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.
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.
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