Preston Castle dates back to 1894 when it was built to house juvenile inmates. It sat abandoned in 40 years after closing in 1960.

Preston Castle was abandoned and largely exposed to the elements for more than 40 years following its closure. The state moved the inmates to nearby facilities.

Preston Castle plays to host a popular Halloween season tour inside the 130-year-old structure. With the Halloween season now over, work is underway to transform it for the Christmas season.

The push for Sac State athletics to join the Pac-12. Also, understanding higher breast cancer deaths in Black women. Finally, Amador County’s historic Preston Castle offers haunted house tours.

Preston Castle was abandoned and largely exposed to the elements for more than 40 years following its closure. The state moved the inmates to nearby facilities. Even today, ...