Archives for February 2020

144 graduate from Division of Rehabilitative Programs

February 20, 2020 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

San Quentin’s gym includes a sign stating “a second chance at a first class life.” One hundred and forty- five incarcerated people celebrated … [Read more...]

Jeffery ‘Paranormal’ Dumont

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

For the most prolific pitcher in The Q’s baseball history, it’s focus and technique. It’s how he maintains a 200 pitch count. However, it’s the eyes … [Read more...]

In-Depth: Thaddeus Fleeton

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Thaddeus Fleeton is nicknamed “The Beast” because of his offensive low-post game and his intense physicality defensively. He is, arguably, one of … [Read more...]

An unusual family visit at San Quentin

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

On the first day of 2020, Marion Wickerd --wife of 1000 Mile Club member Tommy Wickerd—shared a special moment with her husband of 15 years: The … [Read more...]

The Big One That Got Away

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Winning “The Big One” and being successful in a sports career aren’t the same thing. Sound confusing? It’s not. There are players in all … [Read more...]

Hit Squad: “Now? They respect our game”

February 20, 2020 by Aaron Taylor

Anthony Torres (#22) loves sports. In 2019, he formed an SQ Intramural League team called “Free Bands.” Starting 0-4, they didn’t get their first win … [Read more...]

Anti-semitic judge frequently used racial slurs

February 20, 2020 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Brian Corder Journalism Guild Writer A Jewish Death Row prisoner’s execution won a reprieve after allegations that the trial judge was … [Read more...]

Campaign under way to raise the age for criminal prosecution

February 20, 2020 by Vincent O'Bannon

A campaign is under way to increase from 18 to 20 the age where young people accused of crimes are processed as juveniles instead of adults. … [Read more...]

Prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources

February 20, 2020 by Alfred King

Across the country, prisoners and their advocates contend that prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources, according to an … [Read more...]

Formerly incarcerated training for conflict resolution

February 20, 2020 by William Tobert

Formerly incarcerated people are getting trained in San Francisco in the art of conflict resolution in a neighborhood notorious for homelessness and … [Read more...]