Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Correctional Officer Marcus Drake passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2022. He worked for CDCR for a little over 15 years.
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Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits at a graduation ceremony hosted by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) at RJ Donovan...
Prison staff and the incarcerated population support the community through volunteering, raising awareness and by opening their wallets. So far...
Read More About So far in 2022, CDCR has donated over $320,000 to community
Whether funding a youth sports team or contributing to cancer research, CDCR staff and the incarcerated are at the ready...
Pelican Bay State Prison Maintenance Mechanic Johnathan Nelson passed away November 1, 2022. He began his career with the Department...
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Donna Lema, a retired office technician, passed away October 29, 2022. Lema began her career with the Department of Corrections...
After logging 36 years of state service, Walter Mazza stepped into a new role: retirement. Without fanfare or spectacle, the...
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For two weeks, California State Prison-Sacramento held graduations for those completing rehabilitation programs for substance use disorder, education, or job...
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An incarcerated veterans group at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) meet weekly in the Facility Chapel as a way to...
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From puppies wearing costumes to a family night for staff, CDCR, DJJ, and CCHCS got into the spirit of Halloween...