Amador County - The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will hold a meeting today to inform public officials about the details behind its intention to close the Preston Youth Correctional Facility. The meeting takes place today at 3 pm at Ione City Hall.

Although not a regular a public forum, the public is still welcome to attend.

The Amador County Supervisors and various officials representing the cities within the county are expected to attend.

Alyson Huber, Assemblywoman representing the 3rd District, will also be in attendance. Huber has reportedly expressed major disappointment in the CDCR’s decision.

The closure would affect roughly 400 staff, most of whom live locally. As many as 224 juvenile wards will be incorporated into remaining youth facilities throughout the state, which include the O.H. Close and N.A. Chaderjian youth correctional facilities in Stockton. If it goes forward, it will take place June 30, 2011.

Preston is one of four California youth facilities recently considered for closure. The DJJ has closed nine institutions and conservation camps in recent years. The CDCR has not said whether the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp will be affected. Story by Alex Lane. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..