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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – January 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026   

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications.

What Congressman LaMalfa’s death means for House Republicans, rural California – Capital Public Radio

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death this week has left questions about who will represent California’s 1st Congressional district — a conservative agricultural region north of Sacramento.

 

Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter – Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles Times

California touts itself as a leader on the problem of plastic garbage, but recent developments suggest otherwise.

 

California’s plan to build largest reservoir in decades faces snag – The San Francisco Chronicle

As California moves closer to construction of its largest reservoir in nearly 50 years, a union’s concerns about an out-of-state company building the water project are adding a late-stage complication.

 

What to do if you come across a wild gray wolf in California – The Fresno Bee

As California’s wolf population continues to make its comeback, so does the state’s struggle to balance the needs of the endangered predator and the safety of residents.