In response to a recent surge in violence at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, prison ...

California prisons undergo sweeps after a spike in violence, seizing contraband and restricting inmate movement.

More than 20 California prisons shut off outside communication for their incarcerated populations under expansive ...

The California Public Defenders Association has condemned the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's ...

California state Sen. Dave Cortese's bill, SB 551, aims to reduce recidivism and improve the health of correctional officers ...

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it discovered weapons, cell phones, syringes and other ...

California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is reportedly investigating the death of death row inmate ...

In a bid to enhance public safety and curb rising violence, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR ...

Two inmates have been killed and a correctional officer attacked since the beginning of June, say CDCR officials ...

Anyone entering a California prison -- including visitors, staff and attorneys -- will be subject to a canine search under a new policy rolling out Monday across the state. CalMatters obtained a ...