Homicide investigation underway after inmate is found dead in California prison, CDCR says
A man convicted of burglary in Sacramento County was declared dead Wednesday in his prison cell he shared with another inmate ...
Death of California prison inmate from Sacramento County investigated as homicide, CDCR says
Investigators are working to determine if a man serving a prison term for a Sacramento County burglary was killed by his cellmate on Wednesday, according to the California Department of Corrections ...
California depends on prison labor to deal with climate disasters—Canada must avoid a similar model
As wildfires continue to burn in and around Los Angeles, the fact that many of the firefighters battling the blazes are ...
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Inmate Apprehended, Rehoused After Walking Out of Acton Conservation Camp
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate was apprehended Thursday after he walked away from an Acton ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
More than 1,000 California inmates have been fighting the wildfires, a controversial practice that dates back to 1915 and results from a complex intersection of public safety, labor economics, and ...
DA: Two people arrested on suspicion of narcotics sales, weapon violations
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a search warrant found firearms and drugs at their home, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Mariano Hernandez, 42, and Javier Villanueva, ...
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Hundreds of California inmates are fighting the Los Angeles fires. Here's how much they get paid
The role of inmate firefighters is in the spotlight as crews continue to battle the blazes in Southern California.
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Inmates are fighting California wildfires: When did it start, how much do they get paid?
The Conservation (Fire) Camp Program, jointly run by California's corrections and fire departments, trains inmates to fight wildfires and respond to other emergencies. Inmate firefighters earn ...
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Personal connections draw Fresno business to Southern California wildfire relief
A Fresno business that formed in the grips of the pandemic recently returned the favor of giving in a time of need, providing much-needed emotional assistance to firefighters fighting the rash of wild ...
2 inmates from Southern California suspects in deadly prison yard attack
Two inmates from Southern California are suspects in a deadly attack on a third inmate at California State Prison (SAC), ...