A new 12-step organization aimed at helping prisoners shed their criminal gang activities and mentalities and become productive members of society … [Read more...]
Protestant Dinner Honors Volunteers
The pews were gone in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel. The tables were set in red and green. Dinner was served for more than 300 invited guests and … [Read more...]
New Approach to Realignment
Instead of building more jail beds, some Contra Costa County officials and concerned citizens say they want to spend realignment funds to create a … [Read more...]
Innocent Man Freed After Nineteen Years
Charges have been dismissed for a Los Angeles man who spent 19 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. “I had good days and bad days, I stayed … [Read more...]
S.F. Approach Towards Realignment Effective
San Francisco officials are boasting the city’s lowest jail population in 40 years, while 32 other counties are building more jail beds to accommodate … [Read more...]
San Quentin Hosts 9th Annual Marathon
Blaring reggae music egged on 25 runners around the Lower Yard of San Quentin Prison for its ninth annual marathon. The prison’s 1,000 Mile Club … [Read more...]