KVMR News

Water, water everywhere, at least in today’s news. The California Report measures the Sierra Nevada’s record snowpack, and finds that one Tahoe resort expects to be celebrating till July 4th. But downstream, flooding has folks a little jittery. So, is the drought over? Our resident water guy, Steve Baker, says that’s not the right question to be asking. And Marc Cuniberti is here with a Money Matt...

Hydrologist Steve Baker discusses California's drought issues (or lack thereof), as well as projected summer conditions.

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça has a look at a new option for those navigating the local housing market. We’ve got the details on a plan hoping to reduce the cost and time associated with building a new home in Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties. We take a look at The California Report and efforts to slash the amount of food waste sent to landfills. In the wake of tragedy, First Nations tribe...

Nevada County recently announced the availability of three new affordable Housing Master Plans that can be used to construct a single-family home or an accessory dwelling unit. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça spoke with Nick McBurney, Supervising Plans Examiner, to learn more about the county's intention when issuing the proposal for these particular pre-approved plans. 

Many may have the day off school or work, and that's in commemoration of civil rights and labor movement activist, Cesar Chavez - KVMR News Intern Julia Ggem has more on the federal holiday. KVMR's Felton Pruitt lets us in on the latest in local live music; he speaks with Jerry Earwood. Earwood performs lead vocals in harmonica for Banner Mountain Blues Band and is also in Yacht Rock Fever. The Ca...

The Banner Mountain Blues Band will be playing at the Wild Eye Pub on Saturday, April 1st, at 6:30 PM. KVMR's Felton Pruitt sat down with band member Jerry Earwood to talk about the event's details, the band's origin, Earwood's early introduction to music, and more.

After regional headlines and weather, KVMR’s Julia Ggem explains the finer points of this week’s Nevada County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. The California Report details a new bill that aims to close a loophole in California’s Tenant Protection Act, legislation that was passed to protect the state’s renters. Molly Fisk closes our newscast with a poem. 

Around the world, people are leaving home and becoming refugees. KVMR's Al Stahler discussed the details of refugee assistance with locals Matthew Blum and Corinne Boyle, who have been involved in efforts along the San Luis, Arizona border.

News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with reporter Julia Ggem about the content of March 30th's Board of Supervisors of Nevada County meeting. They discuss the consent calendar, public comment, closed sessions, and the appointment of a new Treasurer-Tax Collector.

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

Felton Pruitt returns with the latest Nevada City Chamber Report: Stewart Baker, the executive director of the city’s chamber of commerce, walks us through a calendar full of April activities. KVMR Science correspondent Al Stahler brings news of a lunar discovery with the potential to make would-be space colonizers salivate. The California Report details Governor Gavin Newsom's request for federal...

KVMR Science correspondent Al Stahler brings news of a lunar discovery with the potential to make would-be space colonizers salivate.

After a look at regional headlines and the weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery sits down with retired Federal Reserve economist, Gary Zimmerman, to discuss the the Fed's recent decision to continue raising their target interest rate. The California Report covers a new bill that works to increase oil industry transparency, which could include the enforcement of penalties on oil companies that are making exc...

The Federal Reserve is continuing to raise their target interest rate; how is this decision made, and why? In this week’s Economic Report, Paul Emery and retired Fed economist, Gary Zimmerman, seek to answer those questions.

The California Report has the details on CalFresh changes coming next month. Those receiving food benefits may see dramatic decreases in EBT balances come April.  National Native News looks at the sad truth behind the steep decline in the Beluga whale population off the Anchorage coastline.  Another pacific storm approaches this evening; we’ve got your weather forecast with all the details. Plus K...

Yet another storm will be making its way into Nevada County. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist, Bill Rasch, about the storm's origin, its predicted severity, and about how residents can prepare for any of its potential impacts.

Julia Ggem speaks with Color Me Human board member, Rick Partridge about the upcoming screening of the film REFUGE before Felton Pruitt with Mitch Woods, a jump rhythm and blues pianist and singer who’s playing Sacramento this weekend.

Musician Mitch Woods will be playing at the Harlow's Starlet Room in Sacramento on March 29th at 6:30 PM. KVMR's Felton Pruitt sat down with Woods himself to talk about the event, artistic influences, upcoming tours, and more.

The Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre will host a special screening of the documentary REFUGE in partnership with Color Me Human, a local nonprofit organization, on March 26th. KVMR's Julia Ggem spoke with Color Me Human board member Rick Partridge to learn more about the event and what it entails.

Countywide damage is reported to date total almost $5 million following the heavy snowfall and violent winds from late February and early March storms, according to Alison Lehman Ceo of Nevada County. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonça spoke with Nevada County Building Director George Schureck to learn about how residents can organize and institute storm damage repairs with priority permitting.