California lawmakers who want to cut down on the billions the state spends on incarceration face an uphill battle to reduce prison expenses, which have remained persistently high despite efforts to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended closing the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad to help California ...

California could save $150 million annually by shuttering an additional state prison within the next few years, according to a new budget analysis. This recommendation comes as the state faces a ...

While California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has recommended closing another prison to save the state millions annually, law enforcement officials warn that lawmakers are prioritizing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A California correctional officer stands at a gate on the grounds of Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, Calif., in July 2021. The ...

As California's incarcerated population continues to decline and state leaders confront a muti-billion dollar deficit, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office recommended closing another prison ...