California’s inmate’s death being investigated as a homicide
Officials say Mario Campbell, 36, was taken to a nearby hospital outside the prison, where he later fell to his injuries.
Prison guard held hostage, raped by inmate sues CDCR, calls for changes
"CDCR cannot comment on pending litigation. However, CDCR’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our staff and those ...
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California Prison Crews Are Helping Fight the Los Angeles Fires
according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They join thousands of firefighting and emergency ...
Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
The work done by prisoners to prevent and contain fires is just as valuable as that of other responders. But unlike their ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
More than 1,000 California inmates have been fighting the wildfires, a controversial practice that dates back to 1915 and results from a complex intersection of public safety, labor economics, and ...
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates earning less than minimum wage
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles. Here's how much they ...
Prison guard sues California over inadequate protections after inmate assaulted her
After a convicted murderer was moved to a lower-level facility, a prison guard was sexually assaulted and held hostage for ...
For Just Dollars a Day, Inmates Fight California’s Fires
Hundreds of incarcerated people are firefighting in Los Angeles. They are paid a maximum of $10.24 a day, and receive an ...
Inmate shares experience battling LA wildfires
As the disastrous infernos destroy neighborhoods in Southern California, over 1,000 prisoners are working as “volunteer ...
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California's Reliance on Incarcerated Firefighters Sparks Debate Over Low Pay and Dangerous Work
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are risking their lives battling Los Angeles wildfires, raising questions about ...
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Incarcerated firefighters are helping save SoCal—what happens after they get out?
As fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, 939 incarcerated firefighters have joined the front lines to support ...
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
The number deployed - now 939 - are part of a long-running volunteer programme led by the California Department of ...