Unlocking History
Using extensive research culled from historical records, Inside CDCR explores the rich history of the people, places and programs that helped shape the modern state correctional system.
Two inmate numbers on grave markers reveal the stories of a miner and a young gambler who landed at San...
The Division of Adult Parole Operations and its staff have evolved over the last 120 years, but the mission is...
Among the first parole agents were a fingerprint expert, a man involved in charitable causes, and a former deputy sheriff.
Thanks to the 1893 parole law, those serving sentences in California's two prisons were given an incentive to be on...
Read More About 1893 parole law reshapes California prison system
With people rushing west in the mid-1800s, food was scarce so some turned to raiding sea-bird nests, landing one man...
Prior to San Quentin Warden Hoyle arriving in 1907, volunteers were rare. Thanks to his reforms, and the volunteers who...
Read More About Warden Hoyle volunteers ensured lasting changes
When an early 1900s incarcerated patient at San Quentin was diagnosed with a terminal illness, the doctor prescribed a pet...
As DJJ transitions toward realignment to counties in the next 15 months, much of its storied history is being explored....
Looking back at a career spanning 35 years, retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins said joining the department was the best choice...
Read More About Retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins credits mentors
As Black History Month comes to a close, Inside CDCR looks back at those who have contributed to the department...
Read More About Black History Month at CDCR wraps up with look back