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Nov 06, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - November 6, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Venoma “Nomie” Bengel-Kautz has been appointed to the 24A District Agricultural Association – Kings County Fair Board. Kautz was Vice President – Portfolio Manager...

empty wooden bench, with the words "On Hiatus" on the wood, sitting in the middle of a clearing, surrounded by trees.

Oct 23, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   hiatus Barbed Wire on Hiatus October 30

The Barbed Wire will be on hiatus October 30th. We will return on November 6th with the latest legislative and regulatory news impacting California’s rural counties.

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Oct 23, 2026

Barbed Wire SPOTLIGHT: Rural Chat with Dr. Temple Grandin

RCRC sat down with Dr. Temple Grandin for a special rural chat interview, following her keynote address at the 2026 Annual Meeting. In this brief conversation, Dr. Grandin shares reflections from her career and personal experiences, along with insights relevant to California’s rural communities.

three scenic California landscapes

Oct 23, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - October 23, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Edward “Jeff” Goldman, of Nevada City, has been appointed to the State Advisory Group on Youth Justice. Goldman has been Chief Probation Officer at...

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