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Saying goodbye to a legend and embracing his legacy

January 18, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Profiles, Recently Posted, Staff Profile

California offender records to be sealed under new law – SB 731

January 17, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

Lady Justice.

By Henry Ortiz Reprinted by permission from Marin Independent Journal If the goal is to make California safer, the state took major step in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Legal

END of an ERA as SQ Public Information Officer Sam Robinson retires

January 17, 2023 by Juan Haines

December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read, Profiles, SQ News

A DAY OF HEALING

January 17, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Programs

Judges, lawyers get firsthand look at incarceration 

January 17, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

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A large group of judges and lawyers visited San Quentin on Nov. 2 to gain understanding about a place where some of the people they sentence may end … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Featured

San Quentin’s heritage of HARM NY

December 6, 2022 by San Quentin News

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Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Music, SQ News

Victim Offender Education Group back in business

December 6, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

 A self-help group aimed at unearthing the harm caused by crime has returned to San Quentin after a 26-month lull.  The program, called … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Programs, Rehabilitation Corner

Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

 California prisoners will be able to make free phone calls to family and friends effective Jan. 1, 2023.  That is thanks to SB 1008, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured, Money, Most Read

TransMetro offers free transportation to prisoner families

December 6, 2022 by San Quentin News

Muni KT line exiting the Muni yard

Families of incarcerated people in California are now receiving free transportation services to attend in-person visits.  The California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Featured

San Francisco Giants mental health team visits SQ

December 6, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

Mental health was the topic of a recent panel discussion of sports figures inside and outside of San Quentin State Prison.  Panelists included … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Mental Health

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