Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
CDCR today honored 148 employees for bravery and service at its 2021 Medal of Valor ceremony. “These employees’ dedication to...
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CDCR will honor 148 employees for their bravery, service and exemplary work conduct benefiting the department and the public. Because...
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Avenal State Prison (ASP) is piloting the Integrated Education and Training (IET) program, in coordination with the CDCR Office of...
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The northern California Dixie Fire has scorched over 963,000 acres since July 13 and as of mid-September, was 90% contained,...
CDCR Institution Recruitment Teams continue to dedicate time and support to the Correctional Officer hiring efforts of the Department. Four...
As the CDCR/CCHCS Our Promise campaign gets underway, we're highlighting organizations that can help people in need right now, including...
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In the heart of the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility (VYCF) chapel complex is a courtyard garden that has served through...
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Warden (A) Ron Godwin and Chief Deputy Warden (A) Maria Faulkner challenged Pleasant Valley State Prison to raise money for...
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Librarian Brandy Buenafe says her best childhood memory is riding her bicycle to her neighborhood library every morning during summer...
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Once again, CDCR and CCHCS are giving back in a big way via Our Promise: California State Employees Giving Back...