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April 1, 20205.37 California prison authorities plan to anticipate the release of some 3,500 nonviolent prisoners to help slow the spread of coronavirus in the state. The Penitentiary Department has announced that the first group will concern prisoners with less than 30 days to serve, followed by a second group with less than 60 days. Similar measures have also been announced in recent days by other states, including New Jersey, and some American cities