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Remembering Folsom State Prison Warden Clarence Larkin
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (1220+ words) Front page, Unlocking History In this installment of Unlocking History, we look at the life of Clarence Larkin, a longtime Folsom State Prison employee. His career began there in 1915 and his life ended there in 1937. Larkin, described as "6-foot-6" and…...
Randy Miller, retired correctional officer
1+ day, 31+ min ago (93+ words) Randy Miller, a retired correctional officer from North Kern State Prison, passed away June 24, 2026. He began his career with the department as a cadet at the Richard A. Mc Gee Correctional Training Center in January 1997. After graduating the Basic Correctional Officer…...
From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (496+ words) Beyond the Badge, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Inside CDCR Video, Jobs, Training and Facilities Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26 P. "I know all 40 of us are going to take what…...
In historic first, 8 incarcerated students earn forestry degrees
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (372+ words) For the first time in the state, eight incarcerated students have earned associate of science degrees in forestry, marking the historic milestone at the June 26 graduation at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Rising Scholars Program (RSP). The achievement was part…...
CSP-Sacramento hosts second promotion ceremony - Inside CDCR
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (187+ words) Awards and Appreciation, Beyond the Badge, Featured Stories The June 26 ceremony recognized their commitment to public service, leadership, and the CDCR's mission. Custody staff had their family members pin their new rank ono their collars, signifying changes to their responsibilities,…...
Women in reentry program learn life lessons from wolves
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (492+ words) Division of Adult Parole Operations, Front page, Rehabilitation Two dozen women in a reentry program recently completed a transformative 12-week journey, culminating in a profound day of connecting with wolves. The sanctuary visit began in a traditional circle where participants…...
CDCR Apprehends Incarcerated Person Who Walked Away from Los Angeles Male Community Reentry Program
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (155+ words) California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - CDCR (. gov) LOS ANGELES " California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials today announced the apprehension Jose Barrios, an incarcerated person who walked away from a Los Angeles Male Community Reentry Program facility on…...
Governor appoints 4 to CDCR leadership positions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (117+ words) Appointments and Promotions, Front page Governor Gavin Newsom appointed four to CDCR leadership positions Monday, June 29. Kusaj earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology degree from Baylor University. Kusaj earned a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree from…...
Kern Valley State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (281+ words) 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 June 28, 2026, at approximately 3 a. m. , staff conducting a planned count noticed incarcerated person Tyrin Meeks was…...
CDCR welcomes 40 new parole agents from class 2-26 P
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (171+ words) Appointments and Promotions, Beyond the Badge, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Featured Stories, Jobs, Training and Facilities Forty new parole agents graduated from Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26 P the Richard A. Mc Gee Correctional Training Center in Galt. After their…...