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Awards and Appreciation

CDCR, staff honored with State Agency Recognition Awards

CDCR earned honors at the recent 21st annual State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA). The program honors state departments, small business...

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Correctional sergeant honored with banner in city

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center Sgt. Rolando Guillermo was honored on Memorial Day for his service to our country. A banner...

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Gov. Newsom draws first 15 winners in Vax for the Win giveaway

Governor Gavin Newsom selected today the first 15 lucky Californians to be awarded $50,000 for doing their part in getting...

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LAC shows staff appreciation, honors fallen officers

CSP-Los Angeles County (LAC) staff were recognized at two appreciation events as well as an additional event in Palmdale honoring...

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CSP‑Solano, CMF honor staff for their hard work

California State Prison-Solano and California Medical Facility recently honored staff for their good work. Vacaville Mayor Ron Rowlett was also...

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Food truck workers grill meals for CMC staff. The prison can be seen in the background.

CMC staff morale gets boost thanks to anonymous donor

Just after 3:30 a.m. on April 21, food trucks arrived at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) and began preparing free...

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Sergeant Melendez named Big Sister of the Year

CDCR Sgt. Vanessa Melendez, who volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, has been honored as the Big Sister of...

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Pleasant Valley State Prison thanks staff with special event

Correctional officers, nurses and teachers were celebrated May 4 at Pleasant Valley State Prison. The prison Employee Action Committee hosted...

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Secretary, Receiver thank staff for their dedication to public service

As we enter the month of May, and reflect on the year behind us and the one before us, we...

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CDCR honors educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, CDCR recognizes the teachers, principals, librarians, recreation supervisors and support staff that go above...

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