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

KVMR's Al Staler speaks with the authors of a recently published scientific report about how plant life works to adapt to ever changing conditions. The California report explores the complicated and sometimes strenuous process that occurs after a catalytic converter theft takes place. We close with a commentary about World Environment Day.

Microbes are living things, too tiny to be seen with the naked eye. But despite their small size, they contribute to the general operation of the world in a pretty massive way: they help plant life adjust to a changing world. So, what happens when farm crops, or plantation trees, are hit by conditions different than they were bred to withstand? And what role do microbes play in that sort of situat...

Our area’s first significant wildfire of the season erupted this afternoon just over the Yuba County line, forcing evacuations before its progress was stopped at 13 acres. Meanwhile, State Farm lowers the boom, saying it won’t ensure any more California homeowners. And KVMR’s Julia Ggem has the latest news from the chambers of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with reporter Julia Ggem about the content of May 23rd's Board of Supervisors of Nevada County meeting. They discuss the accomplishments of YUBAdocs Urgent Care's founders, The Office of Emergency Services' most recent wildfire-related resolutions, public comment, and more.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To shed some light on this important issue, join host Ali Lightfoot for a 1 hour special, Getting Help – The State of Mental Health Care . In this program, we’ll look into the impact Laura’s Law has had on our mental healthcare system, explore advances in scientific research and treatment and look at the challenges of delivering and receiving care for those ex...

In June, KVMR will be celebrating its 45th birthday. We'll be partnering with Nevada County Pride, a local organization that celebrates and supports the LGBT community in western Nevada County, to host a brunch meant to honor two of KVMR's founding fathers, Charles Woods and David Osborn. News Producer Julia Ggem spoke with Uli Paulin and Del Phoenix — two of Nevada County Pride’s board members —...

Nevada County Reads doesn’t just encourage members of our community to come together by reading and discussing the same book – it also advocates for cultural diversity and encourages the use and enjoyment of literature. Up next, KVMR’s Kelley Rees speaks with Ian Boalt, Nevada County Programming and Outreach Librarian, about the various ways that the program functions, as well as what it works to...

After a look at local news and weather,  KVMR’s Kelley Rees speaks with librarian Ian Boalt about the ways that Nevada County Reads, a program that began in 2006, entwines with our community. The city of Los Angeles decided in 2023 to turn one of its methane gas plants into a hydrogen plant. It's a part of the city's ambitious goal of running on 100% renewable energy by 2035. The California Report...

The River Fire tore through our area almost two years ago, and many who experienced its destruction are far from back to their normal lives. But, as KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca found, these traumatized victims have a friend in Connecting Point. The California Report dives into the details of the Colorado River agreement forged by seven western states. And spring has sprung at our local sta...

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 .

Some community members are still recovering from property damage caused by the River Fire, a 2021 wildfire that burned 2,619 acres in the Colfax area of Nevada and Placer Counties. Connecting Point's Disaster Case Management Program works to help aid these survivors. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nora Esders, the program's lead, about a recently received grant.

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada County’s Agricultural Commissioner and recent National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee appointee Chris de Nijs. The California Report highlights just how important steering clear of the state’s waterways is until conditions calm and water temperatures rise. Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon premiered at the Cannes Film Festival over the weeke...

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada County’s Agricultural Commissioner and recent National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee appointee Chris de Nijs. 

We're in the middle of our best radio station in the known universe membership drive. We have the California report and your local news and weekend weather forecast before we turn the tables and we take you with us live into the studio. 

The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is a 501c(3) public benefits charitable corporation that works to promote diversity in the arts through multicultural theater, events and workshops. KVMR's Nelle Engoron sat down with Jeannie Wood, the organization's Executive Director, to learn more about the ways that it has operated in our community for almost thirty years.

As the weather warms up after our wet winter, outdoor workers face a summer of heat-related ills, flooding looms, and whitewater raft outfitters anticipate a surging season. The California Report has a roundup. KVMR’s Nelle Engoron talks to Community Asian Theater of the Sierra about how it meets an ongoing demand for Asian stories. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.