Juveniles sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole could get a second chance under legislation approved by the State Senate. Sen. … [Read more...]
Making a Difference
I recently visited the North Block Health Clinic, to seek medical service for a chronic health problem that has plagued me for years. I sat in the … [Read more...]
Criminalizing Cell Phones for Prisoners
State Senator Alex Padilla is hoping the third time is the charm in his effort to criminalize contraband cell phones in California prisons. “Clearly … [Read more...]
Volunteer Teacher Making a Difference
San Quentin is unique among California’s 33 adult penal institutions. Other prisons do not offer anywhere near the number of programs that San Quentin … [Read more...]
Prison Crowding Decisions Expected
The biggest issue facing California prisons is overcrowding, and big changes are on the horizon. Two major issues will unfold in the coming months: … [Read more...]
725 New Laws For California Citizens
California welcomed the New Year with 725 new laws. One was Assembly Bill 1399, the California Medical Parole Bill. It allows medical parole for … [Read more...]
Starting Up On a Sheet Metal Career
Who would have thought that taking a plain, thin, flat piece of metal, and with the right know-how, turning it into a vast variety of shapes so many … [Read more...]
Group Looks to Youth for Peace
Imagine if your child’s nightly lullaby were the staccato of machine gun fire or that their playground was littered with limb-rendering … [Read more...]
San Francisco Reviewing Legislation to End Offender Discrimination
San Francisco and the federal government are grappling with the question of whether private employers should have the right to discriminate against … [Read more...]
Prison Time May Extend Life
Black men are half as likely to die in prison than if they aren’t, a recent study of North Carolina inmates suggests. The black prisoners appeared to … [Read more...]