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KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Maya Cruz interviews Forrest Reed and Robert Heirendt on the topic of music, and how it can be used for restorative purposes.

In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion, state politicians move swiftly to secure reproductive healthcare legislation for those traveling to the state. Details on tonight's California Report. We’ll hear from California News Service about a troubling error on the 2020 census. Felton Pruitt speaks to folk, jazz, and blues musician Jim Kweskin to round out our newscast.

Felton Pruitt speaks to folk, jazz, and blues musician, Jim Kweskin. Kweskin and Meredith Axelrod will perform at the Oddfellows Hall in downtown Nevada City next Saturday May 14.

Covid not so over? Los Angeles County reports cases are up 200% in the past month. In Sacramento, the McClatchy High School prom turns out to be a superspreader . The California Report travels south to San Diego to learn how 911 dispatchers are key to successful prosecution of rising hate crimes. After regional news and weather, Avary George of the KVMR Youth News Corps looks into the preparation...

For seniors in high school, just the thought of college can be daunting.  To help students and families with the transition, schools have developed a tool called college prep. Listen in as Avary George, of the KVMR Youth News Corps learns just what this tool is, and how schools are putting it into practice. 

Lawmakers are advancing scores of bills to ensure that women in California continue to have access to abortions and other reproductive care, including a proposed amendment to the state constitution. The California Report has the details. On Tuesday People gathered all over the nation to show their support for abortion rights including right here in Nevada City. KVMR’s Kelley Rees was on the scene...

To address this question KVMR Youth News Corp reporter, Fiona Baker, spoke with representatives from the South Yuba River Citizens League and the Nevada Irrigation District.

Rallies were held in many cities on Tuesday in response to the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. In Nevada City, citizens gathered in front of the county courthouse. KVMR’s Kelley Rees was on the scene and brings us this report.

The US Supreme Court could be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The California Report looks at how that decision could affect the Golden State and how Democrats in office plan to respond. After local news and regional weather, hydrogeologist Steve Baker talks with Paul Emery about drought and the benefits of low intensity fires in our forests. Marc Cuniberti shares his thoughts about falling markets...

The ongoing drought and the potential fire danger it brings is on everyone's mind. In this week's Water News, Steve Baker and Paul Emery discuss the effect that the dry spell is having on our forests. 

On the California Report: the state’s rooftop solar market remains in limbo. There’s been claims of a California Public Utilities Commission employee spreading disinformation. Something most groups seem to agree on though--they’re ready for the CPUC to stop dragging its feet and make a decision. In National Native News: advocates hope to see the Catholic Church apologize for its role in U.S. India...

Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Stuart Baker, fills Felton Pruitt in on what's in store for the summer.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter swings by to speak with Felton Pruitt.

Three decades ago Los Angeles was consumed in flames as residents took to the streets protesting the acquittal of four white LAPD officers for the beating of black motorist Rodney King. By the time the smoke cleared, 63 people were dead. On tonight’s California Report we hear from journalist Joel Anderson, host of the Slow Burn podcast. The show’s sixth season focuses on the Civil Unrest of 1992....

California gets to claim yet another innovation: We’re the first state to have a digital Privacy Protection Agency. The California Report talks to the director about the challenge of building a $10 million department from the ground up. After regional news and weather, KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca speaks to architect Bruce Boyd about the new stage at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural...

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

The beloved cultural center’s amphitheater is getting an upgrade. KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça spoke with architect and planner, Bruce Boyd about the center's new stage.

Water districts all over California are announcing mandatory use restrictions in response to the severe drought plaguing the entire state. The California report shares details before an exploration of the effects of long covid in children and young adults. The California News Service has a report about a bill to add nearly 4,000 acres to Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Felton Fruit and...