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Kern Valley State Prison

Coverage of Kern Valley State Prison in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 12 · 23:20 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 13:00 UTC
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitationorganization1CalMattersorganization1Solano State Prisonplace1Kristen Cowanperson1Matt Cateperson1Legislative Analyst’s Officeorganization1fire alarm systemstopic1California Department of Correctionsorganization1incarcerated mentopic1homicidetopic1
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  • SECURITYJul 27 · 13:00 UTCCALMATTERS
    Facing $1.5B fire alarm bill, CA prisons go with human smoke detectors

    California prisons are using correctional officers and office assistants as human smoke detectors due to outdated fire alarm systems that would cost $1.5 billion to replace. The state has spent $50 million on 'fire watch' programs since 2020, with mixed expert opinions on the adequacy of this approach.

  • CRIMEJul 12 · 23:20 UTCKTLA 5
    Deadly cellmate fight at California prison under investigation

    California prison officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated man at Kern Valley State Prison as a homicide following a violent confrontation between two cellmates on July 11. The fight occurred around 10:20 a.m. and was observed by custody staff.