‘We might have to look more holistically at the penal code to see if it makes sense, to see if some of the structures of sentencing are too harsh, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Study Reveals Problems Ex-Offenders Have Finding Employment After Prison
‘More support of government efforts by voters would help’ With the number of jobs scant and new job creation scarce nationwide, future employment for … [Read more...]
‘What Steps Have You Made to Take Personal Responsibility in Your Life?’
The autumn season is in full swing. The World Almanac reports the month of October has the following national observances: National Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
Obituary: Honoring the Life Of Russell Mefford
Russell Mefford died of cancer at 6:57 p.m. on Aug. 22. His devoted wife, Denise, lost a husband. His three sons – Andrew, Austin and Adrian – lost a … [Read more...]
News Briefs
Sacramento—A bill designed to allow inmates in Security Housing Units to keep pictures and make a phone call after three months of good behavior died … [Read more...]
Mentally Ill Population in Jails and Prisons Is Increasing
Jails and prisons have become America’s “new asylums” for the seriously mentally ill, a new survey concludes. This situation was caused by the closing … [Read more...]
Oldest Living N.Y. Yankee Attends Season Finale
San Quentin hosted the oldest living former New York Yankee at the season finale for the prison’s inmate baseball teams, the Giants and A’s. The … [Read more...]
Diego Bros Thump Hardtimers, 26-18
The visiting Diego Bros softball team beat the San Quentin Hardtimers, 26-18, after a double play stopped the Hardtimers cold. The bottom of the sixth … [Read more...]
Defending Tennis Champ Serves New Challengers
Rick Hunt defeated some talented challengers to win the Don De Nevi Challenger Series Tennis Tournament. Newcomer Troy Smith faced veteran Raymond … [Read more...]
Graced Out Practices Christianity Through Basketball
Graced Out Youth Ministries held basketball competitions that brought San Quentin inmates together who don’t normally go to church to see Christianity … [Read more...]