The River City Correctional Center's executive director said the facility is focusing more on security and higher risk offenders. Scott McVey said the facility is using new tools to monitor inmates.
California's latest move is seen as a step in the right direction as prison reform advocates espouse more policies that focus on encouraging reintegration and preventing recidivism.
State authorities this week announced they will close Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Riverside County and stop using a privately owned facility in Lassen County.
State will support local community and workforce with an economic resiliency plan and workers will be offered transfers to nearby facilities SACRAMENTO A
The Ridgecrest Relay For Life will return to the in-person event as has been tradition prior to the pandemic this Saturday, Oct. 8 beginning with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.