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San Quentin, California 94964

Population: 3,295

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January 20, 2023 By San Quentin News Contributor

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M I N I O N S I N V A S I O N

January 20, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

Jorge Cuevas breathes life into his Minionsthrough the ancient Japanese art of Origami News flash; San Quentin has been invaded by Minions! Resident Jorge Cuevas creates the lovable characters based on the popular movies as a pastime.  “During my incarceration I knew that I was going to do a lot of time” said Cuevas. “So I asked myself; what I can do in order to survive in here? How can … Read Full Article

When Anxiety Strikes by: Jessie Milo 

January 20, 2023 By San Quentin News Contributor

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Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

January 18, 2023 By Marcus Henderson

In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of those extraordinary people. He is beyond inspirational. Robinson embodies what it means to be truly human. In this dichotomy of “cops and robbers,” or in this environment, correctional officers versus convicts, the Captain rises well above political … Read Full Article

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California offender records to be sealed under new law – SB 731

January 17, 2023 By San Quentin News Contributor

By Henry Ortiz Reprinted by permission from Marin Independent Journal If the goal is to make California safer, the state took major step in the right direction last month after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed groundbreaking legislation that gives people who have been arrested or convicted of a crime a genuine chance to turn their lives around.  Having spent 18 years living inside our state’s … Read Full Article

END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires

January 17, 2023 By Juan Haines

December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his 26-year career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Robinson went from walking the tiers of Death Row to managing one of the most innovative programs that ever existed inside a prison. His well-deserved retirement sends him to … Read Full Article

A DAY OF HEALING

January 17, 2023 By Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden Chapel on Nov. 4. An intimate offender/victim dialog ensued between currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and survivors of violent crimes. The Mend Collaborative, an organization rooted in a restorative justice perspective, co-hosted the … Read Full Article

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Judges, lawyers get firsthand look at incarceration 

January 17, 2023 By Timothy Hicks

A large group of judges and lawyers visited San Quentin on Nov. 2 to gain understanding about a place where some of the people they sentence may end up residing.  The judges had been instructed by CDCR not to disclose their names to the SQ residents. But during their visit the group was impressed by the openness and candor of the incarcerated men who guided their tour.  After … Read Full Article

San Quentin’s heritage of HARM NY

December 6, 2022 By San Quentin News

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Victim Offender Education Group back in business

December 6, 2022 By Jerry Maleek Gearin

 A self-help group aimed at unearthing the harm caused by crime has returned to San Quentin after a 26-month lull.  The program, called Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG, pronounced “vogue”), is looking to train new residents as facilitators, according to the Insight Prison Project.  VOEG was originally for adult incarcerated men, but it has expanded to youth, women, … Read Full Article

Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls

December 6, 2022 By Steve Brooks

 California prisoners will be able to make free phone calls to family and friends effective Jan. 1, 2023.  That is thanks to SB 1008, the Keep Families Connected Act, signed into law Sept. 29 by Gov. Gavin Newsom.  California families spend an estimated $68.2 million every year for phone calls with the incarcerated, said Worth Rises, a nonprofit working to dismantle the prison … Read Full Article

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TransMetro offers free transportation to prisoner families

December 6, 2022 By San Quentin News

Families of incarcerated people in California are now receiving free transportation services to attend in-person visits.  The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has formed a partnership with TransMetro to provide transportation to all adult corrections facilities.  They provide free transportation for families and loved ones of the incarcerated persons housed … Read Full Article

San Francisco Giants mental health team visits SQ

December 6, 2022 By Timothy Hicks

Mental health was the topic of a recent panel discussion of sports figures inside and outside of San Quentin State Prison.  Panelists included former major league baseball player Drew Robinson, San Francisco Giants Director of Mental Health Dr. Shana A., and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Emily P. The audience included San Quentin A’s players and coaches.  The guests were able to reach … Read Full Article

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END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires

January 17, 2023 By Juan Haines

December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his 26-year career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Robinson went from walking the tiers of Death Row to managing one of the most innovative programs that ever existed inside a prison. His well-deserved retirement sends him to … Read Full Article

A DAY OF HEALING

January 17, 2023 By Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden Chapel on Nov. 4. An intimate offender/victim dialog ensued between currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and survivors of violent crimes. The Mend Collaborative, an organization rooted in a restorative justice perspective, co-hosted the … Read Full Article

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DOJ faces backlash over lack of transparency in prisoner deaths

Legal loopholes enable bail bond firms to avoid forfeiture payments

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Death Row Stories

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Pharmaceutical companies want to manufacture death drugs in secret-IDAHO

‘Civil Death’ doctrine ruled unconstitutional, RHODE ISLAND

Move to stop state’s use of holocaust gas in executions

Report: California’s death penalty ‘beyond repair’

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Education

PUP Academic Conference

Mt. Tam celebrated as example of inmate assistance programs

USF students attend philosophy course at San Quentin

IN THE COMMUNITY: Life stories from Mt. Tam College

Mt. Tam, Stanford mull Three Strikes partnership

Sports

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Giants legend Willie Mays pays visit to Oracle Park

Hardtimers set sights on 2023 return

USF Tennis: Long-time organizer energized by program’s restoration

SQ EARTHQUAKES RUMBLE OVER OUTSIDERS

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SORRY FOR THE MAIL DELAYS – SQNews Notice

A MESSAGE TO OUR NATION’S INCARCERATED VETERANS:

Call for repeal of state’s Three Strikes law

INDEPENDENCE DAY?

Youth Offender

N.A. Chaderjian youth graduates

Hawaiian youth corrections eliminates imprisonment of girls

LAW & POLICY – SF DA reinstates policy allowing juveniles to be charged as adults

LA supes strike down motion to close juvenile detention camp

Los Angeles drug diversion efforts fizzle

Español

TRIP graduates Tribe 379

La administración Biden lucha contra el crimen y las armas

Nuevo Presidente de Colombia apoya legalización de cocaína

SE REANUDAN LAS COMPETENCIAS FUTBOLÍSTICAS EN SAN QUENTIN

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 2023

SORRY FOR THE MAIL DELAYS – SQNews Notice

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 2022

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, November 2022

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REMEMBERING RONNIE GOODMAN

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Giants legend Willie Mays pays visit to Oracle Park

TIER TALK: Cal student with Iranian heritage shares passion for FIFA World Cup

Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

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