Repeated inquiries to the CDCR about their prisoner transport procedures have gone unanswered. However, an examination of the department's operations manual, updated this year, reveals protocols ...

A dangerous criminal in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) custody for murder escaped while being transported to the courthouse on Monday.

Cesar Hernandez, 34, jumped out of a van during transport, officials said. By T. Michelle Murphy, Tristan Maglunog, ... The CDCR released new details on 34-year-old Hernandez's escape.

Cesar M. Hernandez, 34, is shown in this CDCR mugshot on Sept. 20, 2024. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) Hernandez is described as 5 feet 5 inches, weighing about 160 pounds.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating after a death row inmate was killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano on Friday. Convicted murderer ...

California prisons halt visits after spikes in inmate violence, overdoses, and contraband. CDCR investigates deaths, attacks, and safety concerns.

On May 21, CDCR said it was investigating the death of a Kern Valley inmate as a homicide with two other prisoners being held as suspects. "A thorough investigation into the recent incidents is ...

California prisons halt visits after spikes in inmate violence, overdoses, and contraband. CDCR investigates deaths, attacks, and safety concerns.