The flock of Canadian Geese crowding San Quentin’s lower yard has near-doubled over the past few weeks. More than likely, the new residents are the … [Read more...]
End of Ramadan Celebrated
More than 160 Muslims and distinguished guests attended the San Quentin Eid-Ul-Fitr banquet, celebrating the end of the sacred month of Ramadan where … [Read more...]
Fifty S.Q. Men Graduate
Prisoners, their families, education volunteers and staff got a special treat in June, witnessing 50 men reach significant educational milestones … [Read more...]
Senator Changes Prisoner Fund Spending Plan
The California Legislature is considering the most effective use of $68 million collected from state prisoners for their benefit. At issue is Senate … [Read more...]
Senator Looks to Redirect Inmate Funds to Counties
The state Legislature is considering filling funding gaps in county services for former state prisoners with mental illnesses by redirecting millions … [Read more...]
S.Q. News Missed the Boat On Black History Month
Last month was Black History Month. It passed by like any other month, but I should have given it more of my attention. This newspaper should have … [Read more...]
Warden Chappell Takes Over at S.Q.
San Quentin State Prison welcomed a new warden after the Acting Warden, Michael Martel, retired after only 10 months on the job. Prison officials … [Read more...]
Cards for Kids
A group of prisoners, sentenced as teenagers to life in prison, reached out to hospitalized children this holiday season, bringing joy into their … [Read more...]
Back To Family Holds Graduation
Kerisiano Asuega’s wife lives in Los Angeles. Because she could not make the trip to San Quentin, it created a rift in their relationship. An … [Read more...]
Seventy-four Graduate
Prisoners’ family members, volunteers, educational and corrections staff packed the San Quentin Garden Chapel to witness extraordinary achievement in … [Read more...]