The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is resuming normal operations and programming at 21 institutions following successful proactive measures. Systematic searches, which uncovered a significant amount of contraband, including manufactured weapons, cellular devices, and controlled substances, have been completed.
Visitation at all institutions has also restarted. Since June 12, 2025, the following contraband items were confiscated:
- 193 improvised weapons
- 420 cellular devices
- 65 hypodermic needles
- 1,048 additional items, including controlled substances and drug paraphernalia
CDCR has taken various steps to limit contraband, including daily cell searches, K9 searches for controlled substances, monitoring incoming mail, and utilizing surveillance cameras.
The modified programming that began on June 12, 2025, in response to increased violence, has been lifted at the following institutions:
- California Medical Facility
- California Men’s Colony
- California Correctional Institution
- California State Prison, Los Angeles County
- California State Prison, Sacramento
- California State Prison, Corcoran
- California State Prison, Centinela
- California State Prison, Solano
- Calipatria State Prison
- Folsom State Prison
- High Desert State Prison
- Kern Valley State Prison
- Mule Creek State Prison
- North Kern State Prison
- Pelican Bay State Prison
- Pleasant Valley State Prison
- Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
- Salinas Valley State Prison
- Sierra Conservation Center
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran
- Wasco State Prison
CDCR continues to prioritize the safety and security of its facilities while supporting the well-being of staff and individuals in custody.
