Firearm ban could impact correctional officer's job with CDCR The right of transgender individuals to possess firearms is under discussion at the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2025
Seventh annual ‘Family Day’ basketball tournament features alumni, Emmy Award documentarian
Friends, family, and fellowship were just some of the elements of the gathering on the “Lower Yard” basketball court on the first Saturday of … [Read more...]
Incarcerated person’s smuggled books change his life
A young man’s defiance of a book ban in solitary confinement changed his life, and after his release, he vowed to create prison libraries across the … [Read more...]
Correctional Construction Management crew big part of Upper Yard remodel
The sounds, smells, and sights of progress at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center have changed from carbon blades cutting steel, to jackhammers, diesel … [Read more...]
Aztec dancers connect with culture, religion, identity, heritage
The culture of Aztecan Dance displays spiritual symbolism through dress and physical movement. The Nahua tribal warriors, called Aztecs, arrived in … [Read more...]
Residents lament Channel One outage as TVs go black
Vicarious nature walks, Yoga, institutional information will return The day after Labor Day, residents at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center found … [Read more...]
Resident strike team cleans up biohazards
A “strike team” of eight to ten San Quentin residents, trained in biohazard cleanup, stands ready to respond to a biohazard event at all hours. The … [Read more...]
Impaired driving impacts all facets of society
Federal laws prohibit driving under the influence, but they do not prevent drunk-driving tragedies, and people who choose to drive drunk set … [Read more...]
Work behind the scenes takes community effort
San Quentin’s version of a red-carpet event, the 2025 San Quentin Film Festival, celebrated and highlighted the transformative power of film and … [Read more...]
SF 49er George Kittle reminisces on visit to Death Row
As the lore of California’s Death Row fades into obscurity, the nation’s strongest athletes haven’t forgotten the reputation of the toughest criminals … [Read more...]