Nearly 800 people in prison have been temporarily freed to assist firefighters in controlling the deadly Southern California ...

State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles ...

California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.

California hopes to achieve billions in savings through reducing departments’ expenses and closing prison facilities.

California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of inmates as firefighters, the ...

Kevin James Powell was sentenced to 76 years to life in state prison for first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder.

Sean Edwards, a 38-year-old resident of Redding, was sentenced to 32 months in state prison following his conviction for ...

Wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles. Its now up to hundreds of prison inmates to help slow the spread - Inmate ...

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating after fire officials reported that a firefighting aircraft ...

Residents and businesses have likened the apocalyptic scenes to 'Armageddon' as blazes broke out in Southern California for a ...

As the destructive wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez has used her platform to call for more than just prayers, encouraging her followers to take act ...

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) deployed 783 prison inmates, according to figures revealed ...