Podcasts about Nevada County

Uncovering Women Miners' Forgotten Legacy in the ‘Swiss Alps' of Sequoia National Park  Mineral King is located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park but its remote location means it gets fewer visitors than other parts of the park. So the campers and backpackers that make the trek are rewarded with a spectacular mountain range with rushing waterfalls. There are only a handful of buildings here, including some historic wooden cabins that belong to a few families who've been here long before this was a national park. One of those cabins belongs to Laile Di Silvestro's family. Her connection to Mineral King goes back to the 1870s. Today, she's an archeologist, and she's looking for the stories she didn't hear growing up. In 2024, as part of our Hidden Gems series, host Sasha Khokha hiked Mineral King with Di Silvestro to learn about some surprising trail blazers in the California Gold Rush, and the discrimination some people faced during those boom times. The World's Largest Bishop Pine Forest Is in Point Reyes California is home to a lot of iconic trees, including giant sequoias, windswept Monterey cypresses, and Joshua trees. The bishop pine doesn't have that kind of celebrity status. But if you live on the Point Reyes Peninsula in west Marin County you're all too familiar with it. These indigenous trees are so well-suited to growing here, that to locals they're notorious pests, not because of how easily they grow, but because of how they die. In 2024, reporter Lusen Mendel took us to Tomales Bay State Park to meet someone who's made it his mission to deal with the pesky and strangely loveable pines. Welcome to Rough and Ready, the Tiny Town That Used to Be a Republic We head to the Nevada County town of Rough and Ready, about 5 miles west of Grass Valley.  In 1850, it seceded from the nation and temporarily became its own republic. In 2017, KQED's Bianca Taylor spoke to a proud resident of Rough and Ready to learn more about the town's history, and how it got its name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about the County's new emergency alert system, Nevada County Alerts, which is replacing the CodeRED notification system on the county's website. Nevada County residents are encouraged to sign up for before the official test on May 28th. You can do that at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/EmergencyAlerts.

Pacific Gas and Electric will begin inspecting a 2.5 mile section of Nevada County natural gas pipeline in June. The utility says there will be no impact on regional customers. Voting is underway for the June 2 Primary Election. California residents can still register to vote online or check their voter registration status at registertovote.ca.gov.  

In a May 7 Memorandum Decision and Order, Nevada County Superior Court Judge S. Robert Tice-Raskin wrote that Nevada County, by clear and convincing evidence, established that the Idaho-Maryland Mine Corporation abandoned any vested mining right by 1963.

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Vice Chair of the Board, Steve Eubanks, spoke with KVMR on Wednesday afternoon following the organizations special meeting.Grass Valley Library Adult Programming Coordinator Brittany Blake tells us about the special “wired-less” grab-n-go bags the library has created for Nevada County's annual Screen Free Week. 

Jamie Jones, Executive Director of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, and her husband, Christopher Wackerly, the organization's Director of Field Operations, were indicted by a Nevada County criminal grand jury on more than two dozen felony charges including embezzlement, grand theft, money laundering, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, perjury and forgery.Foothill Fire celebrated May Day at the Nevada City Odd Fellows Oustomah Lodge #16 with a Festival of Revolutionary Joy. You can follow their work on their blog: foothillfire.noblogs.org The Wildfire-Ready Coalition of Nevada County's Wildfire-Ready Festival & Expo at Western Gateway Park featured multiple speakers and over 40 exhibits.

Armando Salud-Ambriz, Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters for Nevada County says the best way to fight misinformation is to increase transparency. His office is leveraging technologies like streaming cameras to give voters more opportunities to observe ballot processing.

On Monday, April 27th, the Nevada County Democrats organized a forum at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City to hear from down ballot candidates including those running for Nevada City City Council, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, and California's 3rd Congressional District.

Learn more about the SR20 closure on the Caltrans website.The Nevada County Democrats hosted a public forum for down-ballot races at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City. Listen to the entire forum on the KVMR News podcast.

Sierra College's Nevada County Campus celebrated its 30 year anniversary by sharing the contents of a time capsule buried in 1996. Items included a wooden apple, a couple of hats, a t-shirt, and lots of newspaper articles.  

The new center at 590 Searls Avenue in Nevada City will help survivors of crime by offering access to various law enforcement agencies and other services in one place.

Nevada County has a new opt-in emergency alert system. It's called Nevada County Alerts and it replaces CodeRED.

Long-time incumbent in District 7 race faces new challengers. Also, CalMatters reports on a major change at the Small Business Administration. Finally, poetry is celebrated at a series of events in Nevada County this month.

In recognition of National Public Health Week, KVMR News brings you a look at Nevada County's Public Health Department. We hear from Community Health Analyst Shannon Harney about extensive efforts to expand the county's oral health program. For more information about the free oral health program or to register for a spot of the clinic, adults with active Medi-Cal can call: (530) 265-1450 or email Shannon.Harney@nevadacountyca.gov

Nevada County was counted among the thousands of No Kings 3 demonstration sites organized across the country. Although no official tally is yet available, multiple sources are estimating the total attendance to be around 8 million. Standing Dead - Overstocked. Overgrown. Overdue. premiered at the Don Baggett Theater on Saturday. The film screening and panel discussion were organized by the Wildfire Ready Coalition Nevada County.

On Saturday, March 28th, after the debut of Standing Dead - Overstocked. Overgrown. Overdue., a panel of 5 sat down to discuss wildfire in Nevada County. The panel included fire scientist Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman of the The Wildfire Ready Coalition of Nevada County, Bill Jacks, executive Director of Terra Fuego, Zeke Lunder, founder of The Lookout, Jason Moghaddas, forester and fire ecologist with Spatial Informatics Group, and Mike Sherman, former Superintendent of the Plumas Interagency Hotshot Crew based in Quincy California.

Caltrans says the Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project will keep east and westbound I-80 to one lane in each direction from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each workday until April 15th. Motorists traveling the I-80 Sierra corridor should expect delays.For the past three decades the United States has been trending down when it comes to high school reading levels. This year Nevada County's largest high school received previously unavailable testing data that confirmed over half of the school's 9th graders were reading below grade level. Nevada Union's librarian speaks about the reading struggle ripple effect and how this isn't a problem confined to the school campus. In an attempt to bolster a community of reading, the county library has a new resource available to residents. We hear from the project's creator, the Adult Programming Coordinator at the Grass Valley Library branch. 

Sacramento considers naming changes following abuse allegations. Plus, we'll check in with a Chavez biographer. Also, new general manager begins at Nevada County radio station. Finally, the national sport of Ireland finds its footing in the region.

The Yuba Watershed Institute and the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services have been awarded more than $3,000,000 to reduce wildfire fuels in the South Yuba River Canyon. 

Kiley says his decision is an attempt to move away from partisanship.BLM plans to burn piles on about 250 acres in the area of Jackass Flats Road, Silverthorne Lane, and Kadaheska Way east of North Columbia in Nevada County. Burning operations are expected to continue until June.

The Board of Supervisors of Nevada County voted 4-1 on Tuesday to continue the discussion on the proposed RV Ordinance. The law, as written, would have created a "path to compliance" for people already living in travel trailers and other recreational vehicles and would have codified the requirements for property owners interested in allowing someone to live in an RV on their property. 

Molly Starr, Haven Caravelli, Dakota Graham, and Faith Aleila Escoto were honored with awards at at Nevada County's third annual Women's History Month celebration. Placer County Public Health reported four confirmed measles cases in the first week of March. EdSource - an organization focused on covering education in California - reports 16 counties have now fallen below the vaccination herd immunity threshold for measles which means an increased risk of future outbreaks. Nevada County is one of those 16.

Visitors to the Rood Center on Friday afternoon were met at the entrance by Ferrera and Rocher, two puppies available for adoption at Sammie's Friends Animal Shelter.SYRCL Scientists continue to monitor the turbidity of the Yuba River near the New Colgate Powerhouse.  Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Skrukrud spoke with KVMR's Kelley Rees to share how her organization shapes policy and what event's they're gearing up for,

Sage A. Wilson of Grass Valley was discovered just before 1 p.m. on February 23rd by someone walking in the wooded area between Sutton Way and Brunswick Road. Police say no foul play is suspected.The Nevada County Elections Office is hiring temporary Elections staff and Vote Center workers for the upcoming June 2nd Statewide Direct Primary Election.

The Nevada County Transportation Commission and Nevada County Connects are inviting the public to the Re-Envisioning Transit in Western Nevada County open house. It will take place Wednesday, February 25th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Madelyn Helling Library in the Gene Albaugh Community Room. Learn more, including how to attend virtually by visiting FutureOfNevCoTransit.org.

The Nevada County Sheriff recovered the bodies of the 9 people who died in the Castle Peak avalanche a week ago:Andrew Alissandratos, 34, of Verdi, Nevada (guide for Blackbird Mountain Guides)Nicole Choo, 42, of South Lake Tahoe (guide for Blackbird Mountain Guides)Michael Henry, 30, from Soda Springs (guide for Blackbird Mountain Guides)Carrie Atkin, 46, of Soda Springs, Calif.Lizabeth Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, IdahoDanielle Keatley, 44, of Soda Springs and Larkspur, Calif.Kate Morse, 45, of Soda Springs and Tiburon, Calif.Caroline Sekar, 45, of Soda Springs and San Francisco, Calif.Katherine Vitt, 43, of Greenbrea, Calif.Nevada County Reads is in full swing! Join News Producer Kelley Rees on her journey to the Madelyn Helling library branch as she discovers how to engage with county-wide book club. Kelley isn't alone in her adventure - luckily, she has an expert guide in the form of a librarian to steer her in the right direction! 

KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca, and NevCo PIO Taylor Wolfe, joined Thursday Morning Show host Paul Barbieri in the studio to talk about the current storm. 

A lot of snow is piling up in Nevada County, including on people's roofs. KVMR's April Glaser spoke with Jon May to learn more about snow load hazards and the dangers of rain after snow, particularly on flat roofs where drainage can be blocked.

Search and rescue crews are looking for nine backcountry skiers after an avalanche near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada Tuesday morning. Six people were safely rescued. Two of them were transported to the hospital for treatment. The city of Los Angeles is looking to ban the construction and operation of some private detention centers. This comes amid reports that warehouses across the country are being eyed as potential detention centers, by President Trump and federal immigration officials. Reporter: Destiny Torres, LAist Work is slow in Hollywood right now. But at least one new type of production is hiring. They are bingeable shows made to be watched on your phone. And they're called vertical micro dramas. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A winter storm has shut down Sierra travel and caused a deadly avalanche. Also, an ongoing legal battle between CapRadio and KVIE over ownership of a broadcasting tower. Finally, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns to Nevada County.

Every year the Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency runs a VITA site (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to offer free tax preparation assistance and simple return filing to qualified NevCo residents. Kelley Rees spoke with Social Service Supervisor Patricia Martin to learn about this decades-old program. 

Dozens of people spoke on Tuesday asking the Nevada County Board of Supervisors to take action relating to ongoing ICE operations. More than one speaker told the board about a petition being circulated throughout the community. The petition can be found on the Peace and Justice Center of Nevada County's website.

Jonathan Maurer of Coalinga was charged with multiple crimes including assault with a deadly weapon likely to produce great bodily injury and felony vandalism after he deliberately drove his truck into a group of children and adults in front of a store in Truckee.Standing Together Against ICE: Tools to Protect Our Community drew hundreds to the Miners Foundry last week. Speakers shared tools and tactics that locals could use to keep their neighbors safe if ICE agents visit Nevada County.

Exploring the Fifth Quarter with Jason Erman In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and co-host Andy Heiser chat with their guest, Jason Erman, an advocate for homesteading and nose-to-tail eating. Jason discusses his journey from culinary school to raising and butchering his own animals in Nevada County, California. The trio delve into utilizing lesser-known cuts of meat, commonly referred to as the fifth quarter, such as pig heads, hearts, and liver. Jason shares practical recipes and insights on optimal cooking techniques, the cultural shift in food consumption, and the importance of connecting with local farmers. The episode also touches on America's national eating disorder and how returning to whole foods can enhance both diet and enjoyment. Find Guest: Social: https://www.instagram.com/nosetotailnevadacounty Mentioned in Episode:  Jason Notable Meal of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTl3bYwj_W3/ No Way Jose 5th Quarter Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwMhdSjtPX/?img_index=1 ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch!  https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Coffee Concerns 00:30 Welcome to the Okayest Cook Podcast 01:06 Discussing the Four Pillars 02:11 Introducing Jason Erman 02:54 Jason's Homesteading Journey 05:58 Notable Meals and Bourbon 08:12 Cooking with Venison 11:11 Exploring Lamb and Sunchokes 21:10 The Importance of Resting Meat 28:10 Utilizing the Whole Animal 35:03 The Value of Butchering Your Own Meat 37:03 Exploring Uncommon Cuts at the Butcher Shop 37:51 Cooking Techniques for Heart and Other Organs 41:50 Overcoming Mental Hurdles with Organ Meats 46:32 The National Eating Disorder 50:04 The Importance of Knowing Your Food's Origin 57:57 Practical Tips for Eating Healthier 01:05:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 01:06:07 Scrapple: A Delicious Way to Use Odd Bits More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto Andy Heiser Email: Andy@OkayestCook.com Web: RakeDevelopment.com Instagram: @andheiser

The Nevada County Elections Office sent voter residency confirmation postcards this week to both active and inactive registered voters. The intent is to ensure voter registration records are accurate and up to date ahead of this summer's Statewide Direct Primary Election. 

Organizers say "Standing Together Against ICE" will focus on real-world tools and coordinated actions that can be used to to protect neighbors if ICE shows up in Nevada County and will double as a food drive for those in need.

Nevada County's Board of Supervisors Workshop begins today at the Gold Miners Inn in Grass Valley. The meetings will take place today and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m about noon on Friday.Lockheed Martin, PG&E, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo have announced the launch of "a purpose-built venture that will integrate next-generation wildfire solutions to help first responders detect, prevent and fight catastrophic wildfires."Nevada City residents gathered in Calanan Park on Tuesday in memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Volunteers and staff members from multiple local agencies and nonprofits will count families and individuals currently experiencing homelessness. The annual count is used to qualify for HUD funds.Readers with niche tastes will again be able to request books that the Library doesn't own, though the book must be available through Amazon.

Nevada County has been selected to host a state–local listening session informing California's Future is Creative, the State's first-ever strategic plan for the creative economy.The Nevada County Library has selected North Woods by Daniel Mason for Nevada County Reads 2026. Nevada County Reads is a countywide reading and community engagement program that brings residents together through shared literature and events. 

Hundreds of local students walked out of their classrooms on Tuesday to gather in downtown GV and make their voices heard.Nevada County's Elections Office is spreading the word about an option that lowers the cost of filing for those seeking candidacy in the June 2026 primary election.

A stranded cyclist with a satellite communicator calls for help after going off-trail. Scott W Lay, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for the past nine years, has announced that he will not seek reelection this June and has endorsed Nevada City School District Superintendent John Baggett for the position.Terry McAteer stopped by the KVMR studios to talk about the Community Forum, a monthly town hall meeting he helps organize. The next Forum will convene this Friday, January 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 to discuss affordable housing. 

The role of the judiciary in American democracy will be the focus of Saturday's AAUW Nevada County Branch program. Guest speakers are Judge Kelly Babineau, Judge Kent Kellegrew, and Judge Jane York Punneo.Originally guided for four decades by Zenobia Brokenbrough and the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Choir, who remain actively involved in this year's performance, the MLK Community Choir will bring approximately 50 local singers from diverse musical and spiritual backgrounds together. 

Nevada County District 3 Supervisor Lisa Swarthout will serve as Board Chair for 2026.The Stagecoach Hotel Veteran's Housing Project could bring the county's homeless Vet population down to "functional zero."

Families in need of a free car seat or installation and safety training can contact Jessica Ferrer of Nevada County's Mother Child Adolescent Health program at Jessica.Ferrer@NevadaCountyCa.gov.  The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation's Volunteer Open House is for interested community members who want to learn about the diverse volunteer roles available. The event will take place on January 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the SNMH Foundation Office at 140 Litton Drive, Suite #220 in Grass Valley.

Representatives from CalTrans and the Nevada County Transportation Commission held a public meeting on Wednesday to encourage the public to submit pubic comment about the State Route 49 Grass Valley Wildfire Evacuation Project before 5:00 p.m., January 12th. Learn more and submit your thoughts on the Caltrans website.

More than 45 emergency responders mobilized on Monday to find a man who went missing after encountering an avalanche.An event organized by the nonprofit Color Me Human gathered Sheriff Shannan Moon, District Attorney Jesse Wilson, Grass Valley Police Chief Alex Gammelgard and Nevada City Police Chief Dan Foss together to discuss recent violent attacks in western Nevada County.

A barn on Inch By Inch road was completely destroyed by fire according to CAL FIRE.Former Nevada City city manager takes job in California City.Waste monitoring in Nevada County shows an uptick in influenza A locally.  

Wetter, colder, and more impactful - that's how the National Weather Service describes the storm affecting much of our listening area in the lead up to and, potentially through, the holidays. JJ Jackson's in downtown Nevada City prepares to say goodbye after a 38-year run. The historic building at 244 Commercial Street was sold in late November and the new owner will change the building from a shop to a makers' space. Nevada County Mutual Aid is a collective of volunteers focused on building community care and support, particularly for marginalized individuals. They're hosting a free Christmas Community's Care Day this Thursday, Dec 25th from 12-4pm. Two of the event's organizers sat down to speak with KVMR News. 

Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson gave a public statement at the Board of Supervisors meeting addressing the streak of violence through the county. Before reading the statement, Wilson said he was asked to do so by Board of Supervisors Chair Heidi Hall. A winter weather storm is heading towards Nevada County just in time for holiday travel. The storm, courtesy of two atmospheric rivers, may bring over ten days of rain and low elevation snow to the Sierra foothills. KVMR News hears from Nevada County's Office of Emergency Services and a meteorologist from the National Weather Service on preparatory actions residents should take and how severe this storm will be. Caltrans wants public feedback on a Highway 49 project.KVMR News recaps Wednesday's House of Representatives vote on healthcare, focusing on District 3 Rep. Kevin Kiley's stance on Affordable Care Act extensions. 

The human remains found earlier this year near the South Yuba Fork Bridge have been identified. The Nevada County Coroner is asking the public for help in locating the decedent's next of kin.Nevada County Transit Services' 12 Days of Holiday Cheer free fare event begins today. Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now are offering free fare service on all routes until December 31st.