More than 750 members of inmate crews are helping battle burning wildfires in LA County
Crews battling the massive blazes burning across Los Angeles County include more than 750 incarcerated firefighters, bringing renewed attention to a program that has become a key part of the state’s ...
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.
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 ...
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A Mass like no other — Archbishop José H. Gomez welcomes Christmas with LA jail’s inmates
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna greeted the impromptu performance — which came after 150 inmates packed the pews for jail’s traditional Christmas Day service — with hearty applause ...