Rural County Representatives of California

06/23/2026

has challenged AT&T’s efforts to prematurely abandon its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations. RCRC supports communications modernization, but not at the expense of rural communities. Any transition must ensure rural residents are not left behind and retain access to dependable service.

Learn more in RCRC’s Barbed Wire Newsletter:

RCRC has challenged AT&T’s efforts to prematurely abandon its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) obligations. RCRC seeks to support the transition to modern communications technologies and ensure that rural communities are not left behind. Recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and AT&T actions...

06/22/2026

: The Durgan Bridge, crossing a forested North Yuba River in Sierra County is 's Rural County Photo of the Week. This rustic image was captured by James Lunetta and submitted to RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2021.

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

CAL FIRE has opened a five-day public comment period on its proposed emergency CO2 pipeline regulations. The comment period begins today, June 18, and runs through Tuesday, June 23.

Learn more about the proposed regulations and how to submit public comments here:

On Thursday June 11, CAL FIRE provided notice of an upcoming five-day public comment period from Thursday June 18 to Tuesday June 23 on their proposed CO2 emergency regulations. The rulemaking from the Office of the State Fire Marshall – Pipeline Safety Division proposes to bring regulatory defini...

06/17/2026

AT&T is ramping up its push to end its obligation to provide basic phone service, especially landlines, across much of California. After failed attempts at the state level, the fight is now heading to federal regulators and the courts. The move raises concerns for rural communities where landlines remain a critical lifeline in areas with limited cell coverage and wildfire-related outages.

Read more in The Press Democrat: https://bit.ly/4xvO797
H/T Marisa Endicott

Dozens of North Bay residents described long outages, hours on the phone, mixed messages, missed repair appointments — and few other options — as they seek answers from AT&T.

06/16/2026

Budget Update for Rural California: Yesterday, the California Legislature passed the 2026 Budget Act (SB 101), sending it to the Governor’s desk ahead of the June 29 deadline.
has broken down what this budget means for California’s .

Explore RCRC's budget highlights: https://bit.ly/4xNMYdc

06/16/2026

Across California, AT&T customers are receiving notices stating that their traditional landline service will be discontinued and encouraging them to switch to alternative technologies. While these letters may sound definitive, they can be misleading and do not fully reflect AT&T’s ongoing obligation to provide basic telephone service to its California customers upon request.

If you or someone you know has received one of these notices, it’s important to know that help is available to keep you connected.

Learn more in RCRC’s Barbed Wire Newsletter:

Across California, AT&T customers are receiving notices stating that their traditional landline service will be discontinued and encouraging them to switch to alternative technologies. While these letters may sound definitive, they can be misleading and do not fully reflect AT&T’s ongoing obligati...

06/15/2026

: Gentle surf rolling onto a pristine beach in County of Humboldt is 's Rural County Photo of the Week. This serene image was captured by Tamara Wolsjki and submitted to RCRC’s Annual Rural County Photo Contest in 2024.

06/12/2026

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

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