lidia.lepe-banales | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-17CCC_Logo_FINAL_RGB_OL-32x32.png lidia.lepe-banales | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov 32 32 In Small Towns, Big Impact Provided by CCC Corpsmembers https://ccc.ca.gov/062426-in-small-towns-big-impact-provided-by-ccc-corpsmembers/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:42:51 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28729 “It feels good giving back to multiple communities out here.” Noah Bonilla CCC Fresno Center The California Conservation Corps‘ impact is felt not only in the rural areas of State Parks and National Forests, or the urban centers of…

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]]> ‘Small Differences’ Lead to Safer, More Fire Resilient Arroyo Seco https://ccc.ca.gov/061926-small-differences-lead-to-safer-more-fire-resilient-arroyo-seco/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:24:52 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28711 “I feel like we’re doing a lot of service, not only for the community but the planet…” Kristina Bland CCC Los Angeles Center Every tree limbed. Every invasive removed. These small differences add up to a much larger vision: a more fire…

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]]> Maintaining Public Safety, Legacy of Community Impact in Carlsbad https://ccc.ca.gov/061726-maintaining-public-safety-legacy-of-community-impact-in-carlsbad/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:10:15 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28686 ” You’re helping your community, it’s really nice to get to know the people… “ Dylan Rawley CCC San Diego Center It’s safe to say a few months to a full year in the California Conservation Corps will take your outdoor skills to the…

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]]> CCC Honored with Senate Resolution Celebrating 50 Years of Service https://ccc.ca.gov/030326-ccc-honored-with-senate-resolution-celebrating-50-years-of-service/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:53:37 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27733 50 Years Honor Sen. John Laird presents a Senate Resolution to CCC Corpsmember of the Year Sandra Hernandez Jacinto on the floor of the California Senate. Image courtesy: California State Senate TV For 50 years, the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has…

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]]> Near Palisades Burn Scar, Corpsmembers Work to Prevent Future Damage https://ccc.ca.gov/112126-near-palisades-burn-scar-corpsmembers-work-to-prevent-future-damage/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:19:07 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28027 “That’s the type of skills you learn here in the C’s, get to learn all type of power tools.” Jose Bosquez CCC Pomona Center We’re the first to admit it, fuel reduction doesn’t sound all that interesting. Unfortunately — as we are all…

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]]> Enjoying the View, While Improving Trail Access and Safety https://ccc.ca.gov/102925-enjoying-the-view-while-improving-trail-access-and-safety/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:34:03 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27093 it makes me proud, this is the work i’m doing, and we’re just helping the public. “ Johan Rojas CCC Los Angeles Center Some projects offer stunning views. Some are challenging physically and mentally. Occasionally…

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]]> CCC Mendocino Center Officially Opens Its Doors https://ccc.ca.gov/092625-ccc-mendocino-center-officially-opens-its-doors/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:51:12 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=26911 Ribbon Cutting With the help of some very large scissors, the CCC Mendocino Center officially opens. The California Conservation Corps Mendocino Center is officially open. On Friday, September 26, CCC Corpsmembers, staff, community partners, and members of the public gathered at the…

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]]> Corpsmembers Get Sneak Peak of New Mendocino Center https://ccc.ca.gov/010225-corpsmembers-get-sneak-peak-of-new-mendocino-center/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:47:06 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=26025 Dorm Buildings The center features seven dormitory buildings and can house more than 90 Corpsmembers. It’s a new year, and there’s about to be a new center in the # California Conservation Corps! Our CCC Ukiah Corpsmembers and staff will be moving north and going back to the center’s…

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]]> New Future Forming at CCC Greenwood Center https://ccc.ca.gov/121724-new-future-forming-at-ccc-greenwood-center/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:57:17 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=25965 What’s old is new again. The CCC Greenwood Center is undergoing a long overdue renovation. The center, located in El Dorado County, has been in use by the California Conservation Corps for decades. And, the buildings were showing their age. Starting earlier this year, demolition and construction got underway to create a new future at the center. A total of 11 new buildings are springing up…

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]]> Cooking Up Savory Success While Feeding Fortuna Corpsmembers https://ccc.ca.gov/112724-cooking-up-savory-success-while-feeding-fortuna-corpsmembers/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:52:01 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=25956 “I really enjoyed working with the staff and honestly it’s been very therapeutic compared to some of the food service work I did in the past.” Maile Pinto CCC Fortuna Center Imagine your Thanksgiving meal features enough food to feed…

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