Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Dr. Briana Rojas, chief psychologist and associate director of CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness, offers five tips to improve mental...
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In August 2024, Valley State Prison (VSP) in Chowchilla was one of two institutions chosen to implement the START NOW...
Ironwood State Prison on May 28 reported the passing of retired Correctional Officer Alexander Martinez. He worked at the institution...
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California Correctional Institution (CCI) at Tehachapi commemorated the memory of fallen Correctional Officer Antonio Reyes during a special ceremony. Facility...
This month, Visions Adult School at California State Prison-Corcoran saw 80 students graduate various educational and career programs. Staff and...
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad, in partnership with the Veterans Transition Center, hosted a community-oriented car show and...
California State Prison (CSP) Corcoran Facility 3B held their first graduation for four dogs Thursday, May 1. Collaborating with Paws...
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Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced two appointments to CDCR leadership positions. McClain to head Division of Administrative Services Madelynn McClain...
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With his recent graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy, Jonathan Wilson continues a family legacy. His father is a...
Santos Ortiz, a retired correctional officer with 12 years of service to the department, passed away May 16, 2025. Ortiz...