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Warrior basketball team promotes anger management through self-help group

June 19, 2024 by Randy Thompson

An incarcerated basketball coach and his undefeated team promote a self-help group. Resident Jeremiah “JB” Brown, head coach of the San Quentin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

Wall Busters hosts first SQ Game Night to bridge the divide between staff and residents

January 20, 2024 by Randy Thompson

On Game Night at San Quentin, over 70 residents filled the gym to play tabletop games alongside a single member of the prison staff. Residents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: California Model

Remembering Veteran Michael Antrobus

January 15, 2024 by Randy Thompson

On October 14, San Quentin’s veteran community said goodbye to one of their members in a roll call ceremony. Michael Antrobus had passed away … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OBITUARY, Recently Posted, VETERANS Tagged With: Jim Snider, Kevin Brinckman, Lionel Morones, Michael Antrobus, Noah Winchester, Raymond Melberg, Veterans Group of San Quentin

Thank you for your service: San Quentin celebrates Veterans Day with music, march around Lower Yard

January 14, 2024 by Randy Thompson

A Veterans day event was held on San Quentin’s Lower Yard. The event, which was six months in the planning, honored those who have served with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, San Quentin State Prison, VETERANS Tagged With: John Poggi, Lee Jaspar, Noah Winchester, Patrick Demery, Ray Melberg, U.S. military, Veterans Group of San Quentin, Veterans Healing Veterans from the Inside Out (VHV)

San Quentin visiting hosts Halloween event with costumes, decorations, and face painting

December 28, 2023 by Randy Thompson

On October 29, San Quentin hosted a Halloween celebration in the visiting room. Families and loved ones were treated to a festive atmosphere with live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Recently Posted Tagged With: Halloween, Michelle Smith, Nhi Evans, Oak Smith, Vernon Evans

HELPING THEMSELVES

August 12, 2023 by Randy Thompson

J. Cole feels the confines of a prison cell

EARNED LIVING UNITS DEAL WITH LONG WAITLISTS BY STARTING THEIR OWN GROUPS San Quentin’s Earned Living Units are providing programs for themselves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner, San Quentin State Prison

SQ CELEBRATES 4TH WITH FOOD, MUSIC, FLAGS AND FAMILY

August 12, 2023 by Randy Thompson

San Quentin Visiting program administrators have hosted another successful Fourth of July celebration.  Visitors and residents were treated to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Featured, HOLIDAYS

OPEN SEASON: GREEN TEAM RETURNS TO LOWER YARD WITH SKY-HIGH LINEUP

July 27, 2023 by Randy Thompson

On May 13, the outside volunteer Green team returned to the Lower Yard for the basketball season opener against the San Quentin Warriors, beating them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Religious Programs, SPORTS

ANNUAL GET ON THE BUS EVENT UNITES FAMILIES

July 26, 2023 by Randy Thompson

On June 15, multiple San Quentin residents were gifted with the opportunity to visit their children and grandchildren — some of them for the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Human Interest, Prison Stories, San Quentin State Prison

SIDE-BY-SIDE DOMINANCE 

July 7, 2023 by Randy Thompson

SQ WARRIORS, KINGS OPEN SEASON WITH SHOW OF DETERMINATION The Golden State warriors and Sacramento Kings started the NBA post-season with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

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