Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
April 11 was already a day of immense pride for Cadet Tory Brandsen, but it became even more special when...
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Ernie Shimizu honors fallen service members and first responders through marathons, music, and meaningful volunteerism. A respected attorney, seasoned opera...
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CDCR welcomed 155 new correctional officers April 11 as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy. The following Monday, the...
Deborah Holman, a registered nurse at California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, passed away April 22, 2025. Holman began...
Daniel Meyer-Zolkovich, a former correctional officer, passed away April 24, 2025. He began his career with the department in January...
Two correctional officers at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center were injured in an attack by an incarcerated person Thursday, April 24....
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Inside the California Prison Industry Authority’s (CALPIA) commercial dive center, 24 graduates received their job certifications and apprenticeships at the...
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Two CDCR transportation staff, flagged down by pedestrians, saved a driver having a seizure. On March 18, CDCR Coalinga State...
Antonio “Tony” Reyes, a correctional officer at California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi, passed away April 23, 2025. He began his...
From grilling to sportsmanship, the Fresno Fuego soccer team focused on rehabilitation at Valley State Prison (VSP) in Chowchilla. The...