In the fall of 2011, the term “Realignment” was added to the wordlist of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. That was when … [Read more...]
What is Public Safety?
Indeterminate and determinate individuals view public safety differently "At San Quentin I had a hard time to convince friends that my sentence … [Read more...]
Book Review: Robinson Crusoe
Most of us have seen one of the diverse movie versions of the book Robinson Crusoe, the story about a malcontent castaway who is seemingly impatient … [Read more...]
53 years of incarceration led to accountability and suitability
Fred Catano, 71, is scheduled to parole from San Quentin this month, after serving 53 continuous years behind bars. He was one of about 190 prisoners … [Read more...]
Prisoners rights to boots and belts
According to California Code of Regulations each inmate shall be issued boots and belts but many San Quentin residents are without A reasonable … [Read more...]
Meet our new Editor-in-Chief
People keep asking me why I returned to San Quentin News. As the newspaper approaches the 17-year-mark since its reappearance in 2008, preparations … [Read more...]
Hundreds of prisoners still languish in prison for more than 50 years
Lifers convicted of murder and sentenced under an out-of-date statute are forgotten Rehabilitation and the California Model are declared mission … [Read more...]
San Quentin Incarcerated Veterans Share ‘Proud, Poignant, and Painful Episodes’ during War Horse Writing Seminar
In a peaceful setting inside the chapel at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, 18 members from Veterans Group San Quentin who served in the Army, Navy, … [Read more...]
SQ writers’ workshop for veterans
Military veterans at San Quentin reflected on moments of personal tragedy, their time in the military, and life after service. They did so in writing. … [Read more...]
First Concrete Rose Truck Driver Training graduation
The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center raised the bar for the California Model another notch in May with a first-ever graduation for more than … [Read more...]
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