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Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/3S77Rzx
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PG&E has initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs (#PSPS) in parts of Northern California due to elevated wildfire risk. Portions of several #RCRC member counties are affected, including Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Sutter, Tehama, and Yolo counties. Find the latest outage updates and maps: tinyurl.com/yv9td2bj
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ICYMI: Sierra County Supervisor Lee Adams and County of Santa Barbara Supervisor Bob Nelson released an Op-Ed in the Sacramento Bee opposing Senate Bill 1305, arguing that reintroducing grizzly bears into California is unsafe for communities. Read here: tinyurl.com/4akvxv3z @countyofsb @sacbee_news
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#Didyouknow: Approximately 1 in 7 (14.7%) Californians reside inRCRC’s rural counties. RCRC’s 40 member counties’ 5.7 million residents represent a larger population than 29 states. Learn more about our rural counties here: rcrcnet.org/our-counties PC: E. Bergen, Placer County
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#RuralCountyPhoto: A Long-tailed Weasel perched on a branch in @countyofsonoma is #RCRC’s Rural County Photo of the Week. This charming photo was captured by Douglas Miller and submitted to #RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2021.
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Thank you to our #RCRC Board members for gathering in #MariposaCounty this week and to RCRC Chair & @MariposaCounty Supervisor Miles Menetrey for hosting our rural leaders! Learn more about the meeting and tour highlights here: tinyurl.com/33jxz8mn #RuralCounties #RuralCA
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Today, the #RCRC Board of Directors gathered in beautiful @MariposaCounty to collaborate, share insights, and tackle the most pressing issues facing California’s 40 #ruralcounties.
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In @sacbee_news Op-Ed, Sierra County Supervisor and Lee Adams and Santa Barbara County Supervisor and #RCRC Vice Chair Bob Nelson argue against #SB1305. They assert that reintroducing grizzly bears is unsafe, as California lacks the habitat and resources to manage another apex predator. Read here: tinyurl.com/4akvxv3z @countyofsb
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The final stop on our tour today included visits to the Mariposa Museum & History Center and the historic courthouse, providing our rural leaders with incredible insights into local history and the legacy of California’s civic roots. #RCRC #RuralCA #MariposaCounty
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This afternoon, our #RCRC board members visited Happy Goat, a nonprofit farm that feeds families in need, provides goat-powered fire prevention, & practices regenerative farming. Thank you Happy Goat for sharing your incredible work with our rural leaders. #Ruralcounties #RuralCA #MariposaCounty
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Rural county leaders began their @MariposaCounty tour with a visit to Glacier Point in @YosemiteNPS . The visit showcased the unique connection between rural communities and public lands, as well as the partnerships that help preserve and enhance these treasured landscapes. #RCRC #RuralCounties #RuralCA
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Rural leaders from across California are gathering in #MariposaCounty this evening for #RCRC’s 2026 County of the Chair. This event includes tours highlighting natural resource management, agriculture, and local historic preservation before conclusing Friday with the RCRC Board meeting. #RuralCounties @MariposaCounty Photo Credit: Mariposa County, David Patch
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The following statement in response to the Assembly budget proposal can be attributed to CSAC, @RuralCounties, @countiesurban, @CHEAC, CMSP, @CAPHSystems, @CWDA_CA, and CBHDA:
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#RuralCountyPhoto: Yosemite #Firefall, as the sun sets over Horsetail Fall in @MariposaCounty, is #RCRC's Rural County Photo of the Week. This incredible photo was captured by Angelo Garcia and submitted to RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2025.
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Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/4fl3zON
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#RCRC co-sponsored #AB2667, authored by @hhadwickAD1, has passed the Assembly! The bill protects youth by banning disguised and video-display vapes and improves the safe collection, management and disposal of vape devices. Info: tinyurl.com/3cffau3x
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Last week, @CAgovernor issued an Executive Order directing the state to explore AI-related workforce protections, transition support, workforce training, and tools to better respond to potential job displacement and economic disruption. Learn more: tinyurl.com/38pte3us #ruralcounties
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RuralCountyPhoto: Mono Lake at sunset with a dramatic glow over the Eastern Sierras is #RCRC’s rural county photo of the week. This stunning image was captured in @countyofmono by Sean Plunkett and submitted to RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2019.
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Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/3RfpYTH
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