Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt cleared the path for settlement negotiations in a wrongful conviction lawsuit brought by Lamont McIntyre—a man … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
CDCR Struggles to Stop The Flow of Contraband
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) continues to struggle in its effort to stop the introduction of contraband inside … [Read more...]
S.Q. News Photographer Heads Out the Gate
Javier Jiménez, the San Quentin News (SQN) staff photographer for the last 18 months, ended his eight-year prison journey on March 16 when he became a … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS: All Over the U.S.
Alabama — Since September 2019, the state’s parole board denied 92% of people who sought release from prison, according to a report by ACLU, Smart … [Read more...]
Youth Coaches Told Why They Are So Important
A team of prisoners met with youth coaches from the San Francisco Bay Area in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Feb. 28. They talked about young … [Read more...]
When President Obama Hugged Duck Dynasty Star
Motivational speaker Bob Goff led an eclectic group of celebrities into San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Feb. 25 to bring a message of hope and … [Read more...]
Kairos Continues Its Remarkable Tradition
Kairos is a Christian, spiritually-oriented program that sponsors a four-day retreat in San Quentin designed to enhance self-realization. Forty-two … [Read more...]
When New Year Arrives For Native Americans
"Rich in Culture, Rich in Tradition" read a blazing red banner at San Quentin’s annual Spring Pow Wow. The February 28 event was to celebrate the … [Read more...]
Bay Area Teachers Gain New Insights
On an early Wednesday morning, a green bus with silver trim rolled into California’s oldest prison. Prisoners filed out to begin serving time. Later … [Read more...]
The Incarcerated Deaf Have Extra Challenges
A new community of deaf people has finally arrived at San Quentin Prison. After battles in the courts and multiple fights contesting the ability of … [Read more...]