A mass hunger strike transformed solitary confinement in California prisons. This documentary captures the fight
In 2013, nearly 4,000 California inmates in long-term solitary confinement (for decades, in some cases) went on what would ...
Violent attack by 3 inmates hospitalizes California correctional officer
An attempted homicide investigation is underway in a California state prison after a supervising correctional officer was ...
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Inmates accused of attacking officer at Pelican Bay
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
The wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles region are decimating land property and taking lives. They are also reigniting the debate about whether forcing prisoners to work for a pittance is right.
Attempted homicide of correctional officer being investigated at Pelican Bay State Prison
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officialsare investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelic ...
Family of repeat child sex predator says California law that freed him from prison must be changed
The family of a twice-convicted child molester believes the California law that has now freed him from prison should not exist in the first place.
Inmate back in custody after walking out of San Diego criminal re-entry facility
After a day-long search, law enforcement officials have apprehended an inmate seen walking out of a re-entry facility in San ...
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Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement to NPR on Friday. This is not a new practice. California has relied on incarcerated firefighters since 1915.
Incarcerated Man in Reentry Program Walks Out of Front Door of San Diego Facility
A search is underway Sunday for a man who walked away from the San Diego County Male Community Reentry Program, authorities said Sunday.
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North Kern State Prison in Delano, California Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person, Enrique Gomeztagle, as a Homicide
North Kern State Prison in Delano, California Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person, Enrique Gomeztagle, as a Homicide ...
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Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
The Conservation (Fire) Camp Program, jointly run by California's corrections and fire departments, trains inmates to fight wildfires and respond to other emergencies. Inmate firefighters earn ...