In a kickoff event for the Special Olympics in Northern California, various law enforcement agencies and CDCR officials carried a torch was to the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
New San Quentin program aims to stop misuse of guns and safer communities
Over 70 gun offenders gather in San Quentin’s Chapel B every Friday to discuss the factors surrounding their incarceration. Gangs, anger, … [Read more...]
SQ residents celebrate friend, mentor Bernard Moss
Incarcerated people at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, as well as self-help volunteers, reflected on the loss of a unique, caring … [Read more...]
Three HFM workers exhibit quick action, compassion
A loud groan followed by a heavy thump broke the silence as Edward Brooks and his co-workers cleaned an office in San Quentin’s medical unit in late … [Read more...]
Joy, pomp and circumstance at Mt. Tam College
SQ residents receive their AA Degrees Seven students of Mount Tamalpais College graduated in a ceremony in Chapel B June 28. The commencement … [Read more...]
Tier Talk: All-American quarterback disciples on the gridiron
From a quarterback at Grant High in Sacramento to life in prison, Tommie Hall transformed his life around his faith in Jesus Christ and beating … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court decision allows SQ Covid lawsuits to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court denied without dissent or further comments a State of California motion to dismiss a San Quentin-related Covid lawsuit, which … [Read more...]
Residents vote to recognize best staff
The exceptional leaders of San Quentin’s California Model were recognized in the first Shining Star Staff Recognition ceremony in which residents … [Read more...]
San Quentin residents “skate” to fundraising goal for disadvantaged youth
San Quentin resident artists displayed wooden skateboards painted in a variety of artistic styles to help raise funds to local disadvantaged … [Read more...]
SF DA discusses domestic violence in SQ forum
Brooke Jenkins and her San Francisco District Attorney’s office sat with dozens of San Quentin residents in the Media Center for candid and … [Read more...]