Chris Van Horne | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:52:15 +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 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.

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]]> 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…

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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…

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]]> 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…

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]]> 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…

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]]> CCC Culinary Gets Ready to Roll, Respond https://ccc.ca.gov/031126-ccc-culinary-gets-ready-to-roll-respond/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:54:02 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27823 Mobile Cooking Corpsmembers from all CCC centers gained hands-on training in Mobile Kitchen Unit operations during a three-day training. When disasters strike, fueling first responders becomes a critical support function. To fill this role, CCC Corpsmembers are training in a new…

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]]> Northstate Corpsmembers Train, Prepare for Flooding https://ccc.ca.gov/021126-northstate-corpsmembers-train-prepare-for-flooding/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:32:23 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27602 Training with Twine A Chico Center Corpsmember uses twine to tie to a stake and a sandbag as part of wave wash protection training in Red Bluff, CA. The State of California is no stranger to atmospheric river events. In December, heavy rains led to flooding in the Redding area.

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]]> A Path to Recovery, Pomona Corpsmembers Rehab Altadena Trail https://ccc.ca.gov/011626-a-path-to-recovery-pomona-corpsmembers-rehab-altadena-trail/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:54:44 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27516 Recovery in Action Pomona Corpsmembers spent several months working along the Chaney Trail in Altadena rehabilitating damaged portions of the popular hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bike riding trail. One year after wildfire burned through Los Angeles…

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]]> Spiking and Hiking Along the Central Coast https://ccc.ca.gov/110725-spiking-and-hiking-along-the-central-coast/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:43:14 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27136 “We have someone left behind (at camp) to cook dinner and just do chores around camp. Usually we’ll do two day rotations.” Cameron Hinojosa CCC Santa Maria Center Oh, the amazing places our Corpsmembers can go. It may seem like they’re…

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