Three dogs and their trainers celebrated on Friday the completion of their first round of training to become service dogs for military veterans. But the dogs aren’t just any dogs, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley State Prison inmates learn arts for therapy
Valley State Prison inmates learn traditional arts as a form of therapy at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, Calif., on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmates in Valley State Prison learn traditional arts for therapy
Once a week, inmates at Valley State Prison who typically might not interact come together to make Native American jewelry from thousands of tiny beads that come in all colors. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man accused of smuggling drugs to Atwater prison inmates
A 32-year-old Merced man and cook at the U.S. Penitentiary Atwater has been indicted, accused of conspiring to smuggle heroin and marijuana to inmates, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla inmates celebrate Easter with Gospel, music
Event put on by Prison Fellowship Music, comedy and speakers entertained inmates … Click to Continue »
Read More »1 Firefighter, 2 Inmates Injured Fighting Fire in Tulare County
Three people were injured, including a Tulare County Cal Fire firefighter, while fighting a fire near the community of Three Rivers. Cal Fire officials say the three people were fighting a 2- to 3-acre fire on Case Mountain when a tree fell on them. The firefighter sustained major injuries and …
Read More »Two More Inmates Join Pipeline Explosion Lawsuit
New developments in the gas pipeline explosion in Northwest Fresno. Two more inmates have joined the lawsuit against PG&E and will likely sue Fresno County as well. The explosion on April 17th injured eleven people including an inmate crew that was working at the sheriff’s gun range near Herndon and …
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