Archives for January 2011

Prison Crowding Decisions Expected

January 1, 2011 by Michael Cooke

The biggest issue facing California prisons is overcrowding, and big changes are on the horizon. Two major issues will unfold in the coming months: … [Read more...]

50-Mile Run Helps Marin Food Bank

January 1, 2011 by VINCENT CULLEN

Acting Warden, San Quentin State Prison On the cold morning of Dec. 11, 2010, a group of runners huddled under an awning in preparation for a quest to … [Read more...]

Farewell To CCI McGarvey

January 1, 2011 by R. Calix

One of San Quentin’s most respected correctional counselors, M. McGarvey of North Block, is retiring. Because of California’s budget crunch and … [Read more...]

New Attorney General Reaffirms Prison Reform

January 1, 2011 by ANTHONY FAULK

With the renowned Delancey Street rehabilitation center as her backdrop, Attorney General-elect Kamala Harris used her first news conference since … [Read more...]

State Court’s Guidance On Parole Board Denials

January 1, 2011 by Stephen Liebb

When a state court determines that the Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole without any evidence of current dangerousness, the court may only … [Read more...]

Rehabilitative Programs Reduce Recidivism

January 1, 2011 by Juan Haines

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary Matthew Cate notes the irony of California prison policy where, due to the … [Read more...]

Alliance for Change Prepares Inmates For Life Outside

January 1, 2011 by Arnulfo Garcia

Confining offenders without trying to change them is an experience of folly with short benefits of winning battles while losing the war. It is wrong. … [Read more...]

State Delays Awarding of Contract for Death Row

January 1, 2011 by RICHARD HALSTEAD

Officials with the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (report) they have delayed awarding a contract for the first phase of the $356 … [Read more...]

Students Get Eye-Opening Experience At S.Q.

January 1, 2011 by Arnulfo Garcia

A group of 25 college students got a real education in California’s penal system during a visit to San Quentin State Prison. They sat in a circle with … [Read more...]

Troubled Youth Get a Boost in Life From SQ Prisoners

January 1, 2011 by ANTHONY FAULK

Their methods may be slightly different, but two youth focused-groups at San Quentin are committed to improving the lives of young men heading in the … [Read more...]