Inside CDCR News Blog

FEATURED STORIES

A wagon with a Thanksgiving theme at the California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC).

Staff helps community during Thanksgiving

CDCR and CCHCS staff gave thanks while also pitching in to help the community during Thanksgiving, delivering food to those in need.

VIDEOS

A Day in the Life of Parole Agent Vivian Miramontes. She's driving on the highway and her image is seen in the rearview mirror.

Day in the Life: Parole Agent Vivian Miramontes

CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations agent Vivian Miramontes shares a glimpse of her daily routine and the complex tasks and responsibilities that come with being a parole agent.


Smiling people hold up their paintings at a visiting event inside a correctional facility.

Visiting staff makes Thanksgiving special

Across the state, staff at institutions made the Thanksgiving holiday special for families visiting their incarcerated loved ones.

10P program graduation at CSP-Los Angeles County with prison staff and executives also attending.

LAC graduation empowered by 10P program

A recent graduation marked the closing of a crucial chapter for participants in the 10P program at CSP-Los Angeles County.

CALIFORNIA MODEL

Smiling people hold up their paintings at a visiting event inside a correctional facility.

Visiting staff makes Thanksgiving special

Across the state, staff at institutions made the Thanksgiving holiday special for families visiting their incarcerated loved ones.

10P program graduation at CSP-Los Angeles County with prison staff and executives also attending.

LAC graduation empowered by 10P program

A recent graduation marked the closing of a crucial chapter for participants in the 10P program at CSP-Los Angeles County.

Employee wellness training at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF).

CTF hosts staff wellness training

The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) recently hosted a staff wellness event in the Facility C Gym. “In aligning with the CDCR California Prison Model, we at CTF deeply understand the critical nature of staff wellness,” said acting Warden Edward J. Borla.

BEYOND THE BADGE

A wagon with a Thanksgiving theme at the California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC).

Staff helps community during Thanksgiving

CDCR and CCHCS staff gave thanks while also pitching in to help the community during Thanksgiving, delivering food to those in need.

A detection dog, Camo, and his 2023 award. The K-9 is also wearing a badge.

Ironwood teams place in Riverside K‑9 Trials

Two Ironwood State Prison K-9 teams competed in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Trials placing first overall and third in vehicle search.

A Day in the Life of Parole Agent Vivian Miramontes. She's driving on the highway and her image is seen in the rearview mirror.

Day in the Life: Parole Agent Vivian Miramontes

CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations agent Vivian Miramontes shares a glimpse of her daily routine and the complex tasks and responsibilities that come with being a parole agent.

ABOVE THE CALL

Officer Tienda at CSP-Corcoran wearing his uniform.

Officer saves CDCR crash victim, catches suspect

When a CSP-Corcoran correctional officer came upon the scene of a violent two car head-on crash, he saw the victim was a fellow officer.

Medal of Valor closer look at the honor guard holding flags.

Medal of Valor 2023: A closer look

Take a closer look at the 2023 Medal of Valor ceremony, celebrating the bravery of CDCR and CCHCS staff.

Medal of Valor with people standing up.

CDCR honors staff at 38th Medal of Valor

CDCR honored 27 employees today during its 38th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony, recognizing exceptional work and bravery.

HISTORY

Incarcerated people sit in the mess hall sorting World War II ration books.

How prisons helped after Pearl Harbor

The world was forever changed after the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, it’s a “date that will live in infamy.”

Officer keeps an eye on things from the central plaza control tower at California Men's Colony.

CMC and the great cat caper of 1956

While researching Unlocking History, stories can emerge from faded memos such as the California Men’s Colony (CMC) great cat caper of 1956.

Folsom prison baseball teams around 1930s or 1940s.

Prison Thanksgiving events date to 1860s

Since the 1860s, Thanksgiving has been observed in prison thanks to the efforts of early staff and volunteers. The first Thanksgiving church services were offered in 1868, thanks to a volunteer chaplain.