Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates. Some earn just over $1 an hour
As California's wildfires continue to burn, Los Angeles County is deploying inmates to help fight the flames. California’s ...
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After 16 Years in Prison, This Artist’s First Solo Show Is a Bold New Chapter
The artist Kenneth Webb, a free man granted early parole after 16 years in prison for murder, will have his first solo show at Huma Gallery.
Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates
Los Angeles wildfires are Inmates firefighters. There maximum day rate of $10.24 is due to the 13th Amendment's 'Slavery ...
Hundreds of California prisoners are fighting the LA fires, with some earning little more than $1 an hour
Hundreds of prisoners in California are helping battle the LA wildfires. Some earn $26.90 per 24-hour shift, or just over $1 ...
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Paul Hampton – A friend, a co-worker, and a peer.
I met Paul Hampton in 1984 when I was hired at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as a Forest Crew Supervisor (FCS) at Clearwater Honor Camp. Paul supervised a 5-person specialty crew, I ...
Parole hearing for ‘Bird Rock Bandit’ convicted of murder postponed due to fires
The parole hearing for the man convicted of murder in the death of a professional surfer nearly two decades ago has been postponed due to the wildfires raging in and around the Los Angeles ...
California prison dentist lawsuit alleges retaliation and patient neglect in CDCR facilities
Lindsay Hathaway, who was fired for violating CDCR policies, said prisons dental staff neglected patients for weeks.
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Ultramarathon running and prison reentry: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time
After 15 years in and out of prison, Cesar Quijano discovered ultrarunning. His determination to complete a 100-mile mountain ...