PolitiFact California

Has The Rate Of California’s Prison Spending Nearly Tripled Since 1970?

January 25, 2018

In his final State of the State speech, Gov. Jerry Brown suggested California has gone too far on prison spending since 1970. But has it really increased by as much as Brown claimed?

State Government

Inmate Suicide, Suicide Attempts Not Being Properly Handled By Calif. State Prisons

August 18, 2017 | Randol White

According to the State Auditor, the average suicide rate at California-run prisons is significantly higher than the national average for other state-run prisons.

State Government

More Freedom Behind Bars

August 9, 2017 | Sally Schilling

California prisons are testing a new rule for lifers.

Training Programs For Calif. State Prison Inmates Expanding

July 17, 2017 | Randol White

Programs to train California state prison inmates with marketable job skills for life on the outside are expanding starting this month.

State Government

California Prison Smuggling: Meth In Soap, Heroin On Stamps

May 10, 2017

A study has found mixed results from the $15 million California spent to thwart prison drug smuggling by increasingly creative inmates.

State Government

State Analyst: Some Work Still Needed On Prop. 57 To Reduce Prison Population

April 24, 2017 | Daniel Potter

State Analyst Caitlin O'Neil says Proposition 57, which intends to make more non-violent offenders eligible for parole, requires more work and specificity into its implementation.

Health Care

Judge Threatens Fines For Delayed Calif. Inmate Mental Heath Care

April 19, 2017

(AP) - A federal judge says she will fine California $1,000 a day if state officials don't start providing swifter care for mentally ill inmates.

State Gains Control Of Los Angeles-Area Prison's Health Care

October 7, 2016

(AP) - California is regaining responsibility for providing medical care at an eighth state prison after 10 years of oversight.

California Counts

Election 2016 FAQ: Proposition 57, Parole, Sentencing And Court Procedures

October 6, 2016

Proposition 57 makes it easier for state inmates to be released from prison if they demonstrate rehabilitation.

California Prison Medical Facility Provides Inadequate Care

September 19, 2016

(AP) - Inspectors say a major California prison medical center still is providing inadequate care to inmates despite 10 years of oversight intended to improve care.