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Fuel takes center stage on the California Report: The state takes back control of emissions policies, while House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy wants Governor Newsom to loosen restrictions on oil extraction. Then, a firsthand report from a humanitarian group on Poland’s border with Ukraine. After an update on the expansion of Hospitality House, we end with an essay from Molly Fisk.

The California Report looks at the topics and themes covered in Governor Newsom's State of the State address and a response from a Republican leader in the legislature. And Saul Gonzalez talks to a Modesto-based immigration attorney about which Ukrainians will find it easier to resettle in the United States. Keeping with the theme, KVMR contributor, Heidi Starr shares an interview with Vlad Skots,...

Escalating climate catastrophes, such as wildfire and our recent snowmaggedon episode, are inspiring rural communities to dust off their amateur radios. The California Report goes to El Dorado County to learn how a radio watch network keeps neighbors in touch when power and cell service fail.  After regional news and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery and water guy Steve Baker digest drought policy, and ...

With a Miracle March less and less likely, KVMR's Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker drill down on California's water outlook.

A record that no one’s excited about on the California Report: the average price of gas in California tops five dollars a gallon for the first time in history. And heated debate over California State Parks possible renaming of a controversial Folsom Lake State recreation area. National Native News looks at two opposing mask mandate decisions from the Navajo Nation and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Aft...

Felton Pruitt talks with David West, Nevada County Veterans Services Officer, about the second annual online "All Veterans Survey." The survey will help shape the VSO’s strategic plan for serving veterans in our community. The Nevada County Veteran's Services Office is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Connect with Nevada County's Veterans Service Officer, Dav...

State officials take umbrage with a new study alleging California’s snail’s pace in helping people with COVID-related hardships pay their back rent. Then a look at a new state bill which would create the first-ever pilot program offering unemployment insurance to California’s undocumented immigrants. We take a look at regional news and weather before Felton Pruitt gives us a sneak peek at what to...

Felton Pruitt talks with Jonathan Lyerly, guitarist for Jethro Tull tribute band, Minstrels in the Gallery.

Reformers are calling to change California’s system of fines and fees, which chips away at marginal incomes, plunging some families into poverty. The Biden administration has broken a promise to compensate separated migrant families for their trauma. Gold mining is a hot topic here, but it’s also running into opposition near Death Valley. Along with regional news and weather, a talk with Nevada Co...

Bay Area Congressman Eric Swalwell is feeling some heat due to his proposal to remove what he calls, Russian “Oligarch children” from the US. California may become the first state to offer all low-income immigrants health coverage. Valley Public Radio takes us to Fresno County to speak with some potential recipients. After local news and regional weather, Felton Pruitt chats with Jennifer Singer,...

Felton Pruitt chats with Jennifer Singer , the executive director of Bright Futures for Youth .

School masking becomes optional on March 12th. Not a moment too soon for some districts, and too soon for others. The California Report makes it clear: Nevada County isn't the only place where school masking policies are creating angst. After regional news and weather, it's on to the economy. Paul Emery talks to Gary Zimmerman about the global consequences of the war on Ukraine and Marc Cuniberti...

Paul Emery talks to Gary Zimmerman about the global consequences of the war on Ukraine.

The California Report visits nearby Citrus Heights for a look at one of many pro-Ukrainian anti-war rallies throughout the state. And more on massive delays in wage theft cases. Then in National Native News, support from two prominent Native rights organizations for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination. Healthcare for tribal citizens in a South Dakota county transfers from the fe...

Jamie Reeves, NJUHSD Board Trustee for Area 2 talks with KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, about what happened at the Tuesday, Feb, 22nd special NJUHSD Board of Trustees meeting. She speaks candidly as a citizen and a parent of an NU freshman, not on behalf of the board.