September 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Times - Tribes could co-manage ancestral forests under bill heading to Newsom’s deskRCRC Senior Policy Advocate Staci Heaton is quoted in the Los Angeles Times discussing Assembly Bill 2494, which would change how California’s 14 Demonstration State Forests are managed, prioritizing carbon storage, wildfire resilience and biodiversity while creating opportunities for tribal co-management.
September 1, 2026
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship | Wildfire
Capitol Weekly - California’s wildfire future depends on what legislators do nextNapa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell was featured in a recent Capitol Weekly opinion piece urging state lawmakers to strengthen and sustain California’s investment in wildfire resilience.
August 12, 2026
Sacramento Bee - Rural California counties urge statewide partnership for indigent defenseIn a Sacramento Bee commentary, Mariposa County Supervisor and RCRC Chair Miles Menetrey outlines concerns with AB 690, arguing that while the bill aims to strengthen public defense, it could create major challenges for rural counties by imposing new service requirements without providing adequate funding or workforce support. For many rural counties, flexible contracting remains essential due to attorney shortages and limited local resources.
July 14, 2026
Capitol Weekly - Shaping AI’s effect on employment in CaliforniaRCRC Policy Advocate Sarah Dukett was highlighted in a recent Capitol Weekly article examining proposed legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in California workplaces.