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Lockdown lifted at some California prisons; others remain restricted because of violence
Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.
Twelve other prisons remain under lockdown conditions, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said in a statement Thursday.
On June 12, CDCR put the 21 prisons on what it called a “modified program.” Inmates could not receive visits or make phone calls, and prisoners at the state’s highest-security institutions were confined to their cells except for essential services, such as legal and medical appointments.
CDCR officials said the lockdown was prompted by a rise in violence and drug overdoses. Thirteen California prisoners have been killed by other inmates this year, while 41 died under “unexpected” circumstances, which includes suspected drug overdoses, according to CDCR data.
In the last two weeks, CDCR officials said, investigators have searched cells using dogs, scoured video footage and reviewed incoming mail to root out contraband. The searches turned up 169 weapons and 310 cellphones, among other contraband, according to the statement.
Restrictions were lifted Thursday at California Medical Facility; California Men’s Colony; California Correctional Institution; California State Prison, Corcoran; California State Prison, Solano; Folsom State Prison; North Kern State Prison; Pleasant Valley State Prison; and Wasco State Prison.
Inmates remain on lockdown at High Desert State Prison; Pelican Bay State Prison; Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran; California State Prison, Los Angeles County; California State Prison, Sacramento; California State Prison, Centinela; Calipatria State Prison; Kern Valley State Prison; Mule Creek State Prison; Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility; Salinas Valley State Prison and Sierra Conservation Camp.
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.
According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.
The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.
No injuries have been reported.
This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.
Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.
More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.
READ MORE | Rallies for and against military action in Iran draw demonstrators across Southern California
While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.
While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.
Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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