For the first time in California history, a group of incarcerated men received their Bachelor of Arts degrees from a California University during a … [Read more...]
Local politics play role in CA resentencing
Recent legislation has created new opportunities for prisoners to have their sentences recalled by the court. But there are also new political … [Read more...]
Building a community for children of incarcerated parents
By Ahtziri Rivera, Project Avary Project Avary I was a 16-year-old volunteer for Project Avary’s summer camp in 2017. Project … [Read more...]
Folsom women join Journalism Guild
SQNews’ Journalism Guild expands to Folsom Women’s Facility, aiming to bring new voices to the forefront of prison journalism In a history-making … [Read more...]
Polanco family files suit over death of highly-regarded sergeant
The family of a beloved San Quentin correctional sergeant who died of COVID-19 filed a wrongful death lawsuit against prison officials. The federal … [Read more...]
San Quentin appeals record COVID fines
San Quentin State Prison was fined $421,880 for COVID-19 workplace violations, the Sacramento Bee reported. San Quentin’s penalties topped the list … [Read more...]
Federal judge issues vaccine mandate
Prison personnel and certain incarcerated workers required to be inoculated A federal judge has ordered all California prison employees entering a … [Read more...]
Arthur Yeary brings people and animals to life
San Quentin State Prison has a diverse population of artists who work in a variety of styles and mediums. Each edition of SQ News seeks to highlight … [Read more...]
Robert Guzman’s hands express his father’s legacy
Robert Guzman is a 54-year-old Native American who found a new life as an artist and amateur counselor in prison. His bloodline includes Ute, … [Read more...]
Hunger strike anniversary sheds light on SHU conditions
Ten years ago, 10 prisoners in Pelican Bay’s Segregated Housing Unit (SHU) set aside their racial and political differences to work together to file a … [Read more...]
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