1. ARIZONA – In February, a single drug was used for the first time in an American prison execution, replacing the three-drug protocol. Robert Henry … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
Appliance Tech Tips
Rechargeable batteries. The new Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni MH) formula does not need to be fully discharged before recharging like the older NiCads did. … [Read more...]
The Truth About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is upon us once again. As a Mexican-American, I’m astounded by the way this holiday became so important in the United States. How and … [Read more...]
Letters To Editor by Tom Condon, Jean & Bill Hagler
Dear Editor: As a former reporter and editor (now retired) on a New York City metropolitan area daily newspaper, I commend the staff for producing an … [Read more...]
Hot Pot Causes Fire Sprinkler To Flood Cell in West Block
Last month water began gushing out of a third tier cell in West Block to the surprise of those living and walking below. The cause of the flooding was … [Read more...]
Artists Transform North Block Clinic
In April, prison artists transformed the dreary walls of imprisonment into a message of beauty and a commitment to change. Patrick Maloney, who … [Read more...]
Asked On The Line
The men in blue at San Quentin are trying to hold on to their “pay numbers.” Pay numbers are the wages some prisoners earn for full-time job … [Read more...]
Sending Sermons to Prisoners
Why me? Why this? Who hasn’t asked this at times? Two men serving time in San Quentin asked me to talk about how and why I send sermons to California … [Read more...]
Back in the Day
Selected Stories From Past Issues of The San Quentin News NOV. 28, 1980 – The Catholic Chapel played host Saturday to two local Christian bands. … [Read more...]