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Above the Call
Inside CDCR 2025: A look back at the top stories
From tales of heroism and community involvement to rehabilitation and the people behind those efforts, Inside CDCR looks back at…
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CDCR transportation officers assist crash victims
While returning to California Men’s Colony from a southern California transport, two CDCR transportation officers recently assisted victims in a…
Read MoreA Day in the Life
Watch: Meet Hector Castillo, parole agent
Inside CDCR caught up with Hector Castillo, a parole agent in Salinas who works with the GPS unit. He discusses…
Appointments & Promotions
Mule Creek holds first promotional ceremony
Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) marked a significant milestone by hosting its first promotional ceremony. The Dec. 30 ceremony honored…
Awards & Appreciation
ASP honors staff with 25 years of service
Avenal State Prison (ASP) recently honored 18 dedicated staff who reached the extraordinary milestone of 25-plus years of CDCR service.…
Beyond the Badge
CDCR, CCHCS staff March for the Dream
CDCR and CCHCS staff joined thousands for the 44th annual MLK365 March for the Dream at Sacramento City College on…
CALPIA
New year, new name: CALPIA becomes CALCTRA
The new year rang in a new name for the California Prison Industry Authority or CALPIA. The organization officially changed…
CDCR Time Capsule
1990 Medal of Valor ceremony honors 27 staff
The 1990 Medal of Valor ceremony was held May 25 at the State Capitol, paying tribute to 27 staff members.…
Community Involvement
CDCR, CCHCS staff March for the Dream
CDCR and CCHCS staff joined thousands for the 44th annual MLK365 March for the Dream at Sacramento City College on…
DAPO
Parole agents lead multi‑agency Fresno operation
A multi-agency Fresno compliance operation led by the CDCR parole agents resulted in 19 arrests and numerous checks on parole…
Division of Juvenile Justice
CALPIA participants donate to crime victims
Crime victims’ support groups throughout the state received approximately $56,000 from incarcerated individuals participating in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) Joint and Free Venture programs.
Dog News
Golden retriever therapy dogs visit CSP‑Solano
California State Prison (CSP) Solano staff were seeing gold last week thanks to golden retriever therapy dogs. The dogs, part…
Employee Wellness
Watch: CDCR launches staff alcohol awareness campaign
The department recognizes the difficult job performed by staff and the sacrifices they make every day. We also recognize staff…
Firefighters
WSP‑RC fire department holds staff training
The Wasco State Prison – Reception Center (WSP-RC) fire department held simulated staff fire training Jan. 12. This is part…
Inside CDCR Videos
Watch: CPOST 2025 Impact Award ceremony
In mid-December, CDCR’s Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) honored employees at the 2025 Impact Award ceremony.…
Jobs & Training
WSP‑RC fire department holds staff training
The Wasco State Prison – Reception Center (WSP-RC) fire department held simulated staff fire training Jan. 12. This is part…
Obituaries
Ernest Joseph Duarte, retired sergeant
Ernest Joseph Duarte, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Jan. 20, 2026. He worked for the department for 25 years,…
Prison Health Care
ASP health care leaders thank advisory council
Avenal State Prison (ASP) hosted an appreciation lunch to honor the vital contributions of the incarcerated-person advisory council (IAC). The…
Rehabilitation
San Quentin celebrates 27 construction mentorship graduates
CDCR’s Facility Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) Program, recognized 27 graduates. In cooperation with San Quentin…
Secretary's Corner
Secretary Macomber thanks staff for hard work
In this video message, CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber thanks staff for their hard work while looking back at 2024 milestones.…
Sports
Watch: Twinning Project, Angel City FC at CIW
CDCR, the Twinning Project and Angel City Football Club (FC) teamed up to launch two new cohorts of a leadership…
Unlocking History
SQ Captain Rivera Smith served nearly 4 decades
Rivera Smith was the longest serving staff member at San Quentin (SQ) when he passed away in 1950, serving nearly…
Victim & Survivor Rights
Watch: Thomas Morgan discusses Victim Offender Dialogue
Thanks to the Victim Offender Dialogue program, when the person who shot Thomas Morgan was up for parole, he advocated…