Schools Near Prison Re-Entry Home | California News

Two hundred neighbors in Arden-Arcade are rallying against a new prison re-entry home set to open next month on Norris Avenue—just steps from schools. Though the nonprofit Inside Circle emphasizes strict screening and rehabilitation, locals are furious over the location, unaware of the plans until recently. County Supervisor Rich Desmond admits it’s a bad choice and seeks state help, but state law blocks local governments from stopping such facilities if they house six or fewer people. Residents are pushing for relocation through petitions, while Inside Circle vows to keep the doors open—and the community divided. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/738cc041d0867de9