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California Plans Potential Prison Closure to Address $12 Billion Budget Deficit

Friday, May 16

California might see another closure of a prison next year, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal.The governor did not specify which state prison could be selected as the one that would be closing.The proposal is part of efforts to manage the state's... Read More.

California’s Early Prison Releases During COVID-19 Lead to Murders and High Recidivism Rates

Friday, May 16

Nearly one-third of California prisoners released early during the COVID-19 pandemic by California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended up back in prison, according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation data reported by CalMatters.That includes 30 convicted felons who murdered someone AFTER they were released... Read More.

Menendez Brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, will be eligible for parole

Tuesday, May 13

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole -- the latest step in a years-long battle for... Read More.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Inmate Death at High Desert State Prison

Sunday, April 27

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an inmate at High Desert State Prison as a homicide. At approximately 10:20 a.m. Saturday, April 26 inmate Rodger A. Brown allegedly attacked another inmate, William J. Couste, on the yard. Officers... Read More.

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Homicide Investigation

Friday, April 4

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the April 4, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) as a homicide.At approximately 6:30 a.m., officers observed incarcerated person Robert E. Cole unresponsive in his cell.... Read More.

CARL BLY FACING OVER 9 YEARS PRISON TO INCLUDE 5-YEAR PROP 36 FENTANYL ENHANCEMENT

Thursday, April 3

Source: Butte County District Attorney's Office Press ReleaseOroville, Butte County, California — In one of Butte County’s first uses of the new Proposition 36 fentanyl “weight enhancement” provisions, an Oroville drug dealer today admitted to possessing over five ounces of fentanyl for sale that... Read More.

California State Prison Corcoran Hosts Inaugural Inter-facility Softball Game Promoting Camaraderie and Rehabilitation

Wednesday, April 2

California State Prison (CSP) Corcoran hosted its first interfacility softball game on March 21, featuring teams from Facilities 3B and 4B. The event was marked by sportsmanship and camaraderie among the incarcerated players. Facility 4B took an early lead with four runs in the... Read More.

Scott Peterson Injured in Prison Altercation During Pickleball Game

Wednesday, March 12

Scott Peterson, who is serving a life sentence at Mule Creek State Prison in California, was reportedly injured following an altercation with another inmate while playing pickleball. The incident, which occurred near his housing unit, left Peterson with minor injuries. Prison officials confirmed the... Read More.

Inmate Death at California State Prison Sacramento Investigated as Homicide

Friday, March 7

FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the March 7, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide.At 6:13 a.m. officers during a security check found incarcerated person Jake T. Kennedy in... Read More.

Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Attacked, Investigation Underway

Friday, January 31

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). On Jan. 30, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., incarcerated persons Jose Gonzalez, Richard Wilson, and Luis Torres, attacked a supervising Correctional Officer... Read More.

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California Plans Potential Prison Closure to Address $12 Billion Budget Deficit

California’s Early Prison Releases During COVID-19 Lead to Murders and High Recidivism Rates

Menendez Brothers resentenced to 50 years to life, will be eligible for parole

Homicide Investigation Underway After Inmate Death at High Desert State Prison

Inmate Death at Mule Creek State Prison Under Homicide Investigation

CARL BLY FACING OVER 9 YEARS PRISON TO INCLUDE 5-YEAR PROP 36 FENTANYL ENHANCEMENT

California State Prison Corcoran Hosts Inaugural Inter-facility Softball Game Promoting Camaraderie and Rehabilitation

Scott Peterson Injured in Prison Altercation During Pickleball Game

Inmate Death at California State Prison Sacramento Investigated as Homicide

Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Attacked, Investigation Underway

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