The State WorkerA barbecue behind bars: How a California prison is changing expectations for inmates, staff Subscriber exclusive: This California prison will get more money for laptops, job training and college courses, too.Updated February 2, 2023 at 12:20 PM
Firestone Walker buys historic Bay Area brewery — and is moving it to Paso RoblesUpdated March 31, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Thunderstorms to bring rain, wind and mountain snow to California. Here’s whenMarch 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
California is one of the 10 worst states for new homebuyers. Which was No. 1?March 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM
A California mom was deported, then allowed back into the US. The latest:Updated March 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM
LocalCalifornia imprisoned her for killing the abusive father of her unborn son. Now free, she fights for changeUpdated June 27, 2022 at 8:26 PM
The State WorkerExclusive: California correctional officer alleged cover-ups in prison killings before his deathUpdated October 6, 2021 at 12:53 PM
The State WorkerInside Gavin Newsom’s push to remake California prisons — Will a European approach work here?Updated August 4, 2021 at 8:01 AM
The State WorkerCalifornia prison population shrinks, but spending keeps going up — to $112,000 per inmateUpdated June 3, 2021 at 7:32 AM
The State WorkerCalifornia prison doctors fear drug treatment program could create new addictsUpdated May 24, 2021 at 7:56 AM
The State WorkerRural California could lose thousands of jobs as prisons close. What can the state do?Updated May 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM
CaliforniaWho should police California’s troubled jails? State wants more inspectors — with powerUpdated May 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM
The State WorkerCalifornia is looking at closing more prisons. Here are some that might be on the listUpdated April 19, 2021 at 9:32 AM
The State WorkerExclusive: Correctional officer’s death exposes hazing, toxic culture at California prisonUpdated April 17, 2021 at 9:28 AM
InvestigationsNo sunlight. No human contact. Why Sacramento still uses extreme isolation in jailUpdated March 31, 2021 at 8:20 AM
California Jails & PrisonsCalifornia auditor rips counties, state over failure to track $8 billion in jail fundingUpdated March 25, 2021 at 6:16 PM
The State Worker7 California prisons had so many COVID cases, they now have herd immunity. More could followUpdated March 10, 2021 at 11:17 AM
CaliforniaCalifornia’s ‘I-5 Strangler’ Roger Kibbe, found dead in his cell, was strangled, coroner saysUpdated March 4, 2021 at 7:28 AM
LocalSacramento County still doesn’t know the ‘root cause’ of COVID-19 outbreak in jailsMarch 4, 2021 at 5:00 AM
CoronavirusSacramento County begins vaccinating jail inmates after major COVID-19 outbreakUpdated February 24, 2021 at 1:46 PM
CaliforniaToothless and rudderless California jails watchdog needs an overhaul, state analyst saysFebruary 24, 2021 at 5:00 AM
LocalHow COVID-19 invaded Sacramento jail, triggering major outbreak among inmatesUpdated February 11, 2021 at 9:58 AM
The State WorkerIn a first, California correctional officers at this prison must wear body camerasUpdated February 8, 2021 at 4:43 PM
News‘It’s a dream come true.’ See early release of bus driver Quinton Watts from prisonUpdated February 7, 2021 at 3:39 AM
Investigations‘How good it feels.’ Bus driver in deadly casino-bound crash leaves California prisonUpdated February 6, 2021 at 12:34 PM
The State WorkerCalifornia union freezes assets of its largest chapter after embezzlement allegationUpdated February 3, 2021 at 7:56 PM
LocalLawyers say Aryan Brotherhood client is in danger in Sacramento prison — from guardsUpdated January 22, 2021 at 7:23 PM
InvestigationsDriver in Northern California bus crash that killed 11 expected to be released from prisonUpdated January 18, 2021 at 10:58 AM
CaliforniaFeds warned California this spring that new jobless program could face trouble with fraudUpdated December 3, 2020 at 7:46 AM
