by Chris Van Horne | Mar 4, 2025 | News
News Post Development Casting a net Josafat Ismael Alvarez III prepares to cast a net into the Delta, helping the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service monitor fish species of concern. In 2017, Josafat Ismael Alvarez III was working on a Navy aircraft carrier stationed in...
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...
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...
by Chris Van Horne | Feb 3, 2025 | Emergency Response, News
The damage caused by the Palisades Fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu is significant. With the waters of the Pacific Ocean lapping at fire damaged structures, Corpsmembers joined our Cal OES and DWR counterparts to prevent toxins from causing harm to the ocean...
by Chris Van Horne | Jan 27, 2025 | News
As the Eaton Fire approached homes and critical infrastructure in its first few days, CCC Tahoe fire crews were there putting in hand line. Over the course of the fire’s first week, Tahoe 1 and 2 worked 24-hour shifts putting in fire breaks, cold line, and working hot...
by Chris Van Horne | Jan 23, 2025 | News
In one of the largest deployments in California Conservation Corps history, more than 350 CCC Corpsmembers are preparing to begin a massive watershed protection mission. In partnership with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California...