Correction officers escort an inmate to his at California State Prison, Sacramento in March. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./pkitagaki@sacbee.com) As Sacramento County’s district attorney, I’ve dedicated my career ...

Enrique Sandoval, Daniel Arciniega and Eleazar Alicantar learn English language skills in class at San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday. In March 2023, Gov. Newsom announced a plan to transform the ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Proposition 6 aims to ended forced labor in California prisons to create more time for inmates to pursue rehabilitation programs and participate in voluntary work programs ...

California voters have consistently shown strong support for prioritizing the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals over punishing them with forced labor. This support has been expressed at the ...

STRIVE graduate Melyna Rodriguez wipes a tear during the graduation ceremony inside the chapel at the Patrick O'Daniel Unit in Gatesville on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas ...

Closing on that new job after prison can be difficult if state regulations disqualify a candidate for have a felony. The Bureau of Prisons has a tool that could put those who might hire a formerly ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. A year ago, California State ...

A new film is hoping to change the narrative about incarceration, and highlight the power of the arts. “Sing Sing” starring Coleman Domingo takes a closer look at a program that brings theater, music, ...

Sean "Diddy" Combs is taking part in a prison rehab program that could shorten his sentence by up to a year. Sean “Diddy” Combs is participating in a drug rehab program during his 50-month prison term ...