Barbed Wire Archives - Page 5 of 42 - Rural County Representatives Of California

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Jan 08, 2026

Barbed Wire CNRA Announces First 30x30 Webinars of 2026

On Tuesday, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) announced two webinars to highlight their efforts on the state’s 30×30 conservation policy

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Jan 08, 2026

Barbed Wire | federal issues House Approves SPEED Act, Setting Up Senate Talks

On December 18, the House passed the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776) in a 221–196 vote, marking the first major permitting reform vote of the Congress and setting up a high-stakes Senate negotiation in 2026.

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Jan 08, 2026

Barbed Wire | federal issues House of Representatives Advances Bill to Delist Gray Wolf

On December 18, the House of Representatives passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845), which would remove the gray wolf from protections under the Endangered Species Act and return wildlife management authority to the states

Jan 08, 2026

Barbed Wire | Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - January 9, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Rafael Acevedo, of Imperial County, has been appointed Warden at Richard J. Donovan State Prison, where he has been Acting Warden since 2024. Acevedo...

Jan 08, 2026

Barbed Wire | Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - January 9, 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. Wolf attack in Lassen County kills horse, alarms sheriff...

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Jan 06, 2026

Barbed Wire RCRC Remembers Congressman Doug LaMalfa

The RCRC family is deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Serving California’s 1st District from 2013 to 2026, Congressman LaMalfa was more than a representative; he was a dedicated partner and steadfast advocate for rural counties

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Dec 19, 2025

Barbed Wire The Barbed Wire Will Resume in 2026

The Barbed Wire will be on hiatus through the end of the year, resuming on Friday, January 9, 2025. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year from all of us at RCRC!

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Dec 19, 2025

Barbed Wire Joint Local Governments Submit Comments on Wildfire Liability, Insurance Accessibility, and Strategies to Reduce Wildfire Risk

On December 12, RCRC, CSAC, and the League of Cities jointly responded to a solicitation from California Earthquake Authority seeking stakeholder input on a variety of topics related to the accessibility and affordability of

Dec 19, 2025

Barbed Wire U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Protect and Restore Over 1.7 Million Acres of California Public Lands

On December 17, California’s U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff announced the reintroduction of a sweeping public lands package. The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act would protect and restore

Dec 19, 2025

Barbed Wire Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Would Expand Federal Support for Post-Fire Cleanup

On December 16, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Post-Wildfire Environmental Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation that would allow the federal government to help pay for hazardous debris cleanup following wildfires, even when damage does not meet the threshold for a major disaster declaration