In this September 18 special edition, we highlight CDCR's 2026 Medal of Valor Ceremony and the honorees awarded.

Madri Sherman, a parole agent in the Ceres Office, entered a smoke-filled house, saving two mobility-impaired residents and their dog.

We found a problem with how e-messages were being charged in the Securus system. Some people were charged more than they should have been. Friends and family will receive stamps added back to their ...

Radio Frequency (RF) is a tool used as part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Adult Parole Operations Electronic In-Home Detention (EID) program. The EID ...

In this September 25 Week in Review, we highlight PVSP celebrating California with new sculpture, VSP’s health and wellness fair and DAPO connecting community with reentry resources. California ...

Robert Stanley, Jr., a retired correctional officer, passed away Aug. 31, 2026. He worked for the department for 23 years before retiring in 2020. Stanley began his career with the California ...

Staff from California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently participated in the annual Tehachapi High School career day, giving students a firsthand look at CDCR careers. Representing CCI were ...

CDCR and CCHCS staff gathered at the academy in Galt for the 40th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Sept. 18 ceremony recognized 20 staff for acts of bravery, heroism and going above the call of ...

FOLSOM – Wesley H. Shermantine, who was serving a condemned sentence, died on Sept. 17, 2026, while incarcerated at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC). He was 60 years old. At approximately 6 p ...

Julie Garland was appointed to the Board of Parole Hearings by Governor Newsom on October 27, 2021. Garland has been Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General since 2006, ...

Below are the Parole Suitability Hearings scheduled from June 1st through June 30th, 2026. June 2026 Hearing Schedule (Updated, data as of 06/24/2026) OFF ...