Last week, the #CADeptOfInsurance completed its review of the Verisk Wildfire Model, the first forward-looking risk model for setting property insurance rates, requiring insurers to base rates on its results and write policies in “distressed areas.” Info: bit.ly/4fywo8x

Last day to submit! Don't miss the chance to enter your best photos into the #RCRC 9th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 31st. Learn more: rcrcnet.org/photo-contest Photo: Jason Brand, Inyo County, 2020 Photo

#RCRC’s Senior Policy Advocate Staci Heaton is quoted in an AgAlert article that highlights concern with proposed USFS budget and staffing cuts and the potential impacts on CA’s #wildfire response. Read Here: bit.ly/4mlkJvO California Farm Bureau H/T Christine Souza

Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter, now available! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/4fngwFE

#RuralCountyPhoto: Two bridges along the South Yuba River in #NevadaCounty is #RCRC’s rural county photo of the week. This incredible photo was captured by Douglas Jensen and submitted to RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2024.

#RCRC and our affiliate entity #GSFA have recently initiated a program to assist member counties in filing “test claims” with the Commission on State Mandates, aiming to obtain reimbursements for county costs tied to state-imposed mandates. Details: bit.ly/45q86bX

ICYMI: Registration is now open for #RCRC’s 2025 Annual Meeting in #PlacerCounty, taking place Sept 17–19, featuring dynamic speakers and insightful conversations regarding key issues for #ruralcounties. #RCRCAM Registration: cvent.me/omgKPK Thank you to our

RCRC President and CEO Patrick Blacklock recently joined The Gower Hour for an insightful conversation on the issues and opportunities facing California’s rural counties. Thank you to Bode Gower for hosting the discussion. Listen to the full interview here:

In a recent CapRadio interview, #ButteCounty Supervisor and #RCRC Delegate Doug Teeter reflected on last year's devastating #ParkFire and discussed the challenges communities face as they recover and rebuild from catastrophic wildfire events. Read here: bit.ly/4mvHEVb

Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter, now available! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/3USQBvY

#RuralCountyPhoto: Towering redwoods framing a winding forest road in County of Humboldt is #RCRC's Rural County Photo of the Week. This incredible image was captured by Greta Wilson and took third-place in #RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2023.

Today, #RCRC Senior Vice President Craig Ferguson appeared before the #PlumasCounty Board of Supervisors, highlighting RCRC’s strategic plan and the efforts of our affiliate entities. Thank you, Plumas County, for the valuable dialogue and ongoing partnership!

Thank you to Kari Brownstein and Lee Kemper of CMSP for presenting to our #RCRC Board regarding the healthcare landscape in CA's counties and the valuable health coverage programs provided by CMSP for uninsured low-income, indigent adults. #ruralca Info: cmspcounties.org

Check out the latest edition of the #RCRC Barbed Wire Newsletter, now available! Your source for legislative & regulatory news impacting California's #ruralcounties. Read Here: conta.cc/4lnP8Zn

Congratulations to the WINNER of #RCRC's 9th Annual Rural County Photo Contest, ANDREW LINCOLN, for his striking image of a flock of sheep providing vegetation management at a vineyard in #NapaCounty, CA! Thank you to all the amazing photographers that submitted their works of

Today, #RCRC's Senior Vice President Craig Ferguson presented before the #MonoCounty Board of Supervisors. He provided an overview of RCRC's strategic priorities and the efforts of our affiliate entities to improve quality of life in #ruralcounties. Thank you to the Mono County

Don't miss out! Register today for #RCRC’s 2025 Annual Meeting in #PlacerCounty, taking place Sept 17–19, featuring dynamic speakers and insightful conversations regarding key issues for #ruralcounties. #RCRCAM Registration: cvent.me/omgKPK

In a The Sacramento Bee commentary, #GlennCounty Supervisor & #RCRC Board Delegate Monica Rossman emphasizes the importance of rural volunteer fire districts & the need for policy solutions to ensure their continued operation. Read: bit.ly/4fQdRVg

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