Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Robert Peterson, a retired Material & Stores Supervisor (M&SS) II, passed away Aug. 24, 2025. He retired in January this...
Stephen Tennell, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Sept. 8, 2025. Sgt. Tennell worked for the department for nearly 23...
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Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California State Prison-Corcoran Correctional Officer Jonathan Townsend: “May Correctional...
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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will honor 20 employees during today’s Medal of Valor Ceremony. This year’s...
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It all began at conference in 2023, where the newly appointed Director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)...
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The Division of Adult Parole Operations reports retired parole agent Jeff Williams passed away Aug. 28, 2025. Williams began his...
Rubin Guerra, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Aug. 27, 2025. He retired in 2020 after 22 years of service....
Mary Dooley, a retired correctional officer, passed away Sept. 4, 2025. She worked for the department for 34 years before...
The Young Men with Choices mentorship program at California State Prison (CSP) Solano is making a difference in the lives...
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After California became a state in September 1850, the Legislature passed a law establishing all county jails would serve as...