San Quentin officials are moving ahead with plans for a pilot program that would enable parolees to leave the prison with a driver’s license or state … [Read more...]
Federal Judges Say ‘No’ to State Control
Federal judges have handed a pair of setbacks to California officials in their long-running battle to regain control of health care in the state’s … [Read more...]
The Man in Black Is Back: Johnny Cash Tribute Concert
From the very first raucous, rollicking, foot-stomping guitar chords that rolled forth from the band’s introduction, it seemed quite certain to … [Read more...]
H-Unit Calm Class Holds Graduation
In a ceremony held at the H Unit chapel Thursday, March 5th, an additional 25 students joined the over 300 inmates who have successfully completed the … [Read more...]
Prisoners Air Concerns With S. Q. Medical Staff
San Quentin health care is improving, but there are still serious problems, a group of inmates reported at a meeting with medical and administrative … [Read more...]
Feds Order Massive Prisoner Release
In a landmark federal court ruling intended to resolve the issues of overcrowding and inadequate medical and mental health care in California’s … [Read more...]
‘Jailhouse Lawyer’ Paroles After 23 Years
John Dannenberg composed countless writs, motions and legal briefs for himself and a great many of his peers during his more than 23 years behind … [Read more...]
H-UNIT MAC MEETING
Present for the Administration: C.O. Ceja (Administration representatives normally in attendance were absent due to ‘Farewell To Warden Ayers’ … [Read more...]
Released Inmates Face High Death Rates
At a time when the percentage of American adults serving time behind bars has reached an all time high, a study published in the New England Journal … [Read more...]
24 Prisoners Celebrate Responsibility Graduation
There were plenty of smiles and words of encouragement for the 24 men who, one by one, made their way down the aisle to the podium where each received … [Read more...]