by mark | Nov 24, 2023 | News
During times of wildfire, we express our thanks and gratitude to our CCC wildland firefighters. During the high’s and low’s of training, project work, and fire incidents, they’re thankful for the young adults working next to them. It truly takes a crew to push through...
by mark | Nov 22, 2023 | News
Corpsmembers at the CCC Los Padres Center have traded in their warehouse, retail, and chain restaurant jobs for chaps, chain saws, and a new perspective of future career pathways. They’re doing their part to remove invasive species in places like Montaña de Oro...
by mark | Nov 16, 2023 | News
After losing everything in one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, any bit of supplies and support is appreciated. Over the last six weeks, Corpsmembers from CCC’s Tahoe, Placer, Sacramento, and Redding crews have been working with Lahaina Fire...
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...
