Insight With Vicki GonzalezPoetry From PrisonOctober 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonLife without parole inmate Mike Owens has published his first book of poetry and personal essays. We talk to Sacramento Poet Laureate Bob Stanley about what drew him to Mike's story and poetry. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Does It Cost $75K Per Year To Lock Up An Inmate In California?August 10, 2017U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris' claim that it costs $75,000 a year to lock up an inmate in California receives a 'True' rating.
State GovernmentState Analyst: Some Work Still Needed On Prop. 57 To Reduce Prison PopulationApril 24, 2017 | Daniel PotterState Analyst Caitlin O'Neil says Proposition 57, which intends to make more non-violent offenders eligible for parole, requires more work and specificity into its implementation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Some California Prison Doctors Could Get Big RaiseMarch 2, 2017Doctors who work in certain California state prisons could be in line for a big raise.
Imprisoned Parents In Stockton Can Now Read Stories To Their ChildrenFebruary 6, 2017 | Rich IbarraIncarcerated parents in Stockton can now read stories to their children through audio recordings. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Funds 1st US Inmate Sex ReassignmentJanuary 6, 2017(AP) - A 57-year-old convicted killer has become the first U.S. inmate to receive state-funded sex reassignment surgery.
4 Guards Hurt At California Prison Day After 1 Inmate ShotMay 17, 2016(AP) - Authorities say one guard was stabbed and another has a broken wrist after an inmate attacked them at a Northern California prison.
Schwarzenegger Ally's Son Freed From California PrisonApril 11, 2016(AP) - The son of a former California state Assembly speaker has been freed from prison after his manslaughter sentence was significantly reduced in 2011 by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Shuttered Nevada Prison In Carson City To Open For ToursMarch 28, 2016(AP) - The historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City will open for tours next month.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Guard Pact: 9 Percent Raise Over 3 YearsMarch 16, 2016(AP) - The union representing most California state prison guards says it has agreed to a new labor contract that includes a 9 percent salary increase over three years.
