The Construction Technology trade at San Quentin State Prison is reaching new heights in providing training for inmates. “We’re into the green … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Music, Spoken Word, Poetry, Comedy…All Flourish at S.Q.’s First Lower Yard Show
A talent show on the Lower Yard of San Quentin State Prison on May 31 was the first of what is planned as an annual event on the Lower Yard. Acts … [Read more...]
Is Rap Your Daddy? Was Rap Music My Dad?
Green numbers 6-6-6 surround by red flames tattooed on the face of his 18-year-old son were the first thing Demond Lewis noticed in the picture. He … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Dramas Reveal Life After Military
“Veterans need help” was the message that resonated in a play performed just days before Memorial Day by a group of incarcerated inmates representing … [Read more...]
A’s Edge Santa Monica Suns, 13-12
In a back and forth nail- bitter, the San Quentin A’s edged the San Monica Suns, 13-12. Traveling six hours and hundreds of miles from Los Angeles … [Read more...]
7 Giants Errors Hand 7-3 Victory to Santa Monica Suns
The visiting Santa Monica Suns completed a doubleheader by defeating the San Quentin Giants, 7-3. “These games are always a blessing,” said Suns head … [Read more...]
Diego Brothers Hammer Hardtimers, 32-15, in Softball
The visiting Diego Brothers softball team crushed the San Quentin Hardtimers, 32-15. The Hardtimers failed to turn a double play to close the second … [Read more...]
Sonoma Stompers Blank San Quentin All-Stars, 12-0
The semi-pro Sonoma Stompers put on a baseball clinic for the San Quentin All- Stars, pounding them 11-0. “Their pitchers came out throwing heat. They … [Read more...]
Eddie Herena Breaks Another 1000 Mile Club Record
Eddie Herena added a new record to his achievements when he broke the one-hour run record of the San Quentin 1000 Mile Club. He completed 9-3/8 miles … [Read more...]
Vets Pay Tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day
On the chilly Monday morning observed as Memorial Day, seven flags flew over San Quentin State Prison’s Lower Yard, one flag for each branch of the … [Read more...]