News Headlines for Tuesday with Paul Castro

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

Millions of Birds Rest at Grey Lodge.

Grey Lodge Wildlife Area is a short drive West from Nevada County and is the resting place for millions of migratory waterfowl at this time of year. Wildlife biologist Ted Beedy chatted with Paul Emery why this is such an important gateway.

Learn about Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa -- an African American holiday -- is observed between December 26th and January first. The celebration was started in 1966 and continues today. For some history, Helena McDaniel spoke with Kimbuko, assistant director of the African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

This Year is a Leap Second Year.

A year is a long time ... but some years are longer than others. On the Monday Morning Show, Alan Stahler explained why, this New Year's Eve, 2008 will take just a bit longer than usual to morph into 2009. Here's his explanation.

A Conversation about
the Conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

For days Israel has responded to rocket fire coming from the Gaza Strip with devastating missile attacks that have killed nearly 400 Palestinians, including as many as 60 women and children. Brian Bahouth takes listener calls for a conversation with Susan King, spokesperson for the California Green Party and Jamilla Kiswani, spokesperson for the NCA FPA Al awada and the Sacramento Peace and Justice Coalition.

Money Matters Minutes for
Tuesday, December 30th 2008

Marc offers his end of year tax tips.

News Headlines for Tuesday with Paul Castro

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

Dark Horse Development No Longer Dark.

After years without power lines, today, PG&E connected electrical service to the stalled Dark Horse Development in south Nevada County. KVMR's Paul Emery has the story.

Food Pantries Swamped.

With the economy shedding jobs, this holiday season could be a difficult time for many. For and update on the demand for emergency and supplemental food services in Nevada County, KVMR's Mary Goodman visited the Food Bank of Nevada County and Interfaith food Ministries.

A Chat with Photographer David McKay.

If you're looking for something to do during the Christmas holiday, take a walk along the Truckee. Alan Stahler talks with noted Yuba River photographer David McKay.

Checking in on Holiday Shoppers'
2008 Spending Habits.

A tightening economy may be forcing may to reconsider typical holiday spending habits. Mary Goodman visited the Briar Patch Coop for an update on attitudes toward seasonal spending sprees.

A Discussion about the Challenges
Facing Performance Arts Groups
in a Contracting Economy.

Most businesses are feeling the pinch of a shrinking economy, including performance arts groups. Brian Bahouth takes listener calls for a conversation with Executive Director of the Foothill Theater Company Karen Marinovich and Paul Emery, former Artistic Director of the Grass Valley Center for the Arts.

Money Matters Minutes for Tuesday Dec. 23rd

Merry Christmas Cds

News Headlines for Monday with Mke Bissell

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

California Labor Response to Nomination of
Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor.

President-elect Barack Obama's selection of California Representative Hilda Solis as labor secretary is getting good reviews from labor and environmental groups and a negative response from big business. Brian Bahouth spoke with Steven Smith of the California Labor Federation about the nomination.

Should Mountain Bike be Allowed in National Parks?

In the waning days of the Bush administration, the department of interior has proposed expanding access to trails in the national parks to mountain-bikers. The president, himself, is an avid mountain-biker. Alan Stahler spoke with Jeff Ruke of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility about the environmental implications.

Environmental Protection Agency Launches
Most Wanted Fugitive List.

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a new most-wanted list that focuses on environmental fugitives. To find out more Brian Bahouth spoke with EPA Special Agent Nick Torres about the new program.

Live Discussion Commercial Airline Safety

What's involved in getting a machine weighing 300 tons, carrying several hundred people, up into the air, across the country, and back down to the ground again? Alan Stahler spoke with retired Delta pilot and Nevada City resident Alan Gaines.

Bush's Failed Victory Lap In Iraq

In 2003, just before the Bushites invaded and occupied Iraq, Vice President Dick Cheney assured our wary nation that the whole thing would be a cakewalk, ...

News Headlines for Friday with Brian Bahouth

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

New California Tribal Casino
Takes Toll on Nevada Gaming.

This week the Red Hawk tribal casino opened in Shingle Springs California. The Casino is expected to raise large sums of money for the operators and the county, but for Nevada Casinos, where gaming has long been the back bone of the state's economy, another tribal casino in California does not bode well for the Silver State. To better gauge the impact of the new casino on Nevada's weakened economy, I spoke with Nevada State archivist and gaming historian Guy Rocha.

Grass Valley Man Starts Schools in Pakistan.

Grass Valley resident Greg Zaller was initially drawn to Pakistan after that country suffered a devastating earthquake. But after spending time there he founded a Non Governmental Organization that helps educate Pakistanis of all ages and genders. KVMR's Mike Bissell spoke with Mr. Zaller about the partnerships he's forged in Pakistan.

A Discussion about Sierra Pacific Industries
Use of Herbicides on Tree Plantations.

On Wednesday the group Forest Ethics published data collected over the past 12 years that shows Sierra Pacific Industries has used some 770,000 pounds of herhicide on its tree plantations. To find out what this means for forest health, Brian Bahouth takes listener calls for a conversation with biologist Vivian Parker.

An Essay from Poet Molly Fisk.

Molly reminisces about bowling.

News Headlines for Thursday with Brian Bahouth

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

California Legislators Battle Over Budget Deficit.

Lots of activity today in the state capital as lawmakers try and close a 40 billion dollar budget gap. Democrats passed a plan this afternoon that would trim $18 billion dollars from the deficit, but the governor said he would not sign off on the series of 16 bills. For details on the Democratic plan, Brian Bahouth spoke with San Francisco Chronicle capital reporter Matthew Yi.

125th Donation Day Parade Scheduled for Friday.

Friday The 125th Annual Donation Day Parade takes place at 10:00 AM, starting at the Henessey School on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley. Brian Bahouth spoke with Marcie Ellis, longtime member of the Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society about the event.

Heavy Weather Ahead for the Sierra Foothills.

Another wet and cold weather system is moving into our region. For some detail, Brian Bahouth spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Felix Garcia.

A Discussion About the High Cost of Illiteracy.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics one in 20 Americans are not literate in English ... 11 million Americans lack the skills to handle many everyday tasks, and 30 million adults may not be able to make sense of a simple pamphlet. Brian Bahouth takes listener calls for a conversation with Alan Archer literacy coordinator for Nevada County libraries.

Local Views of the Gnus with Mark Staneart

Commentator Mark Staneart takes aim at the week in news.

News Headlines for Wednesday with Richard Tewes

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

How Will Chrysler Plant Closings Affect Local Dealers.

Chrysler motors announced today that it would be closing its manufacturing plants for a month as a cost saving measure. Paul Emery spoke with Joe Nicholas, manager of Liberty Motors – a Chrysler dealership in Grass Valley - about how this will affect them.

EPA Tackles California’s Toxic Mining Legacy.

Today, the EPA finished remediation of the abandoned Mt Diablo mercury mine in Contra Costa county, hopefully preventing a massive release of mercury and other mining legacy toxins into the San Francisco Bay estuary. Brian Bahouth spoke with Janet Yokum, EPA project manage about the situation.

Domestic Violence - A Holiday Problem ?

With the holidays looming, KVMR’s Paul Emery checked in with Suzanne Miller of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition.

Conversation with Bounty Hunter Troy Posas.

On Monday, a bounty hunter captured a man staying in Grass Valley who was then arrested for impersonating a police offer and other violations. Joining us now to discuss that arrest and life as a California Bounty Hunter is Troy Posas lead agent for Central Valley Fugitive Recovery.

A Critique of Chomsky’s Radical Critique

Last week we reviewed the main tenets of Noam Chomsky’s radical political theory, based as it is on a conception of human nature as creative and on a premise of universal and equipollent principles of liberty and equality. Today, we aim to examine those premises, along with his conclusion that the most just state is the libertarian-socialist one.

News Headlines for Tuesday with Paul Castro

News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state.

County Supervisors Grapple with $300,000 Cut
in State Funding for Public Transport.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors held a special session today. Brian Bahouth spoke with KVMR’s Max Fenson, who attended the meeting, to find out what happened.

Sacramento Regional Transit Sets Ridership Record
– State Slashes Funding.

No surprise that high gas prices caused more people to ride Sacramento’s light rail system, but what pleases train administrators is that ridership remains high even after gas prices have plummeted. For details, Brian Bahouth spoke with Alane Masui, spokes person for the Sacramento Regional Transit District.

11th Hour Bush Administration Changes
to the Endangered Species Act and Birds.

The Endangered Species Act is perhaps the strongest environmental law on the books ... and it's under attack yet again. Alan Stahler spoke with Steve Holmer, a spokesperson for the American Bird Conservancy.

A Conversation with Imam Azeez.

Many non Muslims never make contact with Islamic communities, to share culture, traditions and perspectives, or to just socialize. Arguably, Muslims are one of the most isolated minority groups in the nation. For some insight into our region’s Muslim communities, Brian Bahouth takes listener calls for a conversation with Imam Azeez, head of the Salam Center in Sacramento.

Money Matters Minutes for Tuesday Dec. 16th

US T bills The Next Bubble