"The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that the California Rehabilitation Center will close by the fall of 2026, citing a declining prisoner population."
"Norco City Councilman Kevin Bash expressed hope that a private developer would transform the site into a resort with housing, utilizing existing amenities for economic benefit."
"The Norco prison, a medium-security facility, opened within the historic Lake Norconian Club, which hosted celebrities like Buster Keaton and Babe Ruth."
"The closure is projected to save the state $150 million annually, as California's inmate population has decreased by 47% since 2006."
The California Rehabilitation Center in Norco is set to close by fall 2026 due to a significant drop in the statewide prisoner population and budget cuts. Currently housing 2,766 inmates and 1,191 staff, this medium-security facility was originally part of the luxurious Lake Norconian Club, a hotspot for celebrities. The closure will save the state an estimated $150 million annually. City Councilman Kevin Bash hopes a private developer will replace the prison with a resort and housing, leveraging existing structures to boost Norco's economy.
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