William Francis, a retired correctional counselor II (specialist) from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away Aug. 12, 2026. He worked for the department for nearly a quarter century before retiring in 2009. Francis began his career with the …
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 Operations, said the conference is a way to honor and …
Valley State Prison (VSP) in Chowchilla celebrated a milestone as the first 17 incarcerated individuals graduated from the Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) program. The students were recognized during an Aug. 6 ceremony. For the past several …
FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide. On Aug. 18, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., staff saw …
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad partnered with Freedom Through Liberation and the Freedom Collective Leadership Program for the Hot August Nights Car & Bike Show. The Aug. 8 show was held on Facility B for the incarcerated …
Ramona Arquilla, a retired correctional sergeant from Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, passed away June 17, 2026. She began her career as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in April 1986. After graduating the Basic …
Los Angeles – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program in Los Angeles County on Aug. 16, 2026. At approximately 5:40 p.m., staff …
California Men’s Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo hosted staff Family Day, offering families a closer look at the institution. The event offered families an afternoon of food, activities and learning more about where their family members work. Departments …
In this August 14 Week in Review, we highlight Training Analyst II Renee Alexander, California State Legislature and Board of Parole Hearings members touring California Medical Facility, and CMC honoring Kid C.A.T. graduates. Staff Spotlight 3 Questions …
RJ Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility staff members rolled up their sleeves to support the community by donating life-saving blood to the San Diego Blood Bank. The successful blood drive was held Aug. 4. Oscar Labiano, Territorial Manager of the San Diego …
Featured Stories, Obituaries Staff from Wasco State Prison-Reception Center plant a tree in honor of Juan Carlos Garcia Espinoza, a licensed clinical social worker who passed away. Wasco State Prison Reception Center (WSP-RC) staff were joined by family …
In 1989, Folsom State Prison’s vocational graphic arts class designed and printed a 1990 calendar packed with historic photos and bits of information about the institution. The following are scans from the calendar. At the time, the graphic arts class was …
Beyond the Badge, Community Involvement, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Front page San Francisco Parole Unit at National Night Out. The Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) joined law enforcement agencies across California in celebrating …
Darla McCall, a retired office services supervisor II from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away Aug. 8, 2026. McCall started her career with San Quentin in May 2003 as an office assistant. She then moved on to work as a case records technician in …
FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide. On Aug. 11, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., staff were alerted to …
After more than a decade, the California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino officially reopened its overnight family visiting program. With the Aug. 1 activation of the newly renovated family visiting modular, CIM restored an important rehabilitative …
Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) at Soledad recently recognized 15 incarcerated students who completed the Correctional Construction Mentorship (CCM) program. This workforce development initiative is administered by CDCR’s Facility Planning, Construction …
The Riverside District of the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) conducted Operation Desert Guardian, a compliance sweep resulting in nine arrests. The July 23 compliance operation was held with the assistance of other state, city and county law …
DELANO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating an attack on a peace officer at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as an attempted homicide. On Aug. 6, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., incarcerated person Derrick …
Ray Padilla, a retired youth correctional lieutenant, passed away July 16, 2026. Services will be held Sept. 19 in Fontana. He devoted more than three decades to public service. According to his family, he passed away peacefully. Padilla began his career …
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