Rural County Representatives of California

06/12/2026

Check out the latest edition of the Barbed Wire Newsletter! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's .

Read Here: https://conta.cc/3S77Rzx

06/11/2026

PG&E has begun implementing Public Safety Power Shutoffs ( ) in parts of Northern California due to elevated wildfire risk from dry offshore winds, low humidity, and hot weather conditions. Areas affected by PSPS outages through Thursday include portions of several member counties including Napa County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Colusa County, Glenn County, Lake County, Sutter County, Tehama County and Yolo County.

PG&E says the outages are intended to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by electrical equipment during this period of heightened fire danger.

Find the latest PSPS updates, outage maps, and restoration information on PG&E's website: https://tinyurl.com/yv9td2bj

06/10/2026

In Case you Missed It: Sierra County Supervisor and RCRC Delegate Lee Adams and County of Santa Barbara Supervisor and RCRC Vice Chair Bob Nelson recently released an Op-Ed in the Sacramento Bee arguing against Senate Bill 1305, asserting that the reintroduction of grizzly bears into California is unsafe for residents and communities.

In the piece, they assert that California lacks the habitat and resources to manage another apex predator, especially as rural communities already face significant safety risks and conflicts with predators.

Read the full Sacramento Bee Op Ed here:

“California should focus on managing the predators it already has before even thinking about introducing new ones.”

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

: A Long-tailed Weasel perched on a branch in County of Sonoma is ’s Rural County Photo of the Week. This charming photo was captured by Douglas Miller and submitted to ’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2021.

06/05/2026

Thank you to our Board members for gathering in this week!

“I’m sincerely appreciative of the local partners, historians, and business owners who welcomed us and shared their knowledge. Their dedication and collaborative spirit reflect the strength and vitality of rural communities across the state.” – RCRC Chair & Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey.

Learn more about the meeting and tour highlights here: https://tinyurl.com/33jxz8mn

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors

06/05/2026

Today, the Board of Directors gathered in beautiful Mariposa County to collaborate, share insights, and tackle the most pressing issues facing California’s 40 .

06/05/2026

“To entertain the hypothetical reintroduction of a predator as formidable as the grizzly bear, while struggling to manage those already present, is irresponsible and a misuse of limited resources.”

In a Sacramento Bee Op-Ed, Sierra County Supervisor and RCRC Delegate Lee Adams and County of Santa Barbara Supervisor and RCRC Vice Chair Bob Nelson argue against Senate Bill 1305, asserting that the reintroduction of grizzly bears into California is unsafe for residents and communities. In the piece, they assert that California lacks the habitat and resources to manage another apex predator, especially as rural communities already face significant safety risks and conflicts with predators.

Read the full Sacramento Bee Op Ed here:

“California should focus on managing the predators it already has before even thinking about introducing new ones.”

06/04/2026

The final tour stops of the day brought our rural county leaders to the Mariposa Museum & History Center and the historic Mariposa County Courthouse.

Our group gained valuable insights into the county’s history and the legacy of California’s civic roots.

A huge thanks to the local historians and county hosts for guiding us through Mariposa's incredible history!



Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Miles Menetrey

06/04/2026

For the next stop on our County tour, our rural leaders were treated with a visit to Happy Goat farm.

Happy Goat is a nonprofit farm that feeds families in need, protects the local community with goat-powered fire prevention, and practices regenerative farming. Thank you to the team at Happy Goat for welcoming us and sharing your story!



Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Happy Goat