California prison crews fight Los Angeles fires - CalMatters
20 hours ago · They join thousands of firefighting and emergency personnel who have been dispatched to respond to multiple fires throughout the Los Angeles area. California’s incarcerated firefighters have long provided critical support to state, local and federal government agencies in responding to various emergencies, including wildfires and floods.
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
1 day ago · As of Thursday, 783 prison inmates have been deployed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to help contain the blazes, the department confirmed to CBS News.
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8 hours ago · Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2023, she spent nearly seven years in Texas, first covering criminal justice for the Houston Chronicle and then covering prisons for the Marshall Project.
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
1 day ago · California’s incarcerated firefighter program has some critics who largely oppose it as a form of prison labor, though some take specific issues with the risks involved in fighting wildfires and ...
The inmate firefighters tackling the wildfires in Los Angeles
1 day ago · Hundreds of Californian prisoners have been deployed to help tackle the fires devastating the Los Angeles area. With wildfires raging, causing at least 10 deaths, burning down thousands of ...
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los ...
1 day ago · State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County. For more stories about the Los Angeles fires, go to pdne.ws ...
California Prisoners Fighting LA Fires; Some Earn About $1 an Hour ...
1 day ago · Hundreds of prisoners are helping to battle the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Incarcerated firefighters earn $26.90 to $34 for each 24-hour shift. It's far below California's minimum wage of ...
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Apr 1, 2024 · SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom went far beyond the promise he made in his first year in office to close at least one California state prison. But now, he is resisting calls from criminal...
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Aug 20, 2024 · Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old condemned inmate transferred to Salinas Valley State Prison from Los Angeles County after an attack by another inmate Monday morning,...
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los ...
16 hours ago · About 800 incarcerated firefighters are battling the unprecedented fires raging across Southern California, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. They join ...