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...]
Archives for October 2011
S.Q. News Editor Harry O Departs
After 23½ years in federal and state prisons, Michael R. Harris was released from San Quentin State Prison on Oct. 11, 2011. He has been active in … [Read more...]
Realignment Explained
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
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