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California Lettuce Farmers Face Severe Losses as Cyclospora Outbreak Slashes Sales and Prices

Wednesday, August 19

California lettuce was not implicated in a sprawling cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands of people and made frequent headlines this summer. But farmers in the state—who produce most of the country’s lettuce—are shouldering much of the economic pain as wary consumers ditch lettuce and other... Read More.

A controversial bill aimed at shielding immigration workers from public harassment is headed back to the California Assembly, but critics argue its real target is free speech.

Wednesday, August 19

A high-stakes battle over transparency and the First Amendment is heating up in Sacramento. The California Senate passed Assembly Bill 2624 along strict party lines, voting thirty to ten to advance the measure. Authored by Democratic Assemblymember Mia Bonta, the bill expands the state’s Safe... Read More.

Caltrans Seeking Applicants for approximately $35 million in Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants

Tuesday, August 18

Caltrans is seeking applicants for sustainable transportation planning grant projects across California. These projects will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance multimodal transportation and help underserved communities become more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather. The deadline for transit agencies, local governments,... Read More.

Rural California Counties Receive Grant to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services Through Collaborative Initiative

Tuesday, August 18

Rural County Representatives of California announces that the California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission has announced its intent to provide a grant award. This grant to RCRC through its Innovation Partnership Fund would establish the Rural Behavioral Health Action Collaborative, a county-led... Read More.

Butte County Jail Staff Save Five Inmates From Suspected Opioid Overdoses

Monday, August 17

Media Release: Butte County Jail Staff Respond to Multiple Suspected Opioid Overdoses On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) correctional deputy in an observation tower radioed that an incarcerated person was unresponsive in H-Pod, a medium-security male... Read More.

Shoshone Fire Expands to Nearly 8,000 Acres Challenging Firefighters in Rugged Nevada Terrain

Monday, August 17

The Shoshone Fire has grown to 7,934 acres in Churchill County. Firefighters face steep, rugged terrain that makes fighting the blaze difficult. The fire burns about 58 miles northeast of Fallon. Lightning caused the fire, according to the Bureau of Land Management Nevada. The fire... Read More.

California Protects Over 64,000 Homeowners with Insurance Moratorium After Gann Fire

Monday, August 17

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to keep residential property insurance coverage for over 64,000 policyholders affected by the Gann Fire. This order follows Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration on August 6. The order protects homeowners within or near 22 ZIP Codes around the... Read More.

California Coalition Opposes FCC Move Threatening Universal Telephone Service in Rural Areas

Friday, August 14

The Rural County Representatives of California reports that, in coordination with a broad coalition of consumer, local government, labor, agricultural and public interest organizations, it has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission opposing a threat to universal telephone service protections. AT&T’s Petition for Preemption... Read More.

TALBOT FIRE Incident Update

Friday, August 14

TALBOT FIRE Incident Update 8-14-2026 8:00 AM Size: 75 acres Containment: 15% Total Personnel: 376 Cause: Under Investigation Current Situation: As of 7:00 a.m. this morning, the Sacramento Regional Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Talbot Fire. The Talbot Fire is burning on the Tahoe National Forest... Read More.

California Lawmakers Reject Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Study Bill

Thursday, August 13

California lawmakers stopped a proposal to study the return of grizzly bears to the state. Senate Bill 1305, introduced by Sen. Laura Richardson, asked the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a plan assessing whether reintroducing grizzlies is possible and wise. The Assembly Appropriations... Read More.

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California Lettuce Farmers Face Severe Losses as Cyclospora Outbreak Slashes Sales and Prices

A controversial bill aimed at shielding immigration workers from public harassment is headed back to the California Assembly, but critics argue its real target is free speech.

Caltrans Seeking Applicants for approximately $35 million in Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants

Rural California Counties Receive Grant to Strengthen Behavioral Health Services Through Collaborative Initiative

Butte County Jail Staff Save Five Inmates From Suspected Opioid Overdoses

Shoshone Fire Expands to Nearly 8,000 Acres Challenging Firefighters in Rugged Nevada Terrain

California Protects Over 64,000 Homeowners with Insurance Moratorium After Gann Fire

California Coalition Opposes FCC Move Threatening Universal Telephone Service in Rural Areas

TALBOT FIRE Incident Update

California Lawmakers Reject Grizzly Bear Reintroduction Study Bill

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