serving sentences for a range of offenses under the watchful eye of officers from the california department of corrections and rehabilitation, hard missing your family, trying to get home. >> it's tough having a lovely wife and daughter that supports me and that needs me dearly, and having to be in here when you're incarcerated, you lose everything. >> but on this day, 16 men have found a new mindset. >> mentally you are free. you are a coach. >> inside the prison's gym. a transformation is underway. >> before we get started, i think it's best that we get you guys suited up. >> it's such an amazing experience to have people come in here and engage with us in this way gives us hope. >> when they got that jersey, you could see just the pride they had in receiving that. >> the group of incarcerated men picked out of a pool of applicants to participate in a first of its kind program in the united states. >> we believe that sport could make a meaningful difference in the rehabilitation of those serving custodial sentences. >> our goal is we want to impact you through the game of basketball positively. >> cdc a

california state prison solano, inside the general population facility in vacaville. nearly 4000 incarcerated men are serving sentences for a range of offenses under the watchful eye of officers from the california department of corrections and rehabilitation, hard missing your family, trying to get home. >> it's tough having a lovely wife and daughter that supports me and that needs me dearly, and having to be in here when you're incarcerated, you lose everything. >> but on this day, 16 men have found a new mindset. >> mentally you are free. you are a coach. >> inside the prison's gym. a transformation is underway. >> before we get started, i think it's best that we get you guys suited up. >> it's such an amazing experience to have people come in here and engage with us in this way gives us hope. >> when they got that jersey, you could see just the pride they had in receiving that. >> the group of incarcerated men picked out of a pool of applicants to participate in a first of its kind program in the united state

the california department of corrections and rehabilitation says it doesn't comment on propositions, but did say in part. beginning april 16th, 2024, cdcr increase wages of incarcerated workers as part of its commitment to preparing individuals for a successful reintegration into their communities. the decision, informed by input from employees, incarcerated individuals and community organizations, aims to allow incarcerated people to work fewer hours while participating in rehabilitative programs. vasquez says if prop six had passed, inmates would have more say in the jobs they do be able to take off if sick and have more time to rehabilitate without being punished. >> people will still continue to work. it's just people will no longer be punished for not working. >> but vasquez says they plan to reintroduce the issue of forced prison labor in 2026. lamonica peters ktvu, fox two news. >> the san francisco veterans day parade drew thousands of people to fisherman's wharf today. marching bands and color guards, as well as veterans groups from all over the bay area, participated in the

as someone who sued the california department of corrections over and over and over again for gender discrimination, retaliation and race discrimination and led the design of the injunctive relief order. >> that establish a statewide policy with the bases for state-wide policy to protect women, correctional officers from harassment. came to this position with a front row seat to the flaws in our state correctional system. i'm heartened. knowing that when i leave this office, i will do so immensely. proud of the work that we have to. to improve the office and moved the needle of criminal justice reform. none of it would have been possible without the dedication of my executive leadership team. my incredible executive leadership team. our dedicated protect the when volunteers who tried mightily. to say would be to county from this day. and unwavering support of my family. from the bottom of my heart. so those of you who playing. to those who place their trust in me with your vote. please know that i will never stop fighting for the values we share. well, this chapter has come to an end.

the california department of correction and rehabilitation says it doesn't comment on propositions, but did say in part beginning april 16th, 2024, cdcr increase wages of incarcerated workers as part of its commitment to preparing individuals for successful reintegration into their communities. the decision, informed by input from employee, incarcerated individuals and community organizations, aims to allow incarcerated people to work fewer hours while participating in rehabilitative programs. vasquez says if prop six had passed, inmates would have more say in the jobs they do be able to take off if sick and have more time to rehabilitate without being punished. >> people will still continue to work. it's just people will no longer be punished for not working. >> vasquez says they plan to reintroduce the issue of forced prison labor in 2026. lamonica peters ktvu, fox two news. >> the san francisco supervisors district one race still has not been decided as votes continue to be counted. the latest update released this afternoon showing incumbent richmond district supervisor connie chan h

california state prison, solano, inside the general population facility in vacaville. nearly 4000 incarcerated men are serving sentences for a range of offenses under the watchful eye of officers from the california department of correctionsn. >> hard missing your family, trying to get home. >> it's tough having a lovely wife and daughter that supports me and that needs me dearly and having to be in here. >> when you're incarcerated, you lose everything. >> but on this day, 16 men have found a new mindset. >> mentally, you are free. you are a coach. >> inside the prison's gym, a transformation is underway. >> before we get started, i think it's best that we get you guys suited up. >> it's such an amazing experience to have people come in here and engage with us in this way. gives us hope. >> when they got that jersey, you could see just the pride they had in receiving that. >> the group of incarcerated men picked out of a pool of applicants to participate in a first of its kind program in the united states. >> we believe that sport could make a meaningful difference in the rehabilitation of those serving custodial sentences. >> our goal is we want to impact you through the game of basketball positively. >> cdc are teaming

department of corrections. so basically, the inspector general's role is to review policies, practices and procedures of the californiaepartment of corrections and rehabilitation. so what is our purpose? the purpose of the oig is to make sure the department of corrections is complying with its own policies, and that they are applying their policies consistently throughout the state. the department of corrections, although their their numbers are now down to 33 state prisons at one point was 35 state prisons plus parole agencies, plus having out of state correctional facilities due to the large number of incarcerated people that were housed in different states as well, and the oig responsibility came in to make sure that the policies that were being the policies that were being applied in one part of the state were being consistently applied in the other part of the state. and our role is to ensure that the department of corrections is actually applying the policies that they have in place. we also make recommendations for improvements as a statewide agency, we are able to identify issues and make recommendations to th

department of corrections. so basically, the inspector general's role is to review policies, practices and procedures of the california department of corrections and rehabilitation. so what is our purpose? the purpose of the oig is to make sure the department of corrections is complying with its own policies, and that they are applying their policies consistently throughout the state. the department of corrections, although their their numbers are now down to 33 state prisons at one point was 35 state prisons plus parole agencies, plus having out of state correctional facilities due to the large number of incarcerated people that were housed in different states as well, and the oig responsibility came in to make sure that the policies that were being the policies that were being applied in one part of the state were being consistently applied in the other part of the state. and our role is to ensure that the department of corrections is actually applying the policies that they have in place. we also make recommendations for improvements as a statewide agency, we are able to identify issues and make recommendations to