The inmate firefighters tackling the wildfires in Los Angeles
Hundreds of Californian prisoners have been deployed to help tackle the fires devastating the Los Angeles area. With ...
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los Angeles wildfires
State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles ...
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Inmates are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of inmates as firefighters, the ...
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Nearly 400 prisoners are helping during LA wildfires but it’s left some major questions
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says nearly 400 prisoners are helping during the LA wildfires but ...
Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
The army of firefighters battling the massive Southern California wildfires includes workers who could otherwise remain safely behind bars.
California high-speed rail project: Here’s where Central Valley construction stands
A new railyard marks a major turning point for California’s high-speed rail, setting the stage for laying tracks in the San ...
Immigration crackdown expanding in Central California, Border Patrol says in update
A Border Patrol chief says dozens of agents detained two child rapists and “other criminals” from several countries as part ...
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in ...