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.
Manage existing predators before bringing back grizzlies – Sacramento Bee
Sierra County Supervisor Lee Adams and Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson reason that California should not consider reintroducing grizzly bears while the state is still struggling to manage existing predators.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens to shutter rural hospitals, state officials warn – Local News Matters
Rural hospitals across California will be put on the brink of closure or forced to shut down services due to sweeping cuts to federal health care funding, state officials said Thursday.
PG&E begins power shutoffs in Northern California, including Bay Area – San Francisco Chronicle
Pacific Gas and Electric Company began shutting off power in parts of Northern California on Wednesday night as dry offshore winds and low humidity raised wildfire concerns across the region.
Lawmakers want answers over FEMA funding freeze on California projects – SF Chronicle
A near-complete freeze on federal funding to help California communities recovering from natural disasters better prepare for future hazards has raised alarms among state officials.