To San Quentin News, No More Masks by Frank M. Ornelas I had three masks, the first one was used for those who didn’t know me. It was to keep … [Read more...]
LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK Letters to the Editor:
In the Baemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the center of the village, alone and unfettered. … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS
1. Vermont—The ACLU of Vermont and the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School filed a class action lawsuit challenging the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events for San Quentin in July
San Quentin Day of Peace July 13th Lower Yard Ken Burns documentary July 24th Protestant Chapel 11:00-1:00pm San Quentin Barbershop Dialogue … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS
1. Alabama—The Department of Justice issued a report that showed how overcrowding, poor conditions, inadequate staffing, and deliberate indifference … [Read more...]
People who have been convicted of a crime may apply for a commutation
People who have been convicted of a crime and are currently serving their sentence in California may apply for a commutation (reduction of sentence). … [Read more...]
Applying for a Governor’s pardon in California
Two distinct processes available to California prisoners From theGovernor's Office: People who have been convicted of a crime in California may … [Read more...]
Happy Mother's Day
More credits offered under Prop 57
“As of May 1, 2019 (under new emergency regulations), people can earn 10 days of (Rehabilitative Achievement) credit for every 52 hours of … [Read more...]
NEWS BRIEFS
1. South Carolina –There were at least 10 suicides in the state’s prisons last year— the cause of two deaths have not yet been determined, re- ports … [Read more...]