KVMR News

The California Report looks at what these holiday storms mean for the state’s fresh water reserves and drought status. Then in National Native News: new redistricting maps slice the Fort Hall Reservation in half. Efforts by tribes in Idaho to keep Fort Hall whole contest the legislation. After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expeditio...

Science correspondent Al Stahler takes us on an expedition, examining our orbit in preparation for winter solstice.

Monarch butterflies have returned to Pacific Grove. But last year’s absence of the famous migration has conservationists concerned. The California Report takes us to Monterey County for the story. After a look at local news and weather we close the newscast with a tribute to Kristina Rice, a vital member of the KVMR extended family and loyal Strawberrian, as those of you who attended the Friday af...

Felton Pruitt and Bob Woods talk about the upcoming afternoon of music organized to celebrate the life of Kristina Rice.

On the California Report: Immigrant advocates protest the Yuba County Jail’s ongoing contract to house ICE detainees, and the pandemic biking boom brings calls for safer cycling infrastructure. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts wraps up its in-depth look at 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay from Molly Fisk. 

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

Reports of the California exodus turn out to be greatly exaggerated but clicks on the turnstile of people moving into the state are way down during the pandemic according to The California Report. After regional news and weather, an interview with departing public health officer, Dr. Scott Kellermann, and Chaplain Norris Burkes shares tips for the December doldrums. 

KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, talks with Dr. Scott Kellermann about his experience serving as Nevada County's Public Health Officer.

Will sports gambling come to California? The gambling industry has set its sites on the Golden State where sports betting isn't currently legal. Seeing billions in potential profits, the industry is trying to use the state’s ballot initiative to legalize the practice next year. The California Report looks at the spread of sports betting in the U.S. and what's a stake in the battle for California....

Taking a page from a new Texas abortion law, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration is drafting legislation which would allow private citizens to sue the firearms industry for damages. And in National Native News: after eight months of negotiations a tribal coalition’s redistricting consensus has been discarded at the 11th hour by New Mexico state lawmakers. We’ll hear a report from the California...

Prosecutors have announced charges against the father and son suspected of starting the 221,000 acre Caldor Fire. The California Report has the story. We take a brief look at local entertainment news and weather, before Al Stahler gives us a glimpse into the rooftop solar battle against investor-owned utility, PG&E. We close our newscast with details about the 16th annual Night of Giving f...

On the California Report, the city of Palm Springs is about to swear in the first transgender person to serve as a mayor in California. The state unleashes 500 million dollars in grants for park-deficient communities, and the FDA cracks down on some slick but unproven claims about vaping. After regional news and weather, Bravehearts drills down into 211 Connecting Point and we end with an essay fr...

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

State lawmakers allocated 1.5 billion dollars for forest management and other wildfire prevention methods yesterday. The California Report shares details before speaking with Bryan Allegretto, a forecaster with OpenSnow.com about a series of winter storms headed our way next week that could bring significant amounts of snow to the Sierra and foothills. After a brief look at regional headlines and...

The Nevada County Toy Run, a 29 year old tradition, will begin at the Rood Center on Saturday, December 11th, rain or shine. Felton Pruitt recently spoke with one of its new organizers, Eric Oliver.

The California Report uncovers more details about Devin Nunes resignation from his congressional seat, which is due to be filled with a special election in the spring. Plus, Dr. Bob Wachter of UC San Francisco answers your questions about COVID boosters and the Omicron variant. After a roundup of regional news and weather, Paul Emery talks with water specialist Steve Baker, and Marc Cuniberti reac...

Paul Emery and hydrologist Steve Baker discuss the flexibility of California's water distribution system.