The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Newsom: On behalf of the City of Blythe I am writing to express disappointment in the announcement for the expedited closure date of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) in November 2024. This announcement comes despite extensive efforts

Blythe, CA - The City of Blythe is proud to announce a collaborative research initiative with Professor John M. Eason of Brown University, the Urban Institute, and the Justice Labs of America, focusing on the socio-economic impact of the potential closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. Professor Eason, an expert on the impacts that prison