Announcements

July 23, 2026

Rural County Representatives of California Opposes AT&T Petition that Threatens Universal Telephone Service Protections

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), in coordination with a broad coalition of consumer, local government, labor, agricultural, and public interest organizations, has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing AT&T’s Petition for Preemption and Declaratory Ruling, which seeks to prevent California’s Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) requirements from applying to AT&T’s planned discontinuance of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS).

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July 23, 2026

RCRC Selected for State Innovation Grant to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health Systems

The California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission has announced its intent to provide a grant award to the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) through its Innovation Partnership Fund to establish the Rural Behavioral Health Action Collaborative (RBHAC), a county-led initiative designed to strengthen behavioral health implementation capacity across rural Northern California.

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July 16, 2026

RCRC Intervenes to Protect Reliable Communications Service for California’s Rural Communities

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) has taken legal action to protect reliable communications service for rural Californians by filing a motion to intervene in AT&T’s federal lawsuit against the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Attorney General.

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July 1, 2026

RCRC and CSAC Back California to Defend Reliable, Universal Communications and Emergency Connectivity

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), in partnership with The Utility Reform Network (TURN) and the Communications Workers of America (CWA), have filed an amicus curiae brief supporting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the state Attorney General in a lawsuit initiated by AT&T.

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June 30, 2026

RCRC Launches Tenth Annual Rural County Photo Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 ​SACRAMENTO, CA – The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is holding its Tenth Annual Rural County Photo Contest, taking place from July 1...

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April 9, 2026

Bioenergy Association of California and Rural County Representatives of California Demand Action from CPUC regarding BioMAT Program Termination

On April 3, the Bioenergy Association of California (BAC), in partnership with Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), commenced legal proceedings to address the premature termination of the Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (BioMAT) program by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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January 23, 2026

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson is Elevated to RCRC's First Vice Chair Role

On Wednesday, January 21, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson was elevated to serve as First Vice Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). Supervisor Nelson took the Oath of Office as administered by Assembly Member David Tangipa as part of the 2026 Officers of RCRC.

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January 23, 2026

Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey Installed as Chair of Rural County Representatives of California

On Wednesday, January 21, Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey was installed as the Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), a service organization that champions policies on behalf of its 40 rural member counties. Supervisor Menetrey took the Oath of Office as administered by Assembly Member David Tangipa and will lead the advocacy organization throughout 2026.

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January 7, 2026

RCRC Honors Jaime Green with 2025 President’s Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 6, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) honored Jaime Green, former Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School...

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January 6, 2026

RCRC Remembers Congressman Doug LaMalfa

  RCRC Remembers Congressman Doug LaMalfa   The 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;...

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October 15, 2025

Rural Community and Business Leaders Raise $115,200 for Modoc County Nonprofits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $115,200 to ten Modoc County nonprofits at the Modoc County Board...

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August 15, 2025

RCRC Announces Winner of Ninth Annual Rural County Photo Contest: Napa County Photo Takes Top Spot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 SACRAMENTO, CA—The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is pleased to announce the winner of RCRC’s 9th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. First place...

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