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 dentist who formerly worked in California prisons sued the state earlier this month, alleging she was retaliated against after raising concerns that other dental professionals neglected patients ...

The CDCR posted video of firefighters enjoying the show alongside some of the incarcerated fire crewmembers. “I think they deserve to be here. They kicked butt,” another person said of the ...

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 ...