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KVMR NewsKVMR NEWS EXCERPT - NEONoir: New Works in Watercolor Art Exhibit Debuts in Nevada CityListen to this excerpt from November 25th’s KVMR newscast:Downtown Nevada City art supply store Wonder Docent presents NEONoir: New Works in Watercolor by Erika Peterson, also known as the artist Ghost Baby. The show, which runs through January 4th, features 32 watercolor paintings, varying in size, and all depicting neon signs against dark backgrounds. KVMR News speaks with Ghost Baby (Erika Peterson) and Heather Heckler (co-owner of Wonder Docent).
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KVMR: Live On-AirKVMR X-Fest 2025 Interview with Jai HanesBig John, host of KVMR's Monday Morning Show, talks with KVMRx Program Director, Jai Hanes, about the 2nd annual X-Fest at the Miners Foundry on Friday October 3rd. More information & tickets available here.2nd Annual X-FestFriday October 3rd, 2025, 3pm-9pmMiners Foundry, Nevada City, CAAll Ages
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KVMR: Live On-AirKVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Hero Tales 2025KVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers Episode 4 was recorded live at Communal Cafe in Nevada City on July 31st with seven Nevada County artists.Storytellers:- David James- Tamara Luckinbill- Chuck Cropley- Barbara Young- Howie Goetz- Lee Pope- Larry Hillberg
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KVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, June 6th, 2025On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, News Director Cláudio Mendonça discovers how a Nevada County neighborhood is preparing for the possibility of wildfire. The station’s resident science guy Al Stahler brings us a new edition of Al Explores. He speaks with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane forecast. KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham brings us a look at a local band playing the Honey Hills Music Festival, currently underway. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk shares an essay to close it all out.
2025-06-0728 minKVMR NewsEncore: Wade Laughter Talks With Down Om Daniel on KVMR's Good Herb ReportLocal farmer and cannabis advocate Wade Laughter passed away on Wednesday June 4th, 2025. Wade sat down with Daniel Fink in 2024 for this interview which originally aired on the KVMR's The Good Herb Report, with hosts Christopher Redlocks and Maggie Philipsborn.
2025-06-0559 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, May 9th, 2025On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine CAL FIRE Unit Chief Brian Estes speaks to KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça about what Nevada County residents can expect as the temperatures begin to rise. KVMR News Correspondent Lydia Thomas talks to author Barbe Chambliss. The Mediator and psychotherapist will speak about women peacemakers at a League of Women Voters event in downtown Nevada City this Saturday. Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti returns with a brand new commentary on the polarizing subject of annuities. And to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her...
2025-05-1028 minKVMR NewsCAL FIRE Unit Chief Brian Estes Talks With KVMR NewsChief Estes spoke with KVMR News' Cláudio Mendonça at CAL FIRE NEU's annual Type I Fire Crew Certification Exercise on April 29th.
2025-05-0612 minKVMR NewsKVMR 2025 Celtic Festival Spotlight: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell LeahyKVMR's annual Celtic festival is fast approaching, and in the spirit of all things Celtic music, we've got the scoop on the festival headliner, Fiddler Natalie McMaster, who was raised and still resides in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cy Musiker and Joyce Miller spoke with McMaster for their public affairs show Curtain Call. KVMR News correspondent, Lydia Thomas edited part their interview and shares it with us now. For more from Natalie McMaster, remember to tune into Curtain Call with hosts Cy and Joyce next Friday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
2025-04-2606 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 25th, 2025This week hear how a retired Federal Reserve economist keeps up with the current state of the US economy before KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham brings us a look at how psychedelics are being used by researchers at the University of California, Davis, to treat a variety of brain conditions. We hear from KVMR Celtic Festival headliner, world-renowned fiddle player Natalie MacMaster, and poet Molly Fisk dictates how drama plays out through the daily observations of small town life.
2025-04-2629 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Special: "Play It Again, Spotify: How Streaming Has Changed The Economics Of Music And How We Listen To It"KVMR public affairs correspondent April Glaser sits down to interview Liz Pelly, author of a new book and hard-hitting investigation into Spotify entitled Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify & The Cost of the Perfect Playlist. Joining the conversation as well is local composer Alexis Alrich.Spotify pays artists fractions of pennies per stream. But Liz Pelly's book goes even deeper to reveal how Spotify has quietly worked to remove bands and artists from its most popular playlists and replaced them with fake or ghost content commissioned for cheaper than paying actual artists. What happens when we...
2025-04-2629 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 11th, 2025After the regional weather forecast KVMR’s Paul Emery sits down with retired Federal Reserve economist Gary Zimmerman to talk trade wars and the risk of recession on this week’s Economic Report. KVMR News correspondent Sherrie Cunningham covers the annual Grass Valley Banner Grange Seed Swap event. In the latest Al Explores, KVMR Science correspondent Al Stahler brings us some BIG questions. He taps Stanford University Psychologist Dr. Justin Gardner for answers. We end with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet series.
2025-04-1227 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 4th, 2025On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, KVMR News Correspondent Lydia Thomas brings us a tale of two cities with a look at how Nevada City and Grass Valley’s respective city councils broached the passing of ceasefire resolutions. Lydia brings us an examination of the symbolic nature and history of small towns weighing in on global conflicts. Then an excerpt from the second episode of the new series, “Fresh Voices of the Foothills”, spearheaded by Graham Gardemeyer, a 2024 KVMR Youth News Corps graduate and current junior at Nevada Union High School. He’s joined by two fellow NU students...
2025-04-0530 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 28th, 2024On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine we’ve got weather and basketball. Okay, it’s not love and basketball but it’s still helpful to know. KVMR’s Paul Emery and Retired Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman talk Trade wars, consumer confidence, and how to know when the economy is in a recession on tonight’s Economic Report. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler speaks with a medical radiologist about cell phone towers in Nevada County. And Molly Fisk brings us her musings on slang in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet series.
2025-03-2930 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 21st, 2024This week we take a look at protests around the state before narrowing in on news about Nevada City Parks and Recreation’s new digs. KVMR News correspondent Sherrie Cunningham brings us a story on the polarizing issue of California’s state and federal water policies. Marc Cuniberti returns with a new Money Matters commentary focused on the volatile stock market. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk is back to share a few moments of delight from her week.
2025-03-2229 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 14th, 2024This week, after the regional weather forecast, KVMR’s Al Stahler fills us in on a new community garden in Nevada City. He sits down with Gary Zaller, who’s spearheading the effort and finds out about how local residents can get involved as soon as tomorrow, Saturday, March 15th. And we bring you an excerpt of a new podcast called Fresh Voices of the Foothills. Graham Gardemeyer, a 2024 KVMR Youth News Corps graduate invited 3 fellow Nevada Union High School students to our studios to record a conversation about Nitrous Oxide abuse in our county. We close with an essay...
2025-03-1529 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 7th, 2024On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham looks into the potential for new housing options in downtown Grass Valley. Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman examine some interesting decisions U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is making when it comes to data. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk shares poems for when sorrow prohibits you from writing your own.
2025-03-0828 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, February 28th, 2024This week on the Friday Evening News Magazine the Nevada County Library announces the 2025 Nevada County Reads book. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler sits down with naturalist, nature artist and writer, John Muir Laws to talk about the Sierra Nevada. Marc Cuniberti brings us a commentary on why he believes gold is a solid bet in terms of monetary inflation. And the latest essay from Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her Observations from a Working Poet series.
2025-03-0128 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, February 21st, 2024On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine KVMR News Correspondent April Glaser brings us a look at a new exhibit currently on display at Nevada County’s Rood Center. Entitled We Are Not Strangers Here, the exhibit explores the history of Black life in rural California during the time of the Gold Rush. Nevada Union High School Senior Tony Kinderman shares a message for Nevada County youth about emergency preparedness and Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti brings us a commentary on monetary inflation and his views on the newly founded Department of Government Efficiency. We close with an essay by...
2025-02-2227 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, February 7th, 2024This week we look at the future of short term rentals in Nevada City and the possibility of new residential rentals in downtown Grass Valley.KVMR’s Sacramento correspondent Heidi Starr brings us her firsthand account of Wednesday’s nationwide 50 51 demonstration -- 50 protests in 50 states on one day.Marc Cuniberti examines the damage a single, massive company can do to the financial system at large in this weeks Money Matters commentary and Nevada City poet Molly Fisk revisits a decades-old essay that is still as relevant as ever.
2025-02-0830 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 31st, 2024On this weeks Friday Evening News Magazine we dive into the winter weather heading to much of our listening area. After nearly 20 years amongst the KVMR ranks, Hydrogeologist Steve Baker joins Paul Emery for his final Water News. The two explore the recent Southern California wildfires and the state’s water future. Half a century ago, a North San Juan resident set out for a small Norwegian town intending to stay the summer. What she walked into was something entirely unexpected. Al Stahler spoke with the science writer about her life-changing Norwegian odyssey. In the wake of th...
2025-02-0131 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 24th, 2024As President Trump’s first week in office comes to a close, Paul Emery and retired Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman sit down to discuss the economy he's inherited in the latest edition of the Economic Report. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Tibetan Monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India who are back in town for their yearly visit. Al Stahler speaks with local historian Hank Meals to discuss the development of our foothill community in the years following the Gold Rush, including the sordid details of legendary Nevada County resident. We c...
2025-01-2531 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 3rd, 2025KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler is joined by Biologist Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, co-author of A City on Mars to explore why colonizing the Red Planet might not be at the top of 2025’s to-do list. Nevada County resident Frank McClain shares his thoughts about dominance and conflict felt at home in families and mirrored in international politics. Frank examines the possibility of transitioning from this culture to one of mutual respect. Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti looks into what it takes to run a restaurant before we close with Nevada City poet Molly Fisk's essay titled Ricochet & Coi...
2025-01-0430 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 20th, 2024KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Nevada County’s Director of Public Works, David Garcia, about SB 1383, the state bill requiring California residents to divert food waste from landfills. Over 40 million people rely on the Colorado River to bring them water, but with water sharing guidelines set to expire shortly, states are having a difficult time carving up various slices of the pie. Paul Emery sits down with hydrogeologist Steve Baker to find out if any headway is being made when it comes to who gets what in the world of water. In t...
2024-12-2130 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 13th, 2024Official election results are in! We’ll take a look at what that means for Grass Valley’s city council before your weekend weather forecast.Paul Emery is joined by retired Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman to decipher the labor market and interest rates in this week’s Economic Report before KVMR science correspondent Al Stahler speaks to chemist Garret Miyake about PFAS. Poet Molly Fisk gets us in the holiday mood with an essay from her Observations from a Working Poet series.
2024-12-1428 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 6th, 2024We start this week's Evening News Magazine with updates on Wednesday’s Feather River Adventist School shooting. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca sat down with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma who visited Nevada County last week to talk about affordable housing, cannabis, and a workday in the life of a state treasurer. Then Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti speaks the language of the cost of consumption in today’s commentary. He brings you his views on debt based spending and what, if anything, President Elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency will do to curb inflation. We close with a...
2024-12-0730 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, November 22nd, 2024This week, after a Nevada County election update and your weekend weather forecast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça talks to Interfaith Food Ministry’s executive director Phil Alonso, Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti dives into the world of homeowners insurance, and Molly Fisk reminisces about her first car.
2024-11-2329 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Talks With Two First-time VotersKVMR’s Kelley Rees spoke with two first time voters to learn how they feel about the process and what motivates them.
2024-11-0406 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, November 1st, 2024Your first News Magazine of this November begins with news from PG&E and the Nevada County’s Elections office.Paul Emery and Gary Zimmerman discuss what October's Jobs Report means for the U.S. in the latest Economic Report. KVMR’s Al Stahler looks at the former John Woolman School in Nevada City -- it’s been just over a month since escrow closed on the property, transferring the title from the Quakers to the Nisenan tribe. We close with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet ser
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KVMR: Live On-AirKVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales 2024Community storytellers gathered at the Communal Café in Nevada City just before Halloween to share true tales with a twist. Survival, mystery and life-changing moments are all featured in this episode of KVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales.Storytellers:Tamara Luckinbill - HexedPenelope Whitney - The TreehouseJohn Watson - Costa Rican IntuitionLarry Hillberg - Everywhere NowLee Pope - Rita's ButterflyDavid James - Sacrifice of the Trick-or-Treat VirginCarrie L' Esperance - No BloodMichael Smallwood - Campfire ConfessionsHomegrown Storytellers is a col...
2024-10-281h 41KVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, October 25th, 2024This week we examine Nevada Irrigation District and Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s fraught relationship before KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça shares the latest on a potential new law that would allow tiny homes on wheels to be used as ADUs in Nevada County. Paul Emery sits down with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker in the latest edition of Water News to discuss developing regulations in the water recycling pipeline.Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti explores the world of what some may call self-care including the potential benefits and pitfalls and we close with an essay by Mo...
2024-10-2629 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, October 4th, 2024KVMR’s Paul Emery and former Federal Reserve economist Gary Zimmerman navigate the numbers and demystify the current GDP and labor market reports. Al Stahler talks with three members from the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society to give listeners the lowdown on upcoming events for local gardeners to stock their landscape with native plants. KVMRx’s inaugural music festival known as X-Fest is right around the corner and KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out everything you need to know from KVMRx Program Director and X-Fest Creator Jai Hanes. Molly Fisk returns for more in her...
2024-10-0530 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, September 27th, 2024After local news and headlines KVMR’s Paul Emery and Hydrogeologist Steve Baker bring us the latest in the world of water with a focus on wildfires. Marc Cuniberti looks at the impact of artificial intelligence on the markets in today’s Money Matters commentary. We close with a new essay from Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
2024-09-2828 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, September 20th, 2024KVMR’s Paul Emery sits down to discuss some new Federal Reserve policy headlines with economist Gary Zimmerman. Al Stahler speaks with Nevada County’s Habitat for Humanity Development Director Jason Miles to discover how the organization creates affordable housing. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk reflects on nostalgia for certain elements of the past while weighing the convenience of modern technology in this week's Observations from a Working Poet series.
2024-09-2127 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, August 30th, 2024After regional news headlines and weather, KVMR’s Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker bring us the latest in water news. Cláudio Mendonça, KVMR’s News Director joins Taylor Wolf, Nevada County’s Public Information Officer, to discuss how best to stay safe this holiday weekend.Molly Fisk brings us an essay in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet series about a chance encounter with wildlife.
2024-08-3130 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, August 23After local news and your weekend weather report we jump into the World of Finance with the Economic Report. KVMR science correspondent Al Stahler Explores the world of creepy crawlers below our feet in the soil. He speaks to an ecologist studying a way to track and count the invertebrates moving through the earth. Tom Dirkin, the creative director of the Sierra Roots/No Place to Go Project brings us a commentary aimed at a new Nevada County tiny homes ordinance. And we close with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet series.th, 2024After local news and your weekend weather report the KVMR Friday News Magazine jumps into the World of Finance with the Economic Report. KVMR science correspondent Al Stahler Explores the world of creepy crawlers below our feet in the soil. He speaks to an ecologist studying a way to track and count the invertebrates moving through the earth. Tom Durkin, the creative director of the Sierra Roots/No Place to Go Project brings us a commentary aimed at a new Nevada County tiny homes ordinance. We close with an essay by Nevada City po...
2024-08-2429 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, August 16th, 2024This week on the KVMR Friday News Magazine Paul Emery speaks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker to bring you the latest in the world of water news. The two talk about how communities in Northern California worked together to remove a dam from a regional river and how a few cities in Central California successfully held DOW Chemical and Shell Oil accountable for polluting groundwater wells. KVMR Youth News Corps Reporter Graham Gardemeyer covers the annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk brings us her Observations from a Working Poet focusing on this year’s Ol...
2024-08-1726 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, August 9th, 2024This week's KVMR News Magazine features a conversation with retired Fed economist Gary Zimmerman, a look at the latest science surrounding Lupus, a trip to the Grass Valley Public Library, and an essay by Molly Fisk.
2024-08-1030 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, August 2nd, 2024After updates on the Park Fire, local news, and your weekend weather forecast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça caught up with Tim Van Wagner of First Rain Farm to learn how goats and sheep can play a key role in Nevada County’s wildfire mitigation efforts.KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks with Charles Durrett and Phil DesJardins, two Nevada County residents spearheading the creation of a local, co-housing community for those who are neurodiverse. We close with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk wherein she divulges her idea of the fountain of yout
2024-08-0329 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, July 26th, 2024On this week's Evening News Magazine we have updates on this year’s largest wildfire in California, the Park Fire, burning in Butte and Tehama Counties. What decisions will Federal Reserve policy makers make regarding interest rates and what does that mean for US consumers? KVMR’s Paul Emory and former Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman tackle these questions in this week’s Economic Report. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with a University of Southern California researcher whose team has recently developed a wildfire behavioral model that uses artificial intelligence to better predict its likely...
2024-07-2730 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, July 19th, 2024If you haven't heard, KVMR’s got a new General Manager. In this week’s Friday News Magazine, News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Cyrene Jagger, talking everything from her radio origin story -- fun fact, she started in KVMR’s Banner Mountain shack -- to Cyrene’s vision for KVMR’s future. Al Stahler examines Depression-era music and to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
2024-07-2030 minKVMR NewsMeet KVMR's Newest General Manager, Cyrene JaggerNews Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with station GM Cyrene Jagger to talk about her radio origin story, her vision for KVMR’s future, and everything in between.
2024-07-2026 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, July 12th, 2024On this weeks's Friday Evening News Magazine we bring you updates on the Athens Fire burning just north of Roseville and the Royal Fire southwest of Truckee. Then, the triumphant return of KVMR’s Economic Report with Paul Emery and Economics Professor Gary Zimmerman. KVMR’s resident science correspondent Al Stahler sits down with Joel Green, an instrument scientist at the Space Telescope Science Institute to learn just why we keep looking for answers in the stars. And an essay all about July from Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
2024-07-1329 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, June 28th, 2024On this week’s Friday Evening News Magazine we have an update on Nevada Irrigation District’s mandatory water conservation announcement before diving into your weekend weather forecast and a heat watch that’s right around the corner. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to organizers of this year’s Juneteenth celebration being held Saturday, June 29th from noon to 3pm at Condon Park. We close with an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
2024-06-2929 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, June 21st, 2024We have a special story brought to you by KVMR Youth News Corps reporter Kennedy Lyman this week. Kennedy found herself curious about the state of athletics in public high schools. Are girls and boys teams being equally supported, funded, and championed? Is anyone even keeping track? She set out to ask, what she thought, were simple questions and find answers, but it turned out to be much more difficult than she had anticipated. KVMR’s resident science correspondent Al Stahler takes us way back to the days of the early universe and we close with an essay by Ne...
2024-06-2229 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, June 7th, 2024This week on the KVMR News Magazine, Youth News Corps reporter Graham Gardemeyer brings us a look at what it takes to keep the lights on at a small, rural community library. In keeping with the library theme, Emily Phillips and Patricia Caspers, the youth services librarians at the Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling branches, join Kelley Rees to discuss the county library’s upcoming Summer Learning Program. Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti tackles the topic of inflation, and poet Molly fisk brings us an essay examining the first swim of the summer.
2024-06-0830 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, May 31st, 2024On this week's KVMR News Magazine hydrogeologist Steve Baker returns to discuss how to balance Californian's water usage with environmental protections and science correspondent Al Stahler leads us on an expedition through the night sky. Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti shares his opinion about the Biden Administration giving their student debt relief plan another go before a vehicular wellness check for a beloved Toyota Highlander inspires Nevada City poet Molly Fisk to explore her automobile history.
2024-06-0129 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, May 10th, 2024Music festival season is upon us and it looks like there just might be someone new in town to add to the already stacked lineup of live music options. KVMR Music DJ Suzanne Calkins takes a look at The Honey Hills festival, a collaboration between two Nevada County residents who morphed their passion for the arts and music into the creation of the four-day event. We’ve got the latest edition of Water news with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker and KVMR’s Paul Emery, and to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
2024-05-1128 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, May 3rd, 2024The Friday Night Ceilidh marks the kick-off of the KVMR Celtic Festival, and who better to explain what’s to come than KVMR’s very own Annie O’Dea Hestbeck. She sits down with Summer McCall, Colin Cotter, and Ryan McKasson, the trio leading the event. KVMR’s Al Stahler speaks to the creator of four never-before seen films focusing on the Giant Sequoias, Ananda’s tulips, Coastal Redwoods and a mythical play staged along Grass Valley’s Wolf Creek Trail. Marc Cuniberti shares an all new Money Matters commentary, and to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City...
2024-05-0431 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 26th, 2024New GDP data was recently published and former Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman joins KVMR’s Paul Emery to decipher what this means for us non-former Fed folks. The countdown to the KVMR Celtic Festival is on! This year the music and cultural celebration takes place May 3rd through May 5th. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Celtic Festival Event Producer, Production Assistant, and Children’s Area Manager to find out more about the date change, what to expect at the 26th Celtic Fest, and what the Celtic experts are most looking forward to. Nevada City po...
2024-04-2730 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 12th, 2024This week we bring you a particularly poetic news magazine. KVMR correspondent Al Stahler takes a detour from the science world to explore the realm of arts. He sits down with prolific writer and poet Sands Hall to discuss the medium in anticipation of this weekend’s Sierra Poetry Festival. Bringing us squarely back to the reality of capitalism, Former Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman joins KVMR’s Paul Emery in this week’s Economic Report. Nevada County’s very own Molly Fisk brings us her weekly musings in her latest observations from a working poet.
2024-04-1327 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, April 5th, 2024This week on the KVMR News Magazine we hear the latest in Water News with hydrogeologist Steve Baker, Al Stahler brings us a piece about how memory works, Marc Cuniberti talks gold and bitcoin, and we close with an essay by Molly Fisk about Partial Totality.
2024-04-0626 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 29th, 2024This week's KVMR News Magazine brings you coverage of an alleged stolen vehicle chase in Grass Valley along State Route 174 and into Placer county. And what does it mean that the United States Federal Reserve follows a data-driven policy? Well, unless you’re a Fed-head, you may need former Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman to help spell things out. Gary discusses this question and more with KVMR's Paul Emery. Nevada County Climate Action Now member, Shirley Freriks brings us a commentary surrounding the questions: Is zero waste possible? And Molly Fisk tackles two difficult subjects in her weekly essay.
2024-03-3028 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 8th, 2024This week KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Chad Wingo, Publisher of The Union. Paul Emery and Hydrogeologist Steve Baker bring us another edition of Water News. Al Stahler welcomes the founders of Full Circle Community Garden in Nevada City. Molly Fisk brings us the first glimpse of Spring and all the entails.
2024-03-0930 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, March 1st, 2024In this week's News Magazine we start with a detailed forecast for this weekend’s winter storm. Elections are fast approaching so KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with Ariel Lovett, the chair of voter services for the League of Women Voters of Nevada County. We’re now in March and there’s buzz over what action the U.S. Federal Reserve will take when it comes to interest rates. Former Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman weighs in on today’s Economic Report. California’s Mediterranean climate means the state doesn’t see much rain through...
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Between GearsLocal Trails & TalesKVMR DJs Hap Hazard & Michael Keene chat about biking in Nevada County with guests Bill Segers (Miners Mountain Bike Team Coach, representing High Schools in Nevada County, also host of Ride Along Radio Flyer on KVMR) & Shaun Clarke (Public Recreation Stewardship Manager @ Bear Yuba Land Trust) about local trail maintenance & parties.Tune in live on the 4th & 5th Monday of the month for Between Gears on KVMR. Listen Live Here.
2024-02-2755 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, February 9th, 2024This week we recap the aftermath of those recent punishing storms. KVMR’s Paul Emery and Former Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman take us along for a check-up on how the U.S. economy seems to be fairing in the early stages of 2024. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler speaks to a special Nevada County visitor. We end our News Magazine with an essay by Molly Fisk.
2024-02-1027 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, February 2nd, 2024On this week's News Magazine the Nevada County Library welcomes a 6th member to its literary family. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça sends us a dispatch from the Bear River library ribbon cutting ceremony. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker joins KVMR’s Paul Emery to talk atmospheric rivers and how meteorologists determine what to report in their weather forecasts. Money Matter’s host Marc Cuniberti attempts to translate the language of financial instruments in his commentary. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk about the beauty of weather apps.
2024-02-0329 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 26th, 2023This week KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça, speaks to the station’s General Manager, Ali Lightfoot, about her recently announced departure. In local news, we cover the fatal police shooting at Palisades Tahoe. KVMR Science Correspondent, Al Stahler, brings us unexpected news from the James Webb Telescope. We close with a recipe for those having a bad day from poet Molly Fisk.
2024-01-2729 minKVMR NewsKVMR General Manger Ali Lightfoot Says GoodbyeKVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to the station’s General Manager Ali Lightfoot about her recently announced departure.
2024-01-2714 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 19th, 2023This week on your Friday Evening News Magazine we hear from Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services Program Director Paul Cummings about this weekend’s NWS Flood Watch. Then it’s a new Economic Report with Paul Emery and economist Gary Zimmerman. This week they’re talking inflation and something special from the Federal Reserve. Then KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Wild and Scenic Film Festival Director Lívia Campos de Menezes. And we end with an essay by Molly Fisk.
2024-01-2030 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, January 12th, 2023This week's News Magazine features KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler as he recounts the true tale of a spacecraft which returned to earth carrying some very special cargo. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker discusses what’s turning coastal California ocean waters a supernatural glowing shade of blue. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça has intel on impending Nevada County election forums. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
2024-01-1328 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 22nd, 2023On this week's News Magazine: KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks to Toby Guevin, Nevada County’s Health and Wellness Program Manager to find out what’s in the new and unique vending machines. They're part of the Health Department’s Health Access Vending Machine Program. Hydrogeologist Steve Baker returns, bringing us some water world holiday cheer. He sits down with Paul Emery for the latest Water News which includes - poetry? Marc Cuniberti drops by to share his commentary on the ever-changing job market in this week’s Money Matters, and we close with an essay by Molly F
2023-12-2329 minKVMR NewsThe Newest Members Of The KVMR News and Public Affairs Team Report On Victorian ChristmasSusan Brandt, Marney Blair, and Paul Cummings have joined the KVMR family! They covered Nevada City’s last Victorian Christmas of the year as part of their first assignment.
2023-12-1806 minKVMR NewsKVMR News Magazine - Friday, December 15th, 2023In this week's edition of the KVMR News Magazine we hear the latest about the ongoing Idaho Maryland Mine saga, we learn what the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday, and learn all about Nevada County’s newest superior court Judge. Molly Fisk closes out our show with an essay titled, "Costs & More Costs."
2023-12-1630 minKVMR NewsThanks For Your Service: Steve Baker Is Retiring After More than 25 Years On The KVMR Staff.You’ve heard his voice hosting the Morning Update and the Monday Morning Show, conducting interviews, helping with membership drives, and narrating theatrical promos. Now, after 25 and a half years on the KVMR staff, Steve Baker is retiring. On his last official staff day, Steve sits down with KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça and reflects on what over two decades in community radio looks like.
2023-10-0738 min
KVMR NewsKVMR Chautauqua: The California FAIR PlanIt’s becoming increasingly difficult for Californians to secure fire insurance for their homes. Especially those living in the Wildland Urban Interface. For those that can’t find fire insurance in the traditional marketplace, there’s the FAIR Plan. But what exactly is the FAIR Plan? In this second installment of KVMR’s Chautauqua series, Nelle Engoron explains what it is, how it works, and why it was created.
2023-08-0409 minKVMR NewsEvening News - Fri July 28th, 2023Tonight’s newscast continues with the station’s Blast From the Past theme of the day, KVMR’s Felton Pruitt brings us his interview with former KVMR DJ and punk rock star Jimmi Accardi. We’re increasingly dependent on generators during wildfire power outages. In today’s local news roundup, we have details on how you may qualify for PG&E's free transfer switch giveaway. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno. Pacific Gas and Electric’s Wildfire Season Update Virtual Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, August 1st, from 5:30 to 7:0...
2023-07-2923 minKVMR News2023 KVMR Youth News Corps: Book-banningThe discussion of book-banning, as well as the practice itself of banning books, is nothing new. But its cultural and legal relevance in a politically tense climate appears to be stronger than ever. KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, Orion Raiche-Kott, speaks with local author and teacher, Kim Culbertson, about the bigger picture that book banning creates.
2023-06-1407 minKVMR News2023 KVMR Youth News Corps: Critical Race TheoryCritical race theory and its effects on K-12 student education has been a heated and controversial topic in our community for a while. Follow KVMR Youth News Corps reporter, Orion Raiche-Kott, as he speaks with two people with two different (but equally strong) opinions about the matter.
2023-06-0807 minKVMR NewsEvening News - Fri June 2nd, 2023The KVMR News Team takes you to the scene of last night’s flag raising in downtown Nevada City where rainbow colors were hoisted over City Hall, marking the start of Pride Month. The 20,000 square-foot Grass Valley Condon Park skatepark has a facelift in its future and KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Crush Nevada City owner Hollie Dilley about the potential revamp. Rock band Moonalice takes the stage at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt caught up with Barry Sless, the band’s lead guitarist and musical director, for a previe...
2023-06-0324 minKVMR NewsHow Pride In Nevada County Entwines With KVMR's Founding FathersIn June, KVMR will be celebrating its 45th birthday. We'll be partnering with Nevada County Pride, a local organization that celebrates and supports the LGBT community in western Nevada County, to host a brunch meant to honor two of KVMR's founding fathers, Charles Woods and David Osborn. News Producer Julia Ggem spoke with Uli Paulin and Del Phoenix — two of Nevada County Pride’s board members — to explore the ways that the accomplishments of Osborn and Woods can be linked to pride as we know it today.
2023-05-2608 minKVMR NewsEvening News - Fri May 12th, 2023On tonight's newscast, KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça and KVMR’s Julia Ggem fill us in on May 9th’s Nevada County Board of Supervisors Meeting with the latest installment of Supes On! Rob Ickes heads to the Grass Valley Center for the Arts on Sunday. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt sits down with the dobro player, whose new album has climbed its way to the Americana charts top ten. The California Report looks at attempts to bolster the state’s wildfire personnel roster as fire season barrels its way to center stage.
2023-05-1324 minKVMR NewsHow KVMR's Founding Fathers Influenced Nevada CityIn June, KVMR will be celebrating its 45th birthday. This year, we’ll be paying our respects to David Osborn and Charles Woods by hosting a brunch at the Miners Foundry, much like the ones that they would host when it was still the American Victorian Museum. KVMR's Julia Ggem spoke with Gretchen Bond, the Miner's Foundry's Executive Director, about their greater influence in Nevada City.
2023-05-1204 minKVMR NewsKVMR Chautauqua: The Debt CeilingThe Congressional Budget Office and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have both released information suggesting that the United States is rapidly approaching the “X-date” – the date at which the government can no longer pay its bills. This would be a breach of the United States debt ceiling. In order to avoid this, the ceiling needs to be raised. But what exactly is a debt ceiling, and what are the potential economic consequences of failing to raise it? KVMR’s Nelle Engoron seeks to answer these questions in the first installment of KVMR Chautauqua (/ʃəˈtɔːkwə/ shə-TAW-kwə).
2023-05-1109 minKVMR News2023 KVMR Youth News Corps: Nevada County’s Weed Acceptance And Its Effects On TeensIn drier seasons that don’t bring rainfall, California relies on other sources of water, like reservoirs and melted snowpack. But weather extremes brought on by climate change cause inconsistencies in the availability of those sources. In the first episode of “State of our Streams,” KVMR Youth News Corps Reporter Jason Lehman interviews Carrie Monohan, the current Program Director of The Sierra Fund. Throughout their conversation, Jason learns more about the local watershed’s history, resiliency, and what a warmer future might hold.
2023-05-1017 minKVMR News2023 KVMR Youth News Corps: Nevada County’s Weed Acceptance And Its Effects On TeensToday's children make tomorrow's leaders. What does Nevada County's open and liberal use of cannabis mean for its teens? KVMR Youth News Corps Reporter Orion Raiche-Kott takes a deep dive into what really happens when youth use marjiuana and how it can affect our future.
2023-05-0305 minKVMR NewsEvening News - Wed April 19th, 2023Many of the renter protections set up during the pandemic have now gone, but in Los Angeles, one has stuck around: rent increases are still banned for most of the city's tenants. The California Report covers that and more. KVMR’s Felton Pruitt speaks with firefighter Badri Matlock about an upcoming benefit that will raise funds for the North San Juan Fire Department. Then, News Director Cláudio Mendonça sits down with KVMR Volunteer Coordinator Marni Marshall to discuss what exactly volunteering for KVMR entails.
2023-04-2023 minKVMR NewsCritically Acclaimed Film Maker Colin Trevorrow Visits KVMRNevada County has a strong connection to the craft of filmmaking and the bond grows each year; in 2020, the Nevada City Film Festival was named the third Best Festival in America by USA Today. KVMR News Director, Cláudio Mendonça spoke with blockbuster writer and director, Colin Trevorrow, to learn more about the industry; Colin made his directorial debut with the science fiction comedy "Safety Not Guaranteed" (2012) and achieved widespread recognition for his work on the Jurassic World entries of the Jurassic Park franchise when he co-wrote and directed the first installment in 2015.
2023-04-0614 min
People, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 2/23/23The Climate Report for 2/23/23 revisits our recent special report for the KVMR Evening News.We talk about the significant new changes expected to alter the economics of solar here in CA as a result of a new major rule change at the state Utilities Commission.We also interview three local solar companies and ask them the same four questions:- what just happened at the CPUC- how does it affect homeowners - how will it affect solar businesses- what are the deadlines Tune...
2023-02-2428 min
The Sages Among UsRichard Tewes, KVMR blues broadcasterIf you enjoy blues on KVMR, you've no doubt encountered broadcaster Richard Tewes. Afterall, he's been cohosting So Many Roads for 37 years! On this episode, we'll get to know Richard's personal story--one of unusual travel, a variety of jobs, and educational achievement.
2022-11-3029 min
KVMR: Live On-AirKVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales 2022Community storytellers gathered at the Communal Café in Nevada City just before Halloween to share true tales with a twist. Survival, mystery and life-changing moments are all featured in this episode of KVMR’s Homegrown Storytellers – Twisted Tales. Storytellers:Tamara Luckinbill- The OfferingTrevor Hollingsworth - Lost in the WoodsMargie Determan - CrushedSusan Schreiber - Great White SharkDavid Whitehead - Monkey MountainLee Pope - Rearview MirrorVictoria Stanton - My Grandmothers' RingsPenelope Whitney - The Ni...
2022-11-011h 09People, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 8/25/22The Climate Report for 8/25/22 covers headlines from international, national, state and local news.First we head to Scotland where the largest wind farm has been switched on this week, with the deepest wind turbines in the world…in 200 ft of turbulent ocean water. Then we talk about new wind turbine blades that can be turned into gummy bears after end of life. Next we run through the list of incentives for homes and individuals contained in the new climate action bill signed into law by Biden. We close with breaking news on the new CA mandate to ph...
2022-08-2629 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 8/11/22The Climate Report for 8/11/22 covers food, viruses, and legislation.A listener asked us to revisit our reporting on the climate impacts of different types of meat and food, and what we found reinforces some of what is already known, but also has some surprising twists.We also cover research that shows how climate impacts could create 1,000 new ways for infectious diseases to get worse in the future.We close with fresh “dirty” details on the newly announced climate bill, and what this means for you in practical terms.Tune in every 2nd a...
2022-08-1229 min
The Sages Among UsMarni Marshall, KVMR Volunteer CoordinatorFrom a nomadic childhood, she learned flexibility; from the arts, she became a lifelong performer and dancer; from progressively responsible professional jobs she learned management, organization and prioritization. In her latest role as Volunteer Coordinator at KVMR, Marni Marshall is learning and loving the task of herding a couple of hundred independent and creative volunteer broadcasters and staff. Learn about her devotion to making her adopted home community ever more vibrant and interesting.
2022-08-0429 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 7/28/22The Climate Report for 7/28/22 runs through a backlog of climate headlines since our early July show was preempted by live festival programming.New research sheds light on the connections between extreme weather and gender violence, as well as predictions on expected climate change impacts to the beloved Pacific Crest Trail.We also cover inspiring stories of 20-somethings making an amazing difference, as well as renewable energy records set across the US and in CA, which hit 100% green energy in May.We close with fresh details on the newly announced climate truce and agreement...
2022-07-2929 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 6/23/22The Climate Report for 6/23/22 covers the multifaceted crisis of communication underpinning our global climate challenge, whether it’s uninformed newspaper opinions, coded social media memes created by businesses, a lack of science news based on facts, or even personal "catastrophizing."Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.orgSee more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page....
2022-06-2429 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 6/9/22The Climate Report for 6/9/22 covers the impacts of a warming planet on sleep patterns, as well as the new fleets of EV semi trucks hitting CA roads. We end with an interview with a unique local non-profit called Good Sun, that specializes in keeping older solar panels in use for low income clients, while reducing waste.Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr...
2022-06-1028 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 5/12/22The Climate Report for 5/11/22 covers all the small things being impacted by the climate imbalance, from pollen and plastic, to oysters and fish, and birds to insects, and we cover some solutions on how to protect the creatures we rarely see, yet depend on for survival.Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.orgSee more daily news updates on our...
2022-05-1329 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 4/28/22The Climate Report for 4/28/22 starts off with a couple more events in our area related to Earth Day and the environment, from Sierra College Earth Career Night, to Project Wild Edges.Then we cover the latest research on climate change, plus positive activity in CA, and end with solutions news.Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.orgSee...
2022-04-2929 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 4/15/22he Climate Report for 4/14/22 starts off with all local news, listing the dozen events in our area related to Earth Day and the environment, from Sierra College to Sierra Pines Methodist Church, from SYRCL to Project Wild Edges.Then we cover the latest research on climate change impacts to CA, and end with a piece on how language in climate journalism matters.Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links...
2022-04-1529 min
Educationally SpeakingYouth News Corp: Student ReportingOn Educationally Speaking, hosts Scott Lay and Kimberly Ewing talk with KVMR General Manager, Ali Lightfoot and Coordinator, Kelley Rees about the YOUTH NEWS Corp that is happening at KVMR. Student reporters on the show are: Fiona Baker on Social Justice, Maya Cruz on Mental Health, Liv Des Autels on Environment, and Avary George on Education.
2022-04-1430 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 3/24/22The Climate Report for 3/24/22 starts off with local news on an upcoming Climate Change Summit, and expected PG&E rate hikes, before heading out globally for the latest climate News on trees, ice, oil, and global warning systems.Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.orgSee more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook...
2022-03-2529 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 3/10/22The Climate Report for 3/10/22 starts off with some brief Ukraine-related climate and energy-related news, before taking listeners to the Amazon, and then we talk about “The Jump”: the newest global action movement based on research showing how individuals can make six climate action pledges and reduce global emissions by 25% immediately.The six pledges are:- eat mostly plants and don’t waste food - buy no more than three pieces of new clothing per year- keep electrical products for at least seven years- fly as little as possib...
2022-03-1129 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 2/24/22The Climate Report for 2/24/22 is part two of our EV Episode, as well as headlines on gender-based climate studies and action oriented research on food and laundry habits, archived here as an audio podcast.We start by covering the latest on how to pay for roads without a gas tax, as well as how to make cars unnecessary, and the growing popularity of e-bikes.Fun facts: Based on a recent study of single men and women, even though they spend about the same amount of money, men’s avg spending habits create 16% more carbon emissions th...
2022-02-2529 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report - 1/27/22The Climate Report for 1/27/22 is our Lost Episode. Unable to air that day due to technical difficulties, we are still able to archive it here as an audio podcast.Here we cover the latest climate-related energy news, including worldwide expansion of batteries and solar, the rise of coal, as well as all the most interesting research and topics related to climate action.Fun fact: Hear how a new study shows simple changes to how menus are presented can make a big difference to the climate. No technology, financing, or political action required!Tune...
2022-01-2834 min
The Sages Among UsDave "Buzz" Barnett, KVMR Chief EngineerHost Keith Porter helps us follow the journey of a young man from Sioux Falls, S.D. to Nevada City, with stops in Rapid City, Quincy Illinois and sojourns with several start-ups in Silicon Valley. A life-long love of music and radio led to volunteering at music festivals in the woods and finally the fateful move to become Chief Engineer for KVMR in 2012. Learn how his life was changed with a 12-step program, why Buzz believes radio is the utmost in communication, and why in his professional opinion KVMR is very special.
2021-11-1829 min
Disability RapEmergency Preparedness and Evacuation PlanningIt’s September and we’re in the thick of fire season here in the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California. We spend today's show talking about emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and preparing for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, which are another common occurrence this time of year. We focus on the disability community here in the foothills, but this conversation is relevant to people and communities nationwide. We discuss how our community can stay prepared and stay safe before, during, and after emergencies.We’re joined by three guests with first-hand knowledge of emergency planning. Brian...
2021-09-0729 minPeople, Planet, ProgressThe Climate Report 8/26/21The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM. Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport
2021-08-2729 min
The Sages Among UsBrian Terhorst, KVMR Board President and host of eclectic music show Harmony RidgeHost Keith Porter leads the investigation into the life and times of Brain Terhorst. An aspiring archaeologist when a medical condition limited his physical activity, he switched to the field of historic preservation and ultimately to radio broadcasting. He started volunteering at KVMR in 1991 and rose to become General Manager. In 2007 he was recruited to become General Manager at North State Public Radio in Chico until returning to Nevada County in 2016, joining the KVMR Board of Directors and becoming Board President in 2020. Brian hosts Harmony Ridge, an eclectic music show broadcast every other Thursday. Having been mis-diagnosed with Muscular...
2021-06-1729 minThe Sages Among UsDavid Franco, CPA, Board President of KVMRBrian McInerney makes his debut hosting appearance with an interview with David Franco, CPA, who is about to end his term as KVMR's board president. We learn how David journeyed from philosophy to accounting, from LA to Denver, and then happily settled 35 years ago in Nevada County where he's been involved in the community and helped guide KVMR to financial stability and leadership excellence.
2020-09-2426 min