Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire Little Hoover Commission Report Proposes Raising Energy Prices to Increase Affordability

The Little Hoover Commission, an independent state oversight body, released a report on the high costs of electricity in California

Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire RCRC Attends Red Sky Summit on Wildfire Prevention and Forest Management

On Tuesday, more than 600 experts and thought leaders in the wildfire mitigation space convened in San Francisco to discuss

Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   federal issues SNAP Payments Partially Restored Amid Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown

SNAP benefits lapsed in many states over the weekend for the first time in the program’s 60-year history, as the federal government shutdown continues. However, while the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planned to fully suspend benefits, two federal court orders issued last week require

Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   federal appointments BLM Director Nominee Announced and USDA Rural Development Undersecretary Nominee Appears Before U.S. Senate

On November 5, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing to consider the “Nomination of Glen Smith to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development” and President Trump nominated Stevan Pearce to be director of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management

Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - November 7, 2025

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

Nov 07, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - November 7, 2025

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.

Oct 31, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   Proposition 50 Remember to Vote in California’s Special Election November 4th

On November 4, 2025, California will hold a Statewide Special Election to determine the fate of Proposition 50. Remember to vote, either in person or by mail to make your voice heard. 

Oct 31, 2025

Barbed Wire   |   federal issues Government Shutdown Update

The Federal shutdown continues with no clear pathway to resolution, as Senate Democrats left town Thursday. Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the House for the fifth straight week

Oct 31, 2025

Barbed Wire Governor Issues Executive Order to Expedite Prescribed Fire

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-35-25 which declares a state of emergency on wildfire risk and enables swifter action to implement prescribed fire. The Order acts

Oct 31, 2025

Barbed Wire GO-Biz Releases Draft Permitting Toolkit and Model Ordinances for Battery Storage, Onshore Wind, and Utility Scale Solar

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is seeking public feedback on a Clean Energy Permitting Initiative Playbook and Toolkit. The effort aims to