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.

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 ...

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 ...

Randell James “Randy” Taylor, a retired correctional sergeant from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad, passed away Aug. 31, 2026. Taylor was 68. He began his career with the ...

Editor’s note: Isabella Espinoza graduated the academy with Class 3-26A, beginning her CDCR career the same day her father retired after nearly three decades. Isabella Espinoza arrived at the CDCR ...

Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) is mourning the passing of Correctional Officer Haig Zakaryan, who passed away Sept. 13, 2026. Services will be held Sept. 28-29 in San Diego. Officer ...

California State Prison, Sacramento, is a Level IV maximum-security institution, but within its walls in a book club, there’s an unexpected opportunity. “It’s like a good time to let your guard down,” ...

Three CDCR K-9s assisting their handlers to help keep institutions safe are Skipper, Tokyo and Yankee. Every day, CDCR K-9s work alongside their handlers to help keep the institutions, staff and ...

When Summer Peterson officially started at California State Prison (CSP) Solano, last September, she came with an understanding of the rehabilitative value of Career Technical Education. She made ...

Sabrina Marsh, an alcohol and other drugs counselor at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, passed away Sept. 3, 2026. She joined the staff at Pelican Bay in April 2025. “Sabrina was a dedicated ...

Two CDCR K-9s assisting their handlers to help keep institutions safe are Shadow and Sammy. Every day, CDCR K-9s work alongside their handlers to help keep the institutions, staff and public safe.