KVMR NewsFeb 25, 2021
Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley
Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday, July 19th.
Evening News - Friday July 16th, 2021
Tonight, The California Report looks at a new study from the Monterey Bay Aquarium which highlights the inequality of climate change and we follow along on two California athletes’ Olympic journey to the summer Games in Tokyo.
We take a brief look at entertainment news and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with guitarists Pepino D’Agostino and Gyan Riley about their Camptonville performance this Sunday.
We close with commentary from Waste Management Public Sector Manager Shavati Karki-Pearl.
Bravehearts # 42 - FREED - Part 4 of 4
Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED talk about their plans to bridge the digital divide with homeless people.
Molly Fisk - Keith Richards
Evening News - Thursday July 15th, 2021
The Biden Administration recently approved the construction of two wind farms projects off the coast of California. They would be the first ones in our state waters. But fishermen say the projects will threaten their livelihoods. Tonight’s California Report brings us a perspective from Morro Bay.
After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED talk about their plans to bridge the digital divide with homeless people.
We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellerman
Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellerman speaks with Felton Pruitt about the new Delta Variant and talks about vaccine safety.
Evening News - Wednesday July 14th, 2021
Covid 19 cases continue to spike in Los Angeles County and the Director of the county’s Health Services Department says the rise in hospitalizations has come entirely from unvaccinated individuals. Detail on tonight's California Report.
We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt finds out the latest on COVID19 vaccinations and the Delta variant from Nevada County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Scott Kellerman.
We close tonight with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.
Evening News - Tuesday July 13th, 2021
California students will have to wear masks when they return to school this fall, but the state will leave it to individual school districts to decide how best to enforce the mask mandate. And a new state report says smoke from the 2018 Camp Fire might have been more harmful to the health of people living downwind than initially thought. Those stories and more on The California Report.
After a look at regional headlines and weather, Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Fed meeting and some of the policy decisions recently made.
We close our newscast with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.
The Economic Report with Gary Zimmerman
Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Fed meeting and some of the policy decisions made recently.
A Walk in the Park
Evening News - Monday July 12th, 2021
On Today’s California Report: wildfire, drought, and pandemic updates. Then National Native News details the election of RoseAnne Archibald, the first woman elected to lead Canada’s Assembly of First Nations.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before closing tonight with Syd Brown’s A Walk In The Park.
Petty Luv
Chris Kelly from the band Petty Luv talks with Felton Pruitt about their appearance at the Deer Creek Music Festival at Pioneer Park on July 24th.
Evening News - Friday July 9th, 2021
Lily Jamali gives us the lowdown on repercussions the state will face after this intense heat, on tonight’s California Report. Then, why Bank of America wants out of a controversial contract California’s Employee Development Department just renewed.
We hear from the California News Service before we take a brief look at headlines and weather in your neck of the woods.
Then, Felton Pruitt speaks with Chris Kelly of the band Petty Luv to close out our Friday evening newscast.
Molly Fisk - The Mystery of Many Sheep
The Climate Report with Martin Webb
For today’s Climate Report on 7/8/21, we focus on the two things on the minds of most local listeners regarding climate change impacts and adaptation: heatwaves and fires.
First, a new study on how the most recent heatwave exceeded even the worst-case scenarios of climate modeling, throwing predictions for the future up tin air.
Next, a piece by a noted climatologist and hydrologist, who talks about all the people who ask him if they should move due to the climate.
Then, another piece by a climate/environmental author about her life being impacted by wildfires.
Lastly, we briefly touch on the die-off of perhaps a billon marine animals off the Pacific NW coast due to last week’s unprecedented heatwave.
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Bravehearts # 40 - FREED - Part 3 of 4
Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway of FREED discuss the many challenges of being homeless.
Evening News - Thursday July 8th, 2021
The Covid19 pandemic spurred many Californians to pull up stakes. But as it turns out, most of them are staying right here in the Golden State. Tonight, Lily Jamali of the California Report speaks with LA Times reporter Sarah Parvini about what some have called ‘The Great California Migration’
Plus local headlines and regional weather, Hospitality House’s needs of the week, Bravehearts, and an essay by Molly Fisk.
Our Community: An Aging and Disability Conference
Keith Porter speaks with FREED's Executive Director, Carly Pacheco, and Disability Community Advocate, Carl Sigmond about the upcoming conference on local implementation of CA’s Master Plan for Aging.
Evening News - Wednesday July 7th, 2021
The California Report details how the Biden administration is fighting California’s recent law banning private companies from operating immigration detention centers despite President Joe Biden's pledge to end for-profit detention.
After a brief look at local headlines and weather Keith Porter interviews Carly Pacheco and Carl Sigmund of the Freed Organization.
Felton Pruit speaks to Marny Marshall of the Grass Valley Downtown Association, and we close with commentary from Waste Management Public Sector Manager Shavati Karki-Pearl.
Water News with Steve Baker
NID has mandated that its customers reduce water use by 20%. Paul Emery talks to Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about it in this week’s Water News.
Evening News - Tuesday July 6th, 2021
Imagine a world with no Joshua trees in Joshua tree national park. As the climate continues to
change, its effects are being seen in surpassing places like California’s deserts. The California Report speaks with James Cornett, a longtime desert ecologist who has been studying those impacts.
After a brief look at local news and weather Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker in this week’s Water News.
We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti.
Evening News - Monday July 5th, 2021
The California Report takes a deep dive into an investigation concerning LA Mayor, Eric Garceti’s, failed assurance to unhoused residents. Then, National Native News covers the movement of the descendants of soldiers at the Battle of Wounded Knee who support revoking Medals of Honor awarded for participation in the 1890 massacre of the Lakota people.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler speaks to Ember Amador about the Nisenan Tribe’s gallery grand opening.
Wild Eye Pub
Beth Moore from the Wild Eye Pub talks about keeping their restaurant and music venue rolling during the past year and a half including redoing their business model by moving into their back parking lot next to Wolf Creek.
Evening News - Friday July 2nd, 2021
The Delta variant has arrived and continues its path of destruction - New COVID 19 cases jump by 20% in the Bay Area since the state’s re-opening. The California Report has the story plus an investigation into fraudulent FEMA aid claims for California wildfires.
After a brief look at regional headlines and weather, Felton Pruitt speaks to Wild Eye Pub owner Beth Moore.
Molly Fisk - A Third Place
Bravehearts # 40 - FREED - Part 2 of 4
Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway explain some of the many services at FREED, and share how they work with homeless people.
Evening News - Thursday July 1st, 2021
After an update on the Lava fire, the California Report covers the Delta variant and the uptick in Covid positivity rates in Golden State, plus PG&E’s bankruptcy anniversary and how beginning today, Californians with outstanding student loan debts will get added protections.
After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we hear part 2 in a series with Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway both of FREED, the independent living center in Grass Valley.
We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Evening News - Wednesday June 30th, 2021
The California Report covers this morning's virtual meeting between President Biden and governors from Western States regarding federal support for wildfires and drought conditions.
We take a look at regional headlines and weather before Climate Connections. This week, Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz hosts a discussion on green jobs.
We close tonight with a commentary from Chaplain Norris Burkes.
Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center
Felton Pruitt interviews Rev. Jerry Farrell of Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center.
Evening News - Tuesday June 29th, 2021
As California continues to dry out, fire chiefs across the state are pleading with people to take the fire threat seriously. Tonight the California Report talks to Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessey about his wildfire fears and the dangers of fire complacency.
And we’ll hear from Frank Gallavez, board member of the community Services District in Teviston, a small Central Valley community that has been without running water for weeks after its town well broke down.
After a brief look at local news and weather Felton Pruitt interviews Rev. Jerry Farrell of Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center.
We close with a commentary from Marc Cuniberti
A Walk In The Park - 6/28/21
Evening News - Monday June 28th, 2021
The California Report takes a closer look at the State’s new renter’s relief protections and Executive Director of the League of California Cities, Caroline Coleman, explains how both large and small cities will spend $8 billion in federal relief funds.
Two Catholic Churches have burned down on reserves in British Columbia, and a 5,000 pound totem pole is currently on a journey to the U.S. capitol. National Native News has the details.
We take a look at regional headlines and weather before listening to Nevada County OES Program Manager Paul Cummings speak about tomorrows Wildfire Town Hall focused on the North San Juan Community.
We close tonight with A Walk In The Park.
Evening News - Friday June 25th, 2021
The California Report begins with a look at the state’s potentially historic move of extending public health coverage to undocumented older adults before covering the Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department and the LAPD’s differing approaches to the large homeless encampment on Venice Beach
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with Nevada City’s new Mayor, Duane Strawser.
We close with a commentary by Holly Grimaldi Flores.
Evening News - Thursday June 24th, 2021
Lawmakers are calling for more accountability from Governor Gavin Newsom after a CapRadio investigation revealed that he has exaggerated the wildfire prevention work completed during his time in office. More from the California Report.
After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week we begin a four part series with Carly Pacheco and Serena Cantway both of FREED, the independent living center in Grass Valley.
We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Evening News - Wednesday June 23rd, 2021
Under the Trump Administration the Justice Department ended certain humanitarian protections for immigrants. Tonight, The California Report examines the Department’s different approach to deportation under President Biden. Governor Newsom pledged to make fighting wildfires top priority. However, tonight’s Report also covers an investigation showing California is doing less wildfire prevention work than under Newsom’s predecessor.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks with the new Executive Director of Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, Stewart Baker in this week’s Nevada City Chamber Report.
We close with a commentary from Ginny Hoyt.
Water News with Steve Baker
Paul Emery and hydrogeologist Steve Baker talk about the current state of water in California.
Evening News - Tuesday June 22nd, 2021
The California Report covers the debate on whether to extend California’s moratorium on evictions beyond June and checks in with Emilie Cameron, District Affairs and Development Director for Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
After a look at local headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks with Hydrogeologist Steve Baker about how the drought is affecting the whole state. Felton Pruitt speaks with Melinda Booth, Executive Director of SYRCL, and we close tonight with a commentary by Marc Cuniberti.
Evening News - Monday June 21st, 2021
Tonight the California Report covers a fire in the Los Padres National Forest that has burned 2400 acres. The difficult terrain has led to 0% containment. And, California introduced new laws due to the pandemic, but have workplaces and schools been following them?
In Washington State the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Yakama Nation over land disputes with the county. National Native News has the details.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before Al Stahler tells us all about the colors of the Summer Solstice.
Scott Holbrooke
Scott Holbrooke from Keep Smilin' Promotions talks about bringing live music back to the city of Auburn this summer.
Evening News - Friday June 18th, 2021
The California Report looks at two men who served the U.S., one, as an army veteran, the other as a front-line responder during the Camp Fire, and their battles with federal immigration.
And what happens when a huge life event, requiring an equally huge number of attendees occurs during the pandemic? Many 15-year-olds in the LatinX and Catholic communities postponed their quinceañeras and are just now celebrating.
The Public News Service provides insight on our newest National Holiday, Juneteenth, before we take a brief look at regional headlines and weather.
We close with a conversation between Felton Pruitt and promotor Scott Holbrook about all things live music.
Evening News - Thursday June 17th, 2021
Power system managers are asking users to conserve power today and this evening as the heat wave continues. The California Report looks into it before diving into a story about the Port of Los Angeles hitting a cargo record as trade surges.
After a brief look at regional news and weather, we’ll hear Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week Betty Louise, continues her conversation with the Interfaith Food Ministry’s Executive Director, Phil Alonso, and Development Director, Naomi Cabral.
We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Evening News - Wednesday June 16th, 2021
The California Report takes us out to the ball game with a look inside Dodger Stadium’s first full-capacity game since the pandemic began.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before our KVMR Evening News Chamber Report. Then, Felton Pruitt interviews Nevada County Director of Housing and Child Support Services, Mike Dent.
We close with a commentary from Hollie Grimaldi Flores.
The Economic Report with Gary Zimmerman
Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve senior economist, Gary Zimmerman, talk about the latest Job Market Report.
Evening News - Tuesday June 15th, 2021
The California Report reviews Governor Newsom's policies and actions as the state reopens and then talks with San Francisco chefs and restaurant owners about their plans to reopen.
The California News Service covers a new California Voter Foundation study that reveals that election officials quit in droves after the 2020 presidential contest.
After a look at local headlines and weather Paul Emery speaks with retired senior economist Gary Zimmerman in this weeks Economic Report.
A Walk in the Park
Evening News - Monday June 14th, 2021
Tomorrow is the state’s big reopening day and The California Report looks into a voluntary electronic system which allows businesses to check the vaccination status of customers plus a look at how a major heatwave expected across California this week has led to concerns about power outages and rolling blackouts.
National Native News delves into an investigation into deaths at tribal jails overseen by the federal government and indigenous led protests over the Minnesota Line Three Pipeline.
We take a brief look at regional headlines and weather before our biweekly "Walk in the Park" with Syd Brown.
We close with a special Flag Day commentary by Chaplain Norris Burkes
Taj Mahal
Paul Emery’s interview with legendary Blues guitarist, Taj Mahal.
Evening News - Friday June 11th, 2021
Earlier this week a federal judge overturned California’s 30-year old assault weapons ban. The California Report looks into the state’s appeal of that ruling.
Then, a group including UC San Diego students and faculty, call for an end to police presence on college campuses. Finally, a dive into what California’s upcoming reopening may look like.
Ever wonder which planet is best for a leisurely stroll? After local headlines and weather, we get some help from Al Stahler in answering this question.
We close tonight with Paul Emery’s interview of legendary Blues guitarist, Taj Mahal, who will be performing tomorrow evening at the Nevada County Fair Grounds.
Evening News - Thursday June 10th, 2021
At the height of the pandemic, farmworkers in the Central Valley and along the Central Coast were hit hard by COVID19. The California Report covers the effort in Salinas to vaccinate farm workers en masse.
After a brief look at regional news and weather, we listen to Hospitality House’s needs of the week followed by Bravehearts. This week is part 3 of a conversation with the Interfaith Food Ministry’s Executive and Development Directors.
We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.
Rita Hosking
Local musician Rita Hosking talks with Felton Pruitt about how she created ways to stay connected with her fans during the pandemic. She opens for Taj Mahal this Saturday night at the Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.