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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Opens New Male Reentry Program in Fresno

August 20, 2025 – FRESNO, CA – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the Tuesday opening of a new Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) in Fresno, marking the ...

Corrections officer sues state prison system, alleges abuse and hazing by fellow guards

A veteran correctional lieutenant is taking legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, alleging abuse from fellow officers.

Fresno County inmate accused of fellow inmate’s death after fight, officials say

Aikane Matias of Fresno County is being investigated for the death of Jerry Elliott of Riverside County after a fight between ...

CDCR to shutter Riverside County prison next year to cut corrections expenses

Nearly 1,200 employees work at the California Rehabilitation Center, which CDCR said Monday would be closed in 2026.

What will happen to California prison site if it closes in 2026?

Norco’s would be the fifth California prison to close during Gov. Gavin Newsom ’s time in office, which started in 2018. The ...
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CDCR Reports California Rehabilitation Center in Riverside County to Close by Fall 2026 - Projected to Save $150 Million

CDCR Reports California Rehabilitation Center in Riverside County to Close by Fall 2026 - Projected to Save $150 Million ...

California oversight agency faults handling of prison use-of-force allegations

The Office of the Inspector General gave prison officials the lowest rating in all but one of the cases reviewed by a team.