Twenty-one years of service included a term with ISU and at Soledad Warden Chance Andes’ first year at San Quentin showed all stakeholders — … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2025
Painting provides incarcerated father opportunity to connect with son
For incarcerated father and artist Danny Velasquez, the language of art has continued its singular universality as he found his way of life through … [Read more...]
Annual toy giveaway in visiting room spreads Christmas spirit
The Veterans Group of San Quentin’s Toy Land for Kids toy giveaway program took place at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s main visiting December … [Read more...]
One-and-done softball tournament and homerun derby end 2024 season
Softball tournament and homerun derby marks the end of the SQRC’s 2024 softball season. The tournament, preceded by the homerun derby, … [Read more...]
SQ inspires Washington State Penitentiary to start running club
SQRC’s Thousand Mile Club held its annual marathon in November of last year. As fans were in attendance to cheer on the top-flight runners, … [Read more...]
Hall-of-Famer reflects on death of Willie Mays, racism, Negro Leagues
The death of Willie Mays, one of the all-time greats of the national pastime, took place 72 hours before he was to be honored at Rickwood Field in … [Read more...]
Residents say racism still an issue at local high school
Racial hatred appeared nationally at a New Hartford Central School District, without consequence. Months later, at a local Marin County, California … [Read more...]
Grief and Gratitude Writing Workshop offers safe space
The Alive Inside organization sponsored a Grief and Gratitude Writing Workshop in San Quentin’s Chapel D. Alive Inside holds alternating monthly … [Read more...]
Monthly drum sessions provide connection, community, rhythm
San Quentin’s Chapel C hosts a monthly Drum Circle session in an effort to energize the incarcerated people. The energy produced by the drumming … [Read more...]
Historic change provides opportunity for youth offender mentors and mentees
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation took a progressive step to make fire camp more accessible to participants in the Youth … [Read more...]