For Muslims the observance of Ramadan is the most holy time of the Islamic calendar. It is a month of both contemplation and celebration. Ramadan is … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
September 2015 News Briefs
Sacramento — For the first time since 2006, California has regained full control of the inmate healthcare system in one of its prisons, The Associated … [Read more...]
Norway Prisons Taking Rehabilitation to Another Level
The United States and Norwegian penal systems could not be more opposite from one another, according to American journalist Jessica Benko. In Norway, … [Read more...]
Pure Talent Fends Off Net Zero Comeback
It was close down to the final minute, but clutch free-throws boosted Pure Talent to a 61-55 victory over Net Zero in the San Quentin Intramural … [Read more...]
Hot-Hitting S.F. Expos Down San Quentin A’s, 8-4
The visiting San Francisco Expos put on a hitting exhibition to defeat the San Quentin A’s 8-4. After not playing for two weeks due to teams’ … [Read more...]
Softball Hardtimers Take Early Lead, Subdue Northbay Bombers Coed Team, 7-1
Solid hits, great catches and defense earned the Hardtimers a 7-1 victory over the Northbay Bombers, a co-ed visiting softball team. “The Hardtimers … [Read more...]
Mission Edges Out San Quentin Giants, 8-7
A controversial call ended a last-inning comeback from the San Quentin Giants, giving Mission the 8-7 win. The Giants had the bases loaded and Rasheed … [Read more...]
Bittermen Earn Third Victory Over Kings
Teamwork earned the visiting Bittermen basketball squad a sweet 78-68 victory over the San Quentin Kings. “It’s amazing what we can do when we all … [Read more...]
Warriors Overcome Short-Handed Imago Dei Despite Conner’s 39 Points, 91-64
The San Quentin Warriors’ depth and teamwork secured a 91-64 victory and overcame visiting Imago Dei’s Teohn Conner’s 39-point performance. “He’s a … [Read more...]
Firefighters Up for Wildfire Challenge
The firefighters were sitting on the ground, sweaty, dirty and tired. They had just hiked 4.2 miles along a rugged trail, the sun beating down on them … [Read more...]