April 24, 2026
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship | Public Safety and Emergency Management | Wildfire
CBS Sacramento - California bill would bring back fire prevention fee to high-risk areasAs California lawmakers debate reinstating a controversial fire-prevention fee, RCRC’s own Staci Heaton was featured in a CBS Sacramento report highlighting concerns from rural residents.
April 24, 2026
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship | Public Safety and Emergency Management | Wildfire
San Francisco Chronicle - California could make homes in fire-risk areas pay up to $150RCRC Senior Policy Advocate Staci Heaton is featured in the San Francisco Chronicle opposing Senate Bill 1404, which would reinstate a statewide fire prevention fee of up to $150 for rural homeowners to fund Cal Fire prevention efforts.
August 22, 2025
Public Safety and Emergency Management
The Sacramento Bee - Here’s how California can better support rural volunteer firefighters | Opinion“Through meaningful reform and sustained support, we can ensure our volunteer firefighters have the tools, flexibility and recognition they need to continue protecting our communities.” In a commentary to the Sacramento Bee, Glenn County Supervisor...
July 12, 2023
Public Safety and Emergency Management | Water and Wildlife
The Sacramento Bee - How a rural California county is working to avoid catastrophic flooding this summerIn this Sacramento Bee Op-Ed, Yuba County Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Gary Bradford highlights the challenges posed by California’s extreme weather events. He discusses the impact of over a dozen atmospheric rivers this year,...