Cold season is here again and the question always comes up: Is it OK to exercise if I have a cold? According to Mayo Clinic Doctor Edward R. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Sterilization as Birth Control
Dr. James Heinrich, a prison OBGYN, told the Center for Investigative Reporting that the money spent sterilizing female inmates is minimal “compared … [Read more...]
Senate Bill Introduced Restricting Prison Sterilizations
In January, the California State Senate introduced legislation designed to prevent prison doctors from abusing inmate patients by restricting the use … [Read more...]
E.L.I.T.E.’s Program ‘Transforms the Individual’s Thinking and Behavior’
Leadership is a worthy goal. Leaders are pioneers – people who seek out new opportunities and are willing to change the status quo. Leadership that … [Read more...]
Prisoner Responds to S.Q. News Before His Passing
Bill Lambie was featured in the December 2013 edition of San Quentin News. After CDCR approved his compassionate release, the Superior Court judge … [Read more...]
What Career Path Would You Choose?
National celebrations observed in March include Irish-American Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, American Red Cross Month, National Frozen Food … [Read more...]
News Briefs
Sacramento—Ralph Michael Yeoman,66, died while awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison for a 1988 murder in Sacramento County, reports The … [Read more...]
Report: Nine States Recognized for Using Alternatives to Incarcerating Juvenile Offenders
In a recent report, nine states were commended for their leadership in finding alternatives to incarceration of youth, who have committed serious and … [Read more...]
Healing Squad Helps Rehabilitate Elderly Inmates Through Art
Caregivers from the University of Southern California made their way inside San Quentin on March 7, bringing a sense of community to a small group of … [Read more...]
Elderly Prisoners Eligible for Release Under New Guidelines
‘We’re working as collaboratively as we can, and I want to get the job done’ The L.A. Times reported that about 1,300 elderly prisoners would meet the … [Read more...]