Ruben Ramirez spends his days behind the lens of a camera capturing the lives of inmates at San Quentin. His work as a cinematographer has given him a … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Restorative Justice Program Marks 8 Years at S.Q.
“It’s a lousy way to meet wonderful people,” said a sponsor of San Quentin’s Restorative Justice Program. Restorative Justice is a non-traditional way … [Read more...]
Qi Gong and Tai Chi Promote Good Health in SQ
The ninth annual T.R.U.S.T. Health Fair brought the ancient Chinese practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi to San Quentin to help connect the mind and body … [Read more...]
Boxing Interest Up
Expansion of the San Quentin boxing program is being boosted with the help of an experienced boxer who is also a correctional officer. Correctional … [Read more...]
NFL Hall of Fame Player Ronnie Lott Holds Court
Hard-hitting Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, known for his tenacious defense as a 49er, recently visited San Quentin along with his basketball team called … [Read more...]
Hopson Streaks Home In S.Q. Half-Marathon
They ran for more than an hour and a half, but the winner sprinted ahead on the last lap to win by just eight seconds. Terry Phillips led most of the … [Read more...]
Football Goals Laid Out
The Intramural Flag Football League (IFFL) began its first season last month with four teams, the Main Event, the San Quentin Raiders, the 49ers, and … [Read more...]
Running Back Darren McFadden Critical for Raiders’ 2012 Season
A critical component to the Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL season is running back Darren McFadden. The Raiders started last season 3-2 and McFadden was the … [Read more...]
Feds Side With Native Americans
Federal officials are supporting a Native American claim that denying tobacco to prisoners for religious ceremonies is discriminatory. In a brief … [Read more...]
End of Ramadan Celebrated
More than 160 Muslims and distinguished guests attended the San Quentin Eid-Ul-Fitr banquet, celebrating the end of the sacred month of Ramadan where … [Read more...]