A class of men incarcerated at San Quentin graduated from a cooking course aimed at teaching them topnotch skills for reintegration into the workforce … [Read more...]
A journey of recovery and reclamation for Officer Calvo
Correctional Officer Calvo with his kitchen crew Before coming to San Quentin, Correctional Officer Calvo was homeless and living on the streets, … [Read more...]
Professional healthcare workers showed up at San Quentin
Personal well-being was the theme of the day at San Quentin’s 16th Annual Health Fair. A diverse array of professionals from the healthcare … [Read more...]
Re:Store Justice starts 5-year restorative justice pilot program
A live internet joint press conference involving San Quentin State Prison and CDCR officials in Sacramento announced a five-year restorative justice … [Read more...]
California’s out-state prisoners brought back
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced that it has ended the practice of housing prisoners in out-of-state facilities. … [Read more...]
Landmark Prop.57 ruling: In re McGhee
Petitioner Tijue Mcghee with his legal guide Rudy Wilkins A California appeals court has ruled that the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Quentin Cooks culinary program serves up big audience
Graduate Derry Brown receiving certificate from Chef Huw Thorton A documentary filmmaker spent a year in San Quentin filming a cooking program as it … [Read more...]
SQ’s No Limits dance crew performs
“The EOP program has enriched my life” San Quentin’s No Limits Dance Crew raised the roof once again during their May performance. The crew … [Read more...]
Navigating the unexpected: Improv offers critical life skills
Teachers and students of Prison University Project's Improv Class Roars of laughter filled the classroom as the Prison University Project (PUP) … [Read more...]
Bringing dance to the Big House: Gangnam Style
The No Limits Dance Crew pumped up the crowd with their Gangnam Style performance in San Quentin’s H-unit Chapel. Left to Right: Steven Minor, … [Read more...]