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CDCR outlines plans for a prison closure, consultant-led efficiency work and cuts to radio replacement in May revision
Summary
CDCR and the Department of Finance described proposals in the May revision that could close an additional state prison by October 2026, pursue administrative efficiency savings with outside consultants, and defer a $19.8 million public-safety radio replacement; legislators pressed for more details and community notice.
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials told the Senate subcommittee they are preparing for a possible prison closure by October 2026 and are pursuing administrative efficiencies, but they have not selected a facility or released a final plan.
Cynthia Mendoza, deputy director of CDCR’s Office of Fiscal Services, told the committee CDCR proposes a reduction driven by lowered prison population projections and aims to close an additional prison by Oct. 2026. “At this point, no prison has been selected,” Mendoza said, and the department pledged to “make all efforts to mitigate the impact on affected staff and the incarcerated population.” Mendoza also described budget…
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