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Chinese community celebrates New Year

March 31, 2021 by Marcus Henderson

Dancing dragons and loud pops from firecrackers normally mark the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Due to COVID-19, a lot of celebrations were … [Read more...]

San Quentin reopens limited in-person rehabilitation programs

March 31, 2021 by Nathan McKinney

After almost a year of modified programming and a massive CO-VID-19 outbreak, San Quentin has reopened limited in-person education and its Integrated … [Read more...]

Cesar E. Chavez inspire reforms

March 31, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

“Si Se Puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), embodies the uncommon legacy Cesar E. Chavez left for millions of people around the world. “If you’re not … [Read more...]

San Quentin college students defend Ethics Bowl championship against UC Santa Cruz (before COVID)

February 27, 2021 by David Ditto

Student debate teams from the College Program at San Quentin and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) matched wits once again on the prison … [Read more...]

Incarcerated Reentry Resource Directory

February 26, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

This resource guide was provided by post-conviction unit interns from UC Hastings and the San Francisco Public’s Defenders Office. Researched and … [Read more...]

Black History month celebrates artists and legends

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 -April 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions and … [Read more...]

Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-nominated Ear Hustle

February 23, 2021 by Marcus Henderson

Once again Ear Hustle, San Quentin’s critically acclaimed podcast, has broken new ground. It was nominated for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for audio … [Read more...]

COVID-19 vaccinations in CDCR

February 23, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

Makeshift vaccination stations were erected on San Quentin’s West Block yard in late January to provide those 65 and older and other vulnerable … [Read more...]

Ella Baker: Civil and human rights activist

February 23, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

Ella Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more … [Read more...]