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Attempted Murder at California Governor’s pet project prison

Rev Red June 23, 2025 No Comments

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, two inmates attacked and attempted to kill another inmate by throwing him off a five-story cellblock at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. At about 1530…

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CDCR reports another increase of inmate attacks on staff

Rev Red June 23, 2025 No Comments

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) released the May 2025 incident report numbers. The numbers confirm what every CDCR officer already knew, the staff attacks have been increasing.…

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A California bill aimed at providing California inmates with more comfort and entitlements has been forwarded

Rev Red June 20, 2025 No Comments

A California bill aimed at providing California inmates with more comfort and entitlements passed a key legislative hurdle Tuesday. Backed by state Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Senate Bill 551…

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CDCR Staff attacks and inmate murders force contraband sweep – several weapons found

thetoughestbeat June 18, 2025 No Comments

Due to sites like The Toughest Beat, The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has been forced to take some small actions regarding the severe increase in staff attacks…

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CDCR Correctional Officer’s Union Works with Gov. Newsom to Delay Salary Increases

Rev Red June 13, 2025 1 Comment

The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) has been very proactive in supporting the California Governor Newsom over the past years. In order to fund Newsom’s plan to give more…

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Some CDCR Facilities Placed on Modified Program

Rev Red June 12, 2025 No Comments

Effective June 12, 2025, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has placed all Level III and Level IV facilities on a modified program in response to a recent…

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CDCR investigates inmate’s death after attack in dayroom at HDSP

Rev Red June 11, 2025 No Comments

California prison officials are investigating the death of an inmate at High Desert State Prison near Susanville as a homicide. Inmate Joseph Reagan, 44, died Tuesday evening following an attack…

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Attempted Homicide of a California State Prison, Los Angeles County Correctional Officer

Rev Red June 9, 2025 No Comments

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating an attempted murder of a peace officer at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC). On June 9, 2025, at approximately…

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