by mark | Nov 9, 2023 | News
In 2017, Josafat Ismael Alvarez III was working on a Navy aircraft carrier stationed in Virginia. “I was a blue shirt,” he said. “When aircraft landed onto the ship, I would chock the wheels of the jets and chain them to the flight deck.” His job ensured that the...
by mark | Nov 1, 2023 | News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today the California Conservation Corps is excited to announce that JP Patton is the new CCC Director. JP’s career with the CCC started in 2021 as a Deputy Director over Region 1. In this prior role, JP supported multiple Northern California CCC...
by mark | Oct 26, 2023 | News
You may wonder who keeps trails safe and clear, especially given the abundance of overgrown vegetation courtesy of this year’s winter rains. It’s safe to say the backbone of keeping iconic trails open—like the Backbone Trail through the Santa Monica...
by mark | Oct 20, 2023 | News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Conservation Corps announced today the retirement of CCC Director Bruce Saito. Saito’s last day with the CCC will be October 31, 2023. His first position with the CCC was in 1977 as an instructor. Saito then spent 10 years with the...
by mark | Oct 4, 2023 | News
The views are downright breathtaking. The threat of wildfire engulfing the scenic oasis in the heart of Los Angeles, may also catch your breath. In the Baldwin Hills neighborhood, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area stands out as a great place to recreate and explore....
by mark | Sep 26, 2023 | News
This past summer, CCC Backcountry Corpsmembers exchanged the comforts of home for five and a half months in California’s wilderness areas. “At first it feels like a camping trip, but then you realize you’re here for the long haul,” said Corpsmember Evan Pyle who was...
