The Oroville dam is in the news. The earth-fill dam on the Feather River was the site of a press conference held today where Governor Gavin Newsom talked about how his administration plans to respond to the ongoing drought. The California News Service brings us a story about equity, and how Voting by mail reduced the racial gap in voting. After regional headlines and weather, Paul Emery talks with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about how the Salton Sea could factor heavily in the Golden State’s transition to a fossil fuel free future.

What was once a blight on the land is becoming a major source of lithium, the important component in batteries that power electric vehicles. Paul Emery spoke with hydrogeologist Steve Baker about his recent visit.

The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County candidate forum for Nevada County Supervisor, District 3 and 4.

District 3 candidates: Valentina Masterz, Patti Ingram Spencer, Lisa Swarthout

District 4 candidates: Calvin Clark, Susan Hoek

Tonight on the California Report: More than 8,000 nurses and workers in northern California are on strike against Sutter Health today. And specifics on where exactly PG&E’s multi-million dollar Kincade Fire settlement will end up. Somethings bubbling under the state’s surface. Hear the latest on Sonoma County’s push to harness geo-thermal energy. National Native News takes us inside a high school gym in Alaska as students compete in the Native Youth Olympics semi-finals. After updates on local news and weather, Syd Brown fills us in on Nevada County’s Three state parks.

Syd Brown sits on the board of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports park-related educational activities and helps to preserve the natural and cultural resources of western Nevada County’s State Parks. You can find out more at SierraGoldParksFoundation.org.

Tonight The California Report asks difficult questions about 88 year old US Senator Dianne Feinstein’s mental fitness. And they give us an update on state COVID-19 vaccination requirements for schoolchildren. We take a look at local news and weather. Felton Pruitt speaks to Never Come Down. The Portland-based bluegrass band plays The Crazy Horse Saloon in downtown Nevada City on Friday, April 15th

Felton Pruitt in conversation with the Portland, Oregon based 5-piece band, Never Come Down.