Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black struggles, cultural heritage and the nurturing of community excellence, was on full display in San Quentin in … [Read more...]
Newsom to phase out Covid state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom will discontinue the COVID-19 state of emergency order implemented in 2020, according to a report issued by the governor’s office on … [Read more...]
DOJ faces backlash over lack of transparency in prisoner deaths
The Department of Justice is facing bipartisan criticism from U.S. senators for its lack of transparency in reporting deaths of incarcerated persons … [Read more...]
Four states end forcible prison labor
On Nov. 8, 2022, four states in the union chose to move this country closer to a nation free of forced labor in every way. Over 75% of voters … [Read more...]
Journalism Guild alum Forrest Jones returns to SQ
The secret to success inside or outside of prison is to take advantage of every opportunity you are given, a former prisoner told the San Quentin News … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Sparks: First WNBA team to hit 500 wins
Sports history was written this past summer when the L.A. Sparks took down the Dallas Wings 97–89 to secure the team’s 500th win, making it the … [Read more...]
PAROLE BOARD: Jennifer Shaffer packs San Quentin chapel for face-to-face Q&A
Parole board’s Executive Officer offers powerful insights The Board of Parole Hearings Executive Officer Jennifer Shaffer visited San Quentin on … [Read more...]
Substance abuse program celebrates recovery
The triumphs of recovering substance abusers were on full display in San Quentin’s (SQ) gymnasium during the recent Incentive Day, a day of … [Read more...]
Federal: Detained immigrants can sue over forced labor
Detained immigrants received a favorable judgment from a federal appeals court in June regarding labor practices during detention. The Ninth U.S. … [Read more...]