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4 days on, 3 days off—that’s what new legislation working its way through the state legislature could bring. Proponents say it would boost efficiency and promote a happier workforce. But not everyone thinks this new paradigm is a good idea. Some call the bill a “job killer.” Tonight the California Report, explores both sides of the issue.  After regional news and weather, Felton Pruitt chats with...

Felton Pruitt chats with Eric Dunn, Festival Producer with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival about upcoming Earth Day festivities. 

The California Report finds that a state gambit meant to fast track approval of fire prevention projects is, so far, underwhelming. And green energy firms are supporting a strategy to breed more condors in captivity—to make up for the condors killed by wind turbines. After regional news and weather, fasten your seatbelts because it’s time for economic news, first from Gary Zimmerman then from Marc...

On The California Report: Worry about the Sierra’s melting snowpack. As the state faces a severe third year of drought, officials warn many Californians can expect mandatory water restrictions. Then we head south where thousands of children remain stuck at the US/Mexico border. Teachers, themselves asylum seekers, have created an educational enclave for kids in a Tijuana migrant shelter. In Nation...

Felton Pruitt gets the lowdown on the upcoming event at the Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall.

Nevada City Architect, Charles Durrett is heading to Jaroslav, Poland, just 25 miles from the Ukrainian border to rehabilitate existing school and factory buildings into childcare facilities. Steve Baker spoke with him about the trip on Monday. 

In November, Sacramento citizens will vote on a measure that if approved will make homeless encampments illegal inside the city. It would take effect once the city creates enough shelter spaces to house 60% of Sacramento’s houseless community. We bring you our fourth and final story celebrating National Library week, this time about the Nevada Union High School Library. Felton Pruitt closes out ou...

Felton Pruitt talks to Aoife O'Donovan and Ray Bonneville, both performing in Grass Valley on Saturday, April 9th. 

The Nevada Union High School Library is more than just a place to check out books. It can be a place to hang out or a place to find a friendly face to talk to. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Avary George spoke to librarian Josie Andrews about what has, and continues to make the NU Library such a wonderful place. 

In the California Report: Sacramento police sift through hundreds of tips from the public in their search for multiple suspects in last weekend’s shootings.  To fill a massive tech labor shortage, American companies are looking across the border to Tijuana and finding plenty of well-trained workers. After regional news and weather, Liv DesAutels of KVMR’s Youth News Corps investigates funding shor...

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

It can be argued that libraries are some of the most influential and important assets to education, but the Bear River High School library’s funding and current financial status is lacking. Its budget is in the red and it doesn’t have enough cash on hand to buy new books. Luckily, there are new ways to donate, thanks to the students who care deeply about the library. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter...

Dry rice paddies and wet water solar panels. Hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, shares water news from the Great Valley of California.

During high school, everyone struggles, and everyone has a different way of dealing with their issues. Maya Cruz, a KVMR Youth News Corps reporter , talks to library assistant Jessica Dax from Bear River High School about how reading can help one cope with anxiety and how the library is a safe and welcoming space for all.

There are reports that the Sacramento County D.A. made a plea last year not to release one of the suspects involved with Sunday’s mass shooting. The California Report shares the details. Hydrogeologist, Steve Baker, shares the latest water related developments and Maya Cruz, one of KVMR’s Youth News Corps reporter, shares how reading can help one cope with anxiety.

The California Report is in Sacramento, with an update on arrests in Sunday’s shootings in the downtown area, and the conclusion of the city schoolteachers strike. In regional news, Brett McFadden announces he’s stepping down as Nevada Joint Union Superintendent. In the debut of KVMR’s Youth News Corps, reporter Fiona Baker looks into exciting new tech offerings at the Madelyn Helling Library. We...

Fiona Baker has always been fascinated with her local town library, The Madelyn Helling Library. She wanted to know about its history and future, which is why she’ll be discussing the new tech center addition with library employee Sydney Joyce. Listen along as the two discuss the computers, classes and even 3-D printer of the Madelyn Helling. 

Tonight on the California Report: Saul Gonzalez takes us to the state capital, trying to find answers to questions over Sunday’s mass shooting. What’s to come in the wake of Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting on record? Then in National Native News: The Navajo Nation considers repealing its twenty year old ban on same-sex marriage. And Sierra Gold Parks Foundation Board Member, Syd Brown, stops...