Feb 27, 2026
Barbed Wire House Agriculture Committee to Mark Up 2026 Farm BillOn March 3, the House Agriculture Committee will begin consideration of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, (H.R. 7567), a comprehensive Farm Bill package intended to address policy areas not included in last...
Feb 27, 2026
Barbed Wire | Bill of the Week Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 1005 (Caballero) – PENNIES ActRCRC, in coalition with the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors, is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 1005 authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced). This measure seeks to provide clear authority for public agencies to round when receiving cash payments or issuing change when conducting cash transactions with the public.
Feb 27, 2026
Barbed Wire | Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - February 27, 2026RCRC 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. Federal Cuts Exacerbate Rural California Doctor Shortage — State...
Feb 20, 2026
Barbed Wire | cannabis $125 Million Available to Support Illicit Cannabis EnforcementThe Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) announced that they have released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64.
Feb 20, 2026
Barbed Wire Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 922 (Laird) – Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highwaysRCRC is proud to join the League of California Cities in co-sponsoring Senate Bill 922 (Laird, D-Monterey). This measure seeks to reaffirm long-standing local authority related to the recovery of street maintenance and repair costs associated with providing essential public services.
Feb 20, 2026
Barbed Wire ESJPA Hosting Webinar for Household Hazardous Waste Reporting Next WeekOn Wednesday February 25th at 1 p.m. the Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA), an affiliate of RCRC, is hosting a special technical webinar via Zoom to guide members through the process of submitting reporting requirements for Household Hazardous Waste Programs.
Feb 20, 2026
Barbed Wire | Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - February 20, 2026RCRC 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.
Feb 12, 2026
Barbed Wire After Deadly Wildfires, California Utility Regulator Suggests Exploring Avenues to Limit Utility Liability and Shift Mitigation Costs to the StateOn January 30, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released recommendations on wildfire mitigation and victim compensation. The document makes sweeping and transformative recommendations
Feb 12, 2026
Barbed Wire | Bill of the Week Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 442 (Hadwick) – Working Forest Management PlansRCRC supports Assembly Bill 442, authored by Assemblymember Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas). This measure would allow management of private timberlands across multiple watersheds.
Feb 12, 2026
Barbed Wire | Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - February 13, 2026Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Julie Lee, of Auburn, has been reappointed to the Delta Stewardship Council, where she has served since 2022. Lee was a Consultant at CPS...