Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor, Author at Inside CDCR

Centinela State Prison is mourning the April 10, 2026, passing of Licensed Vocational Nurse Chima Onyebuizu. Onyebuizu began his career...

Brian McCauley, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 5, 2026. McCauley began his career at with the department in...

Lee Herron, a retired correctional lieutenant from California Health Care Facility, passed away March 25, 2026. Herron began his distinguished...

Lew Dwayne Little, a 72-year-old retired correctional officer, passed away suddenly Dec. 17, 2025, according to his family. A celebration...

CDCR’s Centralized Allegation Resolution Unit (CARU) staff successfully completed annual training from March 24–26. Over the course of three full...

A photo of a grave marker in a local newsletter led San Quentin (SQ) Museum volunteer Jeff Craemer to ask...

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held a health and wellness fair for the incarcerated population during the week of March...

The gymnasium at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville was transformed for the annual banquet honoring Paws for Life K-9...

The 23rd cohort of the Culinary Arts Program offered by Cuesta College and California Men’s Colony (CMC) graduated March 19....

Millbrae came alive during the annual Lunar New Year Parade and celebration with San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) recruiters on...

Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor