OAKLAND, Calif. - The city of Oakland is hiring parolees to help revitalize the city while continuing to rebuild their lives, officials announced this week.

A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.

Parolees join Caltrans crews

Local perspective:

Participants will work alongside Caltrans crews to remove litter and perform beautification projects along freeways, highways, and expressways in Oakland.

Paid daily

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The Golden State Works Program provides funding to cities that employ individuals on parole for litter abatement and cleanup as part of Caltrans work crews. And those part of the program will be paid daily.

The city is partnering with the Cali

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