Archives for January 2023

CGA: San Quentin chapter returns after long pause

January 18, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

After a long absence due to COVID-19, San Quentin’s Criminal Gangs Anonymous (CGA) rehabilitative group is back in action. San Quentin’s CGA began … [Read more...]

CALPIA GRADS HONORED AT RJ DONOVAN

January 18, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Michele Kane, CALPIA Assistant General Manager, External Affairs Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits at a graduation ceremony hosted by the … [Read more...]

BOOK GIVEAWAY HELD BY FRIENDS OF SQ LIBRARY

January 18, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Local nonprofit sends books to prisoners’ kids for Christmas San Quentin’s library held a holiday book fair event Dec. 2, where incarcerated men … [Read more...]

Q&A with financial literacy adviser Joaquin Wallace

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Financial literacy is vital to the success of incarcerated people returning to society. Dr. Joaquin Wallace, a licensed financial advisor, has … [Read more...]

AROUND THE WORLD

January 18, 2023 by San Quentin News

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DREAMING BIG

January 18, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Bob Goff’s Love Does programawards scholarships to fourSan Quentin residents Four San Quentin residents received college scholarships from the … [Read more...]

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Retiring education officer leaves legacy of compassion, professionalism After more than 10 years, San Quentin’s education front desk is getting a … [Read more...]

California offender records to be sealed under new law – SB 731

January 17, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Henry Ortiz Reprinted by permission from Marin Independent Journal If the goal is to make California safer, the state took major step in the … [Read more...]

A DAY OF HEALING

January 17, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden … [Read more...]