A system designed to protect state inmates who wish to leave gangs has backfired, leading to increased violence fueled by ...

A condemned inmate was stabbed to death at North Kern State Prison on Friday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Kern County coroner's office. Julian ...

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it discovered weapons, cell phones, syringes and other contraband items during enforcement sweeps of its facilities. The search ...

California's prison system faces rising violence from 'dropout' gangs. These gangs, formed by defectors from traditional gangs, operate in protective custody areas, contributing to a surge in prison ...

More than a dozen state prison facilities — including four in Kern County — have been placed under a higher-than-normal level of restrictions following high rates of inmate violence and contraband.

Authorities launched homicide investigation after inmate found unresponsive Cellmate Jesse Ferdin moved to restrictive housing pending investigation Longeno Jones was serving a potential life sentence ...

CDCR official Kevin Robinson alleges demotion followed reports of racism. Lawsuit claims CDCR violated racial, religious rights and retaliated unlawfully. Attorney cites systemic discrimination, urges ...

Christmas came bright and early for dozens of families across Stockton on Christmas Eve, with presents delivered not by sleigh, but by sirens. California officials warn that a powerful storm slamming ...

(FOX40.COM) —After several hours of testimony and deliberation, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation denied parole for Daniel Bezemer, one of the two men convicted of the 2003 ...

The California Rehabilitation Center is slated to close in fall 2026, saving the state $150 million annually, officials said. Norco is now free to begin reimagining the future of the “historic gem.” A ...