San Quentin’s Lower Yard opened on Independence Day to a carnival-like event that kept hundreds of prisoners entertained all day. A Christian … [Read more...]
Bringing to life the personal stories of those who carry a life sentence
Despite our politically polarized country, most people agree that ending mass incarceration is necessary. There is also wide- spread agreement that … [Read more...]
Oakland Police Chief delivers apology at SQ Barbershop Forum
Oakland Police Chief Jane Kirkpatrick delivered an encouraging message of respect, hope and an apology for law enforcement misdeeds to more than 200 … [Read more...]
Brothers George Grifall and Chris Koppe
More than 60 men of all nationalities, races and origins gathered in San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel to celebrate the lives of George Grifall and … [Read more...]
There There depicts the story of the Native American traditions
There There by Tommy Orange chronicles the lives of Native Americans in his hometown of Oakland, California. The result is a portrait of a community … [Read more...]
An emerging class of peacemakers from San Quentin
Restorative justice program GRIP continues its legacy of healing with its newest grads After examining their lives, past traumas, their crimes and … [Read more...]
Veterans find healing through sharing their experiences
San Quentin’s Catholic Chapel provided space on June 27 for a small group of Bay Area volunteers to meet with incarcerated veterans who’d just … [Read more...]
East Oakland Times publisher Tio MacDonald
Many people in the San Quentin writing community are familiar with East Oakland Times and its publisher, Tio MacDonald. Dime after dime goes to his … [Read more...]
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs checks out San Quentin Enneagram program
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs and his wife, Anna, came to San Quentin to join a class aimed at helping prisoners gain self-respect and overcome … [Read more...]
Britain’s Derby law school members visit San Quentin
Future cops, probation officers and students of criminal justice from Britain got an up-close view of an American prison during a visit to San … [Read more...]
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