California prisons restrict movement, calls and visits as violence surges
California corrections officials say high-security prisons across the state are tightly restricting movement, calls and ...
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Inmate firefighters housed in California's county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under ...
‘Surge’ of violence prompts crackdown in California prison system, officials say
The day before state authorities announced plans to restrict inmate movement and revoke visits and other privileges, three ...
Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his pregnant wife, injured in prison, officials say
Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and unborn son, was injured Sunday at a state prison during an ...
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High-security areas of 2 Kern prisons put on modified movement
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation put Level IV high-security sections within California ...
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Department of Corrections claims additional oversight not necessary after two years of improvements
The department claims there have been strides in quality of care, staffing levels and funds infused into prison health care ...
Local Felon Accused of Third Prison Killing – This Time of Alleged Accomplice in February Death
A man in prison for a San Diego County burglary was accused of killing his cellmate less than two weeks after both men ...
Corrections officials investigate homicide of man incarcerated at California State Prison Los Angeles County
Officials from the Department of Corrections are investigating the death of a man who was incarcerated at California State Prison, Los Angeles County in Lancaster as a homicide.
California prisons increase security measures amid surge in violence behind bars
(FOX40.COM) –The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking additional security measures in response to a surge in violence against staff and inmates. On Saturday, ...
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California inmate accused of killing cellmate. Last week, CDCR says the two killed another inmate
the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. It comes less than two weeks after the two men are accused of working together to kill another inmate. Around 6:13 a.m., officials ...