by Beth Hotchkiss | Nov 17, 2025 | News, Resource Conservation
“I’m really glad I said yes to this… it just opens up your entire horizon to new things.” Levai JimenezCCC Delta Center Two California Conservation Corps crews recently teamed up with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to install high-tech...
by Beth Hotchkiss | May 5, 2025 | News, Wildland Firefighting
Fire Ready A Los Piños fire crew starts its annual readiness hike covering more than three miles in a specific time. It’s part of how CCC fire crews get fire ready! Are you ready for wildfire? Young adults from the California Conservation Corps certainly are! “I...
by Beth Hotchkiss | May 2, 2025 | News, Resource Conservation
“I didn’t know what any of the wire colors meant. Now I definitely have more knowledge of the wires and what they do and their purpose.” Alex FloresVista Center It’s amazing the difference a new light fixture. Of course, a newer, brighter LED will...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Mar 12, 2025 | Backcountry Trails, News
Improving Access A Backcountry Trails crew uses shovels and other hand tools to build and maintain trails in rural parts of state and national parks and forests. Last year, 92 young adults in the California Conservation Corps ventured into remote wilderness to perform...
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...