PredPol is a new computer program used to predict when and where crimes will occur. Police officers can be dispatched to the scene in advance of the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
New Vice Principal Speaks About Increasing Educational Opportunities
Vice-principal, M. Wheeless comes to San Quentin’s Education Department with the experience of teaching in various middle schools and adult education … [Read more...]
Pelican Bay Offers More Educational Opportunities for Prisoners
Supermax Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) offers offenders more than its “worst of the worst” reputation, which is due to the high proportion of SHU … [Read more...]
Solano State Prison Holds Educational Fair for Positive Change
California State Prison, Solano showcased CTE and Academic classes available for inmates through Vaca Valley Adult School on July 10. Tables displayed … [Read more...]
SQUIRES Works With Outside Groups to Help Troubled Youth Curb Negative Behavior
Drugs, gangs, school, parents, girls, peer pressure, and bullying are typical of the subjects discussed at meetings of the San Quentin SQUIRES. The … [Read more...]
Erroneous Documents Lengthen Prisoner’s Manslaughter Sentence
When Henry Newman, 66, was sentenced to 21 years for inadvertently killing his son Alex, he was unaware the court used erroneous documents to give him … [Read more...]
Hedge Fund Manager’s Idea: S.Q. Investment Club
A renowned portfolio manager says San Quentin prisoners should create an investment club to learn how to make money with Wall Street stocks. David … [Read more...]
The Show: Generation Xbox, Read Option Quarterbacks
Kaepernick, 49ers. Wilson, Seahawks. Pryor, Raiders. Newton, Panthers. E.J. Manuel, Bills. A. Smith, Chiefs, G. Smith, Jets. RGIII, Washington. … [Read more...]
The Hardtimers Hold Off Diego Boys’ Rally, 30-29
The San Quentin Hardtimers softball team withstood a Diego Boys last minute rally to win 30-29 on a double hit by Mark Jordan, in eight innings of … [Read more...]
Fired-Up Bittermen Beat S.Q. Kings, 68-64
The Bittermen beat the San Quentin Kings, 68-64 sparked by 12 straight points scored by Ted Saltviet. Tim Hall and Steve S. of the Bittermen added 16 … [Read more...]