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On December 16th the final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine was released. KVMR’s Science Correspondent, Al Stahler, explains one potential impact of the mine’s reopening: Acid Mine Drainage. National Native News takes us to South Dakota to see how the severe winter storms of the past two weeks have affected the Rosebud Tribal Area, and The Californ...

The Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed re-opening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine covers many possible impacts of renewed mining activity. One such possible impact is Acid Mine Drainage - KVMR's Al Stahler helps us understand what exactly that is, and what it may affect.

A series of atmospheric river storms has begun to pummel Northern California. We let you know how much rain and snow to expect from the rest of the week, and where to get sandbags and other assistance from the county. The California Report moves beyond the Golden State to relive our breathtaking year of achievement in space exploration. We end with Marc Cuniberti’s Money Matters commentary.

KVMR's Felton Pruitt spoke with Nevada County Public Information Officer, Taylor Wolfe, about the free sandbag service offered throughout the county from October 1st to April 30th. At f our locations , residents can pick up free sand and sandbags to help prevent flood damage and control rain runoff on their properties--as long as they remember to bring their own shovels!

The California Report gives us additional insights about the effects of Tuesday's 6.4 magnitude earthquake off the north coast, and we talk to locals to hear their opinions on our public libraries in this week’s Vocal Village. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk. 

KVMR's Julia Ggem visits locations throughout Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Nevada City to gain insight on the relationships that Nevada County residents have with public libraries. To do this, she asks each citizen the same question:  "When's the last time that you borrowed a book from a public library?"

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

Julia Ggem reports on the recent webinar about the proposed reopening of the Idaho Maryland Mine before Al Stahler puts the United Nations' landmark biodiversity summit into perspective. Northern California communities are reeling after Tuesday's 6.4 magnitude earthquake and The California Report examines how its effects continue to ripple through Humboldt County.

KVMR's Science Correspondent, Al Stahler, discusses the recent United Nations conference held in Canada; they met to address the concept of quote, "Living in harmony with nature" close quote. Specifically, Al explores the ultimate focus of the meeting: biodiversity.

The yearslong process that could lead to the reopening of the Idaho Maryland Mine is moving closer to its date with the Nevada County Planning Commission. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt clarifies the timeline, and shares how you can still make your voice heard. In Humboldt County, aftershocks from Tuesday's fatal earthquake are still rolling in. The California Report provides some historic context. Marc Cun...

Nevada County Planning Commission Senior Planner, Matt Kelley, talks with KVMR’s Felton Pruitt about the recently released final Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project.

Local news includes the DUI arrest of a Grass Valley City Council Member and a homicide in the Foresthill area of Placer County. Nevada County’s Director of Housing and Child Support Services, Mike Dent, shares an update on the newest affordable housing community in Grass Valley. National Native News reports on the third edition of the Lakota Dictionary and the California Report returns to the sce...

KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça reached out to Mike Dent, Nevada County’s Director of Housing & Child Support Services for an update about the county's newest affordable housing community. 

Julia Ggem reports on December 15th’s Economic Impact Report webinar about the proposed reopening of the Idaho Maryland Mine before Felton Pruitt speaks with Bodie Wagner, a local musician who's had a storied career, rubbing elbows with Utah Phillips, John Prine, and Kate Wolf. The California Report looks at groups who criticized Cal Fire for antiquated wildfire hazard maps.

Felton Pruitt speaks with Bodie Wagner, a local musician who’s had a storied career, rubbing elbows with Utah Phillips, John Prine, and Kate Wolf. 

KVMR's Julia Ggem reports on the details of the December 15th Economic Impact Report Webinar on the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Employment, projected revenue, and potential mining outcomes are all topics of discussion in this overview. 

Grant funding for Sierra Harvest promises to move Nevada County’s school-lunch offerings closer to wholesome home cooking. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt digs into the subject with executive director Aimee Retzler. In Bakersfield, the central valley has opened its first holocaust memorial. But the California Report finds that rising incidents of anti-semitism have put Jewish institutions on alert, forcing ...

KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with Sierra Harvest's Executive Director, Aimee Retzler, about the organization's recent acceptance of a $488,000 California Farm to School Incubator Grant. The funding will help implement a scratch-cooking model in local school kitchens, giving all western Nevada County children access to healthy school meals.

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

Local news includes the death of Yuba-Sutter office CHP commander, Captain Julie Harding, and information about Congressional measures that would directly impact California wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. KVMR’s Science correspondent Al Stahler speaks with NASA jet propulsion scientist Lee-Leung Fu ahead of tomorrow’s launch. The latest episode of Supes On! shares what happened at yest...