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SQRC faces synthetic turf danger in Lower Yard upgrade

June 5, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

Darren Settlemeyer leading 1000 Mile running Club members on the Lower Yard

If San Quentin decides to install synthetic turf this year in place of the old geese-poop-filled grass, the fiscal saving in water usage may not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: SPORTS

Resident’s art makes connections

March 24, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

Meikel Cooper quickly assimilated into the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s culture of recovery by bridging the gap through artwork and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS

Lack of resources a concern for elderly parolees

February 24, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

After release from prison, many elderly former residents of San Quentin said they have found themselves lacking resources such as housing, medical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY

Former Death Row Upper Yard receives upgrade

February 18, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

High-pitched grinding noises, sparks, and the smell of carbon blades cutting through steel have informed residents of progress at the San Quentin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, San Quentin State Prison Tagged With: Death Row

Job preparation and interview training pays dividends

February 12, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Prison to Employment Connection program celebrated its 10th anniversary with two ceremonies in December 2024. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY Tagged With: Caltrans, Farming Hope, Forestry Fire, Goodwill, Iron Workers 378, PEC, Prison to Employment Connection program, Second Chance Employer, The Last Mile

Transgender community raises awareness of transphobic violence

January 26, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

The San Quentin community gathered in Chapel A in recognition of the rehabilitation center’s second annual observance of the Transgender Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: Transgender Day of Remembrance

MTC unveils 16 new alumni on ‘Freedom Wall’

January 11, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

Mt. Tamalpais College at San Quentin unveiled its newest photos of formerly incarcerated alums as a part of the college’s “Freedom Wall.” Over 60 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mount Tamalpais College - MTC/PUP Tagged With: Mt. Tamalpais College

Chalk artists cover Lower Yard with healthy creative expressions

December 8, 2024 by T. J. Marshall

San Quentin medical staff and resident artists, teamed up on the facility’s Lower Yard to promote “Art Health and Wellness” through creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS

Executive order clears homeless encampments but raise concerns

December 4, 2024 by T. J. Marshall

The Supreme Court ruling for City of Grants v. Johnson, which targets houseless people, will have a direct impact on some being paroled from prisons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation Tagged With: City of Grants v. Johnson, london breed, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Supreme Court

Mississippi prisons face staff shortages

September 8, 2024 by T. J. Marshall

In three Mississippi Correctional facilities, there has been a shortage of staff, leading to violence and gang intimidation. In February 2024, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Staff Profile Tagged With: Department of Justice, DOJ, Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Corrections

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