Community Commentaries

Community members from Nevada County share their thoughts and outlooks on today's world.

Latest episodes

1. Nevada County Youth Can Play A Big Part Preparing For Emergencies

   22 Feb 2025

   Tony Kinderman is a senior at Nevada Union High School.

   3 min ▶

2. What Do The Southern California Wildfires Mean For Such A Densely Populated Area Rich In History?

   10 Jan 2025

   Writer and journalist April Glaser lives in Nevada City.

   6 min ▶

3. Mr. Batterer Goes to Washington

   04 Jan 2025

   Frank McClain is interested in studying, creating, and sustaining mutually respectful communications and relationships. His intention is to help individuals, families and communiti…

   6 min ▶

4. Earth Day 2024

   20 Apr 2024

   Nevada County Climate Action Now member Shirley Freriks brings us a commentary about how Nevada City plans to celebrate Earth Day.

   3 min ▶

5. Is Zero Waste Possible?

   30 Mar 2024

   Is zero waste possible? Nevada County Climate Action Now member Shirley Freriks brings us a commentary surrounding the question. The WasteNot Committee chair digs into the changes…

   4 min ▶