Pope Francis has called for criminal sentencing that leaves incarcerated people with hope and provides a chance at redemption. “It’s right that … [Read more...]
Mixed reactions to ‘pay-to-stay’ jails in SoCal
Some detainees pay $200 or more per day for creature comforts In Southern California, “pay-to-stay” jails offer large private cells with … [Read more...]
NPR Lose Talent Due to Lack of Opportunities
“62% White, 15% Black/African American, 12% Asian American, and 7% Latino or Hispanic” NPR’s recent losses of talented Black and Latino program … [Read more...]
Folsom women join Journalism Guild
SQNews’ Journalism Guild expands to Folsom Women’s Facility, aiming to bring new voices to the forefront of prison journalism In a history-making … [Read more...]
Report: Solitary confinement adversely affects prisoners, staff alike
Study exposes long-term impact of ‘social deprivation’ Solitary confinement has serious long-term adverse effects on incarcerated people, their … [Read more...]
Federal judge issues vaccine mandate
Prison personnel and certain incarcerated workers required to be inoculated A federal judge has ordered all California prison employees entering a … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW: ‘American Dirt’ by Jeanine Cummins
A mother and her 8-year-old son flee northward from deep in southern Mexico. Hard on their heels is the cartel intent on their murders. Cut off from … [Read more...]
Virtual gala raises over $70,000 for SQNews operations
A virtual fundraising event in August raised over $70,000 to help finance the printing and distribution of the San Quentin News. An online flyer … [Read more...]
Motivational Speaker Bob Goff Returned to San Quentin
Motivational speaker Bob Goff returned to San Quentin’s Chapel B in July with his annual message of inspiration for the prison’s residents. It was his … [Read more...]
Prosecutors sue to block credit changes
Forty-four of California’s 58 district attorneys have sued the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to block recent changes in the … [Read more...]