Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Ernest Joseph Duarte, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Jan. 20, 2026. Services will be held Feb. 20. He worked...
The Wasco State Prison – Reception Center (WSP-RC) fire department held simulated staff fire training Jan. 12. This is part...
Behind efforts to help communities during disasters are crews working in support roles such as those at Vallecito Conservation Camp....
Partnering with federal and regional law enforcement agencies, CDCR assisted in targeting a large-scale gang operation. CDCR’s Office of Correctional...
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Collette McPherson, analyst II at North Kern State Prison in Delano, passed away Jan. 15, 2026. She worked for CDCR...
Mary Van Blake, a retired correctional sergeant, passed away Jan. 10, 2026. She worked for the department for nearly 25...
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Teresa Silva, retired Materials & Stores Supervisor II, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. She worked for the department for over...
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Avenal State Prison (ASP) recently honored 18 dedicated staff who reached the extraordinary milestone of 25-plus years of CDCR service....
Rivera Smith was the longest serving staff member at San Quentin (SQ) when he passed away in 1950, serving nearly...
Read More About SQ Captain Rivera Smith served nearly 4 decades
Billy Sanders, a retired information technology (IT) supervisor II, passed away Jan. 10, 2026. He began his career with the...