Sloane Viola Sworn in as CCC Senior Deputy Director

by Beth Hotchkiss | Feb 27, 2025 | News

Sloane Viola was officially sworn in as the CCC’s new Senior Deputy Director on Thursday, February 27. Viola first joined the California Conservation Corps in February 2024 as a Deputy Director of Legislative and External Affairs. With this promotion, she’s excited to...

A Watershed Moment: LA Emergency Response Summary

by Beth Hotchkiss | Feb 26, 2025 | Emergency Response, News

In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, 26 crews from the California Conservation Corps — plus six more from certified local corps across the state — came together to help the Los Angeles community. Based out of Zuma Beach and the Santa Anita Racetrack...

CCC Receiving National Award for Backcountry Trails Program

by Beth Hotchkiss | Dec 18, 2024 | News

The California Conservation Corps will receive a 2025 Project of the Year Award from The Corps Network in recognition of its Backcountry Trails Program. The Corps Network, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, presents this prestigious award on...

Pulling to Preserve Humboldt’s Pristine Dunes

by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 9, 2024 | News

What a day at Ma-le’l Dunes! CCC Fortuna Corpsmembers gave this coastal forest a major boost by removing invasive English ivy. These pesky vines can stretch more than 90 feet, but CCC crews came prepared for the long game! Equipped with Pulaskis, McLeods, and...

Extra Hours, Work in Magalia Kitchen Keeps Park Fire Crews Fueled

by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 9, 2024 | News

When large-scale wildfires ignite, everyone does their part to make a difference. For the CCC Magalia Fire Center culinary crews, it’s a chance to put their culinary skills and knowledge to the test. Instead of cooking for 60 to 80 Corpsmembers and staff they’ve spent...