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FCC Urged to Protect Rural Landline Service

Jul 28, 2026 10:06AM ● By MPG Staff

Rural County Representatives of California has joined a coalition of local government, consumer advocacy, labor and public interest organizations in urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject an AT&T petition that opponents say could weaken telephone service protections for millions of Californians, particularly those in rural communities.

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Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities

Jul 14, 2026 10:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State.

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Gridley, Marysville Receive Hunger Grants

Jul 06, 2026 04:43PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Two local school districts are among 14 organizations across California receiving grant funding from No Kid Hungry California to help expand access to free summer meals for children in rural communities.

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First 5 Yuba County Awarded $140,000 Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program

Dec 09, 2025 10:11AM ● By First 5 Yuba County News Release

First 5 Yuba County has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to bring expert child passenger safety education to families across our rural communities.

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Older Americans Face Cuts as State Shifts Funding

Nov 25, 2025 08:26AM ● By Susan Meeker

A proposed state funding formula under Senate Bill 1249 could slash resources for Area Agencies on Aging across California, threatening critical programs for older Americans in rural communities.

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