Hundreds of poor San Quentin convicts have for decades been lying in unmarked graves in a ridge overlooking the prison, but that situation might … [Read more...]
Lifers Found Suitable, Still Uncertain of Their Release
Being found suitable for parole as a lifer in the state of California does not mean one is automatically released. The lifers’ suitability for parole … [Read more...]
One Man’s Mission – Bring Joy To Others
Every morning, after eating breakfast in the North Block chow hall, the smiling face of inmate Lenny Rideout greets prisoners as they clear their … [Read more...]
A California Prison’s Maritime History
The ship Waban, California’s first official prison, docked at San Quentin Point in 1852. But it was not the first place that housed inmates. Years … [Read more...]
Incarceration Need Not Be an Obstacle for the Determined
EX-OFFENDER USED PRISON TIME TO EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE, PUBLISH 7 BOOKS Michael Santos never let his situation define him. In the 9,135 days he spent … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation in S.Q. Harder to Attain
Rick Higginbotham is the face of the new generation of San Quentin prisoner. After serving more than 20 years in California prisons, he moved to San … [Read more...]
S.Q. College Program Reduces Recidivism
The college program at San Quentin Prison dramatically reduces recidivism, according to a new report by the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Prison More Desirable Than County Jail for Many Prisoners
Inmates sent to Fresno County jail say they would rather serve their sentences in state prison, reports KQED. The jail is seeing an influx of … [Read more...]
Cinematographer Shares His Perspective on Life
Ruben Ramirez spends his days behind the lens of a camera capturing the lives of inmates at San Quentin. His work as a cinematographer has given him a … [Read more...]
District Attorneys Differ on Prison Realignment
Los Angeles and San Francisco counties are taking different approaches to the state’s prison realignment plan. San Francisco officials view … [Read more...]
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