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The California Report explains how Congressman Kevin McCarthy's preliminary nomination is just the first step on the long road to becoming the next House Speaker. KVMR’s Kelley Rees talks with Reverend Rafe Ellis, Senior Minister at Sierra Center for Spiritual Living and Callum Hancock, Prevention Coordinator at Community Beyond Violence about Grass Valley’s upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance...

The first Transgender Day of Remembrance occurred over 2 decades ago. The event has since been formally recognized by two presidents and made its way to Nevada County. KVMR’s Kelley Rees spoke with Reverend Rafe Ellis, Senior Minister at Sierra Center for Spiritual Living and Callum Hancock, Prevention Coordinator at Community Beyond Violence about Grass Valley’s upcoming TDoR.

Tens of thousands of student employees of the University of California remain on strike. The California Report goes on campus to hear them explain the hardships that put them on the picket line. Nevada County releases a report on the economic impact of the proposed mine, water guy Steve Baker offers upbeat fire news, and Marc Cuniberti deconstructs the crypto craze in his Money Matters commentary.

Hydrogeologist Steve Baker offers upbeat fire news. 

After a roundup of historic state election wins in the latest installment of The California Report, National Native News revisits a 200-year-old unfulfilled treaty. Syd Brown of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation stops by to share which Western Nevada County state park has holiday activities planned.

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 .

The next Speaker of the House will be a Californian. Whether that person is a Republican or a Democrat still remains to be seen. The California Report continues its election coverage. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with singer-guitarist Elena Rayo and we close with a special Veteran’s Day commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes.

As Kevin McCarthy is poised to become speaker of the House, the California Report looks at how the apparent lack of a sweeping GOP victory in Congress could make his term less than triumphant.  Were you ready when snow arrived early? KVMR’s Julia Ggem talks to Nevada County folks about how they’re prepping for winter. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.

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

KVMR's Julia Ggem ventures to Alta Sierra and Cascade Shores, two areas struck hardest by 2021's winter snowstorm, to learn about how residents are preparing (or how they aren't preparing) for this upcoming winter.

The day after the 2022 midterms has many holding their breath as ballots continue to be counted. The California Report examines statewide election results. We’ll look at your local news and weather and hear about warming centers opening Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City. Paul Emery talks with resident Econ expert, Gary Zimmerman. We close with a commentary...

Paul Emery and economist Gary Zimmerman discuss the Fed's two goals, full employment and a low and stable inflation rate, and how the central banking system of the United States of America juggles to achieve them.  

The California Report Magazine visited Nevada County to speak with current and former Nevada Union High School students about a string of racist and homophobic incidents and the lack of action by the School Board to address what students say is a habitual problem. National Native News looks at the effort to mobilize Alaska Native and American Indian voters, and after regional news and weather, KVM...

Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley kicks off a series of programs featuring images from the new James Webb Space Telescope on Saturday, November 12th. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler speaks with series organizers, astronomy professor David Dunn, physics professor, Sterling Bailey and Pastor David Mullen.

Unsatisfied with progress, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he's placing a pause on a billion dollars in state funding for housing. Details on The California Report. You’ll hear a new voice over the airwaves. The KVMR News Desk welcomes Intern News Producer Julia Ggem. In a special KVMR News segment, Julia hears from both sides of local ballot Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neigh...

Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative, is a voter initiative on the November 8th ballots for Nevada City residents. The initiative would adopt an ordinance that amends the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code to designate a portion of the City as an Historical Neighborhood District or HND. This means that more land, specifically residential neighborh...

KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with acoustic quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux who perform Saturday, November 5th at the Nevada Theatre.

Our state’s Latino voters could tip the scales in toss-up congressional races. But the California Report finds that, despite their decisive role, some Latinos are feeling ignored in the midterm melee. After regional news and weather, celebrations of Nisenan Heritage Day and Veterans Day reach for the stars. We end with an essay by Molly Fisk.