Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates. Some earn just over $1 an hour
As California's wildfires continue to burn, Los Angeles County is deploying inmates to help fight the flames. California’s ...
Hundreds of California prisoners are fighting the LA fires, with some earning little more than $1 an hour
Hundreds of prisoners in California are helping battle the LA wildfires. Some earn $26.90 per 24-hour shift, or just over $1 ...
Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates
Los Angeles wildfires are Inmates firefighters. There maximum day rate of $10.24 is due to the 13th Amendment's 'Slavery ...
California felon escapes custody by simply strolling away from low-security work site
Staff immediately initiated an emergency count, confirming [Santiago] Duran was not at the camp,” a prison statement said.
Retired CDCR sgt facing DUI, hit-and-run charges
A retired sergeant with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is facing felony charges after a crash in ...
Folsom prison museum is closed. Here’s why and when it might open again
The Big House Prison Museum in Folsom, where visitors can see hanging ropes and Johnny Cash memorabilia, has closed as ...
Supporters of Re-Sentencing for Menendez Brothers Meet with L.A. District Attorney
A family-led coalition trying to secure re- sentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences without ...
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Ultramarathon running and prison reentry: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time
After 15 years in and out of prison, Cesar Quijano discovered ultrarunning. His determination to complete a 100-mile mountain ...
California AG to investigate fatal shooting involving parole officer. Parolee killed is ID’d
The Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation on Thursday into a fatal shooting involving a parole officer who ...
California man fatally shot by his parole officer, authorities say
California authorities say state Justice Department officials are investigating the death of a man who was shot by his parole officer.
Daylighting, sideshows, transgender policies: The new California laws going into effect in 2025
A wide array of new California laws are set to go into effect in 2025, with many of them starting Jan. 1. These are some of ...
California Department of Justice investigating shooting of parolee on Christmas Eve
Fresno Police and the California Department of Justice are investigating a shooting they said occurred when a fight broke out between a parole officer and a parolee Tuesday.