California Tier Talk with Alex Alonso episode 8 discusses the Prison closures and Yard closures in the CDCR (California Prison) that have been occurring under Gov. Gavin Newsome. Wil Bot and Tiny Cisco Wil Bot and Damien "Tiny Cisco" Doster, examines the major structural and operational changes at California State Prison, Solano (CSP-Solano). The discussion focuses heavily on the integration of Level 2 and Level 3 inmates, exploring how lower-level populations are reacting to the shift and the safety concerns surrounding potential conflicts. The hosts analyze Solano's unique physical layout—where all four yards are accessible within five minutes—and question whether the facility can maintain its rare status as a fully General Population prison.

The hosts also break down the high financial burden of maintaining the facility, noting its 2024 annual budget of $260 million, which equates to nearly $794,000 per day. Alongside the financial scope, the episode highlights daily realities inside the prison, such as Level 2 and Level 3 inmates working together and the operation of rehabilitative efforts like C Yard's Dog Program. The impacts of these facility changes extend beyond the incarcerated population, as prison guards and staff face equal disruption in their daily operational routines.

Ultimately, the conversation frames these local yard merges within the broader picture of California's evolving corrections system. The episode concludes by addressing strategic responses to unexpected yard consolidations, facility restructuring, and potential prison closures across the state.

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Timecode:

• 00:00 - California Tier Talk with Wil Bot and Tiny Cisco (Damien Doster)
• 00:44 - T.C. break down changes at Solano prison
• 02:53 - Wil Bot breaks down changes at Solano prison
• 14:38 - Who are the level 2 inmates feeling about the changes?
• 18:50 - What if there is violence between level 2 and level 3 inmates
• 20:39 - It cost $260 million to run Solano prison for one year in 2024
• 22:47 - It cost $794,000 per day to run Solano prison
• 23:36 - Solano prison is one of the onluy all General Population prisons, will that change?
• 24:50 - All 4 yards in Solano are assessible in 5 minutes
• 26:35 - How did Pelican Bay have 1 SNY yard?
• 28:01 - Level 2 and level 3 inmates work together
• 31:07 - The Dog program was on C Yard
• 39:44 - The prison guards are also impacted by these yard merges
• 45:53 - What should the response to unexpected Yard and prison closures be?

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