Downtown Ukiah may soon be getting a new look. The city is considering a project to improve the School Street corridor — but some residents are worried the plan could mean saying goodbye to the Chinese pistache trees that bring bright red and orange color to the area each fall. Sydney Fishman reports for KMUD News.

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest high school and college basketball news and where two H-DNL athletes are taking their talents after graduation in 2026.

This year's Humboldt County Fire Chiefs Association report quantifies the scale of emergency response and the need for help from the state. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including the MVPs and all-league teams in H-DNL football, as well as all the latest high school and college basketball news and how one former McKinleyville Panther joined some elite company this week.