“Jesus is not only the reason for the season – but for all 365 days a year.” The gospel song “Lord, We Praise Your Name” rang loudly throughout the … [Read more...]
Get On The Bus unites families at SQ
The laughter, tears and warm embraces of family reunions filled the San Quentin visiting rooms during the day-long Get On The Bus (GOTB) event on … [Read more...]
Bread & Roses presents tribute to honor Audrey Auld
A parade of San Quentin musicians entertained about 100 inmates while honoring the late folksinger Audrey Auld, a favorite performer at the prison. … [Read more...]
Veterans’ toy drive is “all about the kids”
It was toys and smiles all around as dozens of children came to visit their dads in San Quentin State Prison at Christmas-time. “It’s all about the … [Read more...]
10th annual San Quentin CARES "Walk for a Cure" builds community
Community members, volunteers and San Quentin inmates joined forces the first weekend in October to fight breast cancer at the 10th Annual “Walk for a … [Read more...]
Pastor Pham's message of love in and outside of SQ
Decades ago, in the midst of preaching the gospel, Pastor Tom Pham exited the podium, hopped onto a motorcycle and escaped the scene as the Vietnamese … [Read more...]
San Quentin college students triumph over UC Santa Cruz in Ethics Bowl debate
San Quentin inmates prevailed against University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) students in the second Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl match hosted by … [Read more...]