Local officials are worried that money for Gov. Jerry Brown’s prison realignment plan may not continue after the current year. Realignment is … [Read more...]
Changes Coming to California’s Security Housing Units
All California prisoners in Segregated Housing Units received notice that those who no longer meet the criteria confirming gang involvement will be … [Read more...]
Hunger Strike Is Cut Short
California prisoners’ latest hunger strike was cut short after authorities created new criteria to determine gang affiliation and programming … [Read more...]
In a Tree 738 Days
Take it from a woman who lived in a redwood tree for two years and eight days to make sense out of this statement: “Take your worst attributes, turn … [Read more...]
Law Professor Speaks On Mass Incarceration
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on prison overcrowding also declares that prisoners have a right to be treated with dignity.Law Professor … [Read more...]
Budgetary and Social Impact of Realignment
California’s 58 counties are expecting $5.6 billion through June 2012 to pay for Gov. Jerry Brown’s realignment plan that shifts responsibility from … [Read more...]
Senate Bill Looks to Undo Impact Of Lawrence Case on Lifer Parole
Legislation has been introduced that would allow the parole board to give considerably more weight to the crime and the criminal history of a life … [Read more...]
S.Q. Journalist After 41 Years
Forty-one years ago, a young reporter’s story about the living conditions at San Quentin caused its warden to defend his treatment of prisoners. Joan … [Read more...]
New Effort Launched To End Death Penalty
A new attempt has been launched to abolish capital punishment in California with claims it is an expensive failure. Supporters of Senate Bill 490 … [Read more...]
Program Brings Families To Visit with Prisoners
Faith based organization “Get on the Bus” assists over 1000 kids There were smiles, hugs, and tears of joy in San Quentin’s visiting room on Father’s … [Read more...]