Jan 08, 2026
Barbed Wire | federal issues House of Representatives Advances Bill to Delist Gray WolfOn 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, 2026Announcements 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, 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. Wolf attack in Lassen County kills horse, alarms sheriff...
Jan 06, 2026
Barbed Wire RCRC Remembers Congressman Doug LaMalfaThe 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
Dec 19, 2025
Barbed Wire The Barbed Wire Will Resume in 2026The 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!
Dec 19, 2025
Barbed Wire Joint Local Governments Submit Comments on Wildfire Liability, Insurance Accessibility, and Strategies to Reduce Wildfire RiskOn 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 LandsOn 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 CleanupOn 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
Dec 19, 2025
Barbed Wire RCRC Affiliate Updates - December 2025A monthly update regarding the important work of RCRC’s affiliate entities, providing innovative services for the benefit of rural communities. Golden State Connect Authority Secures $110.9 Million in Bond Financing for Rural Broadband Expansion As...
Dec 19, 2025
Barbed Wire | Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - December 19, 2025Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Laura Capps, of Santa Barbara, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Capps has served on the Board of Supervisors...