September 24, 2026
RCRC Presents President’s Award to Yana Valachovic, Forest Advisor and County Director of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties for UC ANROn September 24, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) honored Yana Valachovic, Forest Advisor and County Director of Humboldt and Del Norte counties for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), with the 2026 RCRC President’s Award in recognition for her exceptional service to rural California.
August 20, 2026
RCRC Announces Winner of Tenth Annual Rural County Photo Contest - Humboldt County Photo Takes Top SpotThe Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is pleased to announce the winner of RCRC’s 10th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. First place was awarded to Ashley Fox for her stunning photograph of the historic Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse overlooking the rugged Humboldt County coastline.
July 23, 2026
RCRC Selected for State Innovation Grant to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health SystemsThe 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.
January 23, 2026
Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell to Help Lead RCRC in 2026In December 2025, Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell was elected by her fellow supervisors to serve as Second Vice Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). Supervisor Cottrell was officially sworn in on January 21st during the RCRC Board of Directors meeting, marking the establishment of the 2026 RCRC Officers. The Oath of Office was administered by Assembly Member David Tangipa.
January 23, 2026
Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne Continues in Leadership Role at RCRC in 2026SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, January 21st, Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne was sworn in as Immediate Past Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), continuing her leadership role within the organization. Assembly Member David Tangipa administered the Oath of Office during the installation of RCRC’s 2025 Officers.
January 22, 2026
RCRC Installs 2026 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award RecipientsOn Wednesday, January 21st, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2026 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards.
During a meeting of the Board of Directors, Assembly Member David Tangipa administered the official Oath of Office for the 2026 RCRC Officers. Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey was installed as Chair, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson as First Vice Chair, Napa County Supervisor Anne Cottrell as Second Vice Chair, and Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne as Immediate Past Chair. The newly installed 2026 Officers will lead the organization in championing policies on behalf of California’s rural counties.
January 9, 2025
RCRC Installs 2025 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award RecipientsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, January 8, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2025 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards....
December 13, 2024
RCRC Presents President's Award to Tedd Ward of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management AuthorityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 SACRAMENTO, CA – On Thursday, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) honored Tedd Ward, Director of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority, with...
July 30, 2024
RCRC Announces Winner of Eighth Annual Rural County Photo ContestFOR 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 8th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. This year’s first-place...
January 18, 2024
RCRC Installs 2024 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award RecipientsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCRC Contact: Carolyn Jhajj Communications Director cjhajj@rcrcnet.org 916.447.4806 ​SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, January 17, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2024 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards. During...
July 24, 2023
RCRC Announces Winner of Seventh Annual Rural County Photo ContestFOR 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 the 2023 Rural County Photo Contest, with...
June 1, 2023
RCRC Launches Seventh Annual Rural County Photo ContestFOR 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 Seventh Annual Rural County Photo Contest from June 1 through June...