Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
As a young man, Robert Eugene Russell crossed the country with explorer John C. Fremont, helped lead a group of...
Read More About Early SQ guard RE Russell helped California win statehood
A recent CSP-Solano Flame of Hope run is another example of CDCR staff and incarcerated population helping Special Olympics.
Read More About Fundraising for Special Olympics with Flame of Hope run
Chefs in training, female offenders at the Folsom Women’s Facility, graduated from the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) Culinary Arts...
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According to Superintendent Kenneth Fewer and Business Manager John Branch, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility food manager Jeff Black has “made...
Read More About Food Manager Jeff Black leaves legacy at Ventura
When he clocked out June 7 to head home, Correctional Officer Alfred Gascon's life was already changing, as this was...
Read More About Off‑duty officer helps accident victims, pulls man from canal
CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services are sharing information and resources that will assist government agencies to advance racial...
Read More About Staff lead movement to advance race, gender equity
When a music composer landed behind bars in 1915, he put his musical talent to work, assuming a leadership role...
Meet San Quentin 'mayor' Lt. Sam Robinson, living proof that a positive attitude is contagious.
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On July 24, CDCR honor guard team members from California State Prison, Solano; Duel Vocational Institution; and California Health Care...
Read More About CDCR Honor Guard presents colors in honor of slain officer
On July 16, Salinas Valley State Prison Facility A Veterans Transition Group hosted a check donation ceremony for the Monterey...
Read More About Monterey veterans get help from Salinas Valley prison inmates