Davis Bennett, 75, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961. He is one of the many combat veterans serving time at San Quentin State Prison. Bennett served … [Read more...]
Five men graduate with degrees from Gateway Seminary
A clear sky and blue waters, seen from San Quentin State Prison’s visiting room, served as the backdrop for friends and family to witness four … [Read more...]
Jamie Lindsey establishes All Faith Religious Grounds
A new religious site for Odinists, called the All Faith Religious Grounds, is now open at San Quentin. Jamie Lindsey said he is a well-known and … [Read more...]
SQ Mural Artists Work to Beautify the Prison
San Quentin artists say they enjoy beautifying the prison with their talents. Their latest project is to create 16 huge mural panels for one of the … [Read more...]
Groundskeepers Find Their Work Therapeutic
San Quentin State Prison has very beautiful gardens, the inmate caretakers say. “I enjoy working on the garden,” said Frank Smith, who is the lead man … [Read more...]
Master Cabinetmaker Applies Skills 20 Years Later
San Quentin now has a master cabinetmaker who has worked on many special cabinetry projects for the prison. Inmate Jerome K. Vernon said, “I have been … [Read more...]
“Brown Proclaims ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’”
After the end of the Vietnam War, veterans of that war have finally received a welcome home. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has proclaimed March 30 “Welcome … [Read more...]
Naturally Talented Artist Began While Incarcerated
By Wesley Eisiminger Staff Writer Bruce Fowler turns his natural talent in drawing and painting into magnificent works of art. Fowler said he started … [Read more...]
18 SQ Students Graduate from Scripture Study
Eighteen students have graduated from the First Step Bible class, a 10-week program of Holy Scripture study at the San Quentin Protestant Chapel. It … [Read more...]
Court Ruled Ex-Felons’ Rights Violated Under Prop. 36
Putting ex-felons in county jails for using drugs while on supervised release is in violation of Proposition 36, a state court has ruled. The decision … [Read more...]
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