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 ...

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 ...

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.

Eric Callison, a retired correctional officer from High Desert State Prison in Susanville, passed away Aug. 29, 2026. He worked for the department for 28 years before retiring in 2024. Callison began ...

A sprawling education system, complete with accredited adult schools, college classes and career training designed to transform lives, exists within the walls of CDCR’s institutions. It’s Back to ...

The California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton recently hosted its third annual automotive show. This event provides staff with an opportunity to come together, showcase their vehicles and ...

Leaders from Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted the second Women in Law Enforcement Symposium. Wendy Enos, chief deputy administrator for the Division of Adult Parole ...

Effective January 1, 2018, Penal Code § 3055 [Assembly Bill 1448] established the Elderly Parole Program, following a 2014 federal three‑judge court order in the California prison overcrowding ...

In 2026, California Institution for Men (CIM) is celebrating 85 years of public safety. The Chino institution, the fourth state prison in California, was activated in July 1941. CIM was designed to ...

Defy Ventures partnered with the California Institution for Women (CIW) June 25 to host a business pitch competition and graduation. The event held at CIW in Corona celebrated the achievements of ...