California corrections officials say high-security prisons across the state are tightly restricting movement, calls and visits while they probe a surge in violence this year. High-security prisons ...

The restrictions started Saturday and affect the top-security sections of nearly a dozen lockups including the California Correctional Institution, California State Prison-Los Angeles County and ...

Miles was walking on a recreation path at Mule Creek State Prison when he attacked incarcerated person Scott Peterson," Todd Javernick, a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections ...

The sign at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is shown in a file photo. TOMAS OVALLE Fresno Bee file photo Earlier this year, former corrections officer Gregory Rodriguez was ...

Five years ago, California passed a law largely geared to help cancer patients preserve their fertility before going through treatments that can cause infertility - like chemotherapy. Senate Bill ...

Strong winds on Monday drove an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes. The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along ...

Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor. Xavier Becerra announced his candidacy on Wednesday. "California is at a crossroads.

California corrections officials called Peters “highly qualified” in a statement, while Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office did not immediately comment. Mueller gave the parties until March 28 to show cause ...

You can get in touch with Sophie by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English. Southern California residents have been warned about potential robbers allegedly using security cameras to ...

Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for California governor Tuesday, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In an ...