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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – September 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025   

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.

Electric customers to pay $9 billion more to state wildfire fund under proposed bill – Los Angeles Times

California electric customers would pay $9 billion more to shore up the state’s wildfire fund under a last-minute deal reached behind closed doors that was introduced as legislation on Wednesday.

Glenn County Hospital to Close After Losing Critical Access Status – CalMatters

Glenn Medical Center’s ‘heartbreaking’ closure will put 150 people out of work and send rural patients to neighboring counties for care.

Wildfire threats to California water resources demand attention, group warns – The Mercury News

As wildfires become increasingly intense and frequent in California, particularly near reservoirs, experts say threats to water resources will require more proactive preventative measures.