KVMR News

This winter has been eventful so far in terms of weather events, and the Nevada County school districts have had to adjust their schedules accordingly to prioritize safety for students, as well as for school faculty and staff. KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Scott W. Lay, Nevada County's superintendent of schools. They discussed what constitutes a snow day, how current conditions affect the school...

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt takes us back to 1993 with a favorite interview of his. Felton spoke with record producer and Self-described Road Mangler, Phil Kaufman. That's after weather and a Waste Management update. The California Report brings us a story out of Paradise, Ca. The town is losing their one and only hospital.

In 1993, KVMR's Felton Pruitt interviewed Phil Kaufman, who had just released his book, The Road Mangler Deluxe. It was an autobiography depicting his life as a road manager in rock n' roll and country music; in this encore production of their interview, Felton and Phil discuss the many quirks and adventures that come along with road managing, "new" albums, and what exactly it means to be a Road M...

The effects of recent and upcoming winter storms continue to rattle much of California’s Northern coast and the Sierra Nevada – the California Report covers recovery efforts in communities like Santa Cruz and San Bernardino counties. A brief local weather update reports on several active weather advisories. Then, News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Craig Griesbach, Nevada County’s director...

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

Nevada County released a survey meant to collect information from residents, focusing on their conditions during current weather events. The goal is that the results can aid in providing the Office of Emergency Services in supporting the community during active and future storms. News Director Cláudio Mendonça discussed the survey and more with Craig Griesbach, Director of Emergency Services.

With severe weather events having affected communities from San Bernardino County to right here in Nevada County, The California Report covers the varying outcomes, including the effects of power outages and historic snowfall. George Schrureck, the building director of Nevada County’s Building Department, discusses the implications of potentially hazardous snow-loads with KVMR News Director, Cláud...

With recent storms having unloaded significant snowfall and upcoming storms being predicted to bring significant rainfall, Nevada County’s Building Department is advising residents and businesses to monitor buildings and roofs for signs of structure failure. News Director Cláudio Mendonca spoke with George Schureck, the department’s building director, to discuss the potential effects of excessive...

How many days, or weeks, of emergency rations are enough in this new climate normal? The California Report talks to mountain residents who are running out of food. The state’s Covid emergency is officially over, and so are mass testing and mass vaccinations. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt previews Wednesday evening’s workshop on stopping human trafficking. We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commenta...

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, spoke with Paul Moreno, PG&E Marketing and Communications Principal for California's North Valley, about the estimated time of power restoration for Nevada County.

Soroptimist International of the American River will be presenting a “Stop Human Trafficking" workshop at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at SpringHill Suites, 13535 Bowman Road in Auburn. The goal is to train individuals to prevent trafficking, and to provide assistance to people who have been trafficked. KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with the organization's president-elect, Cheryl Foley, about the...

After local news and weather we revisit the county’s Winter Storm Response Press Conference. In National Native News: details about a new state law that seeks to negotiate law enforcement funding for the Flathead Reservation in Lake County, Montana. The California Report continues its collaboration with KVPR to cover the closure of Madera Community Hospital, that community's only health center.

On Monday, March 6th, at 3:00 PM, Nevada County held a press conference held in response to recent and upcoming winter storms. Speaking at the conference was Nevada County EOC Director Craig Griesbach, Brandon Sanders from PG&E, Nevada County Sheriff Captain Sam Brown, Nevada County Community Development Agency Director Trisha Tillotson, Race Communications Vice President of Sales and Marketin...

On tonight’s newscast we’ll take a detailed look at your weekend weather forecast and the new storm heading our way. We’ll hear from Pacific Gas and Electric’s Sierra Division of Government Affairs Brandon Sanders. He speaks about power and safety and an update on how Nevada County’s doing. Then, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with Maria Muldaur who performs with her Red Hot Bluesiana Band on Marc...

Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesiana Band are coming to the Miner's Foundry on Saturday, March 11th. KVMR's Felton Pruitt sat down and spoke with Maria about the event, the band's current lineup, pandemic-era performance strategies, favorite artists and more.

On Friday, March 3rd, at 3:00 PM, Nevada County held a press conference held in response to recent and upcoming winter storms. Speaking at the conference was Brandon Sanders from PG&E, Alice Perez from AT&T, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, Nevada County Emergency Operations Center Director Craig Griesbach, and Nevada County Community Development Agency Director Trisha Tillotson.

As the county digs out and cleans up, we’ve got the latest on the aftermath of this snowmageddon, and the forecast as we anticipate the next one. In our Supes On segment, KVMR’s Julia Ggem breaks down the Board of Supervisors’  ongoing effort to provide high-speed internet countywide. The California Report finds that this wet, frigid winter is threatening the state’s crops. We end with an essay by...

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

News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks with reporter Julia Ggem about the content of January 24th's Board of Supervisors of Nevada County meeting. They discuss the environmental impact report of the county's broadband program and March 2023 being officially named "Nevada County Women's History Month," among other things.

Despite the many obstacles that've come with the recent snow events, locals continue to make the most of their situations. KVMR's Julia Ggem takes to the streets and speaks with Nevada City Residents about how they've coped. The California Report covers severe weather events taking place across the state. The California News Service reports on a health coverage crisis affecting California children...

KVMR’s Julia Ggem speaks with Nevada City residents about their recent snowstorm experiences, learning about how they've been coping and how they've been passing time without power.

More than 14,000 households are without power in Nevada County. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca talks to PG&E about what it will take to restore service. The California Report travels to Tahoe and the upper reaches of Southern California, as both areas cope with epic snowfall. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt talks to Nevada County student Maddox Eckerling about an opportunity he’s creating to form al...

Locals Cadence Kawa and Addison Haller talk to KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça about snowboarding down unplowed streets.

On March 23rd, at the Miner’s Foundry from 6:30-8:00 p.m, Ghidotti Early College High School senior Maddux Eckerling will be hosting a panel of local LGBTQ+ students as a part of his senior project. "The focus of our panel will first be to enlighten the community about our struggles as LGBTQ+ youth. Then, we will open up the conversation to answer the audience’s burning questions about our experie...