Bay Area reentry event empowers 68 female parolees
SAN FRANCISCO ― Jasmine Washington lifted the lapels of her sleek blazer and boldly strutted between rows of fellow women parolees at the Southeast Community Facility in San Francisco on Oct. … Read Full Article about Bay Area reentry event empowers 68 female parolees
CALPIA GM Chuck Pattillo retires
The longest serving general manager in the history of the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA), Charles L. “Chuck” Pattillo is stepping down from that post, but will still assist … Read Full Article about CALPIA GM Chuck Pattillo retires
Wall City
Wall City – from the editors of San Quentin News
Produced by inmate-journalists at San Quentin State Prison in California, Wall City magazine provides people, both inside and outside the walls direct access to the curiosity, intellect, dedication, and professionalism of the men inside. Wall City will focus on criminal justice policies, public…
Senator and author share challenge of passing SB 1437
It’s hard to get laws changed, even harder to make any revisions applicable to people already serving their time, nevertheless Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) retroactively transformed California’s felony-murder law with […]
CA leads nation in women on Death Row
California leads the nation with 23 women on Death Row, but the condemned women are largely invisible and forgotten behind bars, and their stories rarely see the light of day. […]
San Quentin holds 15th Annual Health Fair
Hundreds of prisoners formed long lines on San Quentin’s Lower Yard at the prison’s 15th Annual Health Fair on Aug. 24. Stations were set up throughout the prison where volunteers […]
