Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
The Ironwood State Prison (ISP) Dog Training Academy is a newly developed program working in collaboration with Mal’s House Rescue....
As a maximum-security Level IV institution, Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) may see challenges, but this does not prevent incarcerated...
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The 1990 Medal of Valor ceremony was held May 25 at the State Capitol, paying tribute to 27 staff members....
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Paul Bodenshot, a CDCR special education teacher, sees benefits to providing educational opportunities to developmentally disabled incarcerated people. Bodenshot is...
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In a competitive interfacility volleyball showdown, California State Prison (CSP)-Corcoran Facility 4B emerged victorious over 3B, showcasing strategy and teamwork....
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Welcome to a new school year filled with promise and opportunity. I want to begin by thanking each of you...
Approximately 61 incarcerated persons were involved in a riot at California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi on Thursday, Aug. 28. Staff...
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Cora Tipton, a retired case records analyst, passed away Aug. 16, 2025. She worked for the department for nearly two...
Joe Dominguez, a retired vocational instructor, passed away Aug. 16, 2025. He retired in 2015 after 21 years of service....
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointments to CDCR leadership positions: Schultz named warden at CSP-Sacramento Jason Schultz has been...