“We have lost one of the good ones. He will be missed by all of us forever,” – Obituary HOLLISTER- It is with great sadness that the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), and its affiliate Association of Conservationists (ACE), has learned of the passing of CSLEA-ACE Member Mitchell B. Cox. Mitch, 55, passed away […]
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After Month Long Fire Fight – Rim Fire Nearly Contained
Hot August nights filled with thick, black smoke and raging, bright orange flames have evolved into a more subtle September near Yosemite National Park, as the Rim Fire rounds the corner to containment. The 256,528 acre, monster fire is now 84% contained, with containment expected September 20. The fire started August 17. The Rim Fire […]
“CCC was my calling,” – Conservationist Shawn Fry
At the California Conservation Corps (CCC) they often say, “We grow our own.” And that seems to be the case with Conservationist-II Shawn Fry. Fry joined the CCC as a corps member back in September of 1980 and now 33 years later he is leading people along the very path he started out on. Recently […]
