Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
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...
Michelle Yvette Hill, a retired parole agent, passed away Nov. 29, 2024. She worked for the department for 23 years,...
California Medical Facility (CMF) Warden Daniel Cueva retired after dedicating 27 years of service to the department. He started his career...
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Throughout 2024, Inside CDCR published stories on staff, rehabilitation, history, and community involvement. These are some of the more popular...
Healing Through Creative Practice, an arts-based educational program, is beautifying Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) through murals and changed attitudes....
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When a woman attending the Sacramento Hmong New Year celebration had a medical emergency, two CDCR recruiters rushed to her...
The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Children’s Educational Recreation Center is now in operation at Puerta La Cruz Conservation Camp in San Diego....
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of two to leadership positions at CDCR: Kelsey Carter has been appointed Chief of...