Just over three years ago the state’s prison system woke up to a promising change. On July 1, 2006 the California Department of Corrections added the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
Substance Abuse Program Withers
Among the prison programs on the chopping block because of the $1.2 billion cut in the budget of the California prison system are those dealing with … [Read more...]
4 Men of Richmond Speak of the Violence
The city of Richmond has America talking. How do working class communities become virtual war zones for their citizens, places where violent assault … [Read more...]
A Roaring Message Of Hope
The weekend before Halloween Bill Glass Champions For Life surprised San Quentin prisoners with an exhibition of 20 roaring Harley-Davidson … [Read more...]
State Answers the Judges
With an absence of fanfare, the Schwarzenegger administration complied with a federal court order to submit a plan intended to reduce the state’s … [Read more...]
Remarkable Woman Who Began SQTV
Most San Quentin inmates have never heard of Wanda Ramey. Nonetheless, she is a presence in their lives every time they turn on their TV. Ramey and … [Read more...]
Outside View of Death Row – Marin Magazine Takes a Stand
Nearly 700 convicted murderers await an execution at San Quentin State Prison, in the heart of Marin County. If just one of these men was executed by … [Read more...]
Who Gets Bailed Out and Who Doesn’t
The drastic cuts in educational and vocational programs within California’s prison system have prompted outspoken reactions from the teachers … [Read more...]
Big Squeeze On Teachers Hits Home
California’s current financial crisis has brought major cuts to rehabilitative efforts within the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
FOOD SERVICE REPORT
The food service at San Quentin has its up and downs, which is not too surprising considering that it is geared to serve three institutional meals a … [Read more...]