Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
For Associate Warden (AW) Delinia Lewis, Black History Month holds special meaning as a woman of color who has risen...
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The California Institution for Women (CIW) recently hosted a vibrant and inspiring event celebrating Black History Month, featuring a special...
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For CDCR Special Agent Albert Franco, an upcoming cycling ride holds special meaning: honoring the memory of Parole Agent Joshua...
Danny Lewis, a retired correctional officer, passed away Feb. 6, 2026. He worked for the department for 22 years. He...
Corrections staff from the Queretaro State Prison in Mexico toured Oak Glen Conservation Camp to learn about California’s fire camp...
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California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) recognized 126 incarcerated individuals during a graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison (FSP)....
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California State Prison (CSP) Corcoran is mourning the passing of Maintenance Mechanic Javier Estrada. He passed away Feb. 18, 2026....
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Anthony Malone, a retired correctional officer, passed away Feb. 8, 2026. He worked for the department for 26 years. After...
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Craig Cline, a retired Centinela State Prison correctional officer, passed away Feb. 4, 2026. Cline began his career with CDCR...
At California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), Vera Valdivia-Abdallah brings the same perseverance to her role in education that carries her...
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