San Quentin News Contributor

Back In The Day

December 11, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

San Quentin Santa “TWAS the night before Christmas And all through the joint – Not a convict was stirring, But that’s not the point! For, without a … [Read more...]

Holiday Memories

December 11, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Bruce Cooper of Los Angeles, 58, recalled: “My baby brother Charles was the first in my family to attend college, which he did on a football … [Read more...]

Letters to the Editor from R. Ross

October 31, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dear SQ News, Greetings to each of you, I am an old ex-resident of the S.Q., haven’t been there since 1990, the beginning of the change over from … [Read more...]

Politicians work toward protection for young illegal immigrants

October 31, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

The battle over immigration policy continues as some politicians work toward protecting immigrants who illegally entered the U.S., according to two … [Read more...]

Retired warden Robert Ayers honors late Arnulfo Garcia

October 2, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

My thanks to the San Quentin News staff for inviting me to write a few words about my involvement with the resurrection of the San Quentin News in … [Read more...]

Kid CAT facilitator curriculum now available

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Attention Readers: Kid CAT Childhood development curriculum and facilitator manual is now available. If you are interested in creating a Kid CAT … [Read more...]

Kid CAT Speaks by Amber R. CCWF

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dear Kid CAT, I am a juvenile offender and lifer. I was 16 when I was arrested for murder in 2003. I am very hopeful about the new youth laws sweeping … [Read more...]

Kid CAT and The Beat Within

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Kid CAT and The Beat Within hold monthly writing workshops. The Beat Within conducts writing workshops in juvenile detention centers throughout the … [Read more...]

Letters to the Editor by J. "Frog" Daveggio

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Christopher Geier passed away on Aug. 30. He was one of those rare people in the world who was able to lighten any situation for others in it. He … [Read more...]

Q & A about flu shots and season

October 1, 2017 by San Quentin News Contributor

Hate the idea of getting sick? Hate shots? Hate not knowing what’s going into your body? Hey, we do too! We are here to let you know how important it … [Read more...]