16+ hour, 8+ min ago  (253+ words) Pleasant Valley State Prison is mourning the passing of Pedro Longoria, supervisor of vocational instruction. Longoria passed away April 26, 2026. He worked for the department for 28 years. "He was a treasured employee and friend to many at PVSP and will be…...

16+ hour, 7+ min ago  (235+ words) Maria Franco, formerly incarcerated at Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, was serving a 34-to-life sentence when she began the Occupational Mentor Certification Program (OMCP). At CCWF, she graduated and officially became a certified drug and alcohol counselor. Also,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (211+ words) Freddy Contreras, a retired correctional officer, passed away April 19, 2026. He worked for the department for more than two decades. Services will be held May 7-8. Contreras began his career with the department in 2001 at California Rehabilitation Center at Norco, where he…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (209+ words) News Releases'California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (. gov) LOS ANGELES " California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) in Los Angles on April 26, 2026 At…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (248+ words) He began his career with the department at Avenal State Prison in September 2015. Later, he transferred to Kern Valley State Prison in May 2018. He remained at Kern Valley until he retired in September 2025 after a decade with CDCR. "Our deepest…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (264+ words) RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) recently hosted a National Crime Victims" Rights Week awareness event for staff and the incarcerated population. The event created a powerful space for reflection, healing, and awareness throughout the institution. Staff and incarcerated participants alike…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (293+ words) Razo began his career with the department in March 2000. He spent his entire correctional officer career at California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi, retiring in July 2018. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones. Jose will be missed…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1290+ words) In this April 24 Week in Review, we highlight CAL's autism awareness walk, OVSRS victim advocacy efforts and FCRP's Pretty on the Inside event supporting women in reentry. The Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) partnered with the…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (290+ words) California Men's Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo hosted its annual Day for Atonement event in the Protestant Chapel on Friday, Aprill 17. The event brings together incarcerated persons and staff for a program centered on reflection and personal accountability. The event…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (417+ words) Front page, Victim & Survivor Rights & Services In 2025, the Office of Victims and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) contacted over 40, 000 victims" families to aid them in exercising their rights, resulting in thousands of victims participating in parole hearings. OVSRS has overseen…...