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Documentarian returns to San Quentin

November 8, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Former San Quentin State Prison resident and Bay Area native, Adamu Chan, has created a documentary film about the SQ Covid-19 outbreak. The film, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, PRISON PROGRAMS, SPANISH Tagged With: Human Interest, Profiles, Rehabilitation Corner

Candidates for State Assembly visit San Quentin media center

November 8, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The two top candidates for the 12th District State Assembly seat in California visited San Quentin State Prison ahead of the November 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, POLITICS

A New Starting Line

October 12, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Markelle ‘the Gazelle’ Taylor talks about his passion for running on the Morning Show Former San Quentin resident and 1000 Mile Club runner, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, SPORTS Tagged With: Profiles

CDCR creates new diabetes support program

October 8, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has authorized a new group to help incarcerated people manage their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Health and Wellness

Highly esteemed Dr. Marez quietly retires

October 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

This year marks the end of a decades-long journey for San Quentin (SQ) educator Dr. L. Marez.  Marez slipped out the door as quietly as she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Profiles

JPay contract expires

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

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Emails, photos to prisoners will soon go through new vendor The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has ended a contract … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Recently Posted

State Senate won’t ban forcible prison labor

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

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The state Senate has decided that forced labor will remain in effect in California prisons.  Assembly Constitutional Amendment 3 failed to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, POLITICS, Recently Posted

Experts cite Covid risks, recommend additional releases

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

A new report about the effects of COVID-19 on California’s prison system encourages lawmakers and prison officials to reduce the prison population in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Recently Posted

Susanville – Injunction temporarily halts closure of California Correctional Center

September 13, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Employees at the California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville will need to find new jobs by June 2023, according to an article in the Sacramento … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, POLITICS, Recently Posted

‘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: MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

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