The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDRC) plans to layoff more than 300 San Luis Obispo County employees as it closes most of California Men’s Colony West Facility, according to an email from a union representative.

Source: https://calcoastnews.com/2023/02/state-to-layoff-more-than-300-california-mens-colony-staffers/

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had 200 students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs this spring, and has partnered with eight universities across the state.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/28/thousands-more-prisoners-across-the-us-will-get-free-college-paid-for-by-the-government/

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Van Houten “was released to parole supervision.”

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/leslie-van-houten-follower-of-cult-leader-charles-manson-released-from-california-prison/article_1ca1c233-d38f-510c-9167-7f99df48787f.html