The reality of San Quentin officially becoming a rehabilitation center has been unfolding before the eyes of prisoners, staff, volunteers, and … [Read more...]
Film festival set to return in Fall ’25
The second San Quentin Film Festival is officially scheduled to return to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center later this year on October 23 and … [Read more...]
14 years after ‘Realignment’ of prison population
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...]
Announcement of American Penal Press Contest coincides with World Press Freedom Day
This month, World Press Freedom Day acknowledges and celebrates journalists from all walks of life. This is the time to support journalists too often … [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Lifers convicted of murder and sentenced under an out-of-date statute are forgotten Rehabilitation and the California Model are declared mission … [Read more...]
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