As Covid considerations have faded, for San Quentin residents, the memories and impact from the pandemic has remained prevalent when deciding whether … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Inmate Disability Assistance Program work stretches beyond simple service
They might cruise around in pale yellow jackets, dashing from the residence buildings to the dining halls, the hospital, the chapels, the gym, to … [Read more...]
Incarcerated veterans celebrate 10 year anniversary
The Veterans Healing Veterans self-help group celebrated its 12-year anniversary and held its first graduation in San Quentin since before the … [Read more...]
SQNews wins eight CNPA Awards
This year, San Quentin News received eight California News Publishers Awards for its continued dedication to reporting on social justice … [Read more...]
Social justice organizations visit, discuss law and court challenges
More than 50 residents and people from two organizations discussed genuine rehabilitation at an event held on August 6 in San Quentin’s Chapel … [Read more...]
Mississippi prisons face staff shortages
In three Mississippi Correctional facilities, there has been a shortage of staff, leading to violence and gang intimidation. In February 2024, the … [Read more...]
Conmemorando los veteranos y soldados caídos
El pasado Mayo, el grupo, “Los Veteranos de San Quentin”, conmemoran los que sirvieron en las fuerzas armadas y los soldados caídos en el Centro de … [Read more...]
Reform advocates seek strategic plan for prison closures
Some prison reform advocates expect CDCR’s budget cuts will reduce wasteful spending amidst dwindling prison population, but seek more stable plans … [Read more...]
SAN QUEN-TOONS: Sept 2024
Voters to decide changes to involuntary servitude language in California Constitution
California’s voters will decide in November whether to remove involuntary servitude from the state’s Constitution, which would eliminate mandatory … [Read more...]