Next week, the Barbed Wire will be on hiatus, Friday, November 29th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Barbed Wire will return on Friday, December 6th, to bring you the latest legislative and regulatory news impacting...
On November 18th, California’s Sixth Appellate District Court of Appeal granted a request by RCRC and the California State Association of Counties to publish its decision in Working Families of Monterey County v. King City Planning Commission (Case No. H051232). In...
On November 20, 2024, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released the annual fiscal outlook for California’s 2025-26 Budget. Legislators took action during the 2024-25 budget process to address an anticipated deficit in the 2025-2026 budget year....
On November 19, 2024, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary...
On November 19, 2024, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced 10 bills he introduced to conserve California public lands, mitigate wildfire risk, expand the...
A monthly update regarding the important work of RCRC’s affiliate entities, providing innovative services for the benefit of rural communities.
November 22, 2024
Public Review Period Extended for the Draft Environmental Impact Report for GSNR’s Forest Resiliency ProjectOn November 7, Golden State Finance Authority approved an extension of the public review period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for Golden State Natural Resources’ (GSNR) proposed forest resiliency demonstration project from 60...
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
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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...
Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.
William S. Abramson, of Plumas County, has been appointed to serve in an interim appointment as a Judge in the Plumas County Superior Court. Abramson has been a Sole Practitioner since 1996. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Southwestern University School of Law. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Janet Hilde. The Governor’s appointment allows him to immediately assume the position he was otherwise elected to begin in January 2025. Abramson is registered without party preference.
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.
California regulators back off planned groundwater crackdown – E & E News
State water regulators, on November 15th, canceled their scheduled vote to take over groundwater planning for an agricultural region of the San Joaquin Valley, saying they needed more time to review whether they even needed to take over after local officials made their plan more stringent.
California water agency set to vote on $141 million for Delta tunnel – Los Angeles Times
The powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
New California wolf pack discovered roaming 50 miles from Lake Tahoe – San Francisco Chronicle
A new pack of wolves has been confirmed in California’s Sierra Valley, a mountainous area about 50 miles north of Lake Tahoe in the vicinity of Plumas County, marking another step forward in the remarkable comeback of wolves.
