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Recent News About California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Condemned Inmate Richard Samayoa Dies of Natural Causes
Richard Gonzales Samayoa, who had been on California’s death row since 1988, was found unresponsive early this morning in his cell in the infirmary at San Quentin State Prison and pronounced deceased at 1:13 a.m.
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Incarcerated Person Walks Away From Delta Conservation Camp
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for Raul Mejia, an offender who walked away from Delta Conservation Camp in Solano County on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Announces the Planned Closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
As outlined in the 2022-23 budget with an eye toward fiscal responsibility, CDCR is moving forward with closing one prison and ceasing operation of another leased facility as a state prison, and will deactivate some facilities within six prisons.
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CDCR staff, residents serve Thanksgiving help
Staff at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center shared their gratitude by blessing others in the city of Wasco with Thanksgiving food baskets Nov. 14-18. In all, 187 food baskets were delivered to families in need.
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Incarcerated woman walks away from Sacramento area reentry program
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for Marissa Bakers, who walked away from the Sacramento Custody to Community Transitional Reentry Program (CCTRP) facility on Saturday, November 19, 2022
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Governor Newsom Honors Three Ironwood State Prison Employees
Three Ironwood State Prison (ISP) employees were awarded the Silver Medal in today’s Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor virtual ceremony for their heroic rescue last year of two adults and two children involved in a rollover vehicle accident.
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In uniform, Lopez represents at Peace Officer Memorial Run
Lucia Lopez, Assistant Classification & Parole Representative, donned her uniform for the Peace Officer Memorial Run in early October.
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Salinas Valley State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide
Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) officials are investigating the Oct. 5 death of an incarcerated person at the institution as a homicide.
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CDCR Assists in Apprehension, Seizure of Drugs and Weapons
CDCR Assists in Apprehension, Seizure of Drugs and Weapons
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Thomas Lenart Dies of Natural Causes
Thomas Lenart Dies of Natural Causes
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Walkaway from Owens Valley Conservation Camp Apprehended
Walkaway from Owens Valley Conservation Camp Apprehended
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Incarcerated Person Walks Away from Los Angeles County Fire Camp
Incarcerated Person Walks Away from Los Angeles County Fire Camp
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Bautista Conservation Camp Walkaway Apprehended
Bautista Conservation Camp Walkaway Apprehended
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CDCR Parole Agents Involved in Officer‑Involved Shooting
CDCR Parole Agents Involved in Officer‑Involved Shooting
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Firefighters Graduate from Ventura Training Center Program
Firefighters Graduate from Ventura Training Center Program
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CDCR Apprehends Offender Who Had Walked Away from a Los Angeles Reentry Facility
CDCR Apprehends Offender Who Had Walked Away from a Los Angeles Reentry Facility
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CDCR on track to produce a quarter of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2025
As we celebrate Earth Day, set aside annually to demonstrate support for environmental protection, raise awareness, and work to protect the planet, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is doing its part.
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CDCR Apprehends Offender Who Walked Away from a Los Angeles Reentry Facility
Special agents with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) apprehended Oscar Orozco this morning in Pacoima.
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Inmate Who Walked Away from Mountain Home Conservation Camp Apprehended
A minimum-security inmate who had walked away from Mountain Home Conservation Camp (CC#10) in Tulare County late on March 30 was apprehended this morning.Vincent Garcia was apprehended without incident at around 10:50 a.m.
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Kern Valley State Prison Officials Investigating Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide
Officials at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) are investigating the March 30, 2022 death of Juan E. Mendoza, 26, as a homicide.