Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
This 1967-68 departmental Progress Report outlined numerous shifts in managing the state's prison system including a new family visiting program...
The department's biennial report dated 1959-1960 outlined the new facility coming online at California Men's Colony. This document provides a...
Read More About 1960: New facility at California Men’s Colony
A job description for a Correctional Officer in the 1950s included pay scale and information on the examination. The position...
Read More About 1957: Correctional Officer job duties, pay described
In 2003, the department had three institutions using dogs to sniff out contraband. Learn more about the first K-9s --...
Read More About 2003: For these four‑legged employees, work is always fun
Along with volunteer Nigel Poor, inmates Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams are producing the much-anticipated podcast “Ear Hustle,” an award-winning...
Read More About San Quentin podcast ‘Ear Hustle’ wins international contest
Meet Correctional Officer Mike Begley, a 14-year San Quentin veteran and a man of few words, who is the desk...
Read More About 2002: San Quentin officer keeps death row running smoothly
In 2002, the department published a “Day in the Life” story featuring Correctional Officer Mike Begley as he worked on...
Read More About San Quentin death row officer reflects on career
Harsh light from the afternoon sun flooded through tall windows at the Valley State Prison (VSP) gymnasium as psychologist Heather...
Read More About DJJ’s Heather Bowlds discusses adolescent brain development
Revisit this 2002 story on Folsom Prison teacher Linda Nielsen. It was originally published as part of the Day in...
As part of the Day in the Life series, Inside CDCR explores the roles of Associate Wardens inside correctional facilities.