Nevada County’s Public Information Officer on what trick-or-treaters should be sure not to miss. The KVMR News Desk has some big changes on the horizon.  Stick around to hear from News Director Cláudio Mendonça on the future of your local news room.  Tonight’s California Report looks at responses to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza through the pe...

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services Program Manager about how residents should prepare for this weekend’s Red Flag Warning. Then the KVMR News team asks just what “prescribed fire season” entails. Listen in for details on preparedness and prevention efforts from the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team. And in a kick-off to the Halloween weekend, The Cal...

Since 2008, NEO has provided young people, aged 11-18, with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. Now, its parent organization, Bright Futures For Youth, is celebrating the grand opening of its brand new Neo Youth Center. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça visits the site and speaks with  executive director Jennifer Singer to learn more. A rural town in Riverside County is facing...

Since 2008, NEO has provided young people, aged 11-18, with a fun and safe place to spend their time after school. Now its parent organization, Bright Futures For Youth, is celebrating the grand opening of its brand new Neo Youth Center. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça visits the site and speaks with  executive director Jennifer Singer to learn more.