Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

Calipatria State Prison staff look at inmate drawn artwork in an art contest.

CAL art contest highlights creativity

Calipatria State Prison (CAL) incarcerated artists displayed their creativity in a recent contest as part of a rehabilitative program. Mailroom...

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San Quentin Correctional Officer Emmanuall Tyler walks out of the prison.

Off‑duty San Quentin officer stops carjacker

While on his way home, San Quentin Correctional Officer Emmanuall Tyler came across the scene of an accident. Pulling over,...

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Rachel Whitfield wears a mask and holds an award.

Teacher Rachel Whitfield receives Crystal Apple Award

Correctional Academic Instructor Rachel Whitfield has been recognized for her decades of service to education. Whitfield, employed at Correctional Training...

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Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau sits at a desk at Pine Grove camp.

Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau keeps crews fed at Pine Grove camp

Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (PGYCC) Correctional Supervising Cook Barbara Moreau helps feed fire crews and those who stay behind...

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Special Olympics athlete smiles and gives a thumbs up.

California City’s incarcerated population aids Special Olympics, youth baseball

A summer food sale at California City Correctional Facility raised nearly $8,000 for the Special Olympics of Southern California and...

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The prison population donated money to St. Jude, shown in a large check held by an inmate and two prison staff members.

Pleasant Valley prison population donates to children’s hospital

When the incarcerated population on Pleasant Valley State Prison's Facility A asked if they could donate to St Jude Children’s...

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CSP-Corcoran Office Technician Jessica Macias Mercado stands beside a flag pole.

CSP‑Corcoran staff member helps at accident scene

On Oct. 12, CSP-Corcoran Office Technician Jessica Macias Mercado left work at thinking it was just another ordinary day. Instead...

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Solar panel projects near a prison, mountains in the background.

CDCR to construct solar generation project at California Men’s Colony

CDCR will construct a new solar generation project at California Men’s Colony (CMC) starting this month as part of its...

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RJD Correctional Facility Inmates listen to men speak.

Pro boxer inspires others at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility

The incarcerated population at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJDCF) recently received a visit from special guests to encourage hope...

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Masks and hats crafted by inmates at Avenal State Prison.

Avenal State Prison population gives back during pandemic

Two Avenal State Prison (ASP) rehabilitative groups have found ways to stay positive and give back to outside communities during...

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