Daniel Gutierrez, 21, says with regret that prison has been the norm in his family. “Everyone has been to jail except my mom. “When I got to San … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Tough choice of taking a plea deal to be with his family
After 19 years of claiming his innocence, Guy Miles finally got his 75-years-to life robbery conviction overturned. Miles accepted a plea deal instead … [Read more...]
Tower of Power rocker died a free man
For many musicians, fame comes served with a side of trouble. That was certainly the case for Rick Stevens, the former lead singer for Tower of Power, … [Read more...]
SQ Shakespeare troupe performs 18 plays
The warm humor of inmate Eric Durr began a Shakespeare-inspired explosion of 18 original performances using a full assortment of stage-craft — from … [Read more...]
Salinas Valley level 4 prisoners rehabilitating with Ruff Start program
Maximum security prisoners are benefiting from a rare opportunity to rehabilitate themselves by learning to care for, train and live with rescued … [Read more...]
Inmate firefighter dies in the line of duty from fallen tree
A prison firefighter died in the line of duty May 24 after a 3,000-pound, 105-year-old tree fell and struck him in the head while he was clearing … [Read more...]
Former public defender turned venture capitalist visits Code.7370
Venture Capitalist (“VC”) David Hornik recently visited a coding class at San Quentin State Prison and shared how he went from being a public defender … [Read more...]
Folsom Women’s Prison stages Shakespeare play
Folsom Women’s Facility has recently become the first women’s prison in California to put on a stage production of a Shakespeare play, … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s Christmas caroling revives special memories
Nostalgic feelings dampen many inmates’ lives during the holiday season, but Christmas caroling in San Quentin State Prison revives happy memories of … [Read more...]
Bay Area artists tour San Quentin prison’s murals
San Francisco Bay Area artists took a tour of San Quentin State Prison on Sept. 12 and discovered a treasure chest of sites hidden from the rest of … [Read more...]
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