The late Assemblymember Patty Berg is being honored in a state bill and a letter from Humboldt County supervisors. Daniel Mintz reports. 

More than 15 months after the last Southern Humboldt animal care practice closed its doors, the area  still doesn't have veterinary service. This lack of service is reflected all over rural America, with vets retiring, unable to find replacements and authorities not doing enough to plug the holes.

This KMUD Public Affairs Special gets to the root of a problem that is leaving rural residents to drive for hours to seek medical care for their pets and explores what remedies may be available.

The program was conceived by Lauren Schmitt who also conducted the interviews. It was written, edited and produced by Sigur-Björn for KMUD.

We run over the main events in Humboldt County this Independence Day and speak to professionals about how to protect pets and sensitive children as fireworks burst in the air.

Plus: KMUD's existence under threat; Cuts to senior assistance programs have far-reaching consequences; Ray Hamill's Sports Report.

Carrie Griffin, a physician and somatic psychotherapist, advises parents on how to protect neurodivergent children from the jarring noises and flashing lights of the Fourth of July celebrations.

From soothing music to double harnesses, Shannon Westman, a registered veterinary technician advises us on how to keep our pets safe and calm during fireworks shows.

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including all the latest Little League All-Star action, as well as updates on the Humboldt Crabs and the Humboldt Eagles.

From the Mendocino coast Michelle Blackwell reports. 

Humboldt County supervisors have been told that cuts affecting seniors will have broad impacts.