The California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, CA, once an art deco hotel turned state prison, is slated to shut down by 2026. State officials announced the closure, citing a continued decline in the state’s incarcerated population. The City of Norco has long advocated for the facility’s closure, arguing the site could be put to better use. We speak with Amber-Rose Howard, Executive Director for California United for a Responsible Budget.

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