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Pelican Bay State Prison Officials Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

CRESCENT CITY – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Pelican…

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Condemned Incarcerated Person Wesley Shermantine Dies

FOLSOM – Wesley H. Shermantine, who was serving a condemned sentence, died on Sept. 17, 2026, while incarcerated at California…

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CDCR Heroes to Be Honored at 40th Medal of Valor Ceremony

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will honor 20 employees during the 40th…

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