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San Quentin, California 94964

Population: 3,696

SHEB ISBELL, BEADING GURU EXPLORES NEW DIMENSION WITH EACH CREATION

August 14, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

Through arts and crafts, many incarcerated people have found ways to express themselves and have found ways to communicate their creative endeavors with the outside world. Beadwork has existed since early humans hung shells around their necks and beads used in arts and crafts remain popular to this day.  Sheb Isbell, a new arrival at San Quentin, brought with him a new level of innovation … Read Full Article

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

August 14, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

David Hernandez re-purposing everyday scraps into art gems  All art has unique ingredents. San Quentin resident David Hernandez creates sports logos and handbags from common materials that anyone else would consider useless and throw away. He has adopted the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as an artistic credo.  “I learned these techniques so that I can stay busy and my time goes by … Read Full Article

SAN QUEN-TOONS, Tips For Cell Living – August 2023

August 14, 2023 By Jessie Milo

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  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 2023
  • NO MORE ‘INMATES’ 
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NO MORE ‘INMATES’ 

August 14, 2023 By Steve Brooks

For a long time we have allowed our reporters and contributors at the San Quentin News to use their own discretion when it comes to using the term “inmate” to describe someone who is incarcerated in a jail or prison.  This has led to a lack of unity in our messaging and a lack of unity among our media center personnel here at San Quentin. I believe that continuing to allow this word to be … Read Full Article

MAN WITH MANY HATS

August 12, 2023 By Charles Crow

OUR BEHIND THE SCENE AND TRUSTED RESEARCHER STUART WAGNER  The masthead of the San Quentin News lists Stuart Wagner as one of its 13 “Advisers.” While the newspaper’s staff esteems its advisers’ advice, in Wagner’s case the title is a less than adequate description of his contribution to the publication.  The newspaper does not have internet access. To overcome this obstacle, Wagner serves … Read Full Article

TUTORING PROGRAM RETURNS AFTER COVID HIATUS

August 12, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

After a long pause, Berkeley students have returned to San Quentin to teach incarcerated students to read, write and solve math problems, working side-by-side with the assistance of San Quentin instructors.  Spring of 2023 marks the return of the Teach in Prison program, which the pandemic had shut down in 2020. TIP has brought hope to many incarcerated students who feel helpless in their … Read Full Article

FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO RIG UP TRUCK DRIVING CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

August 12, 2023 By Juan Haines

 A telephone conversation between a father a nd h is d aughter took a n u nexpected turn that resulted in the creation of an opportunity for San Quentin’s incarcerated residents.  In August, 50 residents will begin a four-part, correspondence course leading to certification as truck drivers. As the fi rst g roup m oves i nto t he s econd module, another 50 will enter module one, and … Read Full Article

SQ CELEBRATES 4TH WITH FOOD, MUSIC, FLAGS AND FAMILY

August 12, 2023 By Randy Thompson

San Quentin Visiting program administrators have hosted another successful Fourth of July celebration.  Visitors and residents were treated to an extraordinary day of visiting thanks to the contributions of visitor donations and the arrival of two very special guests.  On the day of Independence, decorations of bright red, white and blue hung from all over the visiting room. No … Read Full Article

PREPARING TO GO HOME

August 12, 2023 By Michael Callahan

MT. TAM resource fair offerstools for a successful reentry Over 100 San Quentin Prison residents descended on the Catholic chapel to collect valuable information about how to prepare for reentry and how to succeed when they are freed.  It was a first-ever resource fair arranged by SQ's Mt. Tamalpais College. Formerly and currently incarcerated worked together to offer resources for those … Read Full Article

ANNUAL GET ON THE BUS EVENT UNITES FAMILIES

July 26, 2023 By Randy Thompson

On June 15, multiple San Quentin residents were gifted with the opportunity to visit their children and grandchildren — some of them for the first time — thanks to the Get on the Bus program.  The popular program helps families with children visit their loved ones in prison by providing transportation free of charge. Get on the Bus is operated by the Center for Restorative Justice Works, a … Read Full Article

DONNER ELU’S CANINE COMPANIONS PROGRAM OFF TO GREAT START

July 26, 2023 By Dante Jones

Canine cuteness and tail-wagging were on display at San Quentin, thanks to a new service dog program introduced April 27.  Canine Companions®, a non-profit organization, has a mission to provide highly trained service dogs to people with disabilities at no charge, according to trainer Paige Mazzoni.  Four incarcerated men were selected as trainers for the first two service animals … Read Full Article

TOWN HALL HELD TO ADDRESS SQ TRANSFORMATION

July 26, 2023 By Joshua Strange

ADMINISTRATORS ANDRESIDENTS SHARE VISIONS,ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES Residents of San Quentin packed the prison’s chapel on June 9 to hear what administrators had to say about the governor's plans to transform California’s oldest prison into an innovative rehabilitation center.  As part of the town-hall-style meeting, Warden Broomfield and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alison Pachynski also … Read Full Article

PEACE REIGNS ON THE LOWER YARD

July 26, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

SAN QUENTIN TRADITION PERSONIFIES POSITIVE CHANGE, NEARS HOLIDAY STATUS The San Quentin community hosted its annual Day of Peace on July 1. Peace, love, and unity permeated the air as residents, staff, program volunteers and community members gathered to enjoy the sun, music and camaraderie.  The event commenced with the SQ Color Guard flag-presentation ceremony followed by resident … Read Full Article

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TUTORING PROGRAM RETURNS AFTER COVID HIATUS

August 12, 2023 By Edwin Chavez

After a long pause, Berkeley students have returned to San Quentin to teach incarcerated students to read, write and solve math problems, working side-by-side with the assistance of San Quentin instructors.  Spring of 2023 marks the return of the Teach in Prison program, which the pandemic had shut down in 2020. TIP has brought hope to many incarcerated students who feel helpless in their … Read Full Article

FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO RIG UP TRUCK DRIVING CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

August 12, 2023 By Juan Haines

 A telephone conversation between a father a nd h is d aughter took a n u nexpected turn that resulted in the creation of an opportunity for San Quentin’s incarcerated residents.  In August, 50 residents will begin a four-part, correspondence course leading to certification as truck drivers. As the fi rst g roup m oves i nto t he s econd module, another 50 will enter module one, and … Read Full Article

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  • PREPARING TO GO HOME
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NEW DATA TOOL TO SPEED UP RESENTENCING 

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VOTING RIGHTS ACT LIVES ON DESPITE RECENT ATTACK IN SUPREME COURT 

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CONGRESS EXAMINES ASSET SEIZURES BY LAW ENFORCEMENT 

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CAN FELONS RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE?

Death Row Stories

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STATE SET TO RESUME EXECUTIONS 

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No executions in California in 17 years

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DOJ faces backlash over lack of transparency in prisoner deaths

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Education

PUP Academic Conference

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FIND FEW ACCOMODATIONS 

PRISON CODING PROGRAM CONTINUES NATIONAL EXPANSION AND CHANGING LIVES

INCARCERATED WRITERS SHARE THEIR TALENT IN ANNUAL PUBLIC READING

TUTORING PROGRAM RETURNS AFTER COVID HIATUS

Sports

John Levin running with Markelle Taylor

RRCA AWARD HONORS SQ VOLUNTEER

1000 MILE:

SQ WELCOMES NEW MEMBER TO THE TENNIS CLUB 

NBA WRAPS UP SPECTACULAR SEASON: TOP TALENT DRAFTED, BRINGING NEW EXCITEMENT 

Editorial

NO MORE ‘INMATES’ 

PREPARING TO GO HOME

STATE’S REPARATIONS TASK FORCE ISSUES 1,100-PAGE REPORT WITH NUMEROUS RECOMMENDATIONS

A PLACE AT THE TABLE

Youth Offender

N.A. Chaderjian youth graduates

KEEPING HOPE ALIVE FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS 

WILL COUNTY-CENTERED SYSTEM PRODUCE DESIRED REFORMS?

CALIFORNIA TO FULLY SHUTTER YOUTH PRISON SYSTEM 

SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS INTERSECT LINES OF RACE AND SOCIAL CLASS

Español

TRIP graduates Tribe 379

MUJERES ESTADOUNIDENSES PUEDEN SER VÍCTIMAS DELAS ARMAS DE FUEGO

SE DEMANDA JUSTICIA TRAS MALTRATO DE PRISIONEROS

MÚSICOS DE MUCHO TALENTO CONTAGIAN CON ALEGRÍA A SAN QUENTIN

‘SE CELEBRA LA PAZ EN SAN QUENTIN’

Letters / Poems

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – July 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, June 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, MAY 2023

Art

SHEB ISBELL, BEADING GURU EXPLORES NEW DIMENSION WITH EACH CREATION

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

SAN QUEN-TOONS, Tips For Cell Living – August 2023

MÚSICOS DE MUCHO TALENTO CONTAGIAN CON ALEGRÍA A SAN QUENTIN

Profile Stories

TIER TALK – MVP OF SQ WARRIORS RETIRES TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS MOST VALUABLE IN HIS LIFE

SQ WELCOMES NEW MEMBER TO THE TENNIS CLUB 

TRANSFORMATION AND REDEMPTION 

MAN WITH MANY HATS

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