A Justice Department investigation continues into a California women’s prison that came to be called the “rape club,” in ...

Former corrections officers Jeffrey Wilson and Lawrence Gacad became the ninth and 10th individuals charged in connection ...

Two more former prison guards have been charged with sexually abusing female inmates at a federal prison in Dublin which ...

At prisons across the country, lockdowns have become increasingly common due to staffing shortages. In California, the corrections department has imposed broad restrictions on incarcerated people ...

In response to a recent surge in violence at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, prison authorities conducted contraband enforcement sweeps at more than 20 ...

It’s inspiring.” Cayla Mihalovich is a California Local News fellow. This article originally appeared on Salinas Californian: Hunger strike at California prisons after big restrictions post-COVID ...

Already, seven prison staffers have either been convicted at trial or pleaded guilty to a slew of charges. An eighth is ...

Make our housing units more humane.” San Quentin Today California has 35 state prisons. Of that number, eight will adopt Nordic model philosophies as part of Newsom’s plan.

Over 20 California prisons have imposed strict restrictions, prompting a hunger strike by hundreds of prisoners. The measures, effective June 12, limit communication and movement due to rising ...

California is increasing restrictions at its highest security men’s prisons, including at a facility in Los Angeles County where two officers have been stabbed in the last 10 days, as it ...

California girls high school athlete Taylor Starling gave a speech at a news conference in support of protecting girls sports at a CIF protest in Costa Mesa. (Credit: California Family Council) ...

California prisons halt visits after spikes in inmate violence, overdoses, and contraband. CDCR investigates deaths, attacks, and safety concerns.