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Population: 3,073

San Quentin hosts first-ever marriage conference

San Quentin residents embrace new Learning Center

Hidden jewels of quality literature found on book carts

Another California prison laid to rest

Peer Support Specialists use lived experience to aid San Quentin residents

San Quentin hosts first-ever marriage conference

San Quentin residents embrace new Learning Center

Hidden jewels of quality literature found on book carts

Another California prison laid to rest

Peer Support Specialists use lived experience to aid San Quentin residents

by Edwin Chavez

San Quentin hosts first-ever marriage conference

by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin residents embrace new Learning Center

Hidden jewels of quality literature found on book carts

by Edwin Chavez

Another California prison laid to rest

by Terrell J. Marshall

Peer Support Specialists use lived experience to aid San Quentin residents

Recent Stories

San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself

Rehabilitation Corner

San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself

by Jason Jackson

Music program highlights authenticity and relatability through songwriting and singing

MUSIC

Music program highlights authenticity and relatability through songwriting and singing

by Michael Callahan

Residents dedicate to a life of integrity, a practice of daily discipline and dependence on God

Religious Programs

Residents dedicate to a life of integrity, a practice of daily discipline and dependence on God

by Michael Callahan

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Treating dyslexia in prison

Treating dyslexia in prison

Relations between San Quentin officers and residents improve

Relations between San Quentin officers and residents improve

Going home after a millennium sentence

Going home after a millennium sentence

California Supreme Court makes modification to three-strike law

California Supreme Court makes modification to three-strike law

Lawsuit filed over inhumane conditions at California City Detention Center

Lawsuit filed over inhumane conditions at California City Detention Center

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Rehabilitation & Re-entry

May 27, 2026

San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself

San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself

April 25, 2026

Inagural Incarcerated Hearts graduation reunites couples

C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Inagural Incarcerated Hearts graduation reunites couples

April 19, 2026

Going home after a millennium sentence

Kevin D. Sawyer

Going home after a millennium sentence

Law & Politics

April 29, 2026

Declining prison population saves state billions; more needs to be done

Declining prison population saves state billions; more needs to be done

April 25, 2026

US Supreme Court vindicates the rights of prisoners

Jerry Maleek Gearin

US Supreme Court vindicates the rights of prisoners

April 25, 2026

Formerly incarcerated congressman seeks prison reform

Bostyon Johnson

Formerly incarcerated congressman seeks prison reform

Sports

San Quentin’s athletic field deteriorating

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San Quentin’s athletic field deteriorating

by Ben Greenspon

Outside basketball team dominates San Quentin three quarters to only win by fifteen

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Outside basketball team dominates San Quentin three quarters to only win by fifteen

by Martin Keith DeWitt

Super Bowl LX a double blowout at San Quentin

3

Super Bowl LX a double blowout at San Quentin

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Opening Day arrives as residents challenge status quo

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Opening Day arrives as residents challenge status quo

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Finishing last is a victory for one marathoner

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Finishing last is a victory for one marathoner

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Correctional officer’s dedication to sports left impact on resident teams

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Correctional officer’s dedication to sports left impact on resident teams

by Martin Keith DeWitt

Arts

April 2, 2026

Gifted by patience, art arrives in the nick of time

Gifted by patience, art arrives in the nick of time

March 15, 2026

SQ Arts in Corrections lose funding

Kevin D. Sawyer

SQ Arts in Corrections lose funding

February 16, 2026

Musical talents collaborate in San Quentin, perform original songs

Musical talents collaborate in San Quentin, perform original songs

Español

April 27, 2026

Ley de Luisiana provee liberación adelantada a reos indocumentados

Ley de Luisiana provee liberación adelantada a reos indocumentados

April 26, 2026

El presidente de los EEUU apunta a un régimen judicial autoritario

El presidente de los EEUU apunta a un régimen judicial autoritario

April 20, 2026

Una organización ofrece información y apoyo a la comunidad recluida

Una organización ofrece información y apoyo a la comunidad recluida

Editorials

Must be well-read to be a jailhouse lawyer

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Must be well-read to be a jailhouse lawyer

by Kevin D. Sawyer

Banned books in prison deter some readers from historical ‘factual contraband’

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Banned books in prison deter some readers from historical ‘factual contraband’

by Kevin D. Sawyer

Service and pricing could improve if the prison service providers had competition

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Service and pricing could improve if the prison service providers had competition

by Kevin D. Sawyer

SQNews’ Editorial Board’s opinion on PROP 57

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SQNews’ Editorial Board’s opinion on PROP 57

by Kevin D. Sawyer

20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

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20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

by Kevin D. Sawyer

Letters to the editor reflect impact of San Quentin News

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Letters to the editor reflect impact of San Quentin News

by Kevin D. Sawyer

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