One of America’s top writers gave some tips and advice to San Quentin’s Creative Writing Class recently. The speaker was Junot Díaz, author of Drown … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
Berkeley Law Professor Lectures On Parole and Sentencing Reform
California needs a massive overhaul of its prisons and parole system to effectively cope with crime and repeat offenders, a noted law professor told a … [Read more...]
S.Q.’s Imam Hassan Retires
Imam Rafiq S. Hassan, 67, retired after devoting more than 20 years of service to the San Quentin Muslim Community. “I will miss him, as well as his … [Read more...]
A Close Look at the Three Strikes Law
California’s Three Strikes Law has flooded state prisons but has little effect on curbing violent crime, according to a professor who researched the … [Read more...]
Prison Sentencing Reform Proposal
Sentencing reform is among the hottest topics in California’s prison system, but despite the heat, not much is happening. I would like to get things … [Read more...]
Parole Date Cancellations By Governor Devastate Prisoners and Families
When the governor rejects parole to a lifer, it’s devastating both to the inmate and his family. The family members become faceless victims. To … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday S.Q. News
This edition of the San Quentin News marks the one-year anniversary of the resurrection of the inmate-produced newspaper whose aim is to tell what … [Read more...]
Project R.E.A.C.H. Hosts M.A.S.H. Actor Mike Farrell
Actor Mike Farrell says prisons need to do more to help people, such as the San Quentin R.E.A.C.H. program is doing to combat illiteracy. “My friend … [Read more...]
June 2009 News Briefs
1. Hartford, Conn. — Republican Gov. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation that would have eliminated the death penalty in the state of Connecticut. The state … [Read more...]
Back in the Day – Selected Stories From Back Issues Of The San Quentin News
April 25, 1980 - “The Phantom Diner” - S.Q. News’ esteemed “Restaurant Critic” reported that after sampling 26 meals over nine days in the chow hall, … [Read more...]