Archives for October 2011

Bryan Twins Triumph Over S.Q. Tennis Team

October 1, 2011 by GARY SCOTT

The world’s greatest professional doubles tennis team, the Bryan Brothers, dominated the San Quentin Inside Tennis Team in every match they played on … [Read more...]

Realignment Explained

October 1, 2011 by San Quentin News Contributor

OFFICIAL CDCR RELEASE As of Oct. 1, 2011, our Department and the State of California are undergoing significant changes to facilitate reducing … [Read more...]

Hunger Strike Is Cut Short

October 1, 2011 by Juan Haines

California prisoners’ latest hunger strike was cut short after authorities created new criteria to determine gang affiliation and programming … [Read more...]

New Poll Reflects Support For Amending Three Strikes

October 1, 2011 by Forrest Lee Jones

A heavy majority of Californians favor amending the Three Strikes Law, according to recent public opinion polls. A Field Poll in June found 74 percent … [Read more...]

In a Tree 738 Days

October 1, 2011 by Juan Haines

Take it from a woman who lived in a redwood tree for two years and eight days to make sense out of this statement: “Take your worst attributes, turn … [Read more...]

Back To Family Holds Graduation

October 1, 2011 by Aly Tamboura

Kerisiano Asuega’s wife lives in Los Angeles. Because she could not make the trip to San Quentin, it created a rift in their relationship. An … [Read more...]

Job Opportunities Open For Trained Machinists

October 1, 2011 by Michael Cooke

For most people coming out of prison, a criminal conviction makes employers most unwilling to hire them. It has become increasingly difficult for … [Read more...]

Law Professor Speaks On Mass Incarceration

October 1, 2011 by Juan Haines

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding also declares that prisoners have a right to be treated with dignity.Law Professor … [Read more...]

Budgetary and Social Impact of Realignment

October 1, 2011 by Juan Haines

California’s 58 counties are expecting $5.6 billion through June 2012 to pay for Gov. Jerry Brown’s realignment plan that shifts responsibility from … [Read more...]