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Experience, Opportunities Await on CCC Fire Crews

The super bloom across California, thanks to winter rains, will soon become super fuel. The young adults of the California Conservation Corps are ready to protect communities from potential wildfires, as they take the first steps in their fire careers. “I really just...

Crews Hustle to Protect Four Miles of Levee in Merced County

The atmospheric rivers feel like weeks ago, but the impacts of flooding continue to be felt and may for some time. Last week, four crews from the Chico, Los Padres, and Pomona centers put their flood fight training to use in Merced County. The 60 Corpsmembers filled...

Culinary Program Propelling Careers, Curiosity at Los Padres

What can you get out of the CCC culinary program? For most Corpsmembers, it’s a healthy, well-cooked meal at the end of a day of hard work. For those doing the cooking, it’s an opportunity to jumpstart a career in the culinary arts, or it’s just the chance at...

Protecting Levees from Seepage and Sand Boils

It’s a funny term and an unusual thing to see. A boil, aka a sand boil. These unusual occurrences happen along and on levees during times of high water, but also when seepage occurs. If left untreated, well, it’s not going to be a good thing. That’s why CCC Delta...

Climbing To New Heights With Utility Line Arborist Training

California Conservation Corps Corpsmembers are getting hands-on arborist training that can lead to meaningful, good paying careers. “Just show up, get paid, and learn,” said Corpsmember Patricia Arriaga Rivera. Arriaga Rivera is among 16 Corpsmembers to recently...