by Chris Van Horne | May 29, 2026 | Culinary, News
“It definitely helps my confidence knowing that people appreciate the food.” Jacob LaraCCC 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 happen. Yes, they’re...
by Chris Van Horne | May 15, 2026 | News, Wildland Firefighting
“With all our training, I came in here and I felt ready.” Christian HernandezCCC Magalia Fire Center It’s not fire season, but fire year across California these days. Being ready for the peak wildfire season though, that requires showing what you’re made...
by Beth Hotchkiss | May 12, 2026 | News, Wildland Firefighting
“The only thing you can do is get better. So that’s what we try to do.” Alicia ParedesCCC Pomona Center California Conservation Corps fire crews are preparing for another demanding wildfire season. As temperatures heat up, they are training their...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Apr 15, 2026 | Habitat Restoration, News
“You want to put it in, make it sturdy…it protects the plants when water comes down the stream.” Isabell AdornoCCC Delta Center A quiet patch of land adjacent to Cache Creek — not far from the capitol — is abuzz with activity. CCC Delta Corpsmembers...
by Chris Van Horne | Mar 11, 2026 | Culinary, News
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...
by Chris Van Horne | Feb 11, 2026 | Emergency Response, News
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...