April 12, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has warned that California is running out of time to contain the rapid spread of invasive golden mussels, calling for immediate state action to protect water infrastructure, agriculture, and ratepayers.
Speaking during a State Budget Subcommittee hearing, Ransom urged funding for five decontamination centers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to prevent the species from spreading further across California waterways. Without immediate action, these costs are expected to be passed on to consumers and farmers.
“My community in San Joaquin County is ground zero for this infestation, and we are already seeing the damage firsthand. California has a narrow window to get ahead of this, and we are already missing it. If we don’t act now, this will only get more expensive and harder to control.”…