CDCR Weekender
Weekender is the Saturday publication of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Tiffany Orff, a vocational welding instructor at the Correctional Training Facility at Soledad, is breaking barriers while inspiring the next...
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In this Weekender Digest, we look at 136 new correctional officers and five women graduating the Future Fire Academy. Meanwhile,...
Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City recently hosted their Employee Appreciation Day. The day served as an opportunity to...
Valley State Prison (VSP) personnel specialists decided to have a little fun on Boss’s Day in fall 2024 with a...
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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...
Throughout 2024, Inside CDCR published stories on staff, rehabilitation, history, and community involvement. These are some of the more popular...
Governor Gavin Newsom announced five appointments to the following CDCR leadership posts on Dec. 13: Jones appointed to DAI Director...
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California Health Care Facility Warden Gena Jones helps spread holiday cheer by putting on the iconic Mrs. Claus costume. For...