Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
High Desert State Prison in Susanville hosted its annual Staff Appreciation Day, honoring roughly 1,000 employees for their dedication, adaptability,...
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The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) and State Prison at Corcoran marked staff appreciation all week long. From May 4-8,...
CDCR Undersecretary of Operations Jason Johnson recently visited the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad to meet with staff, tour...
Centinela State Prison held weeklong staff appreciation events featuring various themes each day. Administrators and managers from all areas cooked...
North Kern State Prison celebrated its second Gratitude Grams project throughout the month of May. The event fostered an atmosphere...
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Curtis Hevener, a retired correctional officer, passed away May 6, 2026. He began his career with the department in 1993,...
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Valley State Prison (VSP) held its second soccer tournament April 25 in partnership with Fuego FC, a Fresno-based team representing...
A partnership between Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) and PAW Estate Rescue & Shelter reached a milestone April 21 as...
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From reentry facilities to conservation camps, CDCR prisons and institutions, visiting staff and volunteers made Mother’s Day special. This round-up...
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Mule Creek State Prison Registered Nurse Molly Coyle believes her job is about showing up when people most need help. ...
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