Disagreement has been reported over the cause of a spike in Covid-19 cases at Folsom State Prison. Several prisoners blamed some correctional … [Read more...]
SB 118 revises compassionate release
Gov. Gavin Newsome has signed a bill increasing the chance for elderly and ill prisoners to obtain a compassionate release. The measure, SB 118, … [Read more...]
United States resumes federal execution in midst of pandemic
The federal government has resumed executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting unsuccessful challenges before the U.S. Supreme Court. One … [Read more...]
CDCR Implements Chronic Pain Management Programs for Inmates
The San Quentin Mental Health and Medical Departments conducted a pilot “Chronic Pain Management” workshop. The 12-week program met once a week for … [Read more...]
Couple Retires After Decades Performing In Prisons
For uncounted thousands of prisoners across America, a performance by harpist Linda Rice was a chance to listen and see something completely … [Read more...]
Guest Lecturer Francis Chan Makes Special Appearance at San Quentin
The Golden Gate Baptist Seminary at San Quentin received guest lecturer Francis Chan, 45, on May 17. Chan’s story is that of a man who, in the … [Read more...]
Minister’s Legacy
For over 30 years, once a month, the Rev. Johnny Stein drives his motorized wheelchair up a ramp made especially for him to preach on Sunday mornings … [Read more...]
Volunteer Chaplain On Transformation
“I never expected to meet the type of men I ended up meeting,” said Mike Bonnel about prisoners he encounters at San Quentin as a volunteer. “There … [Read more...]
S.Q. Alumni Returns To Teach Life Skills
On Oct. 02, 2011, Albert “Al” Lewis Featherstone, 59, walked into San Quentin State Prison. He was there to give the Sunday night message at the … [Read more...]
S.Q. Has New Catholic Chaplain
San Quentin now has a Catholic chaplain. Father George Williams, 53, began his duties on Jan. 12, replacing Father Barber, who retired. Father … [Read more...]
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