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Inmate Apprehended, Rehoused After Walking Out of Acton Conservation Camp
A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate was apprehended Thursday after he walked away from an Acton ...
DA: Two people arrested on suspicion of narcotics sales, weapon violations
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a search warrant found firearms and drugs at their home, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Mariano Hernandez, 42, and Javier Villanueva, ...
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Opinion: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
The work done by prisoners to prevent and contain fires is just as valuable as that of other responders. But unlike their professional counterparts, they don't receive protections or benefits.
California depends on prison labour to deal with climate disasters — Canada must avoid a similar model
The use of prison labour in fighting wildfires caused by climate injustice is only an extension of this injustice and a continuation of indentured servitude.
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Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires
By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters About 800 incarcerated firefighters are battling the unprecedented fires raging across ...
LA Times on MSN13d
‘This has been really devastating’: Inside the lives of incarcerated firefighters battling the L.A. wildfires
Incarcerated firefighters currently battling the Eaton Fire and are stationed at a base camp at the Rose Bowl.
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Commentary: California’s inmate firefighters deserve more than a raise. Make them employees
Kim Kardashian posted a plea to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Instagram last week saying wages for inmates fighting the Los Angeles ...