Increasing the criminal penalties for people who have prior convictions in state and federal courts adds limited benefit to public safety, according … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2026
Bill proposed to improve access to petitions for Racial Justice Act
Amidst community protests of George Floyd’s murder, California legislators enacted the Racial Justice Act to protect people from old Jim Crow … [Read more...]
Cultural expression through events brings unity and commonality
San Quentin residents develop tolerance, unity, and identity through freedom to express and celebrate their cultural heritages. Cultural … [Read more...]
Q & A with Running Club Chairman
In its 20th year, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s 1000 Mile Running Club has entered a new era by passing the baton to resident Greg Stephens as … [Read more...]
Intense competition before baseball season starts
Hoping to make the 2026 San Quentin Giants baseball team, residents headed to the Lower Yard for tryouts. Under a blue sky, with a well-groomed … [Read more...]
About time for changes to a dysfunctional criminal justice system
fAs a sitting governor who has higher political aspirations, he has gone out of his way to make improvements in the Golden State. But like any … [Read more...]
San Quentin Plant Operations supervisor retires
Mike Winder proof that kind-heartedness goes a long way San Quentin Rehabilitation Center free-staff painter, part time percussionist, and valued … [Read more...]
La percepción a la reincidencia en crímenes sexuales
La noción errónea aunado con mitos sobre la reincidencia en crímenes sexuales, ha capturado la atención, opinión y percepción de inseguridad pública … [Read more...]
Concerns of toxic water and chronic illness in California prison
For more than 20 years incarcerated people at California’s Mule Creek Prison have raised concerns about the drinking water. “The water tastes like … [Read more...]
A look back at a decade of resentencing laws
In the last 12 years, California has passed numerous criminal justice reform laws to reduce the prison population through resentencing. For decades, … [Read more...]