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Week in Review: July 31
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (811+ words) In this July 31 Week in Review, we highlight Office of Civil Rights Supervisor II Kimmie Opoku, CDCR hand crews supporting the Dove Fire response and ASP Defy Ventures graduates. CDCR Office of Civil Rights Supervisor II Kimmie Opoku is finding…...
California Institution for Men marks 85 years of public safety
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1043+ words) In 2026, California Institution for Men (CIM) is celebrating 85 years of public safety. The Chino institution, the fourth state prison in California, was activated in July 1941. CIM was designed to usher in a new era of rehabilitation with open space, dorms and…...
Week in Review: July 24
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (1557+ words) Front page, Week in Review In this July 24 Week in Review, we highlight Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, Parole Agent Carlos Deleon and Correctional Lt. Melissa Pack. CDCR proudly recognizes Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, celebrating the dedicated…...
CALCTRA honors graduates at Centinela State Prison
1+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) “Today, we get the chance to acknowledge your resilience. You are actively choosing to make a difference for yourselves and your loved ones,” said Changus. “We are here as some of your loudest and rowdiest fans at CALCTRA. Our commitment…...
Week in Review: July 17
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (1204+ words) In this July 17 Week in Review, we highlight Parole Agent Christopher Bell, SAC welcomes Prison Dog Program and DAPO hosts reentry resource fairs. Nearly 20 years ago, a friend’s encouragement prompted Christopher Bell to change careers. After seven years with the…...
CSP-Sacramento mourns passing of Altug Misirli, lieutenant
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (93+ words) Altug Misirli, a correctional lieutenant at California State Prison-Sacramento, passed away July 14, 2026. Misirli began his career with the department in November 2009 at the Preston School of Industry in Ione as a youth correctional counselor. He later transferred to the N.A. Chaderjian…...
Kern Valley State Prison Officials Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide
2+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ 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 July 11, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m. custody staff members saw two incarcerated people fighting in their…...
Week in Review: July 10
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (1086+ words) Front page, Week in Review In this July 10 Week in Review, we highlight DRP staff and a CMF Correctional Counselor III, the latest CALCTRA Prison to Purpose podcast and WSP-RC being community involved. Myra Goodson serves as the Division of…...
Week in Review: July 3
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (1336+ words) In this July 3 Week in Review, we highlight California State Prison, Sacramento, raising $10,000 for local youth, a Butte County compliance operation and California’s latest recidivism report. The Division of Adult Parole Operations’ South Bay District joined the 2026 Special Olympics Northern…...
In historic first, 8 incarcerated students earn forestry degrees
4+ week, 2+ day 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…...