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Calipatria leaders to Newsom: Don’t close our prison
City leaders in Calipatria are speaking out after Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to close another California state prison, though he didn’t say which one. Concern quickly spread in Imperial ...
KYMA13d
California congressman writes to Governor Newsom to protect Calipatria State Prison
Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-CA) wrote to California Governor Gavin Newsom about protecting Calipatria State Prison. Governor Newsom previously made an announcement regarding the closure of a state prison ...
Imperial Valley Press Online22h
Supervisors approve letter in support of Calipatria State Prison
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors recently approved a letter to Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposing the potential ...
Imperial Valley Press Online13d
Congressman Raul Ruiz: Calipatria State Prison in jeopardy
On Wednesday, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to reconsider any plans ...
Orange County Register8mon
Death of man in prison for OC businessman’s murder to be investigated as homicide
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the fatal stabbing at Calipatria State Prison of a 46-year-old incarcerated gang member from Castaic who was ...
The Desert Review13d
Ruiz warns of economic harm if Calipatria State Prison closes
Calif., sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, May 21, urging him to reconsider any plans to close Calipatria State ...
The Independent8mon
Convicted killer beaten to death by three other inmates in California prison, cops say
Alberto Martinez, 46 (pictured in mugshot), was behind bars in Calipatria State Prison for first-degree murder (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) The latest headlines from ...
The Desert Review8h
El Centro may take second look at methadone clinic
The El Centro city council discussed the Imperial Valley Methadone Clinic and the Calipatria State Prison during its regular ...
KXO Radio13d
Congressman Says Protect The Calipatria State Prison Jobs
(Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz has sent a letter to the Governor)...The letter urges Gavin Newson to reconsider any plans that would include closing Calipatria State Prison.
KSBW The Central Coast2mon
New rules for inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison high-security areas
The Salinas prison is one of 11 affected by the changes. The following institutions will be affected: Calipatria State Prison, Centinela State Prison, California Correctional Institution ...
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California State Prison, Sacramento among facilities placed on modified movement amid surge in violence
Other institutions affected by the modified movement include Calipatria State Prison, Centinela State Prison, California Correctional Institution, High Desert State Prison, Kern Valley State ...
The Victoria Advocate1mon
Officers injured in attack at Calipatria State Prison
Five correctional officers at Calipatria State Prison were injured in an attack on Saturday, April 26. Two incarcerated people attacked two officers. Both officers suffered multiple injuries ...