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.

 

27 California communities to get funding for broadband  – ABC 10

Bob Williams, Tehama County Supervisor and Board Chair of RCRC's affiliate Golden State Finance Authority, is interviewed by ABC 10 regarding the $2.7 million broadband grant award coming to California rural counties.

 

Legislative Proposal for California to Negotiate Cannabis Agreements Passes Legislature – California State Senate, District 12

Last week, RCRC sponsored bill SB 1326 by Senator Anna M. Caballero passed the legislative process and made its way to the Governor for potential signature. Monterey County Supervisor and RCRC Second Vice Chair Chris Lopez is quoted on behalf of RCRC in support of the bill. 

 

California’s water year is nearly over. Here’s where our reservoirs stand amid drought – The Sacramento Bee

With California about to experience perhaps the hottest and driest start to September in its modern history, 16 of the state’s 17 major reservoirs entered the month below their historic average levels — several of them well below average, in another daunting reminder of California’s extraordinary ongoing drought and water concerns.