Inmate who walked away from fire camp in L.A. County apprehended
An inmate serving a 16-year sentence for firearms charges was apprehended Thursday morning after he walked away from the ...
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On LA fire lines, some inmates tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day
Inmates become firefighters for the chance to cut time off their sentences, to get outside the prison walls and for training ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
The wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles region are decimating land property and taking lives. They are also reigniting ...
Inmate from Kern County walks away from CDCR camp in Los Angeles County
CDCR officials are searching for an inmate who walked away from Acton Conservation Camp in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, ...
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They Helped Save L.A. Will California Ever Pay Them Fairly?
Incarcerated firefighters play a crucial role in a state where wildfires seemingly get worse every year. But the state’s ...
Prisoner firefighters deserve respect – and a better chance at becoming professional fighters
They have proven their mettle on the frontlines, and they have shown a desire to give back to the community to make up for ...
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Inmate shares experience battling LA wildfires
As the disastrous infernos destroy neighborhoods in Southern California, over 1,000 prisoners are working as “volunteer ...
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‘This has been really devastating’: Inside the lives of incarcerated firefighters battling the L.A. wildfires
Incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Eaton Fire and are stationed at a base camp at the Rose Bowl.
Death of California prison inmate from Sacramento County investigated as homicide, CDCR says
Investigators are working to determine if a man serving a prison term for a Sacramento County burglary was killed by his cellmate on Wednesday, according to the California Department of Corrections ...
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LA fire lines: Inmates shoulder heavy packs, tackle dangerous work for less than $30/day
Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the state forestry department and the Los Angeles County fire department operate 35 "fire camps" where inmates can become ...
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On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day
Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the state forestry department and the Los Angeles County fire department operate 35 “fire camps” where inmates can become ...