Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire Several RCRC Supported Legislative Proposals Advance at Deadline

Thursday, January 29, was a key deadline by which bills introduced in 2025 must advance out of their house of origin in order to continue through the legislative process. Several RCRC sponsored and supported legislative proposals have moved forward

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire CARB Seeks Feedback on Dairy and Livestock Methane Emissions

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is soliciting feedback on dairy and livestock sector methane emissions to inform their work toward reaching short-lived climate pollutant reduction targets

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire Federal Approval Moves Sites Reservoir Forward

On Friday January 23, the federal government approved the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Sites Reservoir Project in Colusa and Glenn Counties, unlocking a funding source

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   federal issues U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Lake Tahoe Conservation Efforts

On January 27, California Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, along with Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen introduced the Santini-Burton Modernization Act, which would deliver more funding to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin with no new costs to taxpayers.

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   federal issues USDA Forest Service Issues Revised Oil and Gas Leasing Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. The revision modernizes and streamlines the process for managing energy development across millions of acres

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire RCRC Affiliate Updates - January 2026

A monthly update regarding the important work of RCRC’s affiliate entities, providing innovative services for the benefit of rural communities. Rural Advancement Institute Launches 2026 Planning The Rural Advancement Institute (RAI) moves into 2026, continuing...

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - January 30, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.

Jan 30, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   Weekly News Clips Weekly New Clips - The Barbed Wire - January 30, 2026

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.

Jan 23, 2026

Barbed Wire RCRC Celebrates 2026 Officers and Honors Rural Leadership Award Recipients

RCRC gathered at its annual reception on Wednesday, January 21st, to celebrate the RCRC 2026 Officers and to honor the recipients of the 2025 Rural Leadership Awards

Jan 23, 2026

Barbed Wire   |   federal issues Appropriations Update 

On January 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its four remaining appropriations bills…