San Quentin’s Chaplain Mardi Ralph Jackson and dozens of supporters per- Hall has been in charge of formed live on Dec. 21 at the prison’s 28th … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Dear KidCAT Speaks
There are many times that I look back over my life and shake my head, not only because of the traumatic experiences, but also because of my warped way … [Read more...]
Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick visits San Quentin
Film producer and social justice activist Scott Budnick kicked it with youth offenders and spoke to Kid-CAT members about his efforts to put the human … [Read more...]
Let the People Speak: Letters to the editor
I got to CIM level one minimum yard Feb 22, 2019 and have yet to see any of the things that they told me about. At this place it still seems to be … [Read more...]
California has made major changes to comply with court orders
California has made major changes to comply with court orders to reduce overcrowd- ing and improve medical care in the 35 state prisons, an update … [Read more...]
Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform
Gov. Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform package as part of his 2020 prison budget plan. His plans include step down … [Read more...]
Oversight report assessed CDCR’s prison reform
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) produced its 10th independent oversight report after it evaluated prison reforms proposed by the California … [Read more...]
Feds are seeking recall of more than 3,000 released prisoners
After the release of more than 3,000 federal prisoners, the Justice Department is trying to recall their sentences and lock them back-up, according to … [Read more...]
SF Mayor to close City Hall jail
By Dillon Kim, Journalism Guild Writer San Francisco Mayor London Breed ordered City Hall to close down the Hall of Justice, including its … [Read more...]
Newsom’s stance on death penalty inspires abolitionist movement
Governor Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty in March gave California’s abolition movement new energy. “There’s this excitement and energy in … [Read more...]