Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
For nearly seven years, Correctional Officer Jason Williams has helped fulfill CRCR’s public safety mission at California State Prison, Sacramento....
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While there's no doubt the in-person information fairs and events associated with CDCR's Our Promise campaign have been well-attended and...
The incarcerated population of Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) sponsored a fundraiser to benefit a charitable organization. On Sept. 17,...
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For 52 days, strike teams from the Ventura Training Center have protected property and lives by battling four of California's...
Read More About For over 50 days, Ventura Training Center fire crews have battled blazes
Robert Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family at his side...
Read More About Dr. Robert Tharratt, longtime CCHCS medical director, passes away
CDCR has been the adventure of a lifetime, filled with many memorable moments and interesting people. From going through the...
Read More About Secretary Diaz retires, reflects on 3 decades
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 132, The Transgender Respect, Agency and Dignity Act, legislation that will allow incarcerated transgender,...
As fires devastate communities, some CDCDR/CCHCS employees and their non-profit organizations came together Sept. 10 to assist those impacted by...
CDCR and CCHCS staff, as well as incarcerated men and women, have stepped up to help the community during COVID-19...
California Institution for Women (CIW) acting Warden Richard Montes recently presented a local youth organization a check for $11,995.