State Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) plans to introduce a bill that would require the public disclosure of investigations of serious uses of force within police departments, including police shootings. Some of the most rigid laws that block the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
8th Day of Peace celebration held on SQ’s Lower Yard
After nine days of quarantine, San Quentin celebrated its eighth Day of Peace on May 19. Live bands on a makeshift stage played classic rock, reggae and rhythm & blues to entertain hundreds of inmates as they mingled with dozens of community … [Read more...]
Sistema para Combatir Teléfonos celulares
Nuevo sistema de control para combatir el uso ilegal de teléfonos inalambricos. El uso de celulares en las prisiones por parte de los presos demuestra un incremento en la violencia y el crimen a través del país, según información proporcionada … [Read more...]
SQ A’s nearly shutout Rockies
The San Quentin A’s nearly shut out the visiting Rockies, beating them 13-1, by playing as a team. “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give. It’s a team sport, and we play for each other,” A’s Short Stop Brandon Terrell, who … [Read more...]
Reintegraciόn y trabajo dificil para Ex-Convictos
Ex convictos continúan siendo estigmatizados por su historial criminal, en particular al intentar buscar un trabajo legítimo. Sin embargo, los empresarios están enfrentando una creciente presión a nivel nacional para cambiar sus pólizas de no ofrecer … [Read more...]
New cleats help SQ soccer team win 10-7
The San Quentin Soccer A-Team beat the visiting Outsiders 10-7 and you can blame it all on the goalie. Sponsor Andrew Crawford, who played goalie for the Outsiders, arranged for a donation of cleats for the inside guys. Before the cleats, San … [Read more...]
Reflexiones de un Hombre sobre mujeres
“Las mujeres maduran más pronto que los hombres” esto es algo que escuche con frecuencia al ir creciendo. Cuando reflexiono acerca de mi niñez y de los hombres con quien me he asociado, es fácil de darme cuenta de la veracidad de este … [Read more...]
Legendary song writer’s history
It’s been 40 years since Glen Sherley, the legendary song writer who created the song “Greystone Chapel,” took his own life at age 42, according to For The Californian. Sherley wrote the song about the chapel in Folsom State Prison, where he was … [Read more...]
Fasting doesn’t slow Muslim participants in race
The 1000 Mile Club held a 10-mile race during the holy month of Ramadan. Several Muslims competed, including Bruce Wells, who managed to finish, although far behind Markelle Taylor, who took first place. “All glory to Allah, I was able to finish,” … [Read more...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR from CCI Facility 4A
There is always a story in SQN that allows me to reflect and empathize with other inmates concerning their life of incarceration The May 2018 issue provides a wonderful account of the hardships elderly inmates face concerning health and family when … [Read more...]
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