On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham looks into the potential for new housing options in downtown Grass Valley. Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman examine some interesting decisions U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is making when it comes to data. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk shares poems for when sorrow prohibits you from writing your own.

KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham looks into the potential for new housing options in downtown Grass Valley. 

KVMR’s Cy Musiker explains the meeting last night was a brainstorming session on how to keep the community center thriving. 

The Grass Valley Police department announced the arrest on their social media account. The investigation and arrest are related to tips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession of child pornography by several local individuals.  

The Union reports that the water district is considering selling surplus land once meant for Centennial Dam.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 6th from from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City. The meeting is open to everyone. Learn more on the city's website.

Local boat launches have been closed to motorized watercraft since December after the discovery of the Golden Mussel in Delta waters. 

This week on the Friday Evening News Magazine the Nevada County Library announces the 2025 Nevada County Reads book. KVMR Science Correspondent Al Stahler sits down with naturalist, nature artist and writer, John Muir Laws to talk about the Sierra Nevada. Marc Cuniberti brings us a commentary on why he believes gold is a solid bet in terms of monetary inflation. And the latest essay from Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her Observations from a Working Poet series.

The P.L.U.R. philosophy—Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect—will be in full effect tonight at the Madelyn Helling Library. Professional DJ and composer Motive Within will spin a drum and bass set right after opening sets by local DJs, Tinfoil Trees and Irregular Fantasies. The free all-ages dance party will kick off at 6:30 p.m.

Although funding for the work has been secured, repairs to the Squirrel Creek crossing in Western Gateway Park can't begin until water levels are low and safe.