RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications.
Historic snowpack threatens to flood California communities – Sacramento Bee
In this Op-Ed, Yuba County Supervisor and RCRC Board Member Gary Bradford sheds light on California's flood management challenges and how collaborative efforts between Yuba County and partner agency, Yuba Water Agency, are playing a key role in reducing flood risk in Yuba County, by setting exceptionally high flood safety standards, utilizing cutting-edge technology, and maintaining vital downstream infrastructure. These efforts help ensure the county is better prepared for an increasingly volatile climate and help reduce flood risk statewide.
California and manufacturers strike deal over zero-emission trucks – Capitol Public Radio
California and major truck manufacturers announced a deal on Saturday, July 8th, that would avoid a legal battle over the state’s landmark mandate phasing out diesel big rigs and other trucks. In return, the Air Resources Board will relax some near-term requirements for trucks to reduce emissions of a key ingredient of smog to more closely align with new federal standards.
Farmers, California's No. 2 insurer, caps new home insurance – Los Angeles Times
When State Farm, California’s top home insurer, said it would no longer write new policies in the state in late May, homeowners began flocking to Farmers Insurance, the second-largest company in the field. Now Farmers Insurance is signaling that it has no plans to fill the gap in the market. After seeing a surge in demand last month, Farmers said it has capped the number of new policies it will write in the state each month.