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Impaired driving impacts all facets of society

February 9, 2026 by Michael Callahan

Federal laws prohibit driving under the influence, but they do not prevent drunk-driving tragedies, and people who choose to drive drunk set … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner

Education key for an individual’s success, self-worth, transformation

November 19, 2025 by Michael Callahan

For incarcerated students obtaining a bachelor’s degree, life is changing. Phillip Hernandez envisioned that one day he would graduate from high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION

Prosecutor-initiated resentencing expands to Republican-led state

November 14, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Justice reform continued to take shape out West as Utah became the first Republican-led state to implement Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing. “A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation Tagged With: For The People

Congratulations Class of 2025

September 22, 2025 by Michael Callahan

San Quentin celebrates over 138 graduates of educational and vocation programming Whether it is high-level training or treating incarcerated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Graduation Tagged With: Computer Related Technology, ged, MBA, Microsoft, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Vocational Plumbing

Faulty drug tests impact thousands of residents

September 21, 2025 by Michael Callahan

In January, the state acknowledged that drug tests performed between April and July of last year generated false positives. This prompted the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read Tagged With: Board of Parole Hearings, cdcr, drug test, Medication Assisted Treatment program, Quest Diagnostics, suboxone, UnCommon Law

Symposium highlights impact of low literacy on incarcerated

September 20, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Low literacy impacts approximately 70% of incarcerated adults in the U.S. In California, a large portion of individuals in the custody of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS Tagged With: cdcr, San Quentin, San Quentin Peer Literacy Mentors, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Reimagined prison system takes a step backward

September 17, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Less than two-and-a-half years ago, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced his idea for a reformed prison system. Now, residents said they feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read, POLITICS Tagged With: California Model, California Model Resource Team, cdcr, Prison Industry Authority, The People In Blue

Dialogue bridges gap between prosecutors and residents

August 12, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Abandonment, gang culture, substance abuse, death, violence in the home and neighborhoods  — all of these were the subjects of dialogues between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, Most Read Tagged With: Artie Gonzalez, Cristine Soto Deberry, The Prosecutors Alliance

Residents embrace cold showers for better food

August 11, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Outside organization proposes improvements to food quality and culinary training The state of California requires two hot meals be served every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read Tagged With: Brigaid, Inmate Advisory Council, W. Clark

SQNews photographer released on 1170

August 4, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Concrete Rose co-founder and community advocate walks out after decades An incarcerated lifer’s journey through prison is full of ups and downs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Most Read Tagged With: Concrete Rose Truck Driving School, San Quentin News, Vincent E. O'Bannon

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