The month of August has interesting celebrations. According to the World Almanac, August is Black Business Month, Happiness Happens Month, National … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
News Briefs
Sacramento — California prison officials plan to build a mental health unit for condemned inmates at San Quentin State Prison. This is in response to … [Read more...]
New Japanese Prison Is a Model for U.S. Institutions
‘It helps inmates take responsibility for their actions and encourages giving back to society’ Japan has opened a new model prison designed to enhance … [Read more...]
East All-Stars Power Past West, 108-107
This wasn’t your typical All-Star event where everyone takes it easy; both teams in the Intramural Basketball All-Star game were out to win. The East … [Read more...]
Gold Medalist Eddie Hart Returns to San Quentin
“We have a responsibility to give back in any way that we can,” 1972 Olympian Eddie Hart told a group of San Quentin runners. He also gave running … [Read more...]
Hardtimers Defeat Christian Sports Ministry, 12-7
Christian Sports Ministry softball team lost 12-7 to the San Quentin Hardtimers, but its religious message was a winner. “It is a treat for us to be … [Read more...]
Kirk Lacob Aids Visitors in Two Basketball Wins
Pro basketball executive Kirk Lacob showed his skills on the San Quentin court, helping Christian Ministry to victories over the S.Q. Warriors and … [Read more...]
Visiting Suns Top S.Q. Giants, Lose to A’s
The visiting Suns baseball team drove from Santa Monica to play a double-header against San Quentin’s Giants and A’s. They defeated the Giants, 4-3, … [Read more...]
Couples Wed in San Quentin
Flag Day brought happiness to seven couples in San Quentin State Prison, including one bride who traveled more than 6,000 miles to take her wedding … [Read more...]