Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, who served the department for 11 years, was shot July 17 in the line of...
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The Blind Project at California Medical Facility (CMF) recently marked its 65th anniversary with a banquet and graduation ceremony. The...
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North Kern State Prison (NKSP) is mourning the passing of Dental Assistant Gabriela Rodriguez. She worked nearly 11 years with...
Frederick Martinez, Jr., a retired correctional sergeant, passed away July 3, 2025. Services will be held July 31 (details below)....
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Dennis Schlosser, a correctional lieutenant who retired in April, passed away July 11, 2025. A celebration of life will be...
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Clyde Stribling III, a retired correctional supervising cook, passed away July 2, 2025. Stribling began his state career with the...
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Dave Voytek, a retired correctional officer with 24 years in the department, passed away July 13, 2025. Voytek began his...
Karen Anthony, a retired correctional case records analyst, passed away July 9, 2025. She began her career with the department...
CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness (OEW) supports staff when incidents occur in the workplace or when coworkers unexpectedly pass away....
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Pelican Bay State Prison invited all staff and their families to participate in a special family day. This initiative began...
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