Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

first place medals and two prison staff members.

Two Solano staff take first place at US Police and Fire Championships

When it comes to shooting hoops, two CSP-Solano staff members slam-dunked a first-place win at the U.S. Police and Fire...

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Three Ironwood prison staff.

Three Ironwood prison staff rescue infant from rollover crash

It is often said, heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. That is what three Ironwood State Prison employees...

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Trees, a field, and Preston School of Industry Administration Building as seen from the road.

Preston regularly marked patriotic holidays

The Preston School of Industry in Ione regularly observed patriotic holidays with decorations and activities. Opened in 1894, the facility...

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Prison employees carry a torch and flag during a run.

CDCR, CCHCS staff raise thousands through Torch Run

The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run roared back in June, thanks to agencies across the state. CDCR, CCHCS and...

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Two CDCR recruitment team members at booth.

CDCR Recruitment Team represents at Placer County Fair

The CDCR Recruitment Team greeted crowds on opening night at the Placer County Fair. They were there answering questions on...

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Prison staff and a horse.

Pleasant Valley prison population raises $16k for charities

With the encouragement of Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) Administrative Staff, the incarcerated population held a fundraising food sale to...

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Photos honor fallen officers.

To honor fallen officers, CDCR staff run in Imperial Valley

Regional law enforcement agencies laced up their running shoes and hit the pavement, covering 24 miles as a way to...

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Calipatria charities receive a large check with four people standing behind it.

Incarcerated population raises money for Calipatria charities

Calipatria State Prison’s (CAL) leadership team and the incarcerated population teamed up to raise money for four local charities. Staff...

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Substance Abuse Treatment Facility aerial view.

SATF leadership engages with staff through check‑ins

The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility leadership began a program dubbed World-Class Employee Engagement 1:1 Check-Ins. Established in June 2020 as...

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Aaron Taylor wears a sports jersey and speaks into a microphone.

Aaron ‘Showtime’ Taylor is changing his life one game at a time

When the Golden State Warriors announced a matchup with the San Quentin basketball team in 2013, Aaron Taylor made a...

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