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Above the Call
KVSP officers recognized for heroic actions
Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) Correctional Officers Jim Rhyu and Alexander Klopfenstein were recognized March 27 for a recent heroic…
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CMC officers help driver after truck burst into flames
Two correctional officers from California Men’s Colony (CMC) helped a driver after her truck burst into flames on Interstate 5.…
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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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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
CCI‑Tehachapi holds third promotion ceremony
California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi hosted its third promotion ceremony on Friday, April 17. The ceremony honored 13 promoted…
Awards & Appreciation
CCWF hosts staff Clover Awards Ceremony
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) recently hosted its first Clover Awards Ceremony, recognizing staff who lead with integrity, courage, and…
Beyond the Badge
Centinela State Prison honors crime victims
Centinela State Prison Warden Andre Green welcomed local dignitaries and staff to honor victims and survivors of crime during the…
CALPIA
CALCTRA graduates earn job certifications at FSP
California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) recognized 126 incarcerated individuals during a graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison (FSP).…
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
HQ staff roll up sleeves to donate blood
Headquarters (HQ) staff from CDCR and CCHCS rolled up their sleeves to donate through a blood drive in Elk Grove.…
DAPO
Reentry Unit hosts Women’s Empowerment event
The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Community Reentry Unit recently hosted the Central District Women’s Empowerment event. Held March…
Dog News
CMF hosts annual Paws for Life banquet
The gymnasium at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville was transformed for the annual banquet honoring Paws for Life K-9…
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
Watch: CMF Fire demonstrates new rescue tools
Thanks to grants and the hard work of staff, the California Medical Facility (CMF) Fire Department now has new tools…
Mexico prison staff tour Oak Glen Conservation Camp
Corrections staff from the Queretaro State Prison in Mexico toured Oak Glen Conservation Camp to learn about California’s fire camp…
Ventura Training Center visits CMC’s Camp Cuesta
Participants from the Ventura Training Center (VTC) hit the road to talk with incarcerated fire crews about the center’s resources.…
Inside CDCR Videos
Watch: Franco finds Second Chance via mentor program
Maria Franco, formerly incarcerated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, was serving a 34-to-life sentence when she began…
Jobs & Training
WSP‑RC energy efficiency project is success
The recent energy efficiency project at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) was so successful, it generated $650,000 in rebates after…
Obituaries
Mike Mojarro, retired correctional sergeant
Mike Mojarro, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away April 29, 2026. Mojarro worked for the department for nearly 15 years.…
Prison Health Care
WSP‑RC holds population health, wellness fair
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held a health and wellness fair for the incarcerated population during the week of March…
Rehabilitation
CTF marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 with a series of events held April 20-24.…
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
CTF raises funds for Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) recently hosted a fundraiser to support the institution’s second National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The…
Unlocking History
Chaplain Lloyd educated public on rehabilitation
In 1905, WH Lloyd was tapped to replace an ailing minister at a church in Folsom and act as chaplain…
Victim & Survivor Rights
OVSRS helps victims know, access legal rights
In 2025, the Office of Victims and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) contacted over 40,000 victims’ families to aid them…