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Camp Cuesta inmates get ready for fire season
By Lt. Monica Ayon, AA/Public Information OfficerCalifornia Men’s ColonyThe inmates of Camp Cuesta, at the California Men’s Colony, recently embarked on their annual fire preparedness exercise, known...
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Crime victims share stories, inmates express remorse at Mule Creek SP event
A crime victims’ rights advocate speaks to inmates at Mule Creek State Prison.By Eddie Escobar, Community Resource ManagerMule Creek State PrisonIn observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,...
View ArticleFolsom inmates walk for Relay for Life
By Laura NewellThe Folsom TelegraphMore than 1,100 inmates walked in the fourth annual Folsom State Prison and Folsom Women’s Facility Relay for Life event last week, raising funds and awareness for...
View ArticleCDCR’s Special Agents help lead Mexican Mafia Takedown in LA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJUNE 18, 2015CONTACT:LUIS PATINO (916) 445-4950CDCR’s Special Agents help lead Mexican Mafia Takedown in LAAgents and task force partners follow crimes and money trail to...
View ArticleCDCR Carries Torch for Special Olympics
CDCR Carries Torch for Special OlympicsSecretary to speak on steps of State Capitol SACRAMENTO— California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary Jeff Beard will join Sacramento...
View ArticleReceiver delegates authority of medical care to CDCR at Folsom State Prison
Folsom State Prison’s (FSP) medical services have been returned to the oversight of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This was an important step in the long-term transition...
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CDCR Community Resources Managers delve into week of training
Community Resource Managers from across the state converged on Sacramento for training and information sharing.In June, the Division of Adult Institutions, Office of Policy Standardization, hosted a...
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Female inmates join firefighting corps
By Bill Sessa, CDCR Public Information OfficerAs summer heat and a historic drought have set the stage for what could be a record year for wild land fires in California, a dozen female inmates from the...
View ArticleOn the line: Inmate crews prep for busy fire season
Firefighters prove they’re ready at Ishi Preparedness ExercisesBy Krissi Khokhobashvili, CDCR Public Information OfficerPhotos by Eric Owens, CDCR Staff PhotographerVideo by David Novick, CDCR Video...
View ArticleSan Quentin State Prison Legionnaires' Disease Case Update
SAN QUENTIN – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, along with the Marin County Public Health Department and California Correctional Health Care Services, are continuing the...
View ArticleSan Quentin State Prison Legionnaires’ Disease Case Update
SAN QUENTIN – Administrators at San Quentin State Prison (SQ) continue to restore services to inmates as the institution deals with a number of confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease. Out-of-cell...
View ArticleSan Quentin State Prison Legionnaires’ Disease Case Update
SAN QUENTIN – Administrators at San Quentin State Prison (SQ) continue to restore services to inmates as the institution deals with a number of confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease.Inmates will be...
View ArticleCDCR Accepting Applications for Innovative Program Grants
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will award a total of $3 million in grants to enhance innovative programs and increase volunteerism in prisons. The grant funding is...
View ArticleCalifornia Rehabilitation Oversight Board Releases its 16th Report
The California Rehabilitation Oversight Board released the 16th report regarding the progress made by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to provide and implement various...
View ArticleCDCR Honors employees for bravery and heroism at the 2015 Medal of Valor...
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will honor 92 employees from across the state at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, during the 31st annual Medal of Valor Ceremony.During...
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 92 employees today during its annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Medal of Valor is earned by employees...
View ArticleCDCR Announces Public Comment Period for Lethal Injection Regulations
In order to comply with California’s capital punishment laws, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has developed lethal injection regulations. CDCR’s submission of its...
View ArticleBSCC: Calls on Community Members to Serve on Executive Steering Committee
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) recently named two existing board members to develop and lead program criteria for the agency’s future Proposition 47 grant opportunities.The board...
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Gov. Brown thanks retiring Secretary Beard for his service
CDCR Secretary Jeffrey Beard on Thursday announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement:“Secretary Beard took charge of California’s...
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CSP-Solano inmates transform their hustle to job finding
CSP-Solano Warden Eric Arnold thanks the volunteers and inmate participantsArticle and photos by Krissi Khokhobashvili, CDCR Public Information OfficerOffice of Public and Employee CommunicationsAt...
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