Chris Van Horne | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:27:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-17CCC_Logo_FINAL_RGB_OL-32x32.png Chris Van Horne | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov 32 32 CCC Joins Tribes, State and Local Governments in Signing Historic Watershed Agreement https://ccc.ca.gov/091126-ccc-joins-tribes-state-and-local-governments-in-signing-historic-watershed-agreement/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:41:37 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=29085 Historic Memorandum of Understanding Representatives from tribes, state and local governments pose along the shore of Clear Lake after formally signing a historic co-management agreement to improve the health of Clear Lake and the threatened Clear Lake hitch. Tribal, state…

Source

]]> Straight Out of the Chute: New, And Experienced, Corpsmembers Support Fire Base Camp https://ccc.ca.gov/081226-straight-out-of-the-chute-new-and-experienced-corpsmembers-support-chute-fire-base-camp/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:58:38 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28967 Base Camp Support Corpsmembers from the Delta, Sacramento, and Solano Centers all were assigned to the Chute Fire base camp in Yuba City in July. The only way to truly understand how a wildland firefighting base camp runs is to experience it firsthand. At the recent Chute Fire…

Source

]]> Motivated for the Challenge, Backcountry Corpsmembers Head Off Grid https://ccc.ca.gov/080426-motivated-for-the-challenge-backcountry-corpsmembers-head-off-grid/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:35:34 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28880 Off The Beaten Path Five crews of Corpsmembers head off to remote parts of State Parks, National Parks, and National Forests each year. The mental and physical challenge of living off grid is what motivates many Corpsmembers to apply. The season is half-way over, but they had to…

Source

]]> Spring Cleaning of Trails, Keeps Summer Fun Safe https://ccc.ca.gov/072226-spring-cleaning-of-trails-keeps-summer-fun-safe/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:04:03 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28870 Clearing Brush The vegetation may be green alongside this Napa County trail, but it’s still overgrown. By removing the brush alongside trails, users can pass by with ease and improved safety. For the millions of Californians lacing up their boots and hitting the trails of our amazing…

Source

]]> Delivering For Their Community, Chico Corpsmembers Reduce Fire Risk in Bidwell Park https://ccc.ca.gov/070226-delivering-for-their-community-chico-corpsmembers-reduce-fire-risk-in-bidwell-park/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:39:06 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28770 Making A Difference Fire has been a part of CCC Chico Corpsmembers’ lives. Now, they’re working to use good fire to prevent devastating wildfires from impacting their community once again. It’s a matter of when, not if, fire hits a long-unburned area of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico.

Source

]]> Keeping the East Bay Safe with One of CCC’s Oldest Project Partners https://ccc.ca.gov/063026-keeping-the-east-bay-safe-with-one-of-cccs-oldest-project-partners/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:03:35 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28758 Making a Difference Working with East Bay Regional Park District, Corpsmembers have spent decades making a difference in East Bay communities with trail and fuel reduction projects. When looking through the history books, one of the California Conservation Corps’ oldest project…

Source

]]> Building Upon CCC Legacy at Iconic McWay Falls Overlook https://ccc.ca.gov/062626-building-upon-ccc-legacy-at-iconic-mcway-falls-overlook/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:38:38 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28749 “It’s been a once in a lifetime experience. I’ve never done anything like this … we’re very lucky to be given this project to work on.” Cosette Cable CCC Inland Empire Center Not for the faint of heart, and not merely just hanging out.

Source

]]> Cooking Up Dinner, Career Lessons at Los Padres Center https://ccc.ca.gov/052926-cooking-up-dinner-career-lessons-at-los-padres-center/ Fri, 29 May 2026 22:42:28 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28556 “It definitely helps my confidence knowing that people appreciate the food.” Jacob Lara CCC Los Padres Center Cooking for more than 50 Corpsmembers is no easy task. Every morning and evening, the CCC Los Padres Culinary crew makes it…

Source

]]> Months of Training Prepare Magalia Crews for Peak Wildfire Season https://ccc.ca.gov/051526-months-of-training-prepare-magalia-crews-for-peak-wildfire-season/ Fri, 15 May 2026 22:06:55 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28546 “With all our training, I came in here and I felt ready.” Christian Hernandez CCC Magalia Fire Center It’s not fire season, but fire year across California these days. Being ready for the peak wildfire season though…

Source

]]> Hiring Milestone: 1,000 Young Adults from CCC to CAL FIRE https://ccc.ca.gov/050826-hiring-milestone-1000-young-adults-from-ccc-to-cal-fire/ Sat, 09 May 2026 01:08:47 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28437 From CCC to CAL FIRE During Governor Newsom’s Administration, the CCC-CAL FIRE partnership has significantly expanded leading to hundreds of young adults finding careers. Being ready for wildfire means taking action now, before fires break out. That includes preparing tomorrow’s…

Source

]]>