Gerald Janda, a retired chief deputy warden from Calipatria State Prison, passed away July 10, 2026. Janda began his career with CDCR in March 1985, reporting to Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy. Six years later in December 1991, he transferred to …
SACRAMENTO – Jerry T. Bunyard, who was serving a condemned sentence, died on July 10, 2026, while incarcerated at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC). He was 76 years old. At a 4:44 p.m., Bunyard was pronounced deceased at an outside medical facility …
Avenal State Prison recognized and celebrated its dedicated staff with a variety of special appreciation events for an entire week. […] The post Avenal State Prison shows staff appreciation appeared first on Inside CDCR.
California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority, Front page, Rehabilitation Michele Kane hosts the latest CALCTRA Prison to Purpose podcast with former CALCTRA graduate David Tucker. The recent Prison to Purpose podcast from California …
Amasa Hoskins, a staff member at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) in Jamestown, passed away July 9, 2026. Hoskins had worked for SCC since November 2019 as a groundskeeper. He previously worked as a temporary firefighter with CAL FIRE from June 1991 …
DELANO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as a homicide. On July 11, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m. custody staff members saw two …
California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), dedicated the week of June 15–19 to staff appreciation, honoring their hard work, […] The post LAC hosts staff appreciation week appeared first on Inside CDCR.
In this July 10 Week in Review, we highlight DRP staff and a CMF Correctional Counselor III, the latest CALCTRA Prison to Purpose podcast and WSP-RC being community involved. Staff Spotlight Meet Myra Goodson, Correctional Counselor III, California Medical …
The California Institution for Men (CIM) at Chino recently held their second Junior Peace Officer Academy for staff children. The June 24 event featured a daylong simulated academy aimed at educating, inspiring and connecting the next generation. The …
Cadets from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Academy honored the memory of fallen Parole Agent Joshua Byrd. The four-mile annual run, held by Academy Class 490, honors fallen deputies and peace officers who were lost the previous year. …
Correctional Counselor Patrick Wingo proudly represented RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) and CDCR with a victory at the 21st annual Battle of the Badges boxing event. The high-stakes charity matches took place Saturday, June 20, aboard the historic …
Calipatria State Prison hosted Grilling Up Gratitude, a staff appreciation event recognizing their dedication, professionalism and commitment. The July 1 event provided an opportunity to celebrate staff and thank them for their continued service in support …
NEVADA COUNTY – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials today announced the apprehension of Miguel Banuelos, an incarcerated person who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County on July 4, 2026. …
Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad proudly hosted its first-ever Cancer Awareness Walk for staff and the incarcerated population. The people who live and work at the institution came together July 2-3 on Facility C to walk as a shared show of support …
Brandi Holmes started her journey toward rehabilitation at CDCR 14 years ago when she was incarcerated at 22 years old. “When I first entered incarceration, I carried not only the weight of my sentence, but also the consequences of my worst mistake. I …
Staff from CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) showed up at the recent US Police and Fire National Championship (USPFC) in San Diego. Regional nurse practitioner takes seven gold medals “I represented CDCR at these games in the …
For one correctional officer, boxing has been an outlet, providing a way to connect with family, friends and coworkers. “I would say boxing has done a lot for me,” said Pleasant Valley State Prison Correctional Officer M. Valle. “It’s helped me out as far …
SAN DIEGO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials today announced the apprehension Randy Seitzinger, an incarcerated person who walked away from the Male Community Reentry Program in San Diego on July 2, 2026. On July 3, …
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for incarcerated person Miguel Banuelos, who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County on July 4, 2026. Banuelos was …
Samuel Aquino, a retired registered nurse from California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, passed away June 9, 2026. Aquino started his career with the department as a registered nurse at CIM in January 2006. He remained at the institution until he …
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