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‘Gate Money’ legislation revised

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Senate Bill 1304’s proposed Release Allowance cut by half — to $1,300 if bill becomes law Efforts to increase the amount of “gate money” allotted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Recently Posted

Ella Baker appoints new executive director

September 12, 2022 by Steve Brooks

When Marlene Sanchez was five years old, her father was swept up by the criminal justice system. Police raided her home and arrested him for drugs. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Programs, Re-Entry, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

Chromebooks for SQ coders

September 12, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The Last Mile, CDCR collaborate to sponsor laptop program for SQ coders   San Quentin prisoners are participating in a first-of-its-kind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Programs, SQ News

Markelle the Gazelle goes to Boston

July 24, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Former San Quentin 1000 Mile Club runner Markelle “The Gazelle” Taylor took center stage in the first wave of runners at the Boston Marathon in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Recently Posted, Sports

Mt. Tam holds class on crypto-currency

July 21, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The students at Mt. Tamalpais College in San Quentin are preparing for their future in society by learning about the fundamentals of blockchain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Money, Recently Posted

Tommy ‘Shakur’ Ross released after 36 years

July 20, 2022 by Steve Brooks

After serving 36 years and seven months in the California Prison system, Tommy “Shakur” Ross walks out of San Quentin as a free man. In a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles, Re-Entry, Recently Posted

 Audio journalism program holds graduation 

July 20, 2022 by Steve Brooks

 An audio journalism program that trains incarcerated people in the skills necessary to work in radio upon release had its first graduation for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Media, Prison Programs

A Journey of 1000 MILES

June 28, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Two men from disparate backgrounds run side-by-side, battling hate and prejudice under the watchful gaze of the prison guard towers Most days, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports, WALL CITY

‘Dan-Dan the Running Man’ runs his final lap

May 2, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Before the start of their season opening six mile race, members of the 1000 mile running club paid tribute to former San Quentin (SQ) resident Dan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Obituary, Recently Posted

Who is Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson? 

May 2, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Ketanji Brown Jackson is not only the first Black woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court; she is also the first former public defender, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics, Recently Posted

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