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California opens first prison facility specifically for incarcerated military vets

July 23, 2022 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

California has opened the nation’s first prison yard designed to meet the special needs of incarcerated veterans. The yard and special housing, … [Read more...]

San Quentin celebrates the appointment of Ron Broomfield

May 2, 2022 by San Quentin News

On September 20, 2021, Ron Broomfield was sworn in as the 36th Warden in the history of San Quentin State Prison. Friends, family, coworkers and San … [Read more...]

Department of Corrections settles prisoners’ disability lawsuit

May 2, 2022 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

VERMONT A number of current and former Vermont prisoners with disabilities will receive $80,000 in compensation under a recent settlement, The … [Read more...]

San Quentin Staff Legacies

May 2, 2022 by San Quentin News

Over the years, we’ve covered the loss of prison staff and administrators who have touched the lives of the incarcerated in a positive way. … [Read more...]

Lenta Distribución de Tabletas GTL

February 28, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Prisioneros de California recibirán tabletas para conectarse a la red (Connect Network Tablets) por parte de la compañía Global Tel Link (GTL) para … [Read more...]

Susanville Prison Ties to the City’s Economy

February 28, 2022 by Steve Brooks

The city of Susanville’s attempt to stop the closure of the California Correctional Center (CCC), one of a growing number of communities resisting … [Read more...]

Pizza makes it all better?

November 27, 2021 by Steve Brooks

Satire / Humor - Talk about a morale booster! If you almost died during the coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, you may be entitled … [Read more...]

GTL expands free calling for all California prisoners

October 30, 2021 by San Quentin News

Telephone service provider collaborates with CDCR to offer additional free call minutes Global TelLink (GTL), the telephone service provider for … [Read more...]