In this September 18 special edition, we highlight CDCR's 2026 Medal of Valor Ceremony and the honorees awarded.

Madri Sherman, a parole agent in the Ceres Office, entered a smoke-filled house, saving two mobility-impaired residents and their dog.

Cuesta Conservation Camp #24 is a 100-man institution-based firefighting camp located on property leased from the California National Guard at Camp San Luis Obispo. Cuesta is jointly operated by CDCR ...

A milestone achievement was celebrated at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla as 56 graduates completed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) ...

Requests for CDCR history can come from a variety of sources. They range from family members tracking down a rumor or authors researching early prison conditions to someone digging into a late 1800s ...

Staff from California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently participated in the annual Tehachapi High School career day, giving students a firsthand look at CDCR careers. Representing CCI were ...

SOLEDAD – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) as a homicide. On Sept. 21, 2026 ...

CDCR and CCHCS staff gathered at the academy in Galt for the 40th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Sept. 18 ceremony recognized 20 staff for acts of bravery, heroism and going above the call of ...

Five people were arrested during a parole sweep by the Division of Adult Parole Operations in Oceanside and Carlsbad. Teams found violations ranging from weapons possession to gang activity. Operation ...

As part of CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs, the Office of Correctional Education (OCE) offers various academic and education programs at each of California’s adult state institutions. The ...

Growlersburg Conservation Camp #33 is jointly operated by CDCR and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The primary mission of the camp is to support local, state, and ...

CDCR oversees, manages, and is responsible for the safe and secure housing of incarcerated individuals within its institutions. The detection and interdiction of contraband, including but not limited ...