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Jill Brown reflects on her time as warden

January 19, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Former San Quentin Warden Jill Brown’s career allowed her to reinvent herself many times. In the process, she helped to improve the lives of inmates … [Read more...]

Prison to Employment Connection job readiness event

January 18, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

The Prison to Employment Connection (PEC) program hosted its sixth job readiness event at San Quentin State Prison, allowing dozens of inmates, … [Read more...]

350 men honor Veteran’s Day at SQ

January 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

Every year, the 11th day of the 11th month in the United States commemorates Veterans Day. It was no different in San Quentin for the more than 350 … [Read more...]

San Quentin’s Christmas caroling revives special memories

December 14, 2017 by Jesse Vasquez

Nostalgic feelings dampen many inmates’ lives during the holiday season, but Christmas caroling in San Quentin State Prison revives happy memories of … [Read more...]

Fallen inmate firefighters and rescue response

December 13, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Prisoners around the nation rank high on the emergency first responders list when wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters strike the … [Read more...]

Ear Hustle wraps up first season with over six million downloads

December 11, 2017 by Rahsaan Thomas

The hit podcast Ear Hustle, launched from inside a prison, started its first season with the goal of starting a dialogue about incarceration and … [Read more...]

Quentin Cooks gets standing ovation from 30 wardens

November 3, 2017 by Wayne Boatwright

Thirty California prison wardens joined in a rare standing ovation for an extraordinary … [Read more...]

14th annual Health Fair held under smoky skies

November 2, 2017 by Marcus Henderson

Smoke from the North Bay wildfires loomed over San Quentin, but it failed to derail the 14th Annual TRUST Health Fair. Despite the poor air quality, … [Read more...]