You can feel the tension increase on 6-North every evening around six. The after-dinner cleanup is finished; cribbage and Scrabble games begin. A soft … [Read more...]
Inmate Takes Unforgettable Bus Tour of California
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) booked one inmate on a roundabout bus ride for a tour of the state. Patrick … [Read more...]
San Quentin News Humbly Receives James Madison Award
The San Quentin News was honored by the Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists at a sold-out banquet in San … [Read more...]
Emotions Flow as San Quentin Shows Passion of The Christ
There were tears and a standing ovation as about 100 San Quentin inmates viewed a film on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. “I was extremely moved. … [Read more...]
Prisoner Freed After Spending Almost 25 Years Behind Bars
Robert “Red” Frye stepped out the gates of San Quentin a free man on April 17, after almost 25 years of incarceration. Convicted for his role in a … [Read more...]
Business Technology Program Hosts Its Third Demo Day
There was standing room only in a packed room full of venture capitalists, business leaders, public safety officials, prison administrators, and … [Read more...]
Santa Clara County D.A. Attends Forum With S.Q. Inmates
Santa Clara County District Attorney, Jeff Rosen paid a visit to San Quentin on Feb. 28 to discuss crime punishment, rehabilitation, and reentry with … [Read more...]
ROOTS Celebrates Reconnecting Cultural Heritage
The San Quentin self-help group that puts emphasis on reconnecting to one’s cultural heritage held a graduation for more than 40 people that included … [Read more...]
Native Hawaiian Religious Group Celebrates First Makahiki Event
The Native Hawaiian religious group of San Quentin made history when it performed its New Year Fertility event, the Makahiki, inside the prison. “The … [Read more...]
Free Speech Behind Bars
At the beginning of the year the San Quentin newspaper was suspended for 45 days. The circumstances surrounding our suspension were somewhat alluded … [Read more...]
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