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How California can train more incarcerated firefighters

Growing up in southern California, I often marveled at the beauty of the landscape. Going to the beach was one

From presidents and populace, to wardens and wards, we all have defects of character. So, the question today is: When

Central California Women’s Facility Paper Trail asked a handful of people from off the yards for their take on how

When I was physically free and thirsty to experience life to its full capacity, becoming a mother was the last

If criminals walked around with thought bubbles the way cartoon characters do, their thoughts would often read: “I do what

“I had no idea how freaking serious it was. Like, lizards are the new Fendi bags”, said Diamond Vargas, a

People under the age of 17 are deemed by the law too young to smoke, drive, buy alcohol, or go

We, the incarcerated individuals housed here in Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) have been bad. Bad to the bone. We’ve

Go to any self-help group attended by incarcerated individuals here in CCWF and I guarantee you the word accountability comes

Many here at Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), myself included, are adopting new approaches to bring their mental health struggles