Inside CDCR published nearly 60 stories in September 2025 and this Weekender Digest looks back at the month.
Looking back at September, this Weekender Digest highlights some of the more popular stories you might have missed.
Medal of Valor celebrates heroism, bravery
Stories and videos related to the annual Medal of Valor awards ceremony at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center racked up thousands of views.
Check out award recipients in this photo gallery: In photos: CDCR, CCHCS salute Medal of Valor honorees
And read the story: 2025 Medal of Valor ceremony honors 20 staff
Go behind the scenes of this year’s Medal of Valor
After months of planning, the Medal of Valor ceremony recognized employees for their dedication, service and acts of bravery. Check out some of the photos from behind the scenes.
Rehabilitation highlights success stories
The most popular rehabilitation stories ranged from a camp participant becoming a CALFIRE employee, a new reentry program facility opening its doors in Fresno (shown above), and how incarcerated students overcome challenges in a Level IV institution.
By the numbers: September’s top 10 stories
The following stories are ranked by total views for the month:
- The post with the most views: Week in Review: September 5, 2025
- Governor appoints CDCR leadership positions
- Week in Review: September 19, 2025
- In photos: CDCR, CCHCS salute Medal of Valor honorees
- Meet the Division of Adult Parole Operations Honor Guard
- Week in Review: 2025 Medal of Valor Ceremony
- Lowriders pull into RJ Donovan Correctional Facility
- California Correctional Institution investigating riot
- CSP-Corcoran hosts first interfacility volleyball game
- Mule Creek hosts staff appreciation weekend
Compiled by Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
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