CDCR sent a statement about the lawsuit. "CDCR cannot comment on pending litigation. However, CDCR’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our staff and those who reside in our institutions.

We continue to assist CDCR in their investigation when requested, ensuring the safety of our community remains a top priority. “ RELATED: Community on edge as police intensify search for escaped ...

The incident happened at the CDCR Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown after a long series of “inexcusable and negligent decisions by the CDCR,” according to the lawsuit.

A spokesperson for CDCR told KCRA 3 the museum would be closed while operators "reassess its current operations and standing." The closure is expected to last two to three months, officials said.

A prison guard sued the state Friday alleging the Corrections Department failed to protect her from being held hostage and sexually assaulted by an inmate. The complaint lays out in horrific ...

According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Cesar Hernandez, 34, was being transported to the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano for a scheduled court ...