All together, the deal for correctional officers is expected to cost the state $600 million over the next three years, according to a summary released by the California Department of Human Resources.

A fugitive who fled a California prison over three decades ago was arrested by the U.S. Marshals earlier this month, authorities announced, about 150 miles away from where he escaped.

California State Prison, Sacramento, once known as New Folsom, was opened in 1986 and is adjacent to Folsom State Prison, California’s second-oldest correctional facility. CSP Sacramento houses ...

In recent years, federal prosecutors in California have attempted to break up these prison gangs, with racketeering cases in Los Angeles, San Jose and Sacramento/Fresno aimed at taking down the ...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating after a death row inmate was killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano on Friday. Convicted murderer ...

Dr. Aliasghar Mohyuddin, who believes his signature has been used without his consent on medical records in the California prison system, stands for a portrait at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Dr. Aliasghar Mohyuddin, who believes his signature has been used without his consent on medical records in the California prison system, stands for a portrait at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Anyone entering a California prison -- including visitors, staff and attorneys -- will be subject to a canine search under a new policy rolling out Monday across the state. CalMatters obtained a ...

Anyone entering a California prison — including visitors, staff and attorneys — will be subject to a canine search under a new policy rolling out today across the state. CalMatters obtained a ...

California prisons will make more use of canine searches on visitors and staff as they attempt to stem the flow of drugs and other contraband among the incarcerated population.