Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

A cadet receives the guidon for her company at the CDCR Academy on June 16, 2026, in Galt, California.

Academy news: Class 3‑26A cadets keep pace

At the CDCR Academy in Galt, Class 3-26A correctional officer cadets are hitting the ground running as they push through...

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A quote, the CDCR logo and Marilyn Ouye who has worked for CDCR since 1975, totaling more than 50 years.

Meet Marilyn Ouye: Five decades of dedicated service

With a career spanning 50 years, Marilyn Ouye has worked everywhere from CDCR headquarters to the institutions and back again....

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Emergency responder training at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) with medical, custody and fire staff.

WSP‑RC holds joint emergency responder training

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held simulated lifesaving medical emergency responder training. The drill was held in the minimum support...

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A newspaper headline, a mugshot of Ignatius Asedo and an image of San Quentin from the 1920s.

Asedo family seeks answers on 1920s San Quentin rumors

A family legend regarding Ignatius Asedo serving time at San Quentin in the 1920s turned out to be fact: He...

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Jerison Lamb, retired correctional sergeant

Jerison Lamb, a retired correctional sergeant from California State Prison-Sacramento, passed away June 16, 2026. Lamb began his career with...

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Parole operation featured image shows parole agents and drugs they recovered from a stuffed animal.

DAPO Los Angeles parole operation leads to six arrests

The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) led a compliance and enforcement operation of supervised persons in Los Angeles County,...

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CDCR staff members were recognized at the State Employees Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, 2026, at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, California. Group photo of presenters and honorees with the words Above the Call overlaying the bottom of the image.

Governor honors 13 CDCR staff at State Employee Medal of Valor

At the State Employee Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, there were 13 CDCR staff members honored for their...

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Wide angle of gymnasium at CIM for the pickleball tournament.

CIM pickleball tournament promotes rehabilitation

Sports programs in prison offer one more way CDCR works to reduce recidivism through rehabilitative programming, such as a recent...

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A CMF incarcerated students graduates and attends the ceremony at Solano Community College.

Incarcerated person graduates at outside community college

When incarcerated person Spencer Doland received his college degrees, he walked alongside students from the community. On May 22, Doland...

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Honor guards from High Desert State Prison in Susanville and Federal Correctional Institution Herlong honored fallen officers during their 19th annual ceremony.

High Desert State Prison, FCI‑Herlong honor fallen officers

Staff from High Desert State Prison in Susanville joined their counterparts at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Herlong to host...

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