This summer, prisoners, administrators and correctional officers plan to bridge their differences and unite for poor children around the world. San … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
One Day At A Time – Johnny Rodriguez’s Remarkable Program for At-Risk-Youth
Johnny Rodriguez grew up in a neighborhood where gangs and drugs were a prevalent force in society. The experience of navigating through the … [Read more...]
Judges Rule Against Secret GPS on Cars
In a major decision on privacy in the digital age, the Supreme Court has ruled that police need a warrant before attaching a Global Positioning System … [Read more...]
Brown Allowing More Prisoner Paroles
It is the Board of Parole Hearing’s (BPH) job to determine if offenders pose a danger to public safety before scheduling a release date. Gov. Jerry … [Read more...]
Two Efforts Underway to Amend the Three Strikes Law
Two separate efforts to amend California’s controversial Three Strikes Law are under way—in the Legislature and by voter initiative. AB327 passed the … [Read more...]
Appliance Tech Tips
Last month, the CSI team covered basic headphone and cord problems. Wrapping cords tight breaks the tiny wires inside over time. This month, CD … [Read more...]
In Indian Country
Powwows have taken place in Native America for millennia. They were a way for far-flung tribes to unite with other natives, to share food, trade, and … [Read more...]
New S.Q. Tennis Court Surface
The San Quentin tennis team is going to have a professional surface to play on, thanks to a donation by the United States Tennis Association. Eric … [Read more...]
Warlocks Beat All Madden 12-6
The San Quentin Warlocks ran over the San Quentin All Madden flag football team in a shortened game, winning 12-6. The Warlocks running game was … [Read more...]
San Quentin State Prison: 161 Years of Prison History
San Quentin is an historical landmark and one of the best-known locations in the world. It derived its name from an Indian chief who in 1824 lost an … [Read more...]