November 6, 2023
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
The Sacramento Bee - To avoid another wildfire disaster like Lahaina, we must build forest resiliencyIn an opinion piece, Butte County Supervisor and Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair, Doug Teeter, reflects on the tragic impact of wildfires and critical need for preventative forest treatment, noting how the...
August 29, 2023
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
Politico - Here’s where California still needs to rake its forestsIn an article by Politico, Staci Heaton, a policy advocate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), was quoted calling for an evaluation of why California remains far from its wildfire prevention goals, emphasizing...
August 28, 2023
Forest and Public Lands Stewardship
Politico - California is adding green jobs. That means more labor fights.In an article by Politico, Staci Heaton, a policy advocate for the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), was quoted discussing opposition to California’s CA AB338 bill, highlighting concerns that adding a prevailing wage requirement...
July 12, 2023
Public Safety and Emergency Management | Water and Wildlife
The Sacramento Bee - How a rural California county is working to avoid catastrophic flooding this summerIn this Sacramento Bee Op-Ed, Yuba County Supervisor and RCRC Board Delegate Gary Bradford highlights the challenges posed by California’s extreme weather events. He discusses the impact of over a dozen atmospheric rivers this year,...