Articles published by The Atascadero News may be publicly submitted press releases, contributed articles, staff reports, or other forms of media not specifically authored by a member of our News Staff. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Follow us on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Good News Real News Your Hometown News, Atascadero News Send our brother some love and light: Shai Alkebu-Lan, P-02598, Cell 7382, P.O. 1 weather alerts 1 closings . The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. I cant imagine what that must have felt like., The Vera Institute, an organization devoted to criminal justice reform, described what they believe to be the root of high COVID case levels in prisons: correctional facilities create unique risks for disease transmission.. She is originally from Phoenix, where she earned her B.A. Its not like theyre free forever and dont have to check in with the courts they just are able to be on parole.. The lower-security West Facility has been slated for closure. COVID-19 happened and a lot of people got sick because the vaccine wasnt passed around, Alaniz said. August 4, 2020. Afterwards, CMC did such a good job of quarantining people, Maria Moore said. According to the CDC website, a total of 10 CMC staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. As part of a string of reductions statewide, the lower-security West Facility at CMC will be shut down. He was moved to the California Men's Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo in 2016, where he began volunteering with New Life K9 an organization that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders who . Most if not all of these new cass were from inmates shipped to CMC from other prisons. We dont even have a freezer.. California Men's Colony (CMC) is a male-only state prison located near San Luis Obispo on the California coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The California Men's Colony prison, shown here in March 2020, is in need of a $1.5 billion upgrade. Keep up with Noozhawk's daily COVID-19 coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox. Out of an abundance of caution, CMC has restricted all inmate movement and implemented a modified program in the entire institution to facilitate expanded testing of the incarcerated population.. The approximate 19.8% decrease in CMCs incarcerated population is clearly reflective of the unprecedented response initiated by CDCR in an attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within CMC, Hill said. "Really our goal is to try to help them change, and part of that is through education so that when they do get out and get that second chance, they succeed," he said. All rights reserved. The freshest news in Santa Barbara County. The state is closing a major portion of the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo, officials announced Tuesday. Only 63% of the Mens Colony staff are vaccinated compared to 80% of the incarcerated population, according to CDCR data. West Facility inmates are offered career/technical education, substance abuse education, anger management, and other therapy programs. Out of five inmates . It has a total population of 3,469 inmates. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Graduation ceremonies are slated for March 27, 2020, for the East Facility and April 17, 2020, for the West Facility. Lab tests reveal the likely source, Oceano residents forced to evacuate during storms can return home, SLO County says. The inmate was last seen headed northbound out of Cayucos at approximately 12 p.m. Facilities Management and Development is engaged in ongoing renovations and construction work throughout campus. On Thursday, SLO County reported seven new positive cases of the virus for a total of 149 confirmed cases. Additionally, maskless Mens Colony staff and a low number of vaccinations among them transmitted COVID-19 to inmates for months like a wildfire, according to Maria Moore. Moores husband Michael is currently serving two life sentences for double murder at California Mens Colony (CMC), a state correctional facility in San Luis Obispo County. California Mens Colony is SLO Countys fifth-largest employer, supporting 1,500 good-paying jobs, the Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH) said in a statement to The Tribune. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most-watched television news channel for 18 consecutive years. The remaining Level III inmates numbered 1,264 at that time. A day after announcing the second coronavirus case among inmates at the California Mens Colony, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced a staffer at the San Luis Obispo County prison had tested positive for the virus. Heres the latest, Oil sheens spotted in ocean off Central Coast. Send tidbits to strokes@newtimesslo.com. Larry Teague, wife Sharmel Teague, and Sharmel Teague's son, Ramonyea Bishop, were sentenced by Genesee Circuit Court Judge Brian Pickell in the shooting death of Calvin Munerlyn on May 1, 2020. Beginning in November, CDCR will construct a new solar generation project at California Men's Colony (CMC) as part of its ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint. 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It houses medium- and minimum-security, non-designated programming facility inmates in a dormitory setting, according to the departments website. In April 2020 the CDCR expedited the release of almost 3,500 incarcerated persons serving a sentence for non-violent offenses, who do not have to register as a sex offender, and who had 60 days or less to serve, according to their website. A part of Amend's Covid in California Prisons However, Henderson said, this program is beneficial for inmates who don't have time to attend face-to-face classes. Breaking news, commentary, comprehensive coverage, and local profiles. I hear that number has now jumped to 76 from 43. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The East Facility will remain open. Update: California offshore wind lease auction bids total more than $402 million in first day, House approves Salud Carbajals bill protecting military parents from deportation, California school district transitioned child without telling parent, lawsuit alleges, 6-month-old baby, teen mother among 6 killed in shooting massacre near Visalia, Teacher arrested after mom finds inappropriate texts on teens phone, CA police say, Did recent rain storms end the drought in SLO County? Support Cal Polys student-run local news source. CMC is following all guidelines from CDCR, California Correctional Health Care Services and the Centers for Disease Control for cleaning and sanitizing as well as isolation and quarantine protocols. Outbreaks of COVID-19 at the California Men's Colony prompted family members of inmates to host a demonstration outside the prison back in August. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com First of all, the good news: The. Comment Guidelines, The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Two units of the nearby California Mens Colony have been placed under lockdown after gang riots occurred on June 29. Michael Moore has been incarcerated since 1995 and Maria Moore has known him since 2008. (moderator@calcoastnews.comComment Guidelines ). The East Facility will remain open. As of Monday, there are 1,403 state prison inmates in California with active coronavirus cases, 36 of whom are receiving medical care at outside facilities. We are eager to learn more about the states plan and how our community can engage in the decisions being made.. Chloe Jones is a courts and crime reporter at the San Luis Obispo Tribune. The COVID-19 pandemic brought total confusion and chaos to the prison. During the past two days, SLO County has seen a slight increase in the number of new cases. If a CDCR prison reaches over three, it would revert back to Phase One lockdown, which entails complete quarantine, back to video visits only, no in-person visits, according to Maria Moore. The loss of even some of these jobs will have a big impact that will be felt widely across our community. Either they are shipping in sick inmates, which we should oppose, or they are experiencing a sudden spike that could well leak out of that facility infecting our community. Heres what experts say, Update: Paso Robles man dies after crash on Highway 46 West, SLO veterans museum closed indefinitely due to flooding, Search for 5-year-old lost in SLO County floodwaters to continue all week. In December, HomeShareSLO, a housemate matching service, served its 101st client with housing. Michael Moore lives in the East Wing. No CMC inmate or staffer has died of coronavirus. At the end of . The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. They are housed in the East Facility, which is made up of five separate units. They will need to be relocated to another prison, and their rehabilitative, educational and self-help program credits will transfer with them. According to Mens Colony Public Information Officer Lieutenant John Hill, the prisons population decreased from 3,828 in March 2020 to 3,065 in September 2021. They teach us how to love again: Inmates train service dogs for veterans and first responders with PTSD, Inmates find their voice through college radio, Mens Colony inmate escaped, found 17 days later, Hot water project expected to end by Winter 2019; other construction will continue through 2019, Rioting breaks out at California Men's Colony, Hogar lejos del hogar: El nuevo centro Latinx se abre como un sistema de apoyo para estudiantes, Su gua de las propuestas electorales de California para 2022, Los requisitos de elegibilidad de CalFresh han cambiado para permitir que ms estudiantes se inscriban, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Visit smartsharehousingsolutions.org for more information. Officials provided cleaning supplies to allow the incarcerated population to keep their living areas clean. As part of a string of reductions statewide,. It houses medium- and minimum-security, non-designated programming facility inmates in a dormitory setting, according to the departments website. Amanda Meneses Special to the Mustang Daily In high school, Michael Bower tutored his peers in math. Active cases since then had been on the. CDCR says the closures are in line with the 2022-23 state budget and that when deciding on which prisons to close, it took into account the cost to operate, impact on the surrounding communities and workforce, inmate housing needs, and public safety among other things. As one of the 20 proctors for the program, Henderson said he prints the documents or hands the documents out to the right student. in journalism and M.A. November 2, 2020. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Re-offending rates, which is known as recidivism, are around 83% over nine years according to the FBI. 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