Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Incarcerated at 19 years old, Steven Bernal doubted change was possible for him as he faced decades in prison. “I...
Maria Franco, formerly incarcerated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, was serving a 34-to-life sentence when she began...
Read More About Watch: Franco finds Second Chance via mentor program
Pleasant Valley State Prison is mourning the passing of Pedro Longoria, supervisor of vocational instruction. Longoria passed away April 26,...
Read More About PVSP mourns passing of Pedro Longoria, staff member
Freddy Contreras, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 19, 2026. He worked for the department for more than two...
Read More About Freddy Contreras, retired correctional officer
CDCR Undersecretary Jason Johnson visited California Men’s Colony (CMC) to observe the Creative Acts Virtual Reality (VR) Program. Johnson observed...
Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) Correctional Officers Jim Rhyu and Alexander Klopfenstein were recognized March 27 for a recent heroic...
RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) recently hosted a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week awareness event for staff and the incarcerated...
Staff and community partners gathered at Calipatria State Prison for a solemn National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ceremony. The April...
Read More About Calipatria observes Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Weljan Estrella, a retired accountant trainee, passed away April 21, 2026. Estrella worked for the department for 18 years. He...
Joe Servin, a retired plumber II, passed away April 21, 2026. Services will be held April 28-29. He began his...