Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
For this Weekender Digest, we revisit the message from the Secretary, holiday round-up stories, and numerous retirements. The Weekender Digest...
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After three decades in education, Kenneth Spencer II is retiring as Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs at Folsom State Prison....
Shannon Swain, Superintendent of the Office of Correctional Education (OCE), Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), will retire Dec 30. Swain...
CDCR reorganization means the department is switching to a regional leadership structure beginning Jan. 1, 2025. This way, leaders will...
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In this video message, CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber thanks staff for their hard work while looking back at 2024 milestones....
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Across California, CDCR visiting staff and family councils made the holidays brighter for those visiting their incarcerated loved ones. Editor’s...
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After 30 years with CDCR, including 28 at the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), Assistant Deputy Director Julie Kaplan...
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An 18-year tradition of putting on a holiday performance and talent show continued at the California Men’s Colony (CMC). The...
Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) Executive Officer Jennifer Shaffer is retiring after serving in key roles with the state for...
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California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton hosted its much-anticipated annual Christmas Puppy Parade Dec. 20. The heartwarming event features adorable...