The Last of the Mohicans is a musket and hatchet, arrow-packed love story set in British-controlled America. Nathaniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Prison Switches To Solar Power
A California state prison and a state hospital have switched on solar power, reports the Central Valley Business Times. Pleasant Valley State Prison … [Read more...]
March 2015 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...]
Approximately 10 Counties Responsible For a Quarter of U.S. Executions
The National Journal has released a report on the death penalty showing that there are approximately 10 counties responsible for one quarter of the … [Read more...]
Crimes Reflect Seasonal Patterns
Many crimes follow seasonal patterns, a U.S. Department of Justice report concludes. Highlights of the June 2014 report include: Aggravated assaults … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Islamic Community Promotes Fellowship Through Competitive Basketball
More than 40 incarcerated men of Islam came to San Quentin’s Basketball Gym for a day of camaraderie, spiritual fellowship, competitiveness, fun, … [Read more...]
USF’s Team Visit Helps San Quentin Players Connect
College athletes visiting San Quentin help prisoners prepare for return to their communities, says University of San Francisco tennis coach Pablo … [Read more...]
Soccer Players Looking to Recruit Outside Sponsor
By Rahsaan Thomas Sports Editor Avid soccer players long for an outside sponsor to elevate their team to the level of other sports programs in San … [Read more...]
Former Boxing Champ Leaves it All on the Canvas
Former San Quentin resident and boxer Paul Nave ended his final bout on the canvas. He was defeated by 27-year-old Luis “Tijuana Tornado” Hernandez in … [Read more...]
Heavy Rain Not a Factor as Herena Sets 5K Record
Eddie Herena outpaced the 1000 Mile Club members who braved rainy conditions for posterity in the first-ever 5K race at San Quentin filmed by … [Read more...]