http://kvmr.org/news/index.html The latest KVMR Evening Newscasts, week nights from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:15:00 PST Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:15:00 PST en-us Copyright KVMR 2008 news@kvmr.org (Brian Bahouth) webmaster@kvmr.org (John Button) 60 news@kvmr.org KVMR Evening Newscasts, week nights from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM KVMR Evening Newscasts presents local news stories, plus regional and national stories from Free Speech Radio News and other alternative sources of news and commentary. John Button webmaster@kvmr.org No News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105a.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Monday with Mike Bissell News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:11:10 In the third day of Israel's ground attacks in Gaza, the death toll continues to rise, and a diplomatic solution seems to be out of reach. This weekend from New York City's Times Square to snowy Kabul, Afghanistan, the conflict has triggered protests. Karen Miller reports. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105b.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No Citizens Around the World Protest Israeli Invasion of Gaza. In the third day of Israel's ground attacks in Gaza, the death toll continues to rise, and a diplomatic solution seems to be out of reach. This weekend from New York City's Times Square to snowy Kabul, Afghanistan, the conflict has triggered protests. Karen Miller reports. 00:02:24 The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East escalated over the weekend with Israel beginning a ground invasion against Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. For the California based humanitarian aid group Mercy Corps, the military operation is complicating logistics and security. Brian Bahouth has the story. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105c.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No California Group Can't Get Humanitarian Aid to Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East escalated over the weekend with Israel beginning a ground invasion against Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. For the California based humanitarian aid group Mercy Corps, the military operation is complicating logistics and security. Brian Bahouth has the story. 00:01:34 ACORN California is holding a rally in Sacramento Tuesday afternoon. The gathering is part of some 30 rallies happening in cities across the nation intended to encourage president elect Barack Obama to remember the needs of low and middle income workers when writing his jobs creation plan. KVMR's Brian Bahouth has this report. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105d.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No ACORN California Holding Rally for Low and Middle Income Workers. ACORN California is holding a rally in Sacramento Tuesday afternoon. The gathering is part of some 30 rallies happening in cities across the nation intended to encourage president elect Barack Obama to remember the needs of low and middle income workers when writing his jobs creation plan. KVMR's Brian Bahouth has this report. 00:01:45 Of all the films to screen at this weekends wild and scenic film festival, one will be unique for having been shot, edited by teenagers, in less than 48 hours, at the festival itself. Alan Stahler spoke with two of the filmmakers, and their mentor, Debra Weistar. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105e.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No A Film of Filmakers at SYRCL Film Fest Of all the films to screen at this weekends wild and scenic film festival, one will be unique for having been shot, edited by teenagers, in less than 48 hours, at the festival itself. Alan Stahler spoke with two of the filmmakers, and their mentor, Debra Weistar. 00:04:15 Alan Stahler chatted with Mark Arzoumanian, Editor-in-Chief of Official Board Markets, a publication that analyzes the market for recycled paperboard (light-weight cardboard), and Tom Larsen, president and co-founder of TD Innovations, a company that manufactures backpacks and other bags from recycled PET plastic (the plastic from which water bottles are made). http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105f.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105f.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No A Discussion about the Recycling Market Crash Alan Stahler chatted with Mark Arzoumanian, Editor-in-Chief of Official Board Markets, a publication that analyzes the market for recycled paperboard (light-weight cardboard), and Tom Larsen, president and co-founder of TD Innovations, a company that manufactures backpacks and other bags from recycled PET plastic (the plastic from which water bottles are made). 00:27:59 Jim Hightower assails the spin being put on the Bush legacy. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105g.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20090105g.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No Commentary from Jim Hightower. Jim Hightower assails the spin being put on the Bush legacy. 00:02:09 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223a.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Tuesday with Paul Castro News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:11:43 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223b.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:01:31 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223c.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:07:24 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223d.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:05:37 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223e.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:02:40 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223f.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081223f.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:23:48 Merry Christmas Cds http://kvmr.org/programs/moneymatters/index.html http://kvmr.org/programs/moneymatters/index.html#mmm20081223 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:55:01 PST moneymatters@kvmr.org (Marc Cuniberti) No Money Matters Minutes for Tuesday Dec. 23rd Merry Christmas Cds 00:03:21 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222a.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Monday with Mike Bissell News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:12:04 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222b.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:06:51 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222c.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:04:57 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222d.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:06:11 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222e.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:21:01 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, ... http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222f.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081222f.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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, ... 00:02:08 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219a.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Friday with Brian Bahouth News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:09:40 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219b.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:06:31 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219c.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:08:25 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219d.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:29:18 Molly reminisces about bowling. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219e.mp3 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081219e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No An Essay from Poet Molly Fisk. Molly reminisces about bowling. 00:10:08 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218a.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Thursday with Brian Bahouth News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:09:22 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218b.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:04:17 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218c.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:03:38 Another wet and cold weather system is moving into our region. For some detail, Brian Bahouth spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Felix Garcia. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218d.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:03:18 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218e.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081218e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:27:46 Commentator Mark Staneart takes aim at the week in news http://audio.kvmr.org/staneart/staneart20081218.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/staneart/staneart20081218.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No Local Views of the Gnus with Mark Staneart Commentator Mark Staneart takes aim at the week in news 00:04:53 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217a.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Wednesday with Richard Tewes News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:09:22 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217b.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:05:44 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217c.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:04:54 With the holidays looming, KVMR's Paul Emery checked in with Suzanne Miller of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217d.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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 00:04:46 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217e.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081217e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:29:09 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/abele/abele20081217.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:25:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/abele/abele20081217.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:03:28 News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216a.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:50:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216a.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No News Headlines for Tuesday with Paul Castro News headlines from around the world, nation, region and state. 00:13:08 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216b.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:45:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216b.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:04:09 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216c.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:40:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216c.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:03:09 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216d.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:35:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216d.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:04:38 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. http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216e.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:30:00 PST http://audio.kvmr.org/news/pmnews20081216e.mp3 News & Politics KVMR News No 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. 00:27:27 US T bills The Next Bubble http://kvmr.org/programs/moneymatters/index.html http://kvmr.org/programs/moneymatters/index.html#mmm20081216 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:25:00 PST moneymatters@kvmr.org (Marc Cuniberti) No Money Matters Minutes for Tuesday Dec. 16th US T bills The Next Bubble 00:05:19