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Two 1910 mugshots of Ah Sun, 24410, and his grave marker at San Quentin. Ah Sun died in the prison hospital in 1915.

Go behind SQ grave marker of Ah Sun

A photo of a grave marker in a local newsletter led San Quentin (SQ) Museum volunteer Jeff Craemer to ask...

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Meth-laden drones were discovered in 2024 at NKSP.

Meth‑laden drone investigation leads to conviction

An investigation that began when North Kern State Prison (NKSP) staff were alerted to a drone flying over the facility...

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The two-day EACP Summit focused on vocational development, evidence-based programming.

EACP Summit: Partners in rehabilitation

CDCR recently hosted its 2026 Enhanced Alternative Custody Programs (EACP) Summit, building on the demonstrated successes of programs including the...

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WSP-RC health and wellness fair for the incarcerated population with staff at a booth.

WSP‑RC holds population health, wellness fair

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held a health and wellness fair for the incarcerated population during the week of March...

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CMF Paws for Life banquet shows woman hugging dog with the following words superimposed: Better futures for all: rescue dogs, trainers, and CMF staff.

CMF hosts annual Paws for Life banquet

The gymnasium at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville was transformed for the annual banquet honoring Paws for Life K-9...

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K-9 dog and Officer searching for illegal contraband

DAPO’s “Eastbay Revival” operation nets 13 arrests, firearms

On March 25, the Contra Costa Parole Unit conducted a countywide operation dubbed “The Eastbay Revival.” This operation was highly...

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Writer and director Abby Pierce speaks to film festival attendees at CCWF.

Watch: CCWF hosts first‑ever film festival in a women’s prison

California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla is again making history. The same institution that hosted the first graduation of peer...

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An incarcerated person in the culinary program at CMC hands food to a person waiting in line.

Latest cohort graduates CMC culinary program

The 23rd cohort of the Culinary Arts Program offered by Cuesta College and California Men’s Colony (CMC) graduated March 19....

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Millbrae Lunar New Year held in February also had an SQRC recruiter on hand to answer questions about jobs at CDCR.

SQRC recruiters visit Lunar New Year festivities

Millbrae came alive during the annual Lunar New Year Parade and celebration with San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) recruiters on...

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Correctional Training Facility at Soledad, California, Rising Scholars program group photo with Hartnell College.

A closer look at CTF Rising Scholars program

The Rising Scholars from Within (RSFW) program at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) is a partnership with Hartnell College. The...

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