The RCRC Barbed Wire will be on hiatus next week, April 18th. The California State Legislature adjourned for Spring Recess…
Before leaving for Spring Recess on Thursday, the State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 100. Commonly referred to as a “Budget Bill, Jr.” this measure amends a prior Budget Act and makes several program area adjustments…
RCRC, in coalition with local government partners, supports Assembly Bill 964, authored by Assembly Member Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas). This measure would take an important first step to reform…
Several RCRC-sponsored measures passed their first policy over the last two weeks while two others will be heard after the Legislature returns from Spring Break…
On Friday, April 4th, PG&E filed its comprehensive 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) with regulators…
RCRC continues to advocate for passage of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization bill, a top priority for rural counties in California and around the nation. The last SRS reauthorization…
On Wednesday, April 9, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance two nominees to the full Senate for consideration…
On April 8, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced the Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at promoting community resilience…
Join RCRC and the State Mining and Geology Board (SMGB) on May 5th at 10:00 AM for an informative webinar on the statewide effort to update local mining ordinances…
Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of rural county importance.
Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00am PDT Earlier this year, the Republican majority in Congress and President Trump enacted H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA). CalHHS leadership will provide the latest efforts...
Tuesday, November 18, 11:30 AM – 1 PM Local government workplaces today often bring together Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z under one roof, each with different expectations, opinions, work styles, and communication...
BUTTE COUNTY IS SEEKING a professional who is a proven leader, facilitator, project manager and communicator. The desired candidate will possess knowledge and experience to represent the Chief Administrative Officer to internal and external County partners...
INYO COUNTY IS SEEKING an experienced and strategic Interim County Administrative Officer (CAO) to serve as the organization’s chief executive leader during a pivotal period of transition. Working in close partnership with the Board of...
Mendocino County is recruiting for Director of Nursing – Public Health Annual salary of $127,753.60 – $155,292.80 Position Closes 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Applications are accepted through the County Careers Page here.
BIOCHAR SYMPOSIUM Unleashing the power of biochar to enrich soils,protect watersheds, and drive resiliency EDUCATION Learn how the utilization of the Ring of Fire portable technology for the production of biochar can enhance soil health...
Registration for the 2026 211 California I&R Conference: “Disaster Ready & Resilient” opens soon! 211 CA’s I&R in-person event will take place April 22–23, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade! This in-person statewide event...
Date: Friday, November 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Featured Panelists:
The GO-Biz Clean Energy Permitting Initiative supports local jurisdictions to permit clean energy projects across California. We are excited to continue with the webinar series on the Clean Energy Permitting Playbook and Toolkit that we...
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Readiness Awards The California New Motor Vehicle Board is committed to advancing the CalSTA Core Four priorities: Safety, Equity, Climate Action, and Economic Prosperity by recognizing California municipalities and jurisdictions demonstrating...
Sonoma County is nestled in Northern California’s Wine Country, just 30 miles north of San Francisco, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Marin County and San Pablo Bay to the south, and Solano,...
El Dorado County is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer. To learn more, and to apply, see the job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/jobs/5028600/chief-administrative-officer
The County of Monterey invites your interest in the position of COUNTY BUDGET DIRECTOR To view the brochure for this position, please click on the following link: Click Here to View the Brochure for...
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun formal rulemaking activities regarding the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act permanent regulations. The attached Notice of Proposed Action (Notice) was published...
Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities...
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CalRecycle has made it official “EPS producers are prohibited from selling, offering for sale, distributing, or importing EPS food service ware, like single-use takeout containers and cups, in or into California.”
In the past month, two Northern California counties have declared local emergencies, and a third has asked for state intervention, to confront the potential threat of wolves in their communities.
Devastated by fire, then shut down by COVID-19, the school district in Paradise, Calif., has emerged as a leader in keeping homeless students in classrooms.
Suzanne Rhoades and Cleo Woelfle-Hazard were monitoring salmon at two field sites hundreds of miles apart: the South Fork of the Eel River running through Humboldt and Mendocino counties and the Salmon Creek Watershed in western Sonoma County.
Information related to the current status of legislation impacting California’s rural counties. This report updates in real time.
For a full list of RCRC-tracked legislation, by issue area, use our Legislative Tracking Tool.
