Ray Hamill brings us details of all of the week's local sports news, including how the South Fork Cubs are closing in on a third NCS championship game appearance in just six months, as well as how several local high school and college track and field athletes are closing out the season strong

Southern Humboldt Community Assembles 'We Care' Boxes to Support Families Impacted by Suicide by KMUD News

Local News 05 16 24 by KMUD News

Another Life Presumed Lost to the Trinity River by KMUD News

As California moves away from fossil fuels, the public utilities commission recently approved a rate structure change for utility giant, PG&E. The new structure will lower energy costs per kilowatt but implement a three-tiered, fixed, flat rate based on income. TURN, The Utility Reform Network, supports the revenue-neutral change. Lisa Music reports.

KMUD's Matt LaFever brings the latest from Mendocino County where landlines are more secure from a recent court ruling, a nearly 50-year Jane Doe was identified, and a county government merger has caused controversy.

Local News 05 15 24 by KMUD News

The CAL FIRE Redwood Coast Fire Preparedness exercises will come to a close May 16th amidst major shifts in crew demographics. Serenity Wood reports.

Though the issued may seem like a win for those opposed to AT&T's bid to end their obligation as a carrier of last resort, more is ahead for the telecommunications industry as AT&T states plan to 'walk away' from low-profitability regions, according to TURN. Lisa Music reports.

New, electronic water meters courtesy of state funding will be installed for Redway Community Services District customers. The new devices will allow for real-time tracking of water usage, a benefit for both the customer and the district. The meters will also help the district track whether customers have accessory dwelling water usage, and are now considering requiring backflow device installation for all customers. Lisa Music reports.